I hope Android phones in 2026 fix Apple’s biggest iPhone mistake
The iPhone 16 Pro camera control was a flop, but Android makers have had enough time to cook up their own version and I’m hoping it’s great.
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A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternative
Unless if you’re really in the know about nascent platforms, you probably didn’t know what Mastodon was until Elon Musk bought Twitter and renamed it X. In the initial aftermath of the acquisition, as users fretted over what direction Twitter would take, millions of users hopped over to Mastodon, a fellow microblogging site. As time…
What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2026?
As we shared in our annual What to Expect Guide yesterday, 2026 is going to be a busy year for Apple. There are a lot of firsts in development, including the first foldable iPhone and the first OLED MacBook, plus an all new home hub device that will kick off Apple’s major expansion into smart…
How to watch Wild London on BBC iPlayer (it’s FREE)
David Attenborough reveals the wild heart of London — here’s how to watch Wild London online and for free from any country as the urban wildlife doc wows TV viewers.
How to watch Hyundai’s CES 2026 presentation live
A look at Hyundai’s Holographic Windshield Display. (Hyundai) While it often feels like a full-on auto show, the car vibes feel somewhat lessened at CES 2026. Yes, the Afeela electric vehicle from the Sony-Honda joint venture will be back on the floor, but with the Trump administration yanking most EV incentives from the market, the…
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals
LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “virtually any song,” similar to the Soundcore Rave 3S. It can also adjust…
OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens
The form factors may differ, but the thesis is the same: audio is the interface of the future. Every space — your home, your car, even your face — is becoming an interface.
Today in Apple history: Apple IIe becomes a high-profit hit
On January 1, 1983, Apple launched the Apple IIe, the third model in the series (and the last before the Macintosh’s arrival a year later). (via Cult of Mac – Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
