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Apple is making it easy for users to move from AppleCare+ to the new AppleCare One plan, and some customers are getting a gift card in the process. AppleCare One launched on July 24 as a monthly subscription that covers multiple devices under one plan. It supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and more, with pricing that scales as you …

You can now take Apple’s 2026 software for a spin. The first public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 are now available, and we have directions on updating your devices if you’re feeling brave. The two most obvious changes serve to unify Apple’s platforms. First, we have Apple’s biggest cosmetic overhaul to date. …

Low-rise jeans and Abercrombie & Fitch aren’t the only divisive ’90s trends making a comeback. Nostalgic moms and dads are eschewing back-to-back day camps and enrichment programs for their kids— typical seasonal survival tactics for many city families — in favor of “feral child summers” reminiscent of the Clinton administration. Some parents want their children to enjoy laidback days Rollerblading around …

‘NASCAR 25’ console game set for October 2025 release date  NASCAR.com NASCAR 25 gets Oct. 14 launch date for PlayStation, Xbox platforms  Sports Business Journal NASCAR 25 finally has a release date at long last — but barely in time for the end of the season  Windows Central NASCAR 25 Finally Has An October Release Date  Insider Gaming Where’s the Hype? NASCAR 25 Release …

Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR For accessibility, Android will soon let you enable a dark theme in apps that don’t have one. A new “Expanded” dark mode option forces apps to go dark, but it may cause visual issues. This feature is live in the second Android Canary build, but its stable release date is unknown. If you tell …

Sony Group Corporation has inked a strategic business alliance with anime and gaming powerhouse Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., with the electronics and entertainment conglomerate also acquiring a 2.5% stake in the company for approximately JPY68 billion ($464 million). The deal sees Sony purchasing 16 million Bandai Namco shares from existing shareholders, positioning the partnership to capitalize on the booming global …

Google Maps Traffic Reports: Waze No Longer Makes Much Sense  autoevolution Google Maps vs. Waze vs. Apple Maps: Which navigation app is best for driving in 2025?  USA Today Waze vs. Google Maps: Which navigation app is best?  ZDNet Google Maps speed camera alerts:Stay fine-free  Euro Weekly News Waze vs Google Maps debate is finally over as someone’s put them to the test to …

AppleCare One can also be extended to other Apple products you own “that are up to four years old” (or one year old for headphones) and “in good condition,” even if they’re outside of the typical 60-day grace period for subscribing to AppleCare+. Apple says that the condition of these devices may need to be verified “using a customer’s iPhone …

Exclusive Some customers of Broadcom’s VMware business currently cannot access security patches, putting them at greater risk of attack. VMware must support crucial Dutch govt agency as it migrates off the platform, judge rules READ MORE Customers in that perilous position hold perpetual licenses for VMware products but do not have a current support contract with Broadcom, which will not …

Surveillance in the digital age is no longer limited to cameras and smartphones. From facial recognition to GPS logs, the tools used to monitor people have grown increasingly sophisticated. Now, researchers in Italy have shown that even ordinary Wi-Fi signals can be used to track people, without needing them to carry any device at all. A team from La Sapienza …