According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, certain models of Apple’s AirPods will soon be equipped with a new hearing health feature. Supported by iOS 17, this feature will allow users to check themselves for potential hearing issues. The AirPods will also have the capability to determine body temperature through the ear canal.
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Bluesky, a decentralized social network similar to Twitter, has decided to temporarily halt new signups in an effort to resolve performance problems that have arisen since Twitter implemented limits on the number of tweets users can view in a day. Although an invite code is still required to join Bluesky, the influx of new users
Valve, the popular gaming platform, recently addressed misconceptions regarding its stance on AI-generated content. Several news outlets reported on a Reddit post from user potterharry97, claiming that Steam would no longer publish games featuring AI-generated content. However, Valve has clarified that this information is not entirely accurate. In an email statement to The Verge, Valve
Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, has announced new “temporary” limitations on the number of posts users can read on the platform. Musk claims that these limitations are necessary due to AI companies scraping massive amounts of data. Unverified accounts will now only be able to view 600 posts per day, while new unverified accounts
After facing a wave of backlash and protests from its user community, Reddit has finally taken action to disable certain third-party apps. Apollo, an iOS app that had become a symbol of the recent protests against Reddit’s upcoming API pricing, is now unable to load any content from the platform. Users are greeted with a
By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. The urban legend surrounding the survival of the original Nintendo Game Boy during a bomb explosion has captivated the gaming community for years. However, recent developments suggest that this legend may not hold true. The flagship Nintendo
The impending shutdown of several third-party apps, such as Apollo for Reddit, rif is fun for Reddit (RIF), and BaconReader, has left many Reddit users grieving. However, there is good news for fans of Narwhal for Reddit, as this popular app will continue to be available even after the June 30th deadline. In a post
Niantic, the company behind the popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokémon Go, is undergoing significant organizational changes. In an email shared on the company’s website, Niantic CEO John Hanke announced layoffs, game shutdowns, and the closure of the Los Angeles studio. These changes aim to narrow the company’s focus and prioritize the development and maintenance
By Alex Heath, a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He’s covered the tech industry for over a decade at The Information and other outlets. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is preparing to allow users in the European Union (EU) to download apps directly through Facebook ads. This move positions the company
HMD has introduced its latest smartphone, the Nokia G42, with a strong emphasis on repairability. The company aims to make it easy for users to repair their devices by providing spare parts and kits in collaboration with iFixit. The purple variant of the Nokia G42, equipped with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, is