Last year, I got a real world taste of how artificial intelligence is gearing up to change the way we interact with our cars. While driving the new Audi Q6 e-tron, I asked, “Hey Audi, what’s a good place to visit outside of Bilbao?” and was pointed to the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastián…
Summary Code found in Google Play Services beta 24.50.32 suggests that Google is developing Fast Pair support for hearing aids. Fast Pair support would allow for fast and seamless connections, similar to how pairing works with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 or any other modern wireless earbuds. This comes shortly after Android 15 introduced support…
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 18.3 in December to developers and public beta testers. The release came about a week after the company released iOS 18.2. Although this update brought more Apple Intelligence features, like Genmoji, to some iPhones, the latest beta introduces some improvements for developers and beta testers. Apple/Screenshot by…
Johnson’s re-election boosts support for FIT21 and crypto-friendly laws. President Johnson opposes CBDCs, ensuring the independence of digital currency. Trump and the GOP supported Johnson’s leadership, strengthening crypto legislation. Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected Speaker of the House, a victory that reinforces his commitment to advancing cryptocurrency. His support for FIT21 and his…
Apple had a market value of $3.7 trillion as of Dec. 31, making it the most valuable U.S. company, a title it has held for most of the past decade. But Apple has yet to demonstrate its ability to monetize artificial intelligence, at least not to the same degree as other big tech companies. Unsurprisingly,…
Another Android Spyware Alert Hits Users Future publication via Getty Images If you have a recent Android phone, 2025 is the year your device locks up. There is a serious risk that the applications you use daily will stop working. And if you have an older device, the situation can be even worse. Google is…
Kerry Wan/ZDNET It’s impossible not to notice how much my iPhone’s battery life has gotten worse since upgrading to iOS 18; the situation only got worse with iOS 18.1 and 18.2. It’s the rare day when my battery is still above 40% at lunchtime, and power banks have become constant companions in my life. The…
Have you heard about the new Chinese Forex rules that affect cryptocurrencies? The Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange has introduced new rules. Banks must now monitor and report illegal cryptocurrency activities. Liu Zhengyao of ZhiHeng Law Firm shared the details in a post on WeChat. These rules require banks to track identities, sources of…
Android 15 arrives with plenty of privacy improvements, and Private Space is one of the most notable additions. This feature ensures that your sensitive applications can be stored securely in an exclusive area that only you can access. This guide explains how to set up Private Space on your Android device. Good to know: Learn…
A look back at this week’s Apple news and headlines, including two canceled iPhones, the iPhone SE pricing decision, the arrival of iOS 18.2.1, the end of Apple Vision Pro, MacBook Air 2025 projects and the Magic Mouse could finally get fixed. Apple Loop is here to remind you of some of the many discussions…