The Dream of In-Display Fingerprint Scanners Is Dead

September 6, 2022

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Easter Island, best known for its monumental statues called moai, is a special territory (province and commune) of Chile.

Happy Tuesday! Apple has an event scheduled for tomorrow to reveal the iPhone 14 series and possibly other new products — check out our roundup for how to watch it live.

In the meantime, T-Mobile announced that nine million more homes are now covered by the company’s 5G Home Internet service, and a hacker group claimed it breached TikTok’s servers.

– Corbin

Under-display fingerprint scanners were supposed to be great. Just put your finger on the touch screen like you would anyway, and a built-in sensor unlocks the phone. That was the dream, but in reality, they’re worse than the alternatives. Read More »

Got a new MacBook Pro but you’re worried about filling up the drive? Apple’s notebooks are notoriously difficult to upgrade, but there are other ways of increasing your available space at the cost of speed. Read More »

Smart locks are great for convenience and better security, but if you live in an apartment, you may not be able to install one. However, that doesn’t mean you need to miss out on the keyless lock life. Instead, you can check out the SwitchBot Smart Lock.

The SwitchBot is a bit different from most smart locks, as it simply installs over your existing deadlock. From there, you can lock and unlock the deadbolt remotely, get notifications, and more—though you’ll also need a Hub Mini to take advantage of all the features.

Interested in learning more? Check out our review!

In the digital age where everything lives online, you can never have too much storage space to contain all the files, documents, and data that matter most to you. From today through next week, you can save big on a brand new high-capacity hard drive from Western Digital, and never run out of space again. Read More »

Online shopping has revolutionized retail, mostly for the better, but some purchases require more care and attention than others. Make sure you do your due diligence when buying online before you fall for a fake or a scam. Read More »

T-Mobile has been rolling out its 5G and LTE-based home internet service across the United States, giving traditional internet service providers a run for their money. Now the company has officially expanded Home Internet to more areas in the United States. Read More »

TikTok is perhaps the hottest social media app right now, mainly because of its addicting algorithm. The possibility of a TikTok hack, then, is pretty scary, as it can affect billions of users. Some hackers claim they breached TikTok, but luckily, it seems to be a false flag. Read More »

Google Photos is arguably the company’s best product. It’s chock full of powerful, fun, and super convenient features to make your life easier. We’ll show you some of the best features in Google Photos for Android, iPhone, and the web. Read More »

If you’ve used Windows, you’ve probably stared at the file copy dialog a few times as you wait for large files (or files from slow drives) to transfer. Now you can play a game inside the copy window. Read More »

The death of Google Hangouts has been a slow one, but it looks like the saga is, at long last, coming to an end. Hangouts will finally be put out of its misery on November 1st, where it’ll be replaced completely in favor of Google Chat. Read More »

Upgrading to a smart lock allows you to monitor the status of your door and lock and unlock it remotely. They improve the security of your home and are easy to install. Let’s check out the top smart locks currently available. Read More »

We’re used to holding advanced wireless technology up to our ears, but putting it inside our mouth may be slightly off-putting for some. Toothbrushes are no longer content to simply hold still while you brush — now they want to lecture. Read More »

Steve Jobs set the standard for product announcements in Apple Events. His keynote appearances became so popular that fans dubbed his speeches “Steve Notes.” Now, it’s a tradition for Apple to send colorful invitations to the press members for upcoming events, with a tagline teasing what’s to come. Read More »

Don’t let the small size of the UGREEN Nexode Mini 45W Dual USB-C Charger fool you—it’s full of charging power. With 2 USB-C ports and 45 watts of total power, you can quickly charge 2 smartphones at once or 1 robust device such as a MacBook Pro. Read More »

You may have never heard of Thread border routers, but they’re positioned to become a smart home staple—working behind the scenes to tie together all your smart home gear. Better yet? You might already own one. Read More »

Planar magnetic headphones sound great, but they’re often bulky and anything but portable. The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 headphones throw that notion out the window, as these Bluetooth headphones are easy to carry anywhere, and they’ve got battery life for literally days. Read More »

The degree to which we rely on the internet for everything from work to entertainment means sluggish Wi-Fi speeds are excruciating. Here are some common causes of Wi-Fi issues and what to do about them. Read More »

There’s a lot to love about the iPhone, and it can be overwhelming at times. Apple’s smartphone includes thousands of handy features tucked away in places you might never discover unless someone told you about them. With that in mind, we’ve picked out ten great features every iPhone owner should be using—newbies and veterans alike. Read More »

Whether you’re trying to get power from the sun or need electricity when the power’s out, you’ll need an inverter to make it possible. There are two types of inverters, and picking the right one for your needs is crucial. Read More »

Looking to extend your existing Ethernet cable or want to bypass the maximum length limit without sacrificing the performance? You will be happy to know that there are several ways to make an Ethernet cable longer. Read More »

One of the best things about Windows is the freedom it gives you to customize your user experience. There are dozens of programs available to change the user interface. Here are some ways to customize your icons with the default options in Windows, and some third-party tools. Read More »