Apple will make it easier for iPhone users to accept contactless payments. Later this year, anyone using an iPhone in the US will be able to accept contactless payments via Tap to Pay, removing the need for any additional terminal hardware. iPhone users will be able to “seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit …
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10 apps to help you embrace self
Most people know it’s important to take care of your physical health, but not everyone knows it’s equally important to take the time to address their mental health needs. Learning how to handle stress and make time for yourself are just as important as eating right and exercising. All of these things are aspect of self-care and can help people …
Read More »Apple’s Screen Time feature saves parents from being the “bad guy”
Even a little time off from school and work can turn into a phone fest. If the kids are spending more time glued to their screens than they are with the rest of the family, it may be time to set some limits. Sure, in the age of the pandemic, parents might’ve relaxed rules in response to being at home …
Read More »Apple to release new MacBook Pros with M2 chip in 2022, report says
New versions of Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro are reportedly in the works. According to a Sunday newsletter by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, reported on by 9to5Mac, Apple’s 2022 MacBook Pro models may feature an M2 chip, but no ProMotion or mini-LED display. Both ProMotion and mini-LEDs were featured on the display of Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pros with the company’s M1 Pro …
Read More »Want the most cash for your old Fitbit? Do these 2 things first
If you have an older Fitbit, you might be looking to upgrade to the latest Charge 5. Maybe you’re changing to a different wearable altogether, like an Apple Watch Series 7 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Whatever the reason, there are a few steps you should take to make sure you’re not giving away your personal data — or your credit …
Read More »Grab the AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro for the lowest prices out there
With their sleek design and impressive sound quality, Apple’s AirPods are one of, if not the most popular line of wireless earbuds on the market right now. Their one major drawback, however, is their price, as Apple almost never discounts its own products, and deals from other retailers are sporadic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find some great AirPods …
Read More »Lidar is one of the iPhone and iPad Pro’s coolest tricks: Here’s what else it can do
Apple is bullish on lidar, a technology that’s in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro, and Apple’s iPad Pro models since 2020. Look closely at the rear camera arrays on these devices and you’ll see a little black dot near the camera lenses, about the same size as the flash. That’s the lidar sensor, and it delivers a …
Read More »PC running slow? Here’s how to speed things up
Whether you’re using your PC to get work done or have fun, a slow computer can make life way more frustrating than it needs to be. Laggy performance speed can render your computer pretty much useless — especially when you can barely open a window, load a website or even start up your system. If you’ve been suffering lately, now’s …
Read More »These 5 phone camera tricks will add some flair to your Instagram
When it comes to taking photos for social media, you can never go wrong with a nice selfie or a quirky group portrait. But why not spice things up with some artistic phone photography from time to time? You don’t need to be a professional photographer to get the creative juices flowing. You can work wonders with your phone alone. …
Read More »House passes bill to jumpstart US chip manufacturing
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to ramp up chip manufacturing in the US and ease supply chain woes amid the global chip shortage. All that’s left is for Congress to reconcile it with a similar bill passed by the Senate last year to get legislation to the White House. The COMPETES Act passed in the House …
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