The Verge Negotiations for a new carriage deal between Disney and DirecTV are continuing into this weekend, reports Deadline. Meanwhile, the two are lobbing messaging at customers who are left out in the cold as the first NFL weekend kicks off.It’s been a week since DirecTV customers have been able to watch channels like ABC or ESPN. Disney published posts on Instagram and elsewhere, Variety wrote, pointing DirecTV viewers to alternatives like Spectrum or Disney’s own Hulu with live TV subscription to watch things like the US Open tennis tournament or the upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Jets and the 49ers. Last week, Disney accused DirecTV of “an agreement that undervalues our portfolio,” while DirecTV insisted that Disney is... Continue reading…

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The primary way I protect our home is by not publishing the fact we're away on vacation. Social media is the worst place to share your holiday plans. By all means, publish all your holiday snaps after you're home, but to do so while you're hundreds (if not thousands) of miles away can have unforeseen consequences. If you've wondered how you can use technology to protect your home, here are some handy tips to make your fortress less attractive for those seeking opportunity.

Image: Apple The iPhone 16 is nigh as Apple prepares to debut its next smartphone lineup on Monday, September 9th, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The company is expected to officially announce four phones as usual, with two standard iPhone 16s and two iPhone 16 Pro models, all likely packed with Apple Intelligence AI features.You can catch the livestream at Apple’s own website, on its YouTube channel, and even on an Apple TV. (Apple usually makes sure you see this when you scroll from the home screen of the Apple TV app, but you can search for “Apple Event” to find it, too.)The Vergecast talks iPhone 16.Besides new iPhones, Apple will probably declare the release dates for its next major software updates, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia,... Continue reading…

Pinning your most-used apps on the taskbar makes it much more convenient to boot them up when needed. Fortunately, Microsoft is making it even easier to add your favorite programs to the taskbar for easy access. The newest Windows 11 Canary branch now lets you pin menus from the Windows Search results directly to the taskbar, and it seems really handy.

If you've noticed that your Wi-Fi has slowed down, particularly at one end of your home, that's a clear indicator that your signal isn't going far enough. To combat this, you might think about picking up a Wi-Fi extender. Extenders turn your wireless signal into another node for devices to connect to, essentially extending your signal further than the router manages. But before you spend any money, did you know that Windows 10 and 11 have a built-in way of sharing the network they're connected to? A few apps can also create a virtual router and share your Wi-Fi connection, but they're not free, making the hardware extender better value.

In an industry that tends to get so repetitive so easily, it's always exciting when a laptop shows up that tries something new. And Acer definitely brought something interesting to the table this year, even if it's only a concept. The Acer DualPlay is a gaming laptop that, at first, looks just like any other, but it hides an ingenious secret: the touchpad can be removed, and it becomes a gaming controller.

When you think of essential PC apps, PowerToys, HWiNFO, and Equalizer APO might be the ones that cross your mind. However, the world of PC software is a vast and interesting place, filled to the brim with obscure applications that you may or may not be familiar with. If you've already outfitted your system with all the popular utilities and tools out there, here are ten highly useful yet underrated apps that you might want to check out.

Nanoleaf’s Sense Plus Smart Switch wirelessly controls Nanoleaf’s lights, including its new ceiling light. | Image: Nanoleaf After nearly a decade of development, Nanoleaf’s smart switch is finally here. You can pre-order the $30 Sense Plus Smart Wireless “Anywhere” Switch today, and it should ship in October. But to get to this point, Nanoleaf had to pivot from its adoption of Thread and create a new, proprietary protocol called Litewave.The battery-powered device brings physical control to Nanoleaf’s smart lighting system, allowing you to press a button to turn lights on or off, dim or brighten, or change colors. Plus, built-in motion and light sensors let the Sense adjust your lighting based on room conditions.“We needed to make sure that our products would work reliably with less dependence on the platforms,” Gimmy ChuThe Sense, a version of which was f... Continue reading…

Wi-Fi is pretty much an essential technology these days, with everything from our PCs to our smartphones constantly connected to the wider web. With how ubiquitous it is, it can also be the source of eternal frustration, as any connectivity issues quickly get annoying. Whether it's a slow connection or dead zones around your home, most Wi-Fi issues can be fixed by improving the signal strength. Sometimes, this can be done without any associated cost, but it's also possible that you might consider upgrading your equipment, depending on your home's layout.

Handheld gaming devices are currently taking the market by storm. They make it easier to enjoy your favorite games on the go, and some of them can also double as a laptop as they run the Windows operating system. However, devices such as the Asus ROG Ally can leave users wanting more, especially when it comes to the overall storage.

The PC case market seems to be in a state of stagnation with nothing released to push the competition further. It's the same old Lian Li O11 Dynamic clone affair, but thankfully NZXT is attempting to perfect its popular H7 Flow with a small redesign to get even more cool air inside the chassis for better thermal management. This 2024 version of the NZXT H7 Flow makes a few changes, notably the bottom panel, the PSU shroud, and the chassis feet. The rest of the case is almost identical to its predecessor, which isn't a negative as the H7 Flow was a gorgeous platform.