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Wyze knew for years that hackers could remotely access its cameras, but didn’t tell anyone

Wyze knew for years that hackers could remotely access its cameras, but didn’t tell anyone

March 31, 2022
Wyze has been selling inexpensive smart security cameras since the original Wyze Cam in 2017, and has also branched out into other product categories (like earbuds). However, the company has also had its fair share of problems, and another significant issue has come to light — hackers could gain access to the video feeds from...
Samsung’s best (and most expensive) 8K TV is now available to purchase

Samsung’s best (and most expensive) 8K TV is now available to purchase

March 31, 2022
Samsung makes a lot of TVs, to the point where it can be hard to keep track of them all. The company announced most of its 2022 lineup during CES 2022 in January, and now the highest-end model with a QLED panel and 8K resolution is available to purchase. As you might expect, it's not...
Google temporarily banned an app developer’s personal account due to another account’s activity

Google temporarily banned an app developer’s personal account due to another account’s activity

March 31, 2022
It's a well-established fact at this point that Google's support system is terrible, especially for developers creating apps on the Google Play Store. Google has left countless developers with random app or account terminations in the past, and an especially ridiculous case occurred recently — Google allegedly terminated a personal Google account and Play Developer...
Apple fixes external display and game controller bugs in macOS 12.3.1

Apple fixes external display and game controller bugs in macOS 12.3.1

March 31, 2022
Apple has seeded macOS Monterey 12.3.1, shortly after the release of iOS 15.4.1. This update fixes the external display and game controller bugs that macOS 12.3 had introduced. It's common for Apple to release minor updates following major ones -- to patch the fresh bugs and exploits. Apart from the mentioned issues, macOS 12.3.1 also...
Microsoft Edge gets a built-in grammar editor and smart web selection

Microsoft Edge gets a built-in grammar editor and smart web selection

March 31, 2022
Microsoft has announced that it's rolling out a couple of major new features for its Edge browser, including integration with Microsoft Editor, which was announced a few months ago. Additionally, there's a new web select feature that makes it easy to copy content you find on the web, including tables. Microsoft Editor integration is about what...
Apple has released iOS 15.4.1 to the public with bug fixes

Apple has released iOS 15.4.1 to the public with bug fixes

March 31, 2022
Apple has released iOS 15.4.1 to the public worldwide. This update brings security patches and bug fixes, and we advise all users to update their devices to this version. The company had seeded iOS 15.4 earlier this month, introducing new emoji, Face ID support when masked, and filtering options in the Podcasts app. It's common...
Samsung will sell replacement parts for Galaxy phones and tablets

Samsung will sell replacement parts for Galaxy phones and tablets

March 31, 2022
Tech companies love to tout how their products are more friendly to the environment, but it often amounts to little more than marketing. For example, while Apple uses smaller boxes and more recycled materials in its newer products, the company has also fought against right-to-repair legislation that could extend the life of older iPhones and...
Does the Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) support 5G networks?

Does the Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) support 5G networks?

March 31, 2022
Apple finally introduced the iPad Air 5 (2022) during its Peek Performance virtual event. This tablet comes with boosted internals, despite it having the chassis of the previous-gen model. These include Apple's M1 chip and 8GB of RAM. It also comes in five vibrant finishes to choose from -- Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and...
Dell Latitude 9430: Release date, price, and everything you need to know

Dell Latitude 9430: Release date, price, and everything you need to know

March 31, 2022
Dell recently announced a refresh of its Latitude family of business laptops, now featuring Intel's 12th-generation Core processors. One such laptop is the Dell Latitude 9430, one of the company's most premium offerings, packing high-end specs in a compact and modern design. Dell makes some of the best laptops out there, so if you're interested...
The YouTube TV app now supports picture-in-picture on iOS 15

The YouTube TV app now supports picture-in-picture on iOS 15

March 31, 2022
Picture-in-picture (PiP) is a relatively old multitasking feature. It allows users to view a playing video in a small, floating window that they can drag around the screen -- while doing other tasks on the same device. Unsurprisingly, Apple was late to the party and didn't implement this handy addition on iPhones until iOS 14....
Microsoft Your Phone is getting revamped as Phone Link, but still doesn’t have iOS support

Microsoft Your Phone is getting revamped as Phone Link, but still doesn’t have iOS support

March 31, 2022
Today, Microsoft is announcing Phone Link, the next generation of Your Phone. With this change comes a new design, but the functionality remains the same. You'll be able to send and receive texts, mirror your phone, run Android apps, and more. Your Phone Companion is also being rebranded, and that will be called Link to...
Samsung opens pre-orders for its first OLED smart TV

Samsung opens pre-orders for its first OLED smart TV

March 31, 2022
Most of Samsung's smart TVs use QLED (quantum dot light-emitting diode) panels, which are similar to regular LED screens, but with a special layer to improve colors and contrast. However, the company is now trying something different: an OLED smart TV, intended to compete with LG's lineup of OLED TVs. Samsung's first OLED 4K TV, the...