Summary Apple’s closed-garden ecosystem is increasingly attracting the attention of many world governments, not just the European Union. Now, Japan wants to force Apple to allow third-party browsers—and maybe if enough governments do this, it will actually matter for something. New antitrust regulations finalized by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) will force Apple to permit third-party app stores and, most notably, alternative web browser engines on the iPhone, with a compliance deadline set for the end of 2025....

Google Chrome has hada hidden Reader Modefor years, giving you a simplified view for web pages that might be too distracting. After many years, Chrome is finally rolling out reader mode to everyone, but there’s a catch. Google announced several new features and services for education today, including a new Chrome feature called “Reading mode.” It appears as a new dropdown menu option in Chrome’s sidebar, and when you select it, a simplified version of the current page is displayed in the sidebar....

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Buds 3 FE as a new pair of affordable true wireless earbuds, complete with ANC support and a more AirPods-like design. You’ll be able to buy a pair for $150 when it becomes available on June 10, 2025 in the United States. Samsung already has a budget option for earbuds, theGalaxy Buds FE, but the newGalaxy Buds 3 FEis much closer in design and features to the company’s Buds 3 lineup....

Quick Links Since 2016, Google has released a new Pixel phone every October. The new Pixel is often compared to the last Pixel, but not everyone upgrades every year. How do the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro compare to previous generations? Enter the Pixel 8 Before we dive into the comparisons, let’s rundown the general features of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 8 has a 6....

Summary Incognito mode. Privacy mode. InPrivate mode. Whatever your browser calls it, it’s likely your go-to option whenever you want to use the web more privately. But if it’s the only thing you’re using, your activity isn’t as well hidden as you thought. Incognito Mode Is Not as Private as You Think Incognito mode is a browser-based privacy solution. Its effects are limited to what happens inside your web browser, and don’t go beyond that....

T-Mobile is introducing three new internet plans for home and small businesses starting Jun 23, 2025. The plans are called Rely, Amplified, and All-In, and they offer different levels of service and benefits at various prices. All three plans come with unlimited data, no fees for equipment, no long-term contracts, and a 15-day trial period where you can try it out worry-free. It has Price Lock, which means the company won’t raise the monthly payment, but that’s not counting taxes, fees, or certain upgrades—a class-action lawsuit was launched earlier this yearover Price Lock’s alleged false advertising....

One of the more exciting things about the 5G era is how fast it can get. We’ve only had the new network technology for a few years, and yet, it still has huge potential for positive improvement. A recent test performed by T-Mobile saw the network reach a whopping 4.3 Gbps in bandwidth using millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, and it could benefit 5G internet home internet customers. T-Mobilehas achieved a new milestone as the company announced the results of its latest 5G standalone millimeter wave test on its production network in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies....

If you’re shopping for a new vehicle on a budget, you may have already discovered that all-wheel drive isn’t a common standard feature. Often automakers either exclude the setup or make you fork out additional money. However, there are a few crossovers out there that come with it standard. Those who frequently have to commute through ice, snow, and mud will tell you that all-wheel drive is a necessity. If you’re shopping for something budget-friendly, this unfortunately means your options are more limited....

Summary The future of DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is on the brink of something transformative. What started as a way to boost game performance is now evolving, even breaking into the realm of what game engines do. What could DLSS do next—and how wild could its potential really be? Game NGen - An Upgrade to Game Engines? DOOM can run on some crazy things, but how about running without a game engine at all?...

GoPro Hero 13 Black The GoPro HERO13 Black has slow-motion capabilities, new HB-series lenses with ND filters, and a magnetic mounting system. Its has 5.3K video resolution and HyperSmooth stabilization. The Enduro battery offers extended runtime, and GPS works well. The GoPro Hero13 Black, a top-tier action camera, is now priced at$329.99 on Amazon, which is $100 off its original price of USD 429.99. This camera comes with many upgrades compared to older models, and this is the best time to get it at a discount....

Quick Links There are new AI tools coming out seemingly every week, and it can get overwhelming to keep track of them all. Tech advancements using AI can be amazing and add a lot to your life, but which ones are truly worth your time? 1Perplexity Perplexityis a free AIconversationalsearch engine that provides answers and information based on searching in real-time. So, how does it compare to traditional search engines?...

Summary Sometimes, the arcade games you used to love feel different when you revisit them. While there’s always a chance that you’re viewing an old game through rose-tinted lenses, that’s not always the case with arcade releases. Sometimes, the game really was different. Just Like You Remember (But Not Really) If you’ve ever tried to revisit your favorite arcade games throughhome portsor at a local arcade, you may have noticed some significant differences between what you’re playing and the game you remember....

Some of the best games from the 80s and 90s ran on DOS, but due to architecture changes, are completely unavailable on modern operating systems. This is how I play them today, and how you’re able to too. How Can You Play DOS Games Directly on Windows? Some DOS games have been ported to Windows, which just means they’ve been modified to run on the newer software and hardware of modern PCs....