16 iOS 16 Features You Should Try Out Right Away

September 14, 2022

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Despite its prevalence in action movies and war films, pulling a grenade pin with your teeth is a terrible idea—the pins are difficult to pull on purpose and require a strong pull to dislodge.

Happy Wednesday! There’s a lot to get excited about in the PC world. Intel is preparing its next generation of desktop processors, which the company claims can hit 6 GHz with no overclocking. Microsoft is also rolling out updates to the Windows Terminal and OneNote.

“The Merge” is also expected to happen today, which will transition the Ethereum blockchain to proof-of-stake. It’s one of the most important developments in crypto in years, and it could also improve availability of graphics cards for PCs.

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iOS 16 is out now as a free update for supported iPhones. Not yet updated? Here are some of the new iPhone features that you can get started using right after you upgrade. Read More »

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The Ethereum blockchain is home to the second most valuable cryptocurrency, the Ether (ETH), as well as many other cryptos and, more recently, NFTs. It’s also been a source of (well-deserved) criticism because of its high energy usage, but that should change soon. Read More »

Bluetooth trackers are a great way to keep track of your important belongings, but when it comes to Apple AirTags, it can be difficult to fit them in particular objects—like a wallet. Chopolo’s CARD Spot is the perfect solution to this. The Find My network compatible tracker is thin and slot into one of your wallet’s pockets easily. Our reviewer also loved it!

The only catch is that Chipolo’s card only works with Apple’s Bluetooth tracker network. If you have an Android device, you’ll want to pick up the Tile Slim instead.

Your iPhone has lock screen widgets that give you quick access to information regarding your schedule, the weather, and more. You can even tie these widgets to specific Focus Modes so that different widgets appear (or disappear) depending on what you’re doing. These were added in iOS 16. Read More »

Major tech companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung have legions of diehard fans. Brands are more than happy to leverage that passion to keep your wallet open. The relationship only benefits one side, though, and it’s not you. Read More »

Windows Terminal is the new preferred command-line interface for Windows, with support for PowerShell, Command Prompt, WSL, and other environments all in one place. It’s about to get another major update. Read More »

The Surface Laptop series is the modest workhorse of Microsoft’s hardware lineup. Free of flashy tricks or gimmicks, these devices are sleek, reliable, and well-positioned as good computers for both professionals and students alike. This week, you can pick up the most recent Surface Laptop 4 starting at just $999.99 ($300 off). Read More »

The Stable Diffusion model can generate incredible AI art on your computer if you have enough graphics power. You also usually need to know how to use a command-line Terminal, but not with a new front-end called “Diffusion Bee.” Read More »

Humans haven’t walked on the Moon since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. NASA wants to change that sometime this decade with the SLS rocket, which the agency will try launching again in just a few weeks. Read More »

People using a VPN on iPhones and iPads are not be as secure as they think. Security expert Michael Horowitz as well as several VPN providers have revealed issues that affect the integrity of iOS going back for years. It could very well be that VPNs are broken on iOS, ever since iOS 13 and maybe even before. Read More »

After a two-year break, AMD finally has new Ryzen chips on store shelves, and now it’s up to Intel to step up its game. Intel now says it is breaking the 6 GHz barrier for the first time on its 13th gen CPUs. Read More »

Whether you’re nostalgic for a bygone era or want to experience a period of gaming that’s older than you are, playing retro games on modern hardware is easier than ever. Best of all, there’s a platform to suit every taste, budget, and form factor. Read More »

Anker is a household name when it comes to chargers, and this 735 Charger (GaNPrime 65W) proves why. The charger’s 65W output enables quick charging for up to 3 devices at once. Plus, it literally fits in the palm of your hand. Discover more about this power brick below. Read More »

It’s a bit embarrassing when friends come over and ask why I have night-lights all over the place. When I was a kid, I had night-lights because I was afraid of the dark. As an adult, I have them so I can pee late at night without turning on a light—or deal with that same sobering light if I come home late a bit drunk. Perhaps being afraid of the dark is a less embarrassing reason. Read More »

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro make use of some smart new safety features, including the ability to use satellite communication to connect with emergency services and your friends. Here’s what we know. Read More »

Matter-based smart homes are just around the corner, and you might wonder if this means the old new standard, new hub cycle is about to take effect. There will still be a hub, but you might not even notice it’s there. Read More »

LinkedIn is a social network for professional networking, seeking employment, and staying in touch with colleagues past and present. Like any social network, the platform has its fair share of users who are looking to scam, deceive, and defraud you if given half a chance. Read More »

The EarFun UBoom L portable Bluetooth speaker takes you by surprise. You buy it for some weekend jams but quickly realize it can do much more. It can go anywhere you go and can fill almost any room with a bass-rich sound. Best of all, this speaker’s superior sound won’t cost you a fortune. Read More »

Logitech has always been known for its quality peripherals. If you’re looking for something that’s a good fit for both work and play, Logitech has a new line of Brio 500 webcams and Zone Vibe headphones. Read More »

Once regarded for their picture quality, plasma TVs no longer have a place in the market. But what led to the disappearance of this TV technology? And if you’re looking for a plasma TV replacement, what should you get? Read More »

The cost of a smart thermostat certainly weighs into the decision to get one. But in many areas, power companies will give you one for a steep discount or even for free. Here’s what you need to know. Read More »

Microsoft is revamping the old OneNote app for Windows with many of the features that were exclusive to the soon-to-be-discontinued OneNote for Windows 10. More changes are now on the way, especially for drawing and writing with a stylus. Read More »

Artificial Intelligence (AI) art is currently all the rage, but most AI image generators run in the cloud. Stable Diffusion is different — you can run it on your very own PC and generate as many images as you want. Here’s how you can install and use Stable Diffusion on Windows. Read More »

Apple and Google have co-opted many features from each other over the years. Still, there are some that are just too good not to share. The iPhone could be improved with some great Android features. Read More »