In the EU, developers will be able to distribute iOS apps on their own websites, as long as they follow Apple's strict rules and controversial payment structure. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-to-allow-ios-app-downloads-from-third-party-websites-with-restrictions
Want to make Cristiano Ronaldo look like a cyberpunk character? Midjourney's AI will now try to keep people's faces similar across images. https://www.pcmag.com/news/midjourney-ai-character-reference-feature
Motorola gave its $299.99 Moto G Power 5G and $199.99 Moto G 5G only minor upgrades year over year. Here we check them out: https://www.pcmag.com/news/motorola-refreshes-its-moto-g-power-5g-and-moto-g-5g-for-2024
Microsoft is now blocking terms that caused its AI tool, Microsoft Copilot Designer, to create violent and sexual images. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-starts-blocking-some-terms-that-caused-its-ai-to-create-inappropriate
It spans 1,860 miles, connects three cities, and offers a bandwidth of 1.2 terabits per second. https://www.pcmag.com/news/china-claims-worlds-first-ultra-high-speed-internet-connection
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus offers an affordable balance of longevity, performance, and size, making it a good alternative to the top-dollar Pro Max. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/apple-iphone-15-plus
Why rely on public hotspots when you can bring a personal Wi-Fi network with you wherever you go? Here's what you need to know to choose the right mobile hotspot, along with the top models for each major US carrier. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-mobile-hotspots
The Paint app will also support transparency in images. But for now, the features are only available to beta users with Windows Insider builds. https://www.pcmag.com/news/cant-afford-photoshop-microsoft-paint-finally-gets-layers
The system also asks people to take a live selfie, which a third-party company will compare to the government ID using biometrics. The benefits of this verification are currently minimal, however. https://www.pcmag.com/news/twitter-requests-government-issued-ids-for-paid-subscriber-verification
One PCMag writer's take on the iPhone 15: It's a living reminder of how the US sucks at regulating Big Tech. https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-love-the-iphone-15s-usb-c-port-but-i-hate-what-it-represents
Don't let criminals fool you into giving up vital personal information during your job search. We show you seven ways to spot potential scam artists. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/avoid-online-job-post-scams-with-these-7-tips
Apple and Google control virtually everything in their phones, from the hardware to the software. Which company puts together a more compelling package? https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-iphone-15-vs-google-pixel-7-android-and-ios-do-battle
En Garde’s intense sword fights and infectious atmosphere make it a fun, if fleeting, indie action game. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/en-garde
PC case maker Phanteks is pushing back against allegations that the company copied a fan design approach from rival vendor Lian Li. https://www.pcmag.com/news/phanteks-denies-stealing-pc-fan-design-approach-from-lian-li
Apple’s fetish for this proprietary connector lives on in a passel of peripherals. https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/apples-input-devices-most-of-its-headphones-are-lightnings-last-stand
Artificial intelligence experiments with artificial sweeteners. https://www.pcmag.com/news/coca-cola-uses-ai-to-create-a-futuristic-coke-flavor
An $11,000 laptop? The Getac X600 offers a unique combination of a large display and powerful workstation-grade components in an almost indestructible enclosure—for a staggeringly high price. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/getac-x600
Protecting your online accounts from being taken over by bad guys is critical, and a hardware security key is one of the best defenses. We help you pick the top security key for keeping your information private. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-security-keys-for-multi-factor-authentication
A supercar among PC cases and featuring a nifty angled graphics-card mount, SilverStone's colossal Alta F2 performs in line with its luxury cost. Just make sure you have the mother of all hardware loadouts to justify the spend. Here's our review of this $999 case: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/silverstone-alta-f2
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Roblox this week alleging that the gaming platform has facilitated illegal child gambling. https://www.pcmag.com/news/roblox-lawsuit-underage-gambling