If you only use your Apple Watch to count steps and read texts, you’re missing out. A powerful, pint-sized computer that lives on your wrist, the device can be used for everything from checking your heart rate to checking out at the grocery store. And, yes, it makes for a sleek, regular-old timepiece, too. Whether you own the…
5 bad habits that are ruining your expensive tech
There’s something special about taking a new phone, tablet, or laptop out of the box. That shiny, clean device will soon be managing your schedule, saving your memories, and connecting you with friends and family—all important tasks.These days, we rely on technology to do so much—for work, for school, for play—and we want our devices to work like…
How to back up your iPhone and Android phone
You know how important it is to back up your computer, but are you also remembering to back up the data on your smartphone? Thankfully, backing up your phone is simple and can be completed in just a matter of moments. So if your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, you won’t have to worry about…
Foldable and slim iPhones could soon become the new norm
Apple’s iPhone lineup is about to go through a huge shift, at least if this leak is to be believed — as will our list of the best smartphones. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo outlined the predicted release window for every single iPhone up until the second half of 2027, and we’re seeing new products becoming the…
Children under six should avoid screen time, French medical experts say
Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens, including television, to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, French medical experts have said.TV, tablets, computers, video games and smartphones have “already had a heavy impact on a young generation sacrificed on the altar of ignorance”, according to an open letter to the government…
Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?
You’d be hard-pressed to find a laptop that doesn’t have a built-in webcam nowadays. While that makes it easier to hop on a Zoom call or FaceTime, you might worry about leaving that camera uncovered all the time.According to Steve Blair, CR’s lead privacy and security researcher, it’s possible for webcams to be hacked and set to record audio and/or video…
Why Do Power Banks Charge So Slowly?
We’ve all been there. You’re about to head out the door, and your phone’s battery is hanging by a thread. You grab your power bank, plug it in, and wait. But instead of the speedy charge you’re hoping for, your device seems to crawl along at a snail’s pace.So, why does charging your phone from a power…
Is aluminium the answer to all our battery prayers?
New research pushes aluminium batteries as the next generation technology to revolutionise mobile devices, but what else could finally make smartphones last more than a dayNew research by Stanford University into aluminium batteries promises to produce cells that are big enough for a smartphone and charge in just 60 seconds.The new high-performance aluminium-ion battery is the first using the metal –…
Will Wireless Charging Actually Replace Wired Charging?
The question of whether wireless charging will replace wired charging is not as straightforward as it sounds. The question of when and if wireless charging will become common depends on your perspective as a consumer of the technology.If you’re a critic of wireless technology, then it’s a matter of if. Critics believe that wireless charging will never replace…
Cell Signal Booster vs Satellite Internet: Who comes out on top?
Discover how the weBoost Drive RV II stacks up against satellite internet giant Starlink.Wi-Fi or cell signal? It’s the age-old question, and one that has become even more important as more of us are trying to seek solitude while still being connected to the world.Satellite internet providers like Starlink have soared in popularity in recent years, promising high speed…