A hiking trip turned into a terrifying ordeal for one woman in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. In a bid to recover her dropped iPhone, she found herself trapped upside down between two massive rocks for several agonizing hours. The bizarre incident has sparked a conversation about the dangers of taking...
Apple’s latest iOS update introduces a feature designed to simplify peer-to-peer payments, but it has sparked concern among users about potential security risks. The new iPhone feature “Tap to Cash” feature allows iPhone users to transfer money by simply tapping their phones together. While this might promise convenience, it has also raised some alarm bells...
Apple, known for its innovative and high-tech products, has recently added another popular iPhone model to its ‘obsolete’ list. This designation means that the device will no longer receive hardware service from Apple or authorized service providers. Here’s a closer look at what this means for users and a breakdown of each model now considered...
Mama didn’t come out to play! I’m over 45 years younger and I can’t even boast of a body like that. 75-year-old Joan MacDonald from Ontario, Canada was tired of her quality of life at 198 pounds and size 22. She’d been fairly active her entire life but her weight reached its peak when she...
Apple fans are used to flashy product launches, but the company often makes big changes under the radar. Recently, Apple retired devices from its lineup with very little fanfare. Reports suggest that as many as 15 products disappeared from Apple’s official store after new hardware announcements. For everyday users, the news raises an obvious question:...
Most people believe they already know how to use Facebook. The platform has been around for years, and its interface feels familiar. However, many users only use a small portion of its features. Hidden within the menus are tools that can improve privacy, organize your feed, and simplify everyday browsing. These Facebook hacks are not...
Back in 2015, France became the first country to pass legislation against planned obsolescence – the deliberate act of shortening the lifespan of a product to force consumers to purchase replacements or newer models. This was part of a larger European Union initiative that requires appliance manufacturers and vendors to declare the lifespan of their...
An iOS update should be the easiest decision on a busy day. Tap install, grab the fixes, and carry on. With iOS 26.2.1, many people did exactly that. Then reports started piling up from users who saw their iPhones change overnight. Some noticed battery drain that did not settle after a few hours. Others ran...
Most people assume their phone is private. Yet many apps collect far more data than users expect. In some situations, the behavior goes beyond normal tracking and feels like someone is spying on you. That does not always mean a stranger is watching your screen in real time. Often, it means your habits, location, and...
For a long time, the internet made a simple promise. You either paid with money or paid with attention. Recently, that promise has become less clear. Subscription prices continue to rise, ads now appear in unexpected places, and users are starting to ask tougher questions. Is ad-free content still worth paying for, or is it...
There is a growing trend amongst Gen Z’ers who are essentially “ditching modernity” and “returning to tradition” with technology. People in their teens and early 20’s are turning towards older tech to seemingly return to a simpler time. Amazon UK told the BBC that they recorded a surge in popularity for retro-themed products during their...
President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods forced many companies to make a difficult choice this year. They could absorb the extra costs and watch their profits shrink, or they could pass those costs along to shoppers. Most chose the latter. Tariffs work like a tax on imports, and while the government collects the money from...
