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How to record a phone call on an iPhone

With iOS 26, Apple has expanded its native call recording feature with transcripts, Live Translation, summaries and tighter integration with Notes. It’s a more polished and useful tool than before, especially if you rely on your iPhone for interviews, meetings or important conversations. Call recording itself first arrived with iOS 18.1 in October 2024. The feature has always been region- and language-dependent, and that hasn’t changed. If it’s available where you live, you can capture calls di

The Apple Watch Series 11 gets its first discount

Despite coming out just a couple of weeks ago, the Apple Watch Series 11 is already discounted at Amazon. You can pick up one of the smartwatches for $10 off, starting at $389 right now. Apple revealed the latest generation of its wearable at its iPhone 17 event in Cupertino. The Series 11 packs some new features like 5G connectivity on cellular models, a more scratch-resistant screen, new sleep features, improved battery life and a hypertension alert system that just received FDA clearance. Th

Apple is reportedly nearing production for its M5 MacBooks

The latest Apple silicon is about to hit the assembly lines, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple "is nearing mass production of its next MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and two new Mac monitors." Gurman added that these upgraded products are scheduled for release sometime between the end of this year and the first quarter of next year. Earlier this year, Gurman noted that Apple was expected to start production on the M5 MacBook Pro during t

I'm CNET's Resident Fitness Expert and These Are the 9 Fitness Tech Items I Swear By

As CNET’s resident fitness expert, I’ve tested a lot of fitness tech for the past four years. Some I’ve been impressed by and some I’ve been lukewarm about, while others I think aren’t necessary for the average person or could use improvement. Depending on what you’re looking for, fitness tech can make working out more enjoyable, motivational, challenging and even relaxing. I’ve tested smart home gyms and wearables, compression gear and weighted vests. These are some of my favorite fitness tech

3 Years Later, Playdate Is Still Gaming's Best-Kept Secret

Playdate leans hard on that retro cool factor, but it’s also adorable. Everything about it seems designed to leave you thinking “cute!”. The tactile experience is brilliantly merged with the system software in ways that constantly delight, from the way the system literally wakes from sleep mode by opening onscreen eyes, one with each press of the power button, to the chirruping sounds as you pull out or dock the signature crank. Even the digital volume rocker—accessed through a Home menu button—

How a Travel YouTuber Captured Nepal’s Revolution for the World

When Harry Jackson pulled his small motorcycle into Kathmandu on September 8, he had no idea the city was exploding in protests. He didn’t even know there was a curfew. People in Nepal, largely driven by Gen Z youth, had taken to the streets, and that day riots broke out when nearly two dozen people were shot and killed by authorities. In the middle of it all was Jackson, a travel vlogger riding from Thailand to the United Kingdom on his bike. Within a day, the mass demonstrations that filled t

Good news: TechWoven is fine

As the nation’s foremost FineWoven hater, I have some great news about Apple’s follow-up: it doesn’t suck. I’ve been using a TechWoven case on an iPhone 17 Pro for the past week and I have no complaints. I took it up a mountain; I stored it in the sweaty back pocket of my yoga pants on a bike ride. I carried it next to my keys, gave it to my toddler, and handled it while measuring out ingredients for banana bread. It’s fine. Fine is good. Remember FineWoven? Apple introduced the material in 202

I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. The last few months, I’ve felt like I’m living in a cyberpunk movie. Each night, when I get ready to wind down, I reach for the remote to turn on a TV I got for free. When I hit the power button, a 55-inch screen lights up, but so does a smaller display beneath it. Widgets fill the secondary screen alongside a rotating ad that you can’t dismiss. Be

AI is every developer's new reality - 5 ways to make the most of it

asbe/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Companies guide developers to make the most of AI. Hammer home the changes that automation brings. Create a flywheel of change to help people learn skills. Industry experts recognize that AI is having a massive impact on software development. Research suggests that almost all developers now rely on AI tools, with many of the roles and responsibilities of these professionals at risk o

Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

"I'm actually amazed because they are big, happy, bushy plants," she says, warning me not to fall over when we step into the calf-deep water. She points out her favourites. "This is Estrella from Colombia, the best one so far," she says. "But I'm least impressed with this," she says, gesturing to a Japanese rice that has not flowered. This experiment is the brainchild of the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), in partnership with Craig and Sarah Taylor. Dozens of plants were planted

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When to Stream 'Tulsa King' Season 3, Episode 2 on Paramount Plus

