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A new website is doing something many frustrated security experts have wanted for years. It is publicly naming big companies that still refuse to support passkeys. Called Why No Passkeys, the site tracks major platforms that continue to rely on old-school passwords even as passkeys become the safer option. If you use apps like Instagram, Netflix, or Spotify, you might be surprised to see them on the list. The website was created by security researcher Scott Helme, who previously teamed up with Troy Hunt in 2017 to launch WhyNoHTTPS, a site that helped push much of the internet toward encrypted…

For months, the memory crisis was everyone else’s problem, but it didn’t affect Apple. While smartphone and laptop makers quickly gave in, raising prices across their entry-level and flagship products, Apple stood strong, absorbing costs through long-term supplier deals that gave it leverage most brands simply didn’t have. The situation, I fear, has gotten worse. Earlier today, the Cupertino giant revised the prices for multiple products, including the MacBooks, iPads, and Mac Studio.  How much did Apple raise prices? The two products that will sting the most immediately are the MacBook Air and the MacBook Neo.  The 13-inch M5 MacBook…

Gamers often struggle with overpriced headsets that suffer from poor comfort, weak microphone performance, and unstable connections, all of which can negatively impact the gaming experience. As a brand focused on practical gaming peripherals, NUBWO introduces the HG04L and G06, delivering quality gaming audio at an affordable price. Many brands today prioritize flashy RGB lighting, complex software, and celebrity endorsements over core performance. As a result, the market has seen a growing demand for functional, cost-effective gaming headsets. NUBWO addresses this need by focusing product design on real gaming experiences rather than unnecessary gimmicks. Guided by the philosophy of “bringing…

Nothing is gearing up to launch a new budget phone early next month, and the company recently gave us an early look at its design. While it hasn’t revealed the device’s specifications, a new leak has outlined what the Phone 4b may offer in terms of display, chip, battery, and storage. Key specifications revealed According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Nothing Phone 4b will come in three colors. Nothing has already showcased the device in a blue colorway, but there’s no word yet on what the other colors could be. The leak also points to two storage configurations, 128GB and…

Summer has a way of exposing the difference between products that promise convenience and those that genuinely deliver it. Few categories illustrate that better than robotic pool cleaners. Options have multiplied over the past few years, bringing cordless designs, app controls, and increasingly sophisticated navigation to a market that once relied heavily on manual cleaning. Yet many pool owners still encounter familiar frustrations: robots that miss sections of the pool, struggle with irregular layouts, require multiple cleaning cycles, or leave surface debris and cloudy water for separate tools to handle. Artificial intelligence has rapidly become the defining feature across consumer…

It looks like Apple’s silicon strategy is primed for yet another big overhaul. According to a fresh report by Bloomberg, the upcoming M6 processor will only get a baseline version, and there won’t be any Pro or Max variants offered for it. Instead, Apple is reserving those powerful upgrades for the M7 series of silicon, including an Ultra version planned for it.  “The company is taking this unusual step in order to fast-track technologies that it originally planned to release later. The change should help meet growing demand for on-device AI capabilities and more graphics-intensive software,” says the report.  Apple’s…

Microsoft has just announced that the price of Xbox consoles is going up in the US as the company stares at an unprecedented industry-wide crisis. The price of the 512 GB models is going up by $100, and if you are interested in buying the 1 TB models, expect to pay $150 above the current asking price. Additionally, Microsoft is also discontinuing the 2 TB storage model, and it’s not surprising why.  What’s happening? Microsoft notes that the industry is currently going through an unprecedented crisis where the cost of memory and storage chips has ballooned dramatically. Specifically, the company…

Snapchat+ includes several exclusive features, but few have generated as much curiosity as Snapchat Planets. Part of the app’s Friend Solar System, it transforms your Best Friends list into a planetary ranking, assigning each of your top eight friends a planet based on how often you interact. From Mercury, which represents your closest friend, to Neptune, which represents your eighth closest, the system offers a quick visual snapshot of your interactions. But what do the different planets actually mean, and how does Snapchat decide who gets which one? Here’s everything you need to know about Snapchat Planets, including the full…

Earlier today, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles by up to $150 in the US. Following the price hike, the asking price for the Xbox Series X 2TB edition has climbed all the way up to $800. The 1TB model now costs $650, while the Xbox Series S with 512 GB storage will now cost $400 in the US market.  What’s the game plan? To retain gaming enthusiasts, Microsoft has introduced a new installment-based payment scheme for its consoles that is now live through its official storefronts. The Buy Now Pay Later system is currently available for the…

Oppo has started rolling out the Reno 16 Pro globally, giving Europe its newest style-heavy, camera-focused Android phone with a few impressive numbers on the spec sheet. The European model is listed in Germany and Austria in a single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration. It costs €1,099, though Oppo is offering a launch discount that brings it down to €899 until July 31. Pre-orders are open now, with release set for July 3. Considering how the Reno lineup is considered the brand’s upper mid-range model, the price is nothing to scoff at. But Oppo isn’t raising the prices for…