In 2024, with live TV streaming now what it is, the idea of recording from an over-the-air antenna seems almost quaint. Yet, the new Tablo 4th Gen DVR is the current standard bearer for what is still a popular and free alternative to paid TV, and this device has its own secret weapon. As CNET reports, at $100, no […]
Category: Tech Made Simple
All the latest on Viral Gaming hit Palworld, a.k.a. “Pokémon with guns”
Gaming’s first big surprise hit of 2024 arrived early with the release of Palworld. Described by some as “Pokémon with guns,” the game launched in early access on Steam and Xbox in January and sold over 5 million copies in a matter of days. As The Verge reports, its impressive to have a game from a relatively […]
Spotify accuses Apple of ‘extortion’ with new App Store tax
Spotify — one of Apple’s biggest critics — says Apple’s new plan to comply with the European Union’s tech regulations is “a complete and total farce.” In a post published on Spotify’s website, the company calls Apple’s new app installation fee “extortion, plain and simple” and says Apple is trying to force developers not to leave […]
Epic intends to launch its game store — and Fortnite — on iOS
Epic plans to launch the Epic Games Store on the iPhone this year in the European Union — and it’s bringing Fortnite back to the platform along with it. As The Verge reports, the announcement comes after Apple shared how it will open up iOS in response to the EU’s crackdown on Big Tech. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney described Apple’s rules as “hot garbage,” […]
Clicks brings back a Blackberry Style Keyboard for iPhones
If you were loathe to give up your Blackberry because you loved that keyboard, and you still think longingly about the tactile sensation of clicking away on your phone, you’re not alone. CES 2024 was all abuzz this year with Clicks, a blast from the past BlackBerry-like physical keyboard for your iPhone, built into a snazzy […]
Could 2024 be the Year the Smart Ring takes over?
Smartwatches have long reigned supreme in the wearable world. Smart rings have hovered around the periphery, but earlier this week, Samsung ended its Unpacked event with a tease of the Galaxy Ring. A smart ring, but no smart watch? As The Verge reports, it looks like the company is itching to shake up the wearable world […]
Are Your Ears Getting Sore from Shoving Earbuds in all the time? Introducing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
A few years ago, Bose released its Sport Open Earbuds, which were among the first ear-hook style true wireless buds to feature an open design with micro speakers that fired sound into your ears. Those buds were discontinued last year, but now Bose is back with a completely new set of open earbuds. They’re called the Kith for Bose […]
Surprise iOS 17.3 Update with Stolen Device Protection is Here
Apple is good at announcing its big, headline-grabbing software features ahead of time. But a few weeks ago it became apparent that there is an important feature on its way which had never been mentioned by Apple: Stolen Device Protection, and it’s now just a matter of hours away. As Forbes reports, this feature popped […]
How to Disable Facebook’s Latest Way to Track You
Facebook / Meta has found an interesting new way to track you: by keeping a list of the links you click and sharing this information with advertisers. The new feature is called “link history,” and the good news is that you can turn it off. Here’s the history, from Rich on Tech’s Rich DeMuro: A […]
Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked: S24 Phones, Galaxy AI and More!
Apple may have bested Samsung in iPhone sales for the first time ever last year, but that didn’t stop Sthe tech giant from launching their annual Unpacked – the first mega phone event of 2024 – with gusto. As CNET reports, the debut of Samsung’s newest smartphones — the Galaxy S24 series, which bring on-device generative […]