The European Commission on Thursday revealed a proposal that would require phones and other electronic devices to include a common USB-C charging port, to reduce waste by letting people reuse their old chargers on new devices. This move would mainly impact Apple, which uses its own Lightning connector on its iPhones instead of USB-C. In …

This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Google is rolling out a few new accessibility features for Android users, including the ability to control your phone and communicate using facial gestures, the company said Thursday. It also rolled out an update …

Millions of us have new iPhone 13s preordered and waiting to be shipped out across the land. If you’re expecting a new device or need something to protect your current model, Casely’s fall sale is the time to grab a stylish case for as little as $22.50. The sale is good for 25% off nearly all of Casely’s sturdy homes for …

Twitter said Thursday that users worldwide will be able to tip others with bitcoin, the popular digital currency. The company is also exploring a way for users to track and showcase nonfungible tokens, a new form of crypto assets, on the platform. NFTs can be used to represent the ownership of unique digital or physical items such as art, music …

One well-known thing about iPads: They’re used for Zooms and video chats all the time, but their front-facing cameras aren’t ideally placed. Apple’s newest iPad Mini and entry-level iPad are able to help with the awkwardness, somewhat: Center Stage is a digital zooming tool built into the latest iPad’s wider-angle cameras to automatically keep your face (and your family’s) in …

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are fighting back against a new Texas “censorship” law. Trade groups representing the social media giants have sued the state of Texas over the law, arguing that it restricts the First Amendment rights of the companies in question.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB20 into law earlier in September. The law targets social media companies with …

As the PS5 and Xbox Series X near their one-year anniversaries, competition between the console kings remains fierce. While the base hardware remains the same (aside from internal cooling tweaks in some new PS5 units), new software updates have added features, like more storage options and expanded cloud gaming access.  That’s of little comfort to the scores of gamers who …

Nokia has a new 5G smartphone making its way stateside soon.  Announced on Wednesday, the $300 Nokia G50 is the brand’s latest affordable 5G phone that Nokia is billing as future-proof. Apart from 5G, the midrange line comes with a 6.82-inch HD Plus display, three rear cameras and a large battery compatible with fast charging. The launch of the G50 …

Microsoft’s original Surface Duo showed the potential for dual-screened phones, but ultimately didn’t deliver on expectations. The company is hoping to address those limitations with the new $1,499 Surface Duo 2, announced on Wednesday, which comes with a much-needed boost in processing power and camera quality. The biggest question, however, is whether Microsoft can truly make the case for a …

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