Tag: gadget news
Future Travel Trends in Korea: What’s Next?
A weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to let you know every little thing you need to obtain, watch, read, hearken to, and discover that matches in The Verge’s universe. It’s a ton to keep up with — and it’s also a complete lot of fun. The Verge’s team has been on the ground in Nevada to try out the wildest products we will get our arms on. The VisionMaster Max was initially introduced at IFA 2024 by Valerion, which is a sister model to AWOL Vision that focuses on ultrashort throw projectors. Twelve years ago, I may have informed…
This powerful, pocket-sized gadget is perfect for all your USB troubleshooting needs
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The other day I looked at a $25 USB meter that was perfect for those who want to test if USB ports and devices such as chargers and power banks are working properly. It’s a great tool for those dabbling with gadget repairs. Also: You’re using superglue all wrong But if you’re more serious about diagnostics and repair, and have a slightly bigger budget, then you should get your hands on a full-blown USB multimeter packed with all sorts of features, from the ability to log data to identify whether your cables support high-power charging. This tool is…
The top 12 tech stories of 2022
The technology sector’s vulnerability to the vagaries of geopolitics and the macroeconomy became clearer than ever in 2022, as IT giants laid off workers en masse, regulators cracked down on tech rule-breakers, nations adopted data privacy, the EU-China chip war widened, and the Ukraine war disrupted business as usual. Through it all the classic tech themes—including innovation, constant change, and the fight to bolster cybersecurity—continued as ChatGPT was released, Broadcom sought to purchase VMWare, a Mac renaissance began to flower, and teen hackers brought major companies to their knees. Here are our editors’ choices for the dozen stories that rocked…
Shazam Expands iOS Integration to YouTube and Instagram
Image: Gary L Hider (Shutterstock) Shazam is one of those genius apps that have stood the test of time and then some. Now, it’s getting a huge improvement on iOS. You can now use the music-identifying app on your phone while you have TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram open. Nobody’s Really Watching Reels 9to5Mac first caught the update. Previously, if you wanted to Shazam a song on a platform like YouTube, you would have to open the video on a separate device and use Shazam on your phone in order to track down the catchy tune. Apps …
Tech company under fire after new lawsuit alleges anti-Asian bias
Asian Americans throughout Silicon Valley are unifying in support of one man after a new lawsuit was filed last month against Lumentum Operations, LLC, alleging Asian discrimination throughout the company. The lawsuit, filed June 30 by Andre Wong, seeks $20,000,000 in damages, claiming “Lumentum had a culture of prejudice against Asians,” according to the lawsuit. “The damages figures reflect the impairment of Andre’s future expected compensation, how he’s been impacted personally and other matters, including making an example out of Lumentum and its bad behavior,” said Charles Jung, the leading attorney on the case. The plaintiff, Wong, was an employee…
OnePlus foldable phone could run a special version of OxygenOS
SmartPrix/Steve Hemmerstoffer SL;DR The software on the OnePlus Open, the company’s first foldable phone, could be called OxygenOS Fold. The name seems borrowed from OPPO’s ColorOS Fold software that runs on foldables like the Find N2. OxygenOS Fold will likely get the same features as OPPO’s skin. Yesterday, leaker Max Jambor revealed the possible marketing name of OnePlus’ upcoming foldable phone. Expected to be called the OnePlus Open, the device is said to come with a special version of OxygenOS. According to Twitter tipster SnoopyTech, the software will be called “OxygenOS Fold.” It is likely a version of the …
Humane’s first AI gadget is the ‘Humane Ai Pin,’ coming this year
Humane, the buzzy company started by former Apple employees that has been making big promises about an AI-first and post-smartphone future, announced today that its first gadget will be called the Humane Ai Pin. It’ll be powered by “an advanced Snapdragon platform” in partnership with Qualcomm, and it’s coming later this year. That’s really all we know so far. Humane continues to be mysterious about how the Ai Pin works, what exactly it will do, and even what it looks like. (Most mysterious of all: why in the world is “AI” not capitalized? What is “Ai?” Am I supposed to…
Apple Stock A Buy Right Now? AAPL Stock Chart Shows This
Consumer electronics giant apples (AAPL) has seen its sales hindered by weakening macroeconomic conditions, which have rocked Apple stock. Still, many investors might be wondering if AAPL stock is a buy right now. X Apple Stock News: iPhone 14 Sales Apple introduced its third-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 14 series, on Sept. 7. It also debuted its Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatches and second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Apple stock rose 0.9% on the news. Analysts praised the innovative new devices but some worried that the premium products would be a tough sell in the current economic climate. However, demand…