The new Kindles and Alexa tablets aren’t very “Amazon” — and that’s awesome

The new Kindles and Alexa tablets aren’t very “Amazon” — and that’s awesome

When you think of Amazon hardware, premium design and high performance probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. Kindles and Fire tablets have generally prioritized affordability above all else—and while that formula has worked, it hasn’t produced the most exciting technology. That seems to be changing with Amazon’s latest hardware. The new Kindles … Read more

Snap Layouts aren’t designed for ultra-wide monitors, so I built my own using PowerToys.

Snap Layouts aren’t designed for ultra-wide monitors, so I built my own using PowerToys.

I’ve been using the Alienware AW3423DW OLED for the past four years, and although I bought it for gaming, I now mostly use it as an extra monitor that gives me plenty of room for multitasking. This 21:9 aspect ratio gives me the extra width to stack multiple windows side by side and keep any … Read more

Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop

Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop

In a world alarmed by AI failures, Apple wants you to trust what’s captured on your iPhone. The company announced on Wednesday during its Surprise and Shine event that it is introducing Apple Reference Image, a feature it says can prove whether photos taken with the iPhone 18 Pro are genuine. “This is important for … Read more