Amazon’s Sidewalk Network Raises Privacy Concerns

Is sharing really caring? Sidewalk is being rolled out asprivacy concerns are growingover internet devices. However, some experts say the fact that Sidewalk will share your web link with strangers raises red flags. fStop Images - Epoxydude / Getty Images These gadgets will function as web connection bridges across the country. “They use cellular to deliver data over long distances. Go Private or Go Home? Amazon Amazon has put in safeguards to ensure the privacy of customers data, but there are always unintended consequences…...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Michelle Cobb

AMD and Microsoft Release Updates to Fix Windows 11 Slowdown Issues

Now, as promised, we have a couple of new patches that should take care of the problem. AMD hasn’t mentioned any of them by name, however. So even with the right (wrong?) Maksym Panchuk / EyeEm / Getty Images set up, it’s possible you may never have experienced any of these issues. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Derek Davis

AMD Announces Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 12 words · Christopher Snyder

AMD Releases Radeon RX 6900 XT Liquid Cooled GPU

It is currently not known if or when the RX 6900 XT LC will be made available separately. MAINGEAR MAINGEAR

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 20 words · Russell Price

AMD’s New Radeon RX 7600 GPU Promises Even Better 1080p Performance

Much like theRX 6600 XTthat came before it, theRadeon RX 7600has been optimized for gaming at 1080p resolutions. The RX 7600 does require a bit more juice than its predecessor, however. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Raymond Ross

Ampace Andes 300: The Portable Battery I Use to Keep My Devices Charged Anywhere

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. The Ampace Andes 300 Portable Power Stationis the smallest gadget in the Andes line of portable power stations. As you’ll see, I’ve found plenty of uses for this little equipment. The Andes 300 is a useful tool for charging your gadgets when you want to spend time outside.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford Before we get to that, let’s talk specs. It has 6 charging ports....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Kenneth Jackson

An Always-On Display Could Change Your Relationship With the iPhone

That time is now, if the rumorsare to be believed. Information Thats Always There Having information that’s always available can really come in handy. The iOS 16 unveiling in June gave us a glimpse of what to expect. Apple “I think notifications will be a big thing. “I’m betting the count option will become the default for the always-on-screen mode.” That’ll save them from distractions, he thinks. Apple should work to make the most of the AOD, however....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Jessica Porter

An Easy Fix for a Magic Mouse Tracking Problem

When your Apple mouse is down, there are several fixes you could try. Try these solutions to get your mouse up and running in almost no time. Reseat the battery if you use a first-generation Magic Mouseand experience hesitant tracking behavior. The most likely reason is that the batteries in the mouse lost contact with the battery terminals. The result is that the Magic Mouse and Mac momentarily loseBluetoothconnectivity. If the green power LED blinks, the batteries are probably loose....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Patricia Lee

An iPhone With a Periscope Lens Could Change Everything

Up Periscope A periscope lens is just what it sounds like. To offer high-magnification telephoto or zoom, a lens needs more glass (or plastic) elements. This needs space, which a smartphone doesnt have. Jeremy Bezanger / Unsplash The answer, so far, has been ever-bigger camera humps, but that can only go so far. The periscope just flips the light into this lens. Zoom In The obvious use case for a 10x telephoto lens is for bringing far-off subjects closer....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Kelly Johnson

An M2 Pro Mac mini Would Keep Apple’s Smallest Computer Relevant

But between the M2 MacBook Air and the Mac Studio, is it time to retire the neglected mini? “We heavily rely on the current version of Mac minis at myphoto studio. And its alsodont forgetmini. Joey Banks / Unsplash “For those with small desks, size matters. And with Apple’s M1 chip, it’s an absurdly capable machine. The Competition The Mac minis competition is not small PCs. Charles Patterson / Unsplash...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Melissa Murillo

An Old Name in Watchmaking Has Some Interesting New Smartwatches

And they’re surprisingly budget-friendly Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? These watches will fit most styles and help you stay connected for less.Armitron The Quantum and Matrix models also have blood oxygen monitors, AMOLED displays, and a rotating crown. However, feels like only the Eclipse and Matrix versions have swappable band options. Unfortunately, this probably means you’re able to’t use tap to pay on an Armitron Connect equipment....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Jeremy Anderson

An Open Plea to Mobile Game Developers: Please Use Larger Text

Take a look at the screenshots below and attempt to read the text without zooming in at all. It cant just be me who finds this difficult to parse. I Know Its Not Easy I understand enough about game development to know that its challenging work. Traimak_Ivan / Getty Images I do get that. Theres no “simple” when adjusting anything under the hood in a video game. Bumping the text up a single font size could cause dialog or menus to clip outside their intended boxes....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Mary Shaw

An Overview of Nano Wireless Receivers

They are exactly the same as standard USB receivers, only smaller and more convenient. Still, there are different types of nano wireless receivers. Information in this article applies broadly to a range of products. Kharitonov / CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons ensure a wireless receiver is compatible with the devices you want to connect before making a purchase. Devices linked together over Bluetooth form a piconet, so such receivers are sometimes called USB pico receivers....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Melissa Randolph