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Apple often has a knack for striking the perfect balance between form and function. Other times the Cupertino giant completely misses the mark by prioritizing rampant minimalism and beauty over functionality. Let’s take a look at 4 notable times Apple clearly dropped the ball.

Valve finally shipped its Steam Deck handheld console to users in early 2022. While handheld gaming PCs have existed for quite some time, the Steam Deck is in a class of its own and is setting the example for what a mobile gaming computer can look like.

The Shortcuts app can help you unleash new capabilities and enhance existing workflows on your iPhone. Not everyone has the time or patience to configure such complex automations. Check out these breakthrough shortcuts that you can install in just a few taps!

Microsoft PowerToys is an open-source, free utility developed by Microsoft that allows users the ability to greatly alter their Windows experience and truly make the most out of their machine. Let's have a look at some of the best features that can be found in the v0.55.2 release.

Congratulations on securing your Meta Quest headset and welcome to the metaverse. Believe it or not that’s not the cringiest thing you’ll hear this year. Just wait until your stepbrother tries to explain how he’s minting and selling NFTs in the metaverse even though he still cannot explain what blockchains are.

Your iPhone is more capable than you think. Tap, swipe, and long press your way through these tips to get the most out of your favorite Apple smartphone. Remember to use these shortcuts to trim down your workflow and boost your productivity in ways you never imagined.

Going on a trip and need a laptop to get some work done while you're on the road? Whether you're on the hunt for a Windows or MacOS device, your leisurely productivity needs are sure to be covered by at least one of the devices on this list.

Apple’s infamous Lightning connector has served as a sounding board for anti-Apple propaganda by Android fans and tech pundits alike for many years. Let’s brush the dust off this ancient I/O and explore all the reasons why Apple should retire the Lightning connector once and for all.

Lenovo's Vantage software is included from the factory in most of the OEM's laptops nowadays. While it provides the usual warranty and diagnostic information, here are some extra-neat features that may prevent you from uninstalling it immediately.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series launched on February 9, 2022 to both cheers and groans. As usual, there are some iterative upgrades and there are some more drastic changes. Let's have a look at some of the more unexpected and controversial changes Samsung made upgrading from the Galaxy S21 series to the S22 lineup.

Last year, Apple held a Spring Event chock-full of new hardware releases. Recent rumors suggest 2022 will be no different with a brand-new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and new Mac(s) expected at an upcoming virtual event in early March. Let’s take a look at what to expect!

Samsung is no stranger to broken promises, half truths, and retracted statements. Just ask foldable fans who wanted eSIM or Galaxy Buds Plus users who were looking forward to Multichannel Audio. The list could go on. Let’s take a look at where Samsung went wrong with its latest flagships.

Laptop hardware has come so far since its inception. We have gone from having hideous, slow, thick monstrosities to thin, beautiful designs that come dangerously close to rivalling desktop performance. So where did these next wacky ideas come from?

Congratulations on getting your new Apple Silicon Mac! Whether you are the kind of user that spends most of your time doomscrolling Reddit, jamming out to your favorite tunes, or constantly glancing at your local weather, these simple apps will help you get started.

Love it or hate it, Apple has turned its MacBook line into a tech icon. In 2021, the tech giant launched an all-new line-up of MacBooks with the impressively powerful M1 series of processors. But what if you're not a fan of MacOS or you don't like Apple's stance on right to repair? Let's have a look at some alternatives.

Whether you are trying to squeeze in the last few minutes of an in-flight movie, or struggling to meet that presentation deadline on time, we could all use a little more battery life on our iPad. Follow the tips on this list to squeeze more screen-on time out of your iPad in just a few taps.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have proven to be some of Google's most successful releases to date, having broken sales records despite a less-than-perfect launch season. Why have the devices been so popular? Let's have a look at some of the standout features of the Pixel pairing that might entice you.

For iPhone users looking to push their devices to the max, let us take a look at three highly-anticipated features that enthusiasts are hoping we will see in the iPhone 14 lineup later this year. “No-notch November” predictions aside, these alleged enhancements are sure to enhance any workflow.

Step aside self-proclaimed audiophiles because this list is for active listeners who value durability, convenience, and just the right punch of bass needed to get those last few reps in. The fuss-free wireless headphones on this list can take a beating all while delivering great battery life and exceptional sound.

Feeling like iPhone updates have been a bit of a snooze-fest lately? You are not alone. The good news is iOS 15.4 introduces a plethora of amazingly useful and highly requested features ahead of Apple’s next major iteration. Let’s explore 4 features from iOS 15.4 that you will be incredibly excited to try once it releases.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all live our lives. Everything from work to hobbies and habits have all had to adapt and change. Let's take a look at how tech trends have changed as our lives have changed during the pandemic.

