Framework’s open-source PC case needs a small redesign. The modular PC company just shared an email from Lenovo’s lawyers, who believe that the 3D-printable Framework case violates Lenovo LEGION trademarks. And it’s all because of a power button. This is a somewhat frustrating situation. For those who missed it, Framework…
Read MoreLibreOffice, the Free Office Suite, Just Got a Big Update
LibreOffice is a popular free and open-source office suite, with free alternatives to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. LibreOffice 7.4 was just released, and it has a few great new features. LibreOffice 7.4 is a significant update, with contributions from 147 developers and support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The…
Read MoreUpdate Your iPhone, Mac, or iPad Now to Fix Zero-Day Exploit
Security vulnerabilities are discovered constantly in web browsers, and Apple just patched an exploit in Safari that was being used in the wild. Now’s the time to update your Apple devices. Apple released Safari 15.6.1 this week, which includes a fix for a security vulnerability labelled as CVE-2022-32893. The bug allowed…
Read MoreHBO Max Will Give You a 1-Year Subscription for 40% Off
HBO Max is undergoing a few changes under its new ownership by Warner Bros Discovery. Even though that hasn’t been all good news, there’s now at least one change to be excited about — a massive deal on a 1-year subscription. The streaming service HBO Max is currently priced at…
Read MoreGoogle Search Wants to Kick Out Spam Results
Google’s web search is an invaluable tool for millions (or possibly billions) of people, but searches for popular questions and topics can be littered with unhelpful results. Google is now attempting to fix that with an upcoming update. Google revealed in a blog post today, “starting next week for English…
Read MoreUnlimited Verizon Data Is Now $30/Month, Through Visible
Visible is a popular mobile network in the United States owned by Verizon (and using the company’s network), with cheaper unlimited phone plans and a focus on paying as a group. Now the carrier is switching up its plans. Visible only had one mobile plan before now, which was priced…
Read MoreWindows 11 Will Detect If You’re Blocking Your PC’s Camera
Microsoft has been hard at work on Windows 11 improvements ahead of the big 22H2 update, which is now expected to arrive in September. More fixes are on the way for the Windows Camera app. Microsoft is rolling out an update to the Camera application for Windows Insiders in the Dev…
Read MoreWhatsApp’s New Windows App Works Without Your Phone
It seems that WhatsApp is finally embracing the multi-device support it launched earlier this year. The service’s new Windows app can sync and send messages even when your phone is offline, meaning that you no longer need to keep a smartphone on hand to use WhatsApp on a computer. And…
Read MoreYour Phone Plan Might Add iCloud, Apple Music, and More
It’s common for cell phone plans to bundle streaming services or cloud storage, usually at a reduced cost or free. Apple has now opened the door for iCloud storage, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and other services to be bundled with mobile carrier plans. EE, a mobile network in the United…
Read MoreThe New WONDERBOOM 3 Upgrades Everything but Its Ancient Charging Port
Today, Ultimate Ears announced the release of the newest model in its popular WONDERBOOM Bluetooth speaker line. WONDERBOOM 3 gets an upgrade to battery life, Bluetooth range, and construction materials. But for reasons unknown, it retains its aging charging mechanism. At an advertised 13 hours, the WONDERBOOM 2 already had…
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