US drone maker Skydio faces battery squeeze after Chinese sanctions

US drone maker Skydio faces battery squeeze after Chinese sanctions

America’s supply chain vulnerabilities were on full display Thursday after drone manufacturer Skydio told customers it was facing a battery squeeze after being hit with sanctions from China.  “This is an attempt to eliminate the leading American drone company and deepen the world’s dependence on Chinese drone suppliers,” Skydio CEO Adam Bry said in a … Read more

Kids using Family Link will gain Google Wallet support next year

Kids using Family Link will gain Google Wallet support next year

What you need to know Google announced that it’s bringing Google Wallet and tap-to-pay support to Family Link devices next year. The functionality will let kids use cards and passes on their devices with parental supervision. After first appearing on the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch, it’ll soon come to Family Link Android devices. Google is … Read more

The powerful Google Home Gemini Extension is ready to try out

The powerful Google Home Gemini Extension is ready to try out

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google Gemini Extensions are starting to arrive for Home, Messages, Phone, and even WhatsApp. Home’s Gemini Extension supports natural-language control of your devices. You’ll need to register for Home’s Public Preview to get early access. Inch by inch, Google Gemini is slowly spreading its AI reach across more and … Read more

Want To Keep Getting Windows 10 Updates? It’ll Cost You $30

Want To Keep Getting Windows 10 Updates? It’ll Cost You

With Windows 10 support set to expire on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is offering a one-time, one-year Extended Security Updates plan for consumers. “For $30, you’ll receive ‘critical’ and ‘important’ security updates — basically security patches that will continue to protect your Windows 10 PC from any vulnerabilities,” reports PCWorld. “That $30 is for one … Read more

Apple’s Q4 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways

Apple’s Q4 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways

Apple held its earnings call for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024 today (third calendar quarter), announcing quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion, up six percent year over year. During the call, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri provided a look into Apple’s performance, sales of the iPhone 16 models, Apple’s services growth, and … Read more

Samsung’s Vision Pro competitor confirmed for 2025 release

Samsung’s Vision Pro competitor confirmed for 2025 release

Samsung’s TM Roh shares XR plans at the 2023 Galaxy Unpacked event. Samsung Samsung has confirmed it still has plans to release an XR device that will be available sometime next year. The company shared tidbits of information about the XR eXtended reality project in its third-quarter 2024 earnings report, updating guidance that previously suggested … Read more

Microsoft’s Controversial Recall Windows Feature Is Delayed Again

Microsoft’s Controversial Recall Windows Feature Is Delayed Again

Microsoft has once again delayed the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs. The feature was originally supposed to roll out in June, then was delayed again to October. This newest delay pushes the release of Windows Recall all the way to December. Microsoft’s senior product manager of Windows, Brandon LeBlanc, told … Read more

KOR Protocol nabs artists Disclosure, Dixon and Imogen Heap as creator advisers

KOR Protocol nabs artists Disclosure, Dixon and Imogen Heap as creator advisers

KOR Protocol, a Web3 infrastructure for creators featuring a range of AI-powered tools and interactive applications, has added artists Disclosure, Dixon and Imogen Heap join Deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin as advisers. The KOR Protocol, whose initial developer is owned by Web3 gaming firm Animoca Brands, aims to improve how how intellectual property from music to … Read more

The best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now

The best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now

Amazon is the go-to retailer for many thanks to its massive product selection, shipping options, and exclusive membership perks, including deals and discounts. While it’s true that some of Amazon’s best deals drop during the brand’s big shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, the retail giant is also a major player during sale events like Black Friday … Read more