There’s a glaring issue with Nothing Phones, and it isn’t pretty

There’s a glaring issue with Nothing Phones, and it isn’t pretty

Table of Contents Table of Contents Undone by the standout perk Hello dust, my old foe Flash over substance? I adore Nothing. It’s the first brand that redefined what it means to go bold with hardware design, UX aesthetics, and marketing in the past few years. The bright streak has continued well into 2024. The … Read more

3 Productivity Hacks I Love Using on My Android Phone

3 Productivity Hacks I Love Using on My Android Phone

Android phones are packed with features that can make our lives easier, but it’s easy to overlook some of the most useful tools. I’ve been using these features for quite some time, and they genuinely help me save time and stay productive. Quick Share for Fast and Easy File Transfers If you often switch between … Read more

The Top 8 Computing Stories of 2024

The Top 8 Computing Stories of 2024

This year, IEEE Spectrum readers had a keen interest in all things software: What’s going on in the tumultuous world of open-source, why the sheer size of code is causing security vulnerabilities, and how we need to take seriously the energy costs of inefficient code. The ever-growing presence of artificial intelligence also made itself known … Read more

No Caller ID vs. Unknown Caller on Your iPhone: What’s the Difference?

No Caller ID vs. Unknown Caller on Your iPhone: What’s the Difference?

Calls from mystery numbers can be a hassle, especially if you’re trying to dodge scams or avoid talking to someone you can’t immediately identify. But there are two different ways those unspecified numbers can be labeled on your iPhone: No Caller ID and Unknown Caller. So, what’s the difference? Here’s what to know about each … Read more

Performance leaks for AMD’s RX 9070 XT are all over the place

Performance leaks for AMD’s RX 9070 XT are all over the place

We’re in that exciting period leading up to the release of some of next year’s best graphics cards, and that means leaks and predictions are coming out every single day. The last few weeks have really brought into focus AMD’s next-gen flagship, which is now said to be called the RX 9070 XT. But now, … Read more

Doctor Who Reveals Its Next Companion

Doctor Who Reveals Its Next Companion

Anthony Mackie discusses how Brave New World does, and doesn’t, pick up on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Get a creepy new look at Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey. Jenna Coleman teases her return to The Sandman. Plus, a new clip from Disney’s live-action Snow White. Spoilers get! Captain America: Brave New World During a recent interview with Empire (via … Read more

Bluesky adds Trending topics to its arsenal

Bluesky adds Trending topics to its arsenal

As a special holiday treat, on December 25th, the social media app Bluesky announced that it has added a new feature to its mobile app: a list of Trending topics that lets you know what subjects are popular among its users. Bluesky now shows you its current Trends below the search bar.Screenshot: Bluesky The new … Read more

Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People – And Making Them Pay

Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People – And Making Them Pay

Microsoft has integrated its AI assistant Copilot into Microsoft 365 subscriptions in Australia and Southeast Asia, simultaneously raising prices for all users. The move forces customers to pay for AI features regardless of interest, prompting complaints about intrusive pop-ups and price hikes, WSJ reports. From the report: Some users said on social media that Copilot … Read more

At 25, Galaxy Quest celebrates a fandom that no longer exists

At 25, Galaxy Quest celebrates a fandom that no longer exists

DreamWorks Table of Contents Table of Contents More than just a simple Star Trek parody How geek culture changed (for better and worse) The limitations of toxic fandom With 25 years of hindsight, 1999 was the last breath of rarified air before Hollywood plunged headfirst into “geek culture,” the deep well of intellectual properties born … Read more

Microsoft Wants to Replace Your Passwords With Passkeys, and They Might be Onto Something

Microsoft Wants to Replace Your Passwords With Passkeys, and They Might be Onto Something

Microsoft has recently confirmed that they will gradually put out an update that aims to use third-party providers to replace passwords with passkey. If you aren’t sure what exactly that entails, you aren’t alone. Here’s what this change will mean for you and your passwords. Microsoft’s Intent to Gradually Replace Passwords On November 22nd, a … Read more