In the last few years, 3D printing has crossed a rubicon into the mainstream consciousness. Schools and libraries often have 3D printers, and the barrier to entry for hobbyists is lower than ever, with inexpensive machines offering excellent out-of-the-box results. Because 3D printing technology has come a long way in recent years, I’ve doubled down …
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iOS 16 ‘Cannot Verify AirPods’ Alert: Here’s Why You Might Be Getting It
Apple’s recent iOS 16 update added a number of features to the iPhone, including a verification step for AirPods. If you’re connecting official AirPods — such as the new AirPod Pro 2 earbuds announced last week or the the sleek, neutral-toned AirPods created in collaboration with Kim Kardashian or other compatible Bluetooth headphone devices — you likely won’t notice a difference. On …
Read More »Paramount Could Be Shuttering Showtime App
The Showtime app could be coming to an end, with a report Tuesday saying there are plans to make it accessible only via the Paramount Plus streaming app. Currently, movie streaming service Showtime is available as a stand-alone app. But as of last month, you could already access Showtime content in Paramount Plus with a bundled discount rate of $8 per …
Read More »iOS 16’s 2 Essential Updates for Apple Maps: How They Make Travel Easier
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Today’s release of iOS 16 — Apple’s latest version of its iPhone operating system — adds a long list of cool, new features, and Apple Maps showcases several of them. Some of the additions to Apple Maps include high-resolution …
Read More »Apple’s iOS 16 Update Is Here. Follow This Checklist to Get Your iPhone Ready
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 update has now arrived, bringing new features such as a customizable lock screen (with widgets), the ability to unsend and edit text messages, a redesigned battery icon in your status bar and so much more to …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Gets a New Shape
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. If you’re one of the many people who love to hate the iPhone’s notch — the blank space that houses your camera lens and speaker — at the top of your screen, then you may find Apple’s iPhone 14 …
Read More »A VPN Isn’t the Only Way to Change Your IP Address
Even without a user-friendly virtual private network, it’s still easy to change your IP address. Whether you’re a MacOS and iPhone user or a Windows 11 user with an Android device, any first-timer can safely change their IP address in a few quick steps. And — as long as you’re not using it to break other laws — it’s perfectly …
Read More »Creality Ender
The Creality Ender-3 S1 had been sitting in a box by my desk for some time before I dared set it up. I had been reluctant, having heard stories about the the popular Ender-3 line requiring a huge investment in time and effort to assemble. For example, the mainstream Ender-3 V2 is considered a great 3D printer for under $300, …
Read More »Uninstall iOS 16 Beta: How to Downgrade Your iPhone to iOS 15
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Upgrading an iPhone to the beta version of iOS 16 does give an early look at all the new features of Apple’s latest update to its iPhone operating system, but this also comes with bugs and performance issues that …
Read More »Apple Watch SE 2022 vs. Apple Watch SE 2020: What’s the Difference?
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. As enticing as the new Apple Watch Ultra looks, a more budget-friendly version of the brand’s smartwatch lineup lies in the Apple Watch SE. Apple unveiled the new second-generation model during its “Far Out” event on Wednesday with a …
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