Apple Removes Beddit Apps From App Store Following 2017 Acquisition

Apple Removes Beddit Apps From App Store Following 2017 Acquisition

The slow death of the Beddit sleep monitoring accessory continues. Apple last week removed the iPhone apps for Beddit models 3.0 and 3.5 from the App Store, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Apple acquired Beddit in 2017, and it has gradually reduced hardware and software capabilities and support for the accessory since. Apple removed … Read more

I found an app that fixes macOS Sequoia’s annoying pop-ups

I found an app that fixes macOS Sequoia’s annoying pop-ups

Years ago, back when I used Windows Vista, I got so annoyed by the constant User Account Control (UAC) pop-ups asking for permission seemingly every time I did anything that I downloaded an app that could silence them for good. Perhaps not the most sensible thing to do from a security perspective — OK, definitely … Read more

How to Host the Perfect LAN Party

How to Host the Perfect LAN Party

Key Takeaways Location is crucial for LAN parties — consider renting a space for convenience and comfort. Choose games that don’t require the internet for a smoother gaming experience. Invest in a quality network switch to ensure seamless connectivity for all participants. While they might be out of fashion, LAN parties are far from dead, … Read more

Robot Videos: Happy Birthday ICRA, Making Pottery, and More

Robot Videos: Happy Birthday ICRA, Making Pottery, and More

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. IROS 2024: 14–18 October 2024, ABU DHABI, UAE ICSR 2024: 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK … Read more

Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

Epic Games has accused Samsung of making it too difficult to download its massively popular video game Fortnite on certain mobile devices. In a legal complaint it said it would file on Monday, it says people have to go through “21 steps” before they can play the game on a new Samsung product, including viewing … Read more

Join Costco and get a free $20 gift card. Here’s how

Join Costco and get a free  gift card. Here’s how

A new Costco membership comes with a free $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance … Read more