Apple's MagSafe Charging Explained: Qi2.2 Could Make Magnetic Charging a Staple

The best parts of Apple's MagSafe are now part of the open Qi2.2 standard, which is now included on Pixel phones and likely coming to the next wave of flagships. [...]

The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

Starting on Wednesday, it'll be much easier to switch between devices with your PlayStation controller. That's when the PS5 update Sony promised in July begins rolling out. Jumping between y [...]

MS-BASIC 1.1 introduced programming to a generation - now you can download it for free

Microsoft finally open-sources its first language. Who would have thought? [...]

Doublefine’s Keeper may have the most endearing videogame double-act since Banjo and Kazooie

It’s been a while since Tim Schafer’s done press briefings, he admits. The head of Double Fine, a studio best known for the Psychonauts series, is trying to explain Keeper, a puzzle adventure game [...]

CES 2026: What to expect from tech’s biggest conference in January

CES is the January trade show where the tech industry kicks off the year with a bevy of new and notable announcements — and it’s less than a week away. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open f [...]

Is your smart home an easy target? 6 ways experts lock theirs down

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to accomplish that. [...]

Apple pulls torrenting app from a third-party store in the EU

As first reported by TorrentFreak, Apple is preventing downloads of the iTorrent app on iPhones in the EU. Developer Daniil "XITRIX" Vinogradov's app was a popular BitTorrent client ava [...]

Honor’s Magic V5 foldable almost feels too thin

As soon as I picked up Honor’s Magic V5, I was a little concerned about its durability. The fourth generation of Honor’s Android foldable may not be massively thinner than its predecessor, but it [...]

Finally, a pair of earbuds that stay put when I run (and they're only $40)

The Baseus Bass BC1 open-ear earbuds produce big sound, and stay firmly in place during workouts. [...]