Category: Tech Made Simple

Attention Passengers: Southwest Airlines Bans Battery Charging in Carry-On Bags

Southwest Airlines, citing safety concerns, will no longer allow passengers to charge their devices with a power bank stowed inside a carry-on bag. As MSN reports, as of May 28, travelers must place their activated portable charging equipment in a visible location, such as in a seat pocket or on a tray table. In a […]

Tesla Urges Trump Administration to “Exercise Caution” Imposing Tariffs on Foreign-Made Chips

Tesla Model X Interior Dash

Tesla is urging the Trump administration to exercise caution when imposing tariffs on foreign-made chips. As PCMag reports, in a letter to the Commerce Department, Tesla encouraged officials to consult the industry before issuing tariffs on semiconductors, citing potential supply chain disruptions. One Tesla product alone “may contain tens of thousands of semiconductors, with subcomponents made by hundreds of suppliers, […]

Some Switch 2 Preorders are being Canceled from 3 of the Biggest US Retailers

Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is supposed to be in the hands of those who prepared and preordered at the end of this week. However, as PCMag reports, some users who thought they’d be playing Mario Kart World on June 5 are surprised to find their preorder was canceled without a clear reason why. First spotted by Vice, the […]

How Android XR will bring Gemini to glasses and headsets

Google Headquarters office building

At their 2025 I/O, Google has announced brand-new developments in Android XR, introducing AI-powered smart glasses created with brands such as Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. As Bizz Buzz reports – fueled by Gemini AI – help without hands by presenting the user’s perspective to the system, which makes instant translation, navigation, and texting easy. […]

Google’s Gemini Is Coming to Cars, and Volvo is the First to Sign On

Interior of new Volvo driver's side

Volvo will be one of the first automakers to integrate Gemini AI into its vehicles. As PCMag reports, drivers will be able to have conversations with Gemini while keeping their eyes on the road, they can summon the AI to send messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions about their car’s manual, […]

These are some of the Revolutionary Reveals at this year’s Google I/O

Google I/O presentation lobby

At I/O 2025, Google is showcasing the many improvements to its many AI initiatives that promise science-fiction-like conveniences in the very near future. Sure, we aren’t getting Jetsons-style flying cars, but a Rosie the Robot-style assistant who helps with online tasks will be in your home sooner than expected. But, as PCMag reports, Google does promise AI […]

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Apple Legend Jony Ive Join Forces to Recreate the Tech Future with io

Sam Altman next to smartphone showing OpenAI

Last week, OpenAI announced that former Apple design chief Jony Ive and his design firm LoveFrom will take over creative and design control at OpenAI. As Ars Technica reports, the deal makes Ive responsible for shaping the future look and feel of AI products at the chatbot creator, extending across all of the company’s ventures, including ChatGPT. […]

Want to Talk to Darth Vader? Thanks to a James Earl Jones-voiced AI, now Fortnite players Can!

Darth Vader in silhouette holding red light saber

When Fortnite players meet Darth Vader in the game’s ongoing Star Wars event, they will be able to speak with the Sith Lord directly, and he’s going to respond with a voice that sounds exactly like James Earl Jones. As The Verge reports, although Darth Vader has previously appeared as an NPC (and a battle pass skin) in Fortnite, Epic Games announced […]

Apple Wants to Avoid Tariffs and Higher Prices by Building iPhones and Expanding their Partnership with India, but Trump isn’t Having It

Apple CEO Tim Cook

President Donald Trump has stated that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook he does not want the iPhone maker to expand manufacturing in India, asking Cook to increase production in the U.S. instead, following reports Apple was looking to shift production of U.S.-bound iPhones from China to India to avoid steep U.S. tariffs. Apple and […]