From the slow and painful death of a so-called revolutionary charging mat to the promise of digital IDs in the Wallet app, let us take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the times our favorite fruit company served up a “bad apple” (AKA empty promises).

Ready to level up your iPad workflow? These indispensable keyboard shortcuts will have you navigating iPadOS like a true whiz in no time. We are sharing handy key combos that will have you asking “What’s a computer?” all over again. Grab a keyboard and let’s get started.

Google's Pixel devices are known for being some of the best Android phones on the market. They offer solid performance, great camera chops, and a fantastic user interface with regular Android updates and promised long term support - all at a reasonable price. This is, however, no longer unique to the Pixel line-up. Let's have a look at some of the Pixel 6's stiffest competition.

While Apple Watch became the number one best selling watch in the world, surpassing Rolex back in 2017, the smartwatch still feels very much like a unique utility for Apple enthusiasts. Here are four amazing apps that casual users and dedicated techies alike will find entertaining, useful, & packed full of utility.

If you've been into mobile tech for any length of time, you have noticed that Android device updates no longer include grand feature dumps. Nowadays, it's all about incremental feature updates, security and consistency. MIUI is no different, so while Xiaomi is busy rolling out MIUI 13, let's see what MIUI 12 has in store for you.

From displays to chassis designs, we take a look at 3 of our top picks for laptop features that should be in our laps right now, but just haven't quite made it. Are these features truly innovations or just cheap gimmicks OEMs will use to sell you a laptop for one or two years?

Have you ever taken a look at a new product and thought "what was this product design team thinking"? Hi-fi speakers are notorious for having their aesthetics overlooked in favor of a design that stands out, provides enhanced acoustic transparency, or delivers deeper bass. The profoundly unappealing Hi-Fi speakers on this list more than live up to this stigma by achieving what we can only define as "eyesore status".

Are you a "Mac Pro" or a Mac Novice? Think you know your Mac? Supercharge your workflow and maximize productivity using these key features. These features will have you saying "Hello" all over again! Don’t miss out on these Mac user must-haves that will help you win back more time in your day, extend your battery life, and gain crucial information in just a click.

Christmas is looming around the corner and tablets make an ideal gift for the tech lovers among us. For fans of the Apple ecosystem there is the 6th generation iPad mini to consider, while those who prefer the Android operating system should take a closer look at either the new Xiaomi Pad 5 or even the old Lenovo Tab M10.

For the layperson there may be little difference between owning a Windows-based laptop or choosing a MacBook notebook from Apple. But for those a bit more in the know, there is sometimes a bubbling cauldron of caustic vitriol just waiting to spill out of a hardcore laptop user when confronted by a stereotypically smug Apple fanboy or fangirl. Readers operating Linux on their laptop can look away now.

A new Panasonic tablet called the Eluga Live, expected to be mainstream Android based device shows up at the FCC

Recently two analysts lowered their second quarter forecast values for Asustek revenues

Toshiba to introduce Honeycomb OS along with ICS update.

Amazon’s new market strategy might affect Google’s Nexus tablet.

Apple’s new MacBook Pro is said to be one of the least repairable devices as reported by iFixit

Google may come up with a Nexus tablet to compete with Apple iOS.

A new accessory for your Smartphone which will allow you to use it as a notebook called the Clambook is on its way to the market by the holiday season

HP pavilion dm1z will come at much lower price than an ultrabook.

Is HP’s loss going to be Android’s gain?

Intel will try to build cheap netbooks with 5W dual core TDP kit in the next few months.

The upcoming Intel StoryBook will be used as an educational tool, mainly targeted in the developing countries

Amazon shall be launching three more versions of the kindle fire, this year bringing about changes mainly in the screen size and resolution.

Microsoft and Nokia Jointly plans to invest a sum of $24 million on an application development center called as AppCampus

Google Nexus tablet might get produced by Asus which is also expected to be a 7inch tablet and will be made available at about the range of Kindle Fire

Tablet ad impressions were up by 771 percent globally in 2011, as revealed by a research by InMobi

Asus has denied the rumor on the 3G version of Eee Pad Transformer Prime which was reported earlier by some local media

Amazon might be releasing their next generation kindle tab earlier next year

HP unveils their new and probably the cheapest 15.6inch notebook for $349.99

HBO confirms arrival of HBO GO for Android tablets this summer.