Now playing: Watch this: Can copper pennies keep your laptop cool? 1:19 Copper is a fantastic conductor, and the top of your MacBook is where the heat likes to party. If you placed some copper coins there, wouldn’t that heat go away? It’s not hard to see why that idea became such a popular myth. …

Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s next watch may still be tethered to an iPhone 1:14 The Apple Watch 2 has hit some major stumbling blocks to changes that would make the smartwatch operate with its own cellular network connection, Bloomberg reports. Citing sources “with knowledge of the matter,” Bloomberg didn’t outline what kind of problems arose, but said that Apple …

Now playing: Watch this: McDonald’s discontinued fitness tracker tested: Not as… 1:18 McDonald’s has pulled its Step It activity tracker from kids’ Happy Meals. McDonalad’s McDonald’s experiment with fitness trackers for kids didn’t last long. Just days after McDonald’s began offering its Step It Activity Band to kids, the fast-food chain has removed the toy from Happy Meals amid reports …

Parallels, the software that lets you run other operating systems side by side with OS X on your Mac computer, is about to get an upgrade. Version 12, available from August 23, doubles down on support for Windows 10 in addition to the usual bevy of speed and performance upgrades. As with the previous 11 versions, Parallels is primarily software …

As if Instagram didn’t give you enough FOMO already. Starting Wednesday, Instagram users in the US will see a new video category pop up in the Explore section of the app that curates a personalized selection of videos from live events happening around the world, including concerts, sports events and more. The company already introduced “Picked for You” channels in …

iOS offers two ways for your iPhone — and you, by extension — to be less intrusive in certain situations. You can enable Silent mode and you can also enable or schedule Do Not Disturb mode to keep your iPhone from ringing, chiming or otherwise emitting unwanted sounds. Although both modes effectively silence your iPhone, there are differences with which …

Samsung and USA Basketball have created a new 360-degree video series that follows the men’s national team in the lead-up to the Olympics. “Chasing the Dream” will be available exclusively from the Samsung VR app or online at Samsungvr.com, and viewable through the Samsung Gear VR headset. “We’re thrilled to work with the NBA and USA Basketball to give fans …

When your Apple Watch rings when a call arrives, you certainly don’t want to look like this guy. Though the Apple Watch is a poor choice for conducting phone calls, it can be useful for declining them — though perhaps not in the way you might expect. The Apple Watch appears to offer two options for an incoming call: A …

If you’re an insatiable reader and you want as many e-books as you can get for free, look no further than the library. Recently, the New York Public Library put 300,000 books on an app called SimplyE. The app is available for Android and iOS, but is only available to those with a NYPL library card. Don’t live in New …

Is your finger getting tired of flicking all of those Pokeballs in the seemingly never-ending quest to “catch them all”? Now you can get all your Pokemon Go fun without having to move a muscle. Related stories Pokemon Go helmet holds your phone, protects your head Nintendo’s Pokemon-catching wristband: Everything you need to know Cornflix TV, a curator of viral …

Barnes & Noble’s stock took a hit after its board of directors ousted CEO Ronald D. Boire yesterday. Shares in the bookseller, which also sells e-readers and e-books under its Nook brand, were down more than 10 percent in trading on Wednesday. “The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Boire was not a good fit for the organization and that …

Telstra is pushing hard on mobile entertainment, announcing unmetered Apple Music streaming for all mobile customers, free 3-month Netflix, Stan and Presto subscriptions on selected plans and an all-in-one entertainment app that ties in with Telstra TV. The telco announced the new sweeteners for customers today, adding to its lineup of sports streaming content, including AFL and NRL (which will …

Spotify on Wednesday announced the release of its first documentary, and it’s about a surprising subject: The previously internet-music-phobic band Metallica. Entitled “Landmark – Metallica: The Early Years,” the documentary focuses on the founding of the band in 1981 through to the release of 1984’s “Ride The Lighting.” The first episode is available on YouTube and the subsequent three episodes …

Holding these little critters from First Harmonic in my hands the aluminum ear pieces have a solid quality feel, that’s not something you can always count on with $35 headphones. The cable’s inline mic and controls work with iPhones and Androids, and you get five sizes of silicon ear tips (from extra small to extra large). Thanks to the ear …

There are few things more fun than playing the classic arcade game Pac-Man. Maneuvering your joystick to make Pac-Man race around a maze eating dots and fruit while colorful ghosts chase after him has always been a blast. While Pac-Man will remain a favorite among gamers, this video of Pac-Dog may be even more charming than the original video game …