Tulsa King season 3 just premiered its first episode, and the exploits of Sylvester Stallone's Oklahoma-based crime boss and his allies are far from over. Paramount Plus has already renewed the Taylor Sheridan-created drama for season 4. Season 3 will continue the saga of Stallone's Dwight Manfredi and his crew -- which he pulled together after leaving New York behind after spending 25 years in prison -- and introduce new foes, the Dunmires. According to Paramount Plus, the formidable family in

ESPN Unlimited Review: Best for Bundlers and ESPN Lovers

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.0 / 10 SCORE ESPN Unlimited Pros Good for streaming live games New ESPN app features More personalization and interactivity More than 47,000 live events a year Ads don't overwhelm Cons Some hiccups and glitches Can't record games Limited to what's on ESPN networks Pricey at $30 per month ESPN Unlimited combines a legion of options for watching hi

New Public Toilets Make You Watch Ads to Get Toilet Paper

At the core of contemporary China is a contradiction: it’s the world’s most prominent Communist-ruled country, yet it’s found steadily increasing affluence in recent decades by embracing a degree of entrepreneurship and market competition that would make Ronald Reagan drool in envy. In some cases, all that capitalism can lead to situations in the People’s Republic that sound like a bit like unintentional parody. Recent video shared by China Insider — an outlet co-produced by anti-China media g

The latest design from Jony Ive’s LoveFrom is a stunning sailing lantern

The latest release from Jony Ive‘s design studio LoveFrom is a stunning sailing lantern, created in partnership with Japanese design and manufacturing company Balmuda. Jony Ive and LoveFrom Back in 2019, Jony Ive officially left Apple and formed his own independent design firm, LoveFrom. Since then, most of his former design team has left Apple to join him at LoveFrom. This studio has released a few different products over the years: a Red Nose for Red Nose Day, a seal for the Terra Carta envi

Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Disgraced pharma bro, convicted felon, and perennial challenger for America’s Most Hateable Man, Martin Shkreli will have to face a lawsuit for making copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. US District Judge Pamela Chen issued a decision on Thursday that dismissed some cla

Report accuses Apple of ignoring labor issues at key Chinese supplier [U]

Update: Foxconn provided a statement to 9to5Mac regarding the report. Find it below. A new report by China Labor Watch accuses Apple of overlooking irregular and abusive work conditions at Foxconn Zhengzhou, one of its key suppliers. Here are the details. 6 years later, it appears little has changed China Labor Watch was founded in 2000, and describes itself as “an independent not-for-profit organization that advocates for workers’ rights, and supports the Chinese labor movement.” Throughout

Launch deals on all of Apple’s new releases: Apple Watch Series 11/Ultra 3, iPhone 17 cases, wallets, 25W charger, more

Apple unleashed its new AirPods Pro 3 last week alongside the new Apple Watch models – Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 – not to mention a host of new accessories for iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air. While we are still awaiting the return of the light launch deal on the new AirPods, just about everything else Apple released this month is now seeing launch deals at Amazon and we have collected all of it for you below. While these deals aren’t massive by any means, they are the

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Apple @ Work: Emory’s first all-Apple hospital and Epic Mac app highlight company’s growing healthcare role

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This recent Apple TV+ change potentially opens the door to an ad-supported plan

Recently, Apple announced yet another price hike for its Apple TV+ service. This time, it’s increasing 30% from $9.99/month to $12.99/month. After the service launched in 2019 at $4.99/month, its received a couple price hikes. This new price hike, though, likely opens the door to something Apple has reportedly been considering for quite a while – an ad-supported plan. Apple TV+ price history As mentioned earlier, Apple TV+ started off at $4.99/month when the service first launched in 2019. It

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US labor board drops allegation that Apple's CEO violated employees' rights

The National Labor Relations Board has withdrawn "many of the claims" it made against Apple in relation to the cases brought in 2021 by former employees Ashley Gjøvik and Cher Scarlett, according to Bloomberg. In particular, it dismissed an allegation that Apple CEO Tim Cook violated workers' rights when he sent an all-staff email that year, which said "people who leak confidential information do not belong" in the company. Cook also said in the email that Apple was "doing everything in [its] po

The best Linux laptops in 2025: Expert tested for students, hobbyists, and pros

Once only a favorite among coding and programming professionals and niche hobbyists, Linux has been steadily rising in popularity over the years. Since it's open source, there are plenty of different Linux distributions available for you to test and see what's best for your skill level and needs. Linux can even be used to give an old laptop or desktop new life as a learning tool for beginner programmers. While Mac users have some catching up to do in terms of distro support, there are plenty of

