Google Needs Its Own Genius Bar, How About the Geek Squad?
Google may soon make it easier to fix your Pixel 7 Pro by expanding its in-person help network. Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Samsung isn’t the only phone maker expanding…
Apple Patent Says Siri Could Be Trained to Read Your Lips
As with many inquiries to Apple’s helper bot, asking Siri to “read my lips,” comes back with a “I’m not sure I understand” message. After all, Apple has so far…
15 Pieces of Apple History That Hit the Auction Block for Big Bucks
Screenshot: Gizmodo This Macintosh Classic II sold for £60,000 in October 2021, which was equivalent to approximately $51,500 at that time. The unit, which was auctioned off by Christie’s, featured…
Samsung Is Creating a Network of Genius Bars for Its Foldable Phones
Samsung will convert existing uBreakiFix locations into flagship repair shops. Photo: Samsung There’s some good news for those reluctant to carry a folding smartphone without an accessible safety net. Samsung…
The Microphone Cardi B Threw at a Fan Is Up for Sale on eBay if You Have $100,000
In 2023, artists are still finding ways to connect with their fans. After a concertgoer threw a drink at a Cardi B performance last week, Cardi B retaliated by throwing…
Over the Garden Wall: What Is It Like Changing From Android to iPhone in 2023?
Nobody has been trimming the hedges of Google and Apple’s walled gardens. I should know. I’ve straddled the hedgerows separating the iOS and Android ecosystems and had my nethers pricked…
Alienware’s Newest Desktop Design Leaves the Mothership and Heads Back Down to Earth
Alienware has not been the type of company to shy away from outlandish, expensive, and sometimes gaudy case designs. That being said, Alienware is trying something a little more quaint…
Nokia Keeps the Dream of the ‘90s Alive With an Update to Its Dumb Phones
The Nokia 150 comes in three colors, including this suave baby blue. Photo: Nokia Does your smartphone feel like it’s too smart for you? Try Nokia. The company unveiled two…
Should You Use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for Your Car’s Dashboard?
Google and Apple enjoy taking each other on in as many different arenas as possible: mobile phones, maps, cloud storage, music streaming, photo management, note taking, smart assistants, tablets, smartwatches,…
It Looks Like the iPhone 15 Is Getting an ‘Action Button’
New code released by Apple as part of its beta program hints the next version of the Mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max could become a…