The US’s ban on foreign-made routers looks poised to block an upcoming Wi-Fi 8 router from TP-Link, unless the company can receive exemption. As PCMag reports, although Wi-Fi 7 is only two years old, TP-Link is rushing ahead with plans to launch a Wi-Fi 8 router this October, even though the wireless standard won’t be finalized until […]
Microsoft Build is all set to kick off at 10 a.m. PT on June 2 with a keynote from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. As PCMag reports, this year, the conference is taking place at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, a smaller venue than last year’s at the Seattle Convention Center. The change in location is thoughtful: Microsoft […]
It’s a good news/bad news situation. If you’ve been patiently waiting, Valve has announced that the Steam Deck is back in stock. Yay! But the company is now raising the price of the Steam Deck by up to $300. Boo! As PCMag reports, on Wednesday, Valve announced that these ugly pricing updates are due to the rising cost of […]
Microsoft is continuing its passkey push by moving away from SMS-based two-factor authentication for local account logins, citing its vulnerability to exploitation and fraud. Instead, it wants everyone to start using passkeys (and eventually, ditch passwords altogether). As PCMag reports, although text messages have proved a useful way to add an extra layer of security to account […]
As Starlink gains traction as a potential disruptor to traditional ISPs, Verizon’s CEO is downplaying the threat. As PCMag reports, at last week’s MoffettNathanson media conference, Dan Schulman predicted that low-earth satellite rivals SpaceX and Amazon will remain niche internet providers in the US. “I think satellite is a really good complementary service for a product, but […]
Meta’s top-tier Ray-Ban Display augmented reality smart glasses offer impressive hardware, but per PCMag’s review, the software was limited, with too many ties to Meta’s own apps. But that may soon change with third-party developers getting involved. As PCMag reports, last week, Meta announced several new features, including the option for developers to build their own services. There […]
Google Chrome offers plenty of AI features, but some of them could quietly eat up your device storage. As spotted by The Privacy Guy, the browser automatically downloads a 4GB model to support on-device AI features, and it may stay on your PC unless the features are turned off. The AI model in question is Gemini […]
The FCC’s bans on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers and drones initially included an expiration date on software updates, but the commission has now extended the cutoff from 2027 to 2029. As PCMag reports, on Friday, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) issued an extension that permits previously authorized foreign-made drones and Wi-Fi routers to “continue to receive software and firmware […]
Apple has reportedly stopped work on its Vision Pro headset and shifted staff to other teams within the company, MacRumors reports. As PCMag reports, once touted as “the next big thing” in tech, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023 and launched in early 2024. The headset, powered by the M2 chip, had a slow start, with […]
Major music-streaming platforms are being flooded with AI-generated tracks, so Spotify has decided to roll out a preemptive strike in the form of a new verification badge to prove to listeners that an artist is actually human. As PCMag reports, to earn a badge, which will appear as a light green checkmark, an artist needs to have consistent listener […]