Jason Hiner/ZDNETSince officially launching on Friday, the iPhone 16 is now in the hands of tens of millions of people. This means that any bugs in the new lineup are going to start popping up. One such glitch currently being reported centers on the touch screen.In a Reddit thread kicked off on Sunday and spotted by 9to5Mac, a host of iPhone 16 Pro More
Using 12V DC current to debond the adhesive holding the iPhone 16’s battery. iFixit The new iPhone is out, which means it’s time for the iFixit repair team to get out their screwdrivers, take the new iPhone apart, and assess its repairability. This year, it’s good news for those who like to repair their own […] More
Previous leaks claimed the headset would have a “distinct spider-eyes appearance”. Instead of the camera system sitting vertically, like on the Quest 3, the lenses will sit in a triangle formation on both sides. The arrangement is reportedly reminiscent of the eyes of a spider.The Reddit post mentioned earlier has a video of an Amazon ad on Peacock showing the Quest 3S alongside the Quest 3. In this ad, the device has spider-eye cameras. A different leak states the device will have four lenses, two 4MP RGB passthrough cameras, and a pair of IR illuminators to help detect depth.Also: The best VR headsets right now (and how Apple Vision Pro stacks up)The clip isn’t in the greatest quality. If you want a better look, a leaked PowerPoint presentation from March offers a front-facing view of the headset. Photos can be found on X (formerly Twitter) and the designs look similar. More
Save big on this lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle. Kerry Wan/ZDNETIt doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading to a new laptop or just upgrading your existing system — access to Microsoft Office and Windows is a necessity for getting things done on your computer these days. And right now, you can buy a bundled lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro from Stack Social for $55 — that’s 87% off. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 includes all of the classic and essential Microsoft offerings, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Teams. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles, check out this deal for Microsoft Office 2019, which offers all the same features except for Teams. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is an operating system perfect for working professionals or at-home users. Get an easy-to-navigate interface, biometrics login, Smart App Control, Windows Studio Effects, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and top features like snap layouts, desktops, seamless redocking, improved voice typing, and a powerful search experience. You’ll also get access to Microsoft Copilot, an AI platform designed to upgrade your workflow experience. Also: How to use Copilot (formerly known as Bing Chat)There’s one caveat, though. While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers “lifetime” access to Office, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years now, and ZDNET’s Alison DeNisco Rayome can personally vouch for them — she purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it’s still working on her personal MacBook today. While this bundle deal offers a lot, you won’t get the benefits of the latest Microsoft Office 365 subscription, so if you’re looking for Microsoft 365, this deal may not be for you (though Stack Social does have a discount on Office 365, too.) Windows users must update their OS to Windows 10 or 11 to access these software deals. Get your lifetime license bundles for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro right now. More
Get a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 at a big discount right now. StackSocial If you’ve recently upgraded your laptop, you may have suddenly found yourself without access to Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of Microsoft’s near-necessary software. And since Microsoft switched from the traditional Office suite to a Microsoft 365 subscription service, […] More
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themotioncloud/Getty Images The rise of AI-generated content has brought both innovation and concern to the forefront of the digital media landscape. Hyper-realistic images, videos, and voice recordings — once the work of expert designers and engineers — can now be created by anyone with access to tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Sora. These technologies have […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETMy first smartphone was a Palm Pilot Treo. It was not good. It was slow, hard to use, and generally not worth the money. When I reached the point of spending all my time feeling frustrated with the Treo, I decided it was in my best interest to find a better option.At the time, that better option was an iPhone 3G. I realized immediately what a smartphone could be. The iPhone was several magnitudes superior to the Treo. Even better: It simply worked. When I wanted to do something, the iPhone did it. I could do all the things I couldn’t do with the Treo and do them with ease. Sounds great, right?Also: I upgraded to the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and its most impressive feature was not the softwareThat marriage lasted roughly a year. From the first moment I touched that iPhone to the day I jumped the Apple ship, I found myself as frustrated with the iPhone as I’d been with the Treo.What? How’s that possible? The Treo was a hunk of trash, but the iPhone actually worked. How did I find myself in a similar situation? Let me explain. More
