Roku is giving its remote a boost. On Tuesday the streaming giant announced its new Voice Remote Pro, a rechargeable controller for its various media players, streaming sticks and smart TVs. After appearing in a trial program earlier this year, the new remote is available now at the same $30 as its standard “enhanced” voice remote …
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The FBI unlocked an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters in 2015 thanks to the help of an Australian cybersecurity company, a report says. Azimuth Security, a small infosec company based in Sydney, Australia, came up with the hacking solution for the FBI, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. It took two Azimuth hackers to …
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Starting Thursday, Microsoft’s Edge browser comes with Kids Mode, a protected zone with only approved websites that parents can quickly enable when handing a laptop to their children. You can engage Kids Mode by selecting it from the profile icon in the upper right corner of the browser window. Once it’s on, kids will get a choice of more colorful …
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Bang & Olufsen on Thursday revealed their stylish Beosound Emerge wireless speaker, which has a book-inspired design that’ll let it fit smoothly on a bookcase or in a tight space. Its side panels wrap around the speaker like the cover of a book, and the company’s logo sits on the front like an author’s name on the spine of a …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple is working with researchers to see if devices like the Apple Watch and the iPhone are capable of detecting early signs of respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. The study, which will last six months, will be conducted through the University …
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Next year’s lineup of iPhones might not include a Mini model. Apple’s iPhone offerings in 2022 could include two higher-end models coming in at 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, as well as two lower-end models with the same dimensions, according to a research note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that was shared with MacRumors. Apple is expected to release four versions …
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The 2020 iPad Pro arrived at the beginning of a year-long (and counting) pandemic, back in mid-March 2020. It’s likely due for an upgrade soon, maybe at next week’s Apple event. But what can it add to make a difference this year? Think processors and accessories, based on recent reports that the hardware could get a new chip and a …
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Apple has set the date for its next online-only event, sending out invites to the media for Tuesday, April 20, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). Apple is expected to introduce new iPads, with upgraded screens, and possibly the company’s long-rumored AirTags trackers. The new devices will be shown off during a stream on Apple’s website. The tech giant …
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Looking for faster access to Apple TV Plus on your Roku? You may want to get a new remote. As part of a slew of updates on Tuesday — including a new Voice Remote Pro, Express 4K Plus and Streambar Pro — Roku made a small change across its remotes. Out is the dedicated shortcut key for Sling TV; in …
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Roku is giving its affordable Express a 4K upgrade, creating a new product that rivals not only the latest 4K streamers from Amazon and Google, but also our favorite streamer for the money, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus. Called the Express 4K Plus, the new $40 player arrives in mid-May. The small box keeps the same design as the HD-only Express …
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