Voice assistants are known for nuanced activation, such as responding to their prompts spoken in an ad. Apple may have a solution for this. 9to5Mac spotted this element in the tvOS 18.2 beta. A chunk of code called AdBlocker appears to use the Shazam API to match audio captured by the device’s microphone with an… Read More: Siri might ignore commands spoken in Apple commercials soon »
In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Elman recover from the election by discussing the PlayStation 5 Pro, as well as our final thoughts on Apple’s M4 Mac mini (so cute, so powerful!) and the new MacBook Pros. The M4 chip is a solid upgrade, but the M4 Pro is shockingly fast (so much so… Read More: Reviewing the PS5 Pro and Apple’s M4 Macs »
The November update for Google Pixel devices running Android 15 is now rolling out. This batch doesn’t include exciting new features like the AI-powered theft protection in the October update, but it does have bug fixes and the latest security patches to make things better. The new software includes fixes for known intermittent issues like… Read More: Google’s November Pixel update is rolling out »
Oftentimes, the best gaming headset doesn’t need to be a “gaming headset” at all. Although these devices can be viewed as niche within the headphone market, they’re ultimately still headphones. And though we’ve found more and more gaming headsets that impress in terms of audio quality, those tend to cost more than a comparable set… Read More: The best gaming headsets for 2025 »
Accessory maker 8BitDo has introduced its second new product in two weeks. After showing off a latch-on gaming controller for Android phones, the company has now introduced a new version of its retro mechanical keyboard that adds a numpad and new shortcuts. And yes, the $120 accessory still includes those much-loved Super Buttons. Like its… Read More: 8BitDo has a new version of the Retro Mechanical Keyboard »