Scientists say X has lost its professional edge and Bluesky is taking its place

A new study published in Integrative and Comparative Biology suggests that scientists are leaving X (formerly known as Twitter) in significant numbers due to its declining professional value. The survey of over 800 researchers and science communicators indicates that many now find Bluesky to be a more effective platform for networking, outreach, and staying updated on research. The findings suggest a significant shift in how scientists interact online, with Bluesky emerging as a preferred space

Show HN: An open source Launchpad for macOS 26

LaunchNext Languages: English | 中文 | 日本語 | 한국어 | Français | Español | Deutsch | Русский | हिन्दी | Tiếng Việt 📥 Download Download here - Get the latest release ⭐ Consider starring LaunchNext and especially LaunchNow! MacOS Tahoe removed launchpad,and it's so hard to use, it's doesn't use your Bio GPU, please apple, at least give people an option to switch back. Before that, here is LaunchNext Built upon LaunchNow by ggkevinnnn - huge thanks to the original project! I hope this enhanced ver

Greenland Is a Beautiful Nightmare

Greenland is a complicated topic here in Denmark. The former colony that is still treated a bit like a colony is something that inspires a lot of emotions. Greenland has been subjected to a lot of unethical experiments by Denmark, from taking their kids to wild experiments in criminal justice. But there is also a genuine pride a lot of people have here for the place and you run into Danes who grew up there more often than I would have guessed. When the idea of going to Greenland was introduced

The strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulator

It’s not quite October yet, and there are still plenty of video games set to be released before the end of the year. Even still, I’m pretty convinced that Blippo Plus will go down as the strangest release of 2025. Calling it a game might be a bit of a misnomer; it’s more of an alien television simulator. The idea is that, for reasons that aren’t immediately clear, you’re able to tune into a TV network from another world, the titular Blippo Plus. You don’t really “play” the game, but rather flip

iPhone Air vs iPhone 16 Plus: How does the new option stack up?

With the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple has discontinued the Plus model in favor of the new iPhone Air. But how do these models compare to each other? Physical size and thinness Of course, the most immediate and striking difference between iPhone Air and iPhone 16 Plus is the difference in design. iPhone Air is significantly thinner and lighter: 5.64 mm thick, down from 7.80 mm 165 g (5.82 oz), down from 199 g (7.03 oz) iPhone Air is also shorter and narrower than iPhone 16 Plus: 6.15 in (156.2 m

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Typst: A Possible LaTeX Replacement

Typst: a possible LaTeX replacement Benefits for LWN subscribers The primary benefit from subscribing to LWN is helping to keep us publishing, but, beyond that, subscribers get immediate access to all site content and access to a number of extra site features. Please sign up today! Typst is a program for document typesetting. It is especially well-suited to technical material incorporating elements such as mathematics, tables, and floating figures. It produces high-quality results, comparable

Gear News of the Week: The iPhone Air Is Surprisingly Repairable, and Gemini Comes to Google TV

Thinner, smaller gadgets are usually harder to repair due to their constrained space, but surprise, surprise, Apple's 5.6 mm-thin iPhone Air has earned a respectable 7/10 repair score from iFixit. A key factor in this was Apple relocating the logic board to create more space for the battery, making it easier to access. The phone also uses electrically debonding adhesive, first debuted on the iPhone 16, to make swapping batteries simple. The iPhone 17 Pro models also scored a 7/10 repair score,

My In-Laws Helped Me Put Apple's Live Translation to the Ultimate Test

Right around the time Apple added live language translation to its AirPods, my Spanish-speaking mother-in-law flew in to visit. The timing was perfect to put this new feature to the test. I got an A in Spanish 2 in high school, but hardly speak enough to keep up in conversation. Live language translation, in which Siri feeds a delayed translation of what's being said into your earbuds, works on the new AirPods Pro 3 along with last year's AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. You also need to have them

AI Has a Trust Problem. That's Not Stopping People From Diving In

Generative AI is growing in popularity, but there may be a major hurdle to continuing to accept this technology in our daily lives. We still don't trust it. Or, really, we don't trust the companies behind it, according to Deloitte's Connected Consumer Survey of 3,500 US consumers. While more than half (53%) of those surveyed said they're either experimenting with or regularly using generative AI, even more (69%) said they worry innovation is happening too quickly, and that tech companies aren't