AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile users overseas hit by major outage

An AT&T logo on a building US users travelling overseas are sporadically unable to use the internet or even make calls on their iPhones, due to what appears to be a massive, global outage for the major carriers. It's not clear what variables there are in who is affected and how profoundly — but it…

Continue ReadingAT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile users overseas hit by major outage

Students from Black colleges take part in Apple’s two-week music program

Students taking part in the two-week music program Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities took part in a two-week program about the creative arts, made possible by Apple's Racial Equality and Justice Initiative. Originally surfacing in June, the program from the Propel Center provided 50 students selected from 19 HBCUs with a ten-day experience.…

Continue ReadingStudents from Black colleges take part in Apple’s two-week music program

Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsVery affordable18-hour battery lifeSurprisingly good sound for the priceConsNo active noise cancellingNo automatic device switching or multi-point BluetoothNo in-ear detectionNo personalized spatial audioCharging case has no batteryOur VerdictA lot of premium features had to be cut to reach this price point, but you do get epic battery life, a comfortable and…

Continue ReadingBeats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option

Forget folding screens, Apple wants stretchable ones

An iPad showing one illustration of a stretchable disolay New research that suggests the future "iPhone Fold" could have a stretchable display on the outside, instead of one that just folds. Here's how Apple thinks it can be done. Apple is lagging behind other smartphone firms by not yet having an iPhone Fold, but it…

Continue ReadingForget folding screens, Apple wants stretchable ones

Apple’s brand-new 13-inch iPad Air is $50 off for the first time

Back in May Apple released its first-ever 13-inch iPad Air and if you’ve wanted one, now is the time to act because the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 is available for $749, down from $799, the lowest we’ve ever seen. The iPad Air 13-inch is a fantastic tablet for fun, work, or anything in between.…

Continue ReadingApple’s brand-new 13-inch iPad Air is $50 off for the first time

iPhone 16: Everything you need to know about the next big iPhone release

Now that the iPhone 15 lineup is on shelves, and now we can officially start thinking about the iPhone 16. Naturally, any rumors or leaks you see this early are going to be fluid at best–even if they are accurate now, plans can and do change and there’s still plenty of time to do so…

Continue ReadingiPhone 16: Everything you need to know about the next big iPhone release

Program like Steve Job with help from Visual Studio Pro, now under $35

TL;DR: Write cleaner code faster and manage complex programming projects with help from Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, now available for only $34.97 (reg. $499) until July 21! If you’re working to meet programming deadlines, a good development platform can make all the difference. Microsoft Visual Studio Pro is one of the best, drawing consistently high ratings from…

Continue ReadingProgram like Steve Job with help from Visual Studio Pro, now under $35

Don’t settle for less — your PC can operate with Windows 11 Pro for less than $23!

TL;DR: Make your PC a beacon of security and productivity when you upgrade its OS to Windows 11 Pro, now available for only $22.97 (reg. $199) until July 21. Just because you may have bought an older PC or laptop this year doesn’t mean you have to settle for an older operating system. Any techie knows…

Continue ReadingDon’t settle for less — your PC can operate with Windows 11 Pro for less than $23!