The best 2-in-1 laptops for 2024

If you’re looking for a device that can do it all, a 2-in-1 laptop might be just what you need. These versatile machines combine the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, making them great options for everything from note-taking and sketching to full-on work or entertainment. Whether you’re a student, creative … Read more

Google loses its seven-year fight against $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine

Google has lost a seven-year battle with the European Commission, as the EU’s highest court upheld a $2.7 billion antitrust fine against the search giant, Reuters reports. Antitrust regulators originally fined Google in 2017 for preferentially promoting its own shopping service over local rivals. “Google’s strategy for its comparison shopping service was not simply about … Read more

How does a faux camera control button feel so real

Apple’s latest attempt to differentiate the iPhone 16 series a little bit is… a fake button it’s calling the Camera Control. But unlike last year’s new button, it’s not actually physically pressed, and uses a mix of sensors and haptic feedback to simulate the sensation of motion. And in my brief hands-on just after Apple’s … Read more

Apple refreshes its AirPods Max with USB-C and new colors

After nearly four years, Apple finally updated its most premium headphones. But instead of a new generation of AirPods Max, the company refreshed the existing over-ear headphones with USB-C support and a few new colors. With a price of $549, the updated AirPods Max will retain their status as Apple’s most expensive AirPods, although the … Read more

Here’s how the new AirPods 4 compare to the rest of Apple’s

Apple revamped its AirPods lineup on Monday, introducing two different pairs of wireless earbuds called the AirPods 4, a small refresh for the over-ear AirPods Max, and some new features for the existing AirPods Pro. Both models of the fourth-generation AirPods look like slightly smaller versions of the third-generation models from a distance, though Apple … Read more

How Apple’s Hearing Aid and Hearing Test will work on AirPods Pro

The second-generation AirPods Pro have had hearing features for a while now. However, those tools are being expanded in iOS 18 to include hearing tests, hearing aids, and hearing protection, which will soon be available on the earbuds. Apple’s three-pronged approach to hearing now includes awareness, support, and prevention, but it all starts with a … Read more

AirPods 4 have a new design and an ANC upgrade option

Apple’s annual iPhone event certainly made a splash in terms of handsets, but the company also announced two new AirPod models to join its ever-growing lineup. This includes the standard AirPods 4 and the slightly more high-tech AirPods 4 with ANC. The biggest news is probably the addition of USB-C to the charging case. This … Read more