Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you’re an Apple Watch owner who experienced battery issues, you might be eligible to claim part of a $20 million settlement related to battery swelling problems. Also: Apple’s WatchOS 11.3 clobbers updates for older Apple Watches A recent settlement alleges that the first-generation Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 models had … Read more
Microsoft is getting rid of the VPN offered through Microsoft Defender. As spotted by , the company updated for privacy protection, its built-in VPN, to notify users that the service will end on February 28. The VPN was bundled with Microsoft Defender, which is available to anyone with a personal or family Microsoft 365 subscription, … Read more
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. The Super Bowl is just a week away, and so it’s fitting that today’s Connections: Sports Edition is focused on the Big Game, and the … Read more
Some of us here at io9 play video games, and we’re more than intrigued by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. While Sandfall Interactive’s Atlus–inspired RPG isn’t out until April, it’s already being eyed for a live-action movie. Per Variety, Sandfall is teaming with production company Story Kitchen to bring its debut game to the silver screen. The … Read more
Several government websites have been taken down, including the USAID.gov, ForeignAssistance.gov, NeglectedDiseases.gov, and ChildrenInAdversity.gov. A WIRED analysis of more than 1,000 federal .gov websites found that at least seven sites linked to a USAID server went offline in a two-hour span on Saturday afternoon. On Friday, Reuters reported that word of sites being taken offline … Read more
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who … Read more
Adobe’s chief strategy officer Scott Belsky announced this week that he will be joining A24, the independent movie studio behind “Civil War,” “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” and many more titles. Belsky first joined Adobe in 2012 through the acquisition of Behance, leaving briefly in 2016 to become a VC at Benchmark but eventually returning … Read more
You’ll soon be seeing a bunch of full online reviews for the Galaxy S25 from both pro reviewers and users who paid their own money for it. Chances are, most of them are going to tell you how great the thing is and that it is totally worth the money. Reviews are like that; it’s … Read more
Andy Walker / Android Authority Google’s products form the cornerstone of my digital life. The idea of ditching Gmail and Google Maps, in particular, is unimaginable to me. While Google doesn’t rule my life, and I’ve found plenty of more impressive alternatives to some of Google’s wares, including Google News substitutes and Chrome competition, some … Read more
I’m worried about AI. I’m not worried about it taking my job. I believe AI is a genuine productivity tool. By which I mean it can make developers produce more. Learn faster. Dig deeper. See farther. The question is whether those developers are producing something good or not. The difference … Read more