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how the ipad ended the leappads reign as americas favorite learning toy For several years running, the most sought-after toy in the US was a book. It had no real screen and no app store. What it did have was a page that reacted to a child's tap and a voice that spoke back.

How the iPad Ended the LeapPad’s Reign as America’s Favorite Learning Toy

apples welcome home event on oct 13 smart home hub homeos and more expected Apple is dedicating a full launch event to the home. The "Welcome Home" presentation begins at 9 a.m. ET on Oct. 13 in New York, and nearly every product tipped to appear is smart home hardware: an all-new hub, a HomePod Mini with a faster chip, a speedier Apple TV, and possibly a new operating system to tie them together.

Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ Event on Oct. 13: Smart Home Hub, homeOS and More Expected

vurt takes vertical microdramas from phones to the living room tv Since launching in March, the startup Vurt has gone from 10,000 users to 675,000. Its next bet is that fans of its vertical microdramas want to watch them on the biggest screen in the house, even with black bars on both sides.

Vurt Takes Vertical Microdramas From Phones to the Living Room TV

which older samsung galaxy devices still get software updates in 2026 Depending on the model, a Samsung phone may receive Android updates for as long as seven years, or for as few as four if it's a cheaper device. Where your phone sits on that scale tells you whether it can last another year or whether you should start looking for a replacement.

Which older Samsung Galaxy devices still get software updates in 2026?

android automotive vs google built in how googles two car platforms actually differ If you connect your phone to a new Chevy expecting Android Auto, you'll come up empty. In 2023, GM abandoned Android Auto and switched to a Google Built-in setup, and other carmakers are also stepping back from phone mirroring.

Android Automotive vs. Google Built-in: How Google’s Two Car Platforms Actually Differ

is it bad for your macbooks battery to use it while plugged in Owners of older laptops were taught a simple rule: unplug the charger, because keeping the battery at 100 percent cooks it. On a modern MacBook, that advice mostly no longer holds. Keeping the charger connected all day is generally fine.

Is it bad for your MacBook’s battery to use it while plugged in?

windows 11 taskbar search is getting a complete redesign from microsoft For years, the search box on the Windows 11 Taskbar has had exactly one purpose: locating apps and files. Microsoft now wants it handling a dozen more jobs, and the company has announced a full overhaul of Windows Search to pull that off.

Windows 11 Taskbar Search Is Getting a Complete Redesign From Microsoft

apple confirms att bug knocking iphone 18 pro max off the network and some phones need replacing If your iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T already shows "SOS," a software update won't fix it. You'll need a replacement phone.

Apple confirms AT&T bug knocking iPhone 18 Pro Max off the network, and some phones need replacing

firefox gets a fresh redesign compact mode returns alongside quicker tab tools Mozilla has rolled out a redesigned version of Firefox for both desktop and mobile. The update gives the browser a tidier layout, makes tab groups, vertical tabs and split view quicker to reach, and restores compact mode. It can be downloaded now on Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and iOS.

Firefox gets a fresh redesign: compact mode returns alongside quicker tab tools

huaweis ruiying z10 is a full camera that clips onto the mate 90 pro max The image sensor in Huawei's latest phone accessory is bigger than any sensor in the phone it attaches to. That alone sums up the Ruiying Z10, a 24-240mm zoom lens for the Mate 90 Pro Max that carries a sensor of its own.

Huawei’s Ruiying Z10 is a full camera that clips onto the Mate 90 Pro Max