insert_link Tech Made Simple macOS 12.2 is getting a better Apple Music app, and you can test it now With the introduction of macOS Catalina in 2019, Apple finally brought the reign of iTunes to an end by splitting its features into dedicated Podcasts, TV, and Music apps. There was just one problem — the new Music app isn’t really that different from iTunes, and even the new streaming elements render like web pages instead of natively. As 9to5Mac points out, developers testing a beta version of the next macOS Monterey update, 12.2, have spotted an updated […] todayDecember 20, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple How to stop Alexa from ruining Holiday Surprises Echo smart speakers and smart displays have a handy feature that can show and tell you when there’s a package sitting on your doorstep and even what’s in it. While this is usually pretty helpful, this time of year it could seriously put a major Bah Humbug in your holiday season. Avoid making any Grinch-like moves this holiday and manage your Amazon shopping notifications in the Alexa app to help […] todayDecember 16, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Install the Microsoft Teams update for Android now to fix 911 calling bug Microsoft Teams has rolled out a fix for the dangerous bug that could prevent Android users from calling 911 — and you’ll want to install it ASAP, as reported by Android Police. In his analysis of the issue on Medium, Mishaal Rahman, the senior technical editor at Esper, explains that Microsoft has corrected the issue in an update for the Teams app. A user on Reddit initially discovered the bug […] todayDecember 15, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Halo Infinite is getting four new playlists Today! Halo Infinite is getting Slayer, Free-For-All (FFA), Tactical Slayer (SWAT), and Fiesta playlists, according to a Reddit post from u/ske7ch343, otherwise known as 343 Industries’ community director Brian Jarrard (via Windows Central). Jarrard confirmed that the four playlists are coming to the game via an update on December 14th. 343 Industries previously said that Fiesta, SWAT, and FFA playlists would be coming to the game by the end of the […] todayDecember 14, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Mystery Solved: Amazon Web Services says “overwhelmed network devices” Triggered their Outage If you've been wondering how that major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage happened, and nervously asking, "Could it happen again?," you're not alone. The outage knocked out a slew of popular services like Venmo, Tinder, Disney Plus, and even Roomba, and the December 7th outage also put some Amazon deliveries on hold. Amazon experienced its last major outage around this time last year, causing a number of sites and apps […] todayDecember 13, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple What caused Amazon’s outage? Will there be more? A major outage in Amazon’s cloud computing network Tuesday severely disrupted services at a wide range of U.S. companies for hours, raising questions about the vulnerability of the internet and its concentration in the hands of a few firms. It was certainly a wake-up call for our ever-increasing dependence on all things tech. Robotic vacuum cleaners wouldn't start. Doorbell cameras stopped watching for package thieves, though many of those deliveries […] todayDecember 10, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Is Sony’s new Spartacus subscription service PS’s answer to the Xbox Game Pass? Sony is planning to create an Xbox Game Pass-like subscription service codenamed "Spartacus," according to Bloomberg. The company already offers two subscription services, PlayStation Plus (which is required for the majority of online multiplayer games) and PlayStation Now (which offers a catalog of games to download or stream), and they will reportedly be merged in this new offering. Sony will likely keep the PlayStation Plus brand, reporter Jason Schreier said on Twitter, […] todayDecember 9, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Valve has shared a Preview of the Steam Deck’s Final Package Design ahead of delayed Launch Date Valve has shared a preview of the Steam Deck’s final package design ahead of the handheld gaming PC’s recently delayed launch date. Each Steam Deck comes with the console and a carrying case, and Valve revealed in these photos that each device also comes with its own USB-C power supply, meaning you won’t have to source your own like you have to with many recent smartphones. The box also has a handful of fun Easter […] todayDecember 8, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Apple picks its 2021 App Store Award winners Apple shared its 2021 App Store Award winners last Thursday, highlighting the 15 best apps and games selected by Apple's global App Store editorial team. The top apps were chosen for their quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact. "The developers who won App Store Awards in 2021 harnessed their own drive and vision to deliver the best apps and games of the year -- sparking the creativity and passion […] todayDecember 7, 2021
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