Tim Sweezy

WhatsApp just received a long overdue messaging transcript feature. Incidentally, Apple introduced a similar feature along with iOS 17 during last year’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference, so it’s nice to see WhatsApp close the gap. The company touts the new feature as coming in handy when on the move or in a loud place where it isn’t possible to listen to recorded voice messages. WhatsApp also says that transcripts are generated on a person’s device, so

Some of these machines might be brand new, but these early Black Friday deals already slash prices on the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Apple 2024 MacBook Pro 14-inch Apple’s new 2024 MacBook Pro is built for Apple Intelligence, and offers the longest battery life ever in a Mac at up to 24 hours. This 14-inch model comes with the all new M4 chip, which is Apple’s most powerful processor yet. And with 16GB or

With early Black Friday deals popping up everywhere, this is a great time to snag a deal on an Apple device, such as the Apple Watch Series 10, M2 Macbook Air, or a pair of AirPods Pro 2. Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS) For those invested into the Apple ecosystem, an Apple smartwatch is almost a must have. The Series 10 is the newest in the lineup, and features the biggest and most advanced display

Maingear ML-16 Gaming Laptop: Starting $1,699 (w/ 4060), $1,977 (w/ 4070) The Maingear ML-16 is a powerful, portable gaming laptop with a super-fast 240Hz display and premium build quality. Premium Build Quality Vibrant 16-inch QHD 240Hz Display No Bloatware Excellent Customer Service Laptop Lid Can Be Customized With Custom Graphics Only One CPU Option Available No RGB Effects for Backlit Keyboard (Static Only) No Touch Screen Option When it comes to gaming laptops, many may not

The holiday shopping season has already kicked into high gear with great savings on smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, and Motorola. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Samsung’s Galaxy FE edition has been a favorite among Android users for a while now, due to its great feature set and lower price point than the non-FE variants. The S24 FE continues that tradition, with the added benefits of Galaxy AI, a connected eco-system, a gorgeous display, all-day battery, and more.

The United Kingdom’s oldest satellite mysteriously relocated itself, and no one knows why, or who moved it. Because of the satellite’s present condition, some also consider it to be a “ticking time bomb,” that could riddle space with debris. Not to be mistaken with Hollywood’s Skynet, British satellite Skynet- 1A began orbiting Earth in 1969, and was originally positioned over Africa in order to facilitate secure voice, telegraph, and fax links for the British military

Early Black Friday deals are happening now, and that also means great savings on smartphones, such as the popular Pixel 9 series, that Google has already teed-up on some great discounts. Check out a few great deals on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and more.  Google Pixel 9 Deals The Google Pixel 9 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a solid smartphone with great camera features. The award-winning Pixel Camera includes a

Max is joining the ranks of streaming services cracking down on password sharing. The news came during a recent Warner Bros. earnings call, where chief financial officer Gunnar Wiedenfels reported the gradual initial rollout of the crackdown will continue in 2025 and 2026. The idea of cracking down on password sharing began with Netflix last year. The streaming service tested the concept in a few smaller regions, before finally implementing it worldwide. Disney+ soon followed

Google has given notice that anyone using its Google Cloud services will need to secure their account(s) via 2FA, as the tech giant will be making it mandatory by the end of 2025. The move is similar to when Github required all developers using its platform to protect their accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) by the end of last year. Just as Google is now, Github noted the mandate as being necessary to create the

Valve first announced its Steam Game Recording feature in June of this year, almost taunting players with the moniker “Clips, or it didn’t happen.” Since that time, Game Recording has been in beta, and therefore only available to certain gamers. Now, however, the handy recording feature is available for use across the Steam library of games and platforms it is available on, including PC, Mac, and Steam Deck. According to Steam, Game Recording is designed