A group of workers at YouTube Music Content Operations, an Alphabet subcontractor, have filed with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition and bargaining power after a supermajority of the 58-strong group signed union cards. “As a part…
Justice Department alleges Chinese spies tried to disrupt a criminal investigation into Huawei
Two spies from the People’s Republic of China attempted to interfere in a criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice into a prominent Chinese telecommunications company, US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Monday. The two agent…
Apple raises the price of Music and TV+ subscriptions
Apple is matching its wave of software updates with a not-so-pleasant price hike. As 9to5Macreports, the company has raised the prices of Apple Music and Apple TV+. Music now costs $11 per month for individual plans (up from $10) in the US, or $109 per…
Apple releases macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16
It’s a major Apple update day, as the company is rolling out new versions of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. While iPhone users at large have already had a taste of iOS 16, this will be the first time that most folks will get their hands on…
Listen to the eerie sounds of a solar storm hitting the Earth’s magnetic field
Put horror movies and games aside for a few minutes to listen to something truly unsettling this Halloween season. The European Space Agency has released audio of what our planet’s magnetic field sounds like. While it protects us from cosmic radiation …
The second-gen Apple Pencil hits a new low of $89
For digital artists, doodlers, and heavy note takers, we think Apple’s own second-generation Pencil is, unsurprisingly, the best iPad stylus money can buy. The one major hang-up with the device has been that it’s wildly expensive, but if you’ve been lo…
PayPal adds passkey support in the US for easier logins and check outs
PayPal has started rolling out passkeys for users in the US, on the same day Apple is bringing the technology to its computers and tablets with macOS Ventura and iPadOS16. That means you’ll be able to log into your PayPal account without having to type…
YouTube adds pinch-to-zoom on mobile as part of its latest redesign
YouTube is getting a fresh look and some extra features. For one thing, you’ll be able to pinch to zoom into a video on the iOS and Android apps. When you remove your fingers, the video will stay zoomed in. That seems like a handy option for everyone w…
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale for $230 right now
This is a good time to buy a smartwatch as an early holiday gift, or to help track those increasingly chilly outdoor runs. Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 at a new low of $230 for a 40mm Bluetooth model, or $50 below the official price. Th…
The best budget robot vacuums for 2022
We all could use a little help keeping our homes clean, and now we live in an age where robots are actually capable of lending a (mechanical) hand. Robot vacuums are some of the most ubiquitous smart home gadgets available today with their circular sha…