The recent Verizon network outage is drawing new attention as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) begins collecting complaints from the affected customers . After millions of users lost service for hours in mid-January, the federal authority says public safety concerns require a closer review of how and why the network failed. The commission aims to understand the impact caused by the disruption. FCC begins collecting complaints from users affected by Verizon outage The major Verizon outage on January 14 left many customers disconnected from the internet....

Unless you’re completely cut off from the internet, by now you already know that the Verizon network faced a major outage last week, resulting in downtime of around 10 hours. To make up for this, Verizon offered all its customers $20 in the form of account credits. That’s per account, regardless of the number of lines. However, it appears that several Verizon customers report that they could request higher compensation because of the outage....

Vivo’s upcoming X300 series flagship smartphones have been the subject of numerous headlines lately. Unofficial and even official sources have already revealed a handful of details regarding the new devices. Vivo has now confirmed the launch date of the X300 series devices, apart from showing their color variants and a handful of promotional photos . Vivo’s X300 series phones will come in a range of attractive colorways After multiple rumors, Vivo has confirmed that it’ll launch the X300 and X300 Pro flagship smartphones in the new X300 series at an event in China on October 13th ....

If you prefer installing Windows 11 without linking an online profile, your options are shrinking fast. Historically, Windows relied on local accounts—user profiles that live solely on your PC and require no internet connection. Privacy-conscious users prefer these accounts because they restrict the data Microsoft receives about usage. However, the company is now continuing its campaign to push users toward online sign-in with a crackdown of every workaround that allows users to create a local account on Windows 11....

Xiaomi has officially unveiled its new flagship lineup, and it’s a big step up. The company skipped the “16” and jumped straight to the Xiaomi 17 series, which includes the standard Xiaomi 17, a new Xiaomi 17 Pro, and a top-tier Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. This latest generation of devices introduces a suite of upgrades in performance, design, and display technology. There’s also a bold commitment to a secondary rear screen that makes them stand out in the high-end smartphone market....

A ton of information about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra just popped up, official information. We now know when the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will launch, its design has been confirmed, and the same goes for a major camera upgrade. On top of that, an official camera sample has been shared as well. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will launch on December 25 in the company’s homeland Let’s take things one step at a time, though, starting with the phone’s launch....

Xiaomi and Leica have collaborated with each other over the past few years. So, when we heard that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition had been confirmed, it did not really come as a complete surprise. Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition confirmed In a post on Xiaomi’s official Weibo account , the company confirmed the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition phone. So, what makes this version of the phone different? From what we can tell, it looks like the phone will sport a physical rotary ring on the back....

A truly modular smartphone has been a dream for many for years. However, until now we’ve only had tentative and limited attempts that aren’t as practical as we’d like. In photography, there are accessory providers offering things like clip-on lenses and specialized phone cases. That said, a new report suggests that Xiaomi is preparing to break the mold, at least when it comes to cameras. Xiaomi’s magnetic modular lens system for phones, first teased as a concept at MWC 2025 , has reportedly entered the mass-production planning phase....

What if I said you could fit a 500″ Cinematic display in your pocket? You’d think I was crazy, right? Well, it’s true. With the new XREAL 1S, you are getting up to a 500-inch Cinematic display in a pair of glasses. The XREAL 1S is the successor to the XREAL One, which was released in December 2024. The new 1S takes everything great about the One and upgrades it all, while lowering the price....

Updated on Jan. 12, 2:57 PM : A Google representative contacted us to shed some light on the situation. They claim that they only removed one specific search result, maintaining that AI Overviews also provides accurate information on health topics. The problem with the removed result appears to have stemmed from the fact that it was originally supported by high-quality websites. Here’s the official statement: “We invest significantly in the quality of AI Overviews, particularly for topics like health, and the vast majority provide accurate information....

Why Teams Feel Busy—and How AI Starts to Fix It If your days feel like a blur of pings, meetings, and half-finished notes, you’re not alone. Ironically, work has never had more digital tools—and yet it rarely feels lighter. The problem isn’t effort. It’s direction. Too much energy goes into coordination, not creation. That’s the quiet shift AI has begun to fix. The smartest tools no longer wait for instructions—they sense what you need next....

For many of us, the internet means search engines. We type a question, and a world of information appears. But with the rapid rise of AI chatbots, a new question has emerged: are these AI-powered conversational platforms starting to replace our trusted search engines, or are they simply carving out their own digital space? A recent traffic analysis sheds some light on this matter. AI’s explosive growth is not yet replacing classic search engines The latest study comes from OneLittleWeb....

Anker Prime 3-in-1 MagSafe/Qi2 Charging Dock– $160.99 The Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) is a compact powerhouse that charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously with Qi2-certified 15W fast charging. It folds down to the size of a deck of cards, making it the perfect travel companion for anyone deep in the Apple or Pixel ecosystem. This thing is impressively compact. When folded up, it’s about the size of a deck of cards and weighs just 6....

The race for dominance in the artificial intelligence sector is officially extending to the public markets. Anthropic , the startup behind the increasingly popular Claude chatbot, is reportedly laying the groundwork for one of the largest Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in recent memory, potentially setting the stage for a massive public listing as early as 2026. The company recently announced Claude 4.5 as the latest version of its powerful AI model....

Huawei has managed to trump Apple for the first time ever to become the world’s number 1 smartwatch manufacturer . The information comes from Counterpoint Research, a research firm that published the numbers. Apple has been pushed down to second place, as Huawei leads the smartwatch market These numbers are for the second quarter of this year, by the way. As you can see in the graph below, Huawei managed to grab 21% of the market, while Apple is at 17%....

In recent years, Apple has been expanding its services to be available on more than just iOS devices. It really started with Apple Music, which is available on Android and other platforms. And now Apple TV Plus has joined in on the fun, being available on many different TV platforms as well as Android and Android TV . It’s one of the cheaper streaming services out there, and now it’s available on most platforms....

The Apple Watch Ultra has the biggest display out of all of Apple’s smartwatches . However, Apple could increase the display even more. According to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could feature an even larger display . Apple Watch Ultra 3 to have bigger display For context, the current Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a 1.93-inch display. However, according to the report, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could pack a larger 1....

Apple ‘s design philosophy has always been about sleekness and simplicity. But what if a new report suggests the company is about to add a major piece of hardware to its upcoming flagship? New rumors hint that the iPhone 17 Pro might feature a powerful vapor chamber cooling system, a first for the iPhone. This move could be a game-changer for performance, finally addressing the thermal challenges that come with ever-more powerful chips....

Apple has introduced an upgraded version of its Vision Pro headset powered by the M5 chip . This is not the new generation but a refresh focused on internal performance and comfort improvements. The M5 SoC, which also powers the latest MacBook Pro and iPad Pro , replaces the M2 chip found in the original model. Importantly, the price remains consistent at $3,499 for the base model, available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities....

ASUS has announced a ton of new ROG products at CES 2026 , ranging from new gaming laptops to a brand-new gaming headset. For the most part, ASUS is sticking to a lot of the same kinds of products it announces for its ROG line every year. Having said that, many of these products are bringing their own unique style to the product category. Some of them are also slightly new territory for ASUS....