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1Password will soon require newer Safari and that could leave older Apple devices behind

April 25, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Angry mad stressed confused man max computer Unsplash

1Password is raising its Safari requirements, and while nothing breaks immediately, the change highlights a growing issue for users holding onto older Apple devices.

Categories Apple, iPhone, Mac Tags 1Password, Apple, iOS, iPhone, Mac, macOS, password manager, Safari, security Leave a comment

Apple WWDC 2026 kicks off June 8, AI will likely steal the show

March 23, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Apple has set WWDC 2026 for June 8, and AI is expected to dominate the event. Here is what to expect from the keynote and beyond.

Categories Apple Tags AI, Apple, Apple event, Apple Park, Apple WWDC, developers, iOS, macOS, Swift Student Challenge, WWDC 2026 Leave a comment

Apple has had over a decade to fix this iOS email copy bug, and it still hasn’t

March 6, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Mail to

Apple has had over a decade to fix a maddening iOS bug – when you copy an email address, you get a mailto: prefix you never asked for. It is a small thing. It should not still be happening.

Categories Apple Tags Apple, clipboard, email, iOS, iOS 19, iPad, iPadOS, iPhone, mailto Leave a comment

Google thinks you need AI to walk now

January 29, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Google walk ai

Google is now bringing Gemini into walking and cycling navigation in Maps, adding AI help to activities humans already do just fine. The update is useful in some cases, but it also feels a little unnecessary.

Categories Google, Artificial Intelligence Tags AI navigation, Android, artificial intelligence, cycling navigation, Gemini, Google, Google Maps, iOS, walking navigation Leave a comment

Google Translate gets Gemini upgrade

December 12, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
China man and Dutch lady google phone translate

Google is rolling out Gemini powered upgrades to Translate, including smarter text translation, live voice translation through headphones, and expanded language learning features.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Google Tags AI translation, Android, Gemini, Google, Google Translate, iOS, language learning, live translation, speech to speech translation Leave a comment

Letterboxd launches its own Video Store for rentals starting in December

November 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli

Letterboxd is launching a curated Video Store in December, letting users rent films directly inside the app and finally watch the titles that clog their watchlists.

Categories Streaming Tags Android, cinema, film discovery, film rentals, iOS, Letterboxd, Letterboxd Video Store, movie rentals, streaming, watchlist Leave a comment

Google Maps adds AI upgrade with Gemini riding shotgun

November 5, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Gemini maps Google

Google Maps is adding Gemini AI for hands-free navigation, clearer directions, and quick place insights while driving.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Google Tags AI navigation, Android, directions, EV charging, Gemini, Google, Google Maps, iOS, Lens, traffic alerts Leave a comment

Surfshark launches a privacy-first web content blocker

October 23, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
surfshark privacy shark blocker

Surfshark’s new web content blocker lets families filter harmful websites, set 2FA locks, and stay safe online without invasive tracking.

Categories VPN, Privacy Tags Android, cybersecurity, family safety, iOS, online protection, parental control, privacy, Surfshark, VPN, web content blocker 1 Comment

Google Chrome reimagined with AI: Gemini assistant, smarter omnibox, and new features

September 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Chrome Google ai

Chrome is entering its AI era with Gemini assistance, smarter omnibox search, scam protection, and several major new features rolling out now.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Chrome, Google Tags AI browser, Android, Chrome, Gemini, Google, iOS, Mac, omnibox, password security, Safe Browsing, Windows Leave a comment

Sony launches PlayStation Family app to give parents more control over kids’ gaming

September 10, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Sony has launched the PlayStation Family app for iOS and Android, making it easier for parents to manage playtime, spending, and content restrictions from a mobile device.

Categories Gaming Tags Android, child account, gaming restrictions, gaming safety, iOS, parental control app, PlayStation Family, PS4, PS5, Sony Leave a comment

The viral Nano-Banana AI image generator was secretly Google Gemini all along

August 26, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Google banana

Nano-Banana went viral this week, but it turns out it was secretly owned by Google. The tool is now part of Gemini’s upgraded image editing features.

Categories Google, Artificial Intelligence Tags AI image editing, AI photos, AI watermark, Android, DeepMind, Gemini, Google, iOS, Nano-Banana, viral AI tool Leave a comment

Norton brings deepfake scam detection to mobile devices with AI-powered Genie

July 31, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
norton genie deepfake mobile protection

Norton adds AI-powered deepfake protection to its Genie Assistant for mobile, helping users detect fake voices and videos with simple tools.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Security Tags AI detection, Android, deepfake, Genie, iOS, mobile security, Norton, Norton 360, scam protection Leave a comment
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