Category: Tech Made Simple

SEC questions Elon Musk over late Twitter disclosure

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing Elon Musk’s initial disclosure that he’d taken a substantial stake in Twitter. In a letter sent last month, the SEC told Musk that he “does not appear” to have disclosed his acquisition of Twitter shares within the agency’s required 10-day window. The agency also suggested that Musk […]

Costco Members can now get Discounts on Apple Online Services

If you’re a Costco member, you can currently cash in on sales for a variety of Apple online services. The big-box retailer has announced discounted subscriptions for Apple Arcade, Apple News Plus, and Apple TV Plus (via MacRumors). The going rate for a year of Apple TV Plus or Apple Arcade is usually $49.99, but either one is currently available […]

Obi-Wan is coming to Fortnite on May 26

Now that Obi-Wan has his own show, there’s only one logical next step: an appearance in Fortnite. Epic Games has announced that Mr. Kenobi will be the latest Star Wars character in the battle royale when he hits the game’s item shop on May 26th. That’s the day before the new show Obi-Wan Kenobi debuts on Disney Plus. In addition to […]

Microsoft is testing Android 12.1 and other improvements for Windows 11

Windows 11 displayed on smart phone in front of laptop

It seems like Microsoft isn’t resting on its laurels when it comes to the system that lets Windows 11 run Android apps: on Friday, the company announced an update that upgrades the version of Android running on your computer and helps make the apps feel more at home running on a PC. The “Windows Subsystem for Android update” […]

Apple Launches software updates designed for people with disabilities

Apple store with brightly lit Apple icon in front

Apple has announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. As the tech giant’s release states, “These next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make Apple products customizable for all users.” Later this year, […]

Apple Launches software updates designed for people with disabilities

Apple has announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. As the tech giant stated in their release, “These next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make Apple products customizable for all users.” Later […]

May’s Google Play System Updates for Androids include an Enhanced Photo Picker and More

As 9to5Google reports, May’s Google Play system updates for Android phones add self-sharing to Nearby Share, a redesign of the Google Help app, Android 13’s photo picker, improvements to Android Automotive’s ability to use video streaming apps, and the ability for parents to “set a persistent launcher” on a Family Link controlled device. Every month, […]

A Black Hole has been discovered in the center of our Universe!

For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. It’s the first direct observation confirming the presence of the black hole, known as Sagittarius A*, as the beating heart of the Milky Way. This result provides overwhelming evidence that the object is indeed a […]

Get ready to Shop! Lego’s next batch of Official Unofficial Sets go on sale May 17th

Mario Lego character busting through yellow wall of LEGOs

If you consider yourself a Lego fan, you’re going to want to read this story and visit this website before Tuesday, May 17th, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. That’s because Lego is about to put its third and possibly final batch of officially unofficial sets on sale, and that’s the time you can vote with your dollars for […]