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Apple is having iCloud device activation problems at the worst possible time Sponsored Links Dana Wollman/Engadget You’re not alone if you’re having problems getting your newly gifted iPad or Apple Watch up and running. As AppleInsider first reported, Apple is warning of iCloud account and sign-in issues (ongoing as we write this) that appear to…
Scientists might know why astronauts develop health problems in space Sponsored Links NASA via Getty Images People are more likely to develop health issues with extended time in space, such as cardiovascular and sleep disruptions. But why? Scientists might have an idea. They’ve published research indicating that mitochondria, the energy-producing “powerhouses” of cells, may play…
Google’s new Gmail widget highlights the problems with iOS widgets Chaim Gartenberg Google’s Gmail application has been updated for iOS 14 with a new widget — but it’s probably not the kind of Gmail widget you may have been hoping for. Right now, there’s just a single iOS 14 Gmail widget that just does one…
The Morning After: Apple starts a repair program for AirPods Pro ANC problems Sponsored Links Engadget You saw the video. The SSC Tuatara hit 331 MPH and set a new speed record for a production car… or did it? Car fans have been dissecting the company’s claim ever since the video was posted, and on…
Microsoft extends Xbox Elite Controller warranty amid hardware problems Sponsored Links Microsoft You might want to talk to Microsoft if you’ve had to get repairs for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 in recent months. Microsoft has extended the warranty for its current Xbox Elite Wireless Controller (via Windows Central) from 90 days after…
A decade in, Instagram is bigger than ever. So are its problems. When Instagram first launched a decade ago, it was nothing like Facebook. The app, which began as a Foursquare-like check-in network, had one purpose: to make photo sharing easy (and make those pictures prettier in the process). It’s easy to forget now, but…
Apple outage is causing iCloud, App Store, Music and TV+ problems Sponsored Links NurPhoto via Getty Images If you’re getting error messages instead of media across your Apple devices and services then you’re not alone. The company’s status page notes an outage that’s affecting many of its connected services that bring music, video and pictures…
Google server problems took out Gmail and other services briefly Sponsored Links Chesnot via Getty Images It feels unusual to see internet problems that aren’t related to someone trying to pre-order gaming equipment, but this evening users on the East and West coasts of the US experienced issues accessing Google services like Gmail, Google Docs,…
Google Lens’ new ‘Homework’ filter will solve math problems from a photo Sponsored Links Google Google has been giving students — and their parents — a few helpful tools to make studying from home a bit easier. Back in May, it launched an augmented reality feature within Search that lets you view 3D anatomy models…
‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ devs are investigating problems with the PC version Sponsored Links Guerrilla Games Shortly after Horizon Zero Dawn arrived on PC last week, players started reporting problems including crashing, freezing and frame rate issues. Now, Guerrilla Games has acknowledged the reports in a Steam post and said that it’s looking into them. “We…