How to Enable Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Backups

Apple’s Advanced Data Protection provides end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, ensuring that only you can access your data—even Apple does not hold the encryption keys. While setting it up requires a few extra steps, the added security and privacy benefits make it well worth the effort. To enable Advanced Data Protection, your devices must be running iOS 16.2 (released in December 2022) or later. Below is a step-by-step guide to […]

Tesla’s Dojo Supercomputer: A Timeline of AI Ambitions and Shifting Priorities

Elon Musk has long emphasized that Tesla is more than just an automaker—he envisions it as an AI-driven company on a mission to achieve full autonomy. A key part of that vision has been Dojo, a custom-built supercomputer designed to train Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) neural networks. For years, Musk has promoted Dojo as a game-changer, capable of pushing Tesla past the threshold of “almost […]

Amnesty Criticizes Google’s Decision to Lift AI Restrictions on Weapons and Surveillance

Google’s recent decision to remove its prohibition on using artificial intelligence (AI) for weapons and surveillance has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International. Matt Mahmoudi, Researcher and Adviser on AI and Human Rights, warned that the move sets a dangerous precedent and increases the risk of human rights violations. Concerns Over AI in Warfare and Surveillance Amnesty International has long documented the threats posed by AI-powered […]

Nintendo Patent Suggests Switch 2 Joy-Cons Could Feature Mouse Functionality

A newly published Nintendo patent has added weight to rumors that the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature Joy-Con controllers with built-in mouse functionality. The patent, originally filed on August 1, 2023, was officially published on February 6, 2025, and while it does not explicitly confirm its association with the Switch 2, the accompanying diagrams closely resemble the design of the upcoming console. Mouse-Like Features […]

Windows 11 Start Menu Search Gets Updates to Comply with EU’s Digital Markets Act

To align with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft is making changes to Windows 11’s Start Menu Search, introducing clearer distinctions between web search results and local searches. However, these updates will only apply to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), as reported by TechRadar. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27764 includes these modifications, aiming to enhance transparency and user control. […]

Steam Now Warns Users About Stagnant Early Access Games

Valve has quietly introduced a new Steam feature that warns users when an early access game hasn’t received an update in over a year, helping potential buyers make more informed decisions. Since launching Steam Early Access in 2013, the platform has enabled numerous games to successfully reach full release, including Hades, Subnautica, RimWorld, Rust, Ark: Survival Evolved, and most notably, Baldur’s Gate 3. […]

No, iOS 18.3 Didn’t Secretly Install Starlink—But Satellite Connectivity Just Got Better

When iOS 18.3 was released, rumors quickly spread that Apple had secretly partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink connectivity to iPhones. However, the reality is quite different—though still significant for some users. Instead of an Apple-Starlink partnership, it was T-Mobile and SpaceX that worked behind the scenes to provide satellite connectivity for T-Mobile subscribers when they are outside regular cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. This update doesn’t mean that iPhones […]

Google Releases Gemini 2.0 as AI Competition Intensifies

Google has officially launched Gemini 2.0, its most advanced AI model suite yet, marking a significant step in the ongoing AI race among tech giants. While access was initially limited to developers and trusted testers in December, Google has now made the models widely available in a general release. Gemini 2.0: New Models and Pricing The Gemini 2.0 suite includes multiple models tailored for different tasks: For developers, Gemini […]

Samsung’s Tri-Fold Smartphone Could Launch Before Apple’s First Foldable iPhone

Since 2019, Samsung has been at the forefront of foldable smartphone technology, releasing multiple generations of its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip models. Meanwhile, Apple has yet to introduce a foldable iPhone, with rumors suggesting a possible release in 2026 or 2027. By that time, Samsung is expected to be even further ahead in the foldable market, potentially launching an entirely new product […]

Microsoft Quietly Removes Windows 11 Installation Guide for Unsupported PCs

Microsoft has quietly deleted a support document that previously guided users on installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, a change first noticed by Neowin. The removal aligns with Microsoft’s recent push to encourage users to upgrade their hardware, as part of what it has dubbed the “year of the Windows 11 PC refresh.” When Windows 11 debuted in 2021, Microsoft introduced TPM 2.0 as a hardware […]