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GlobalFoundries Wins TSMC's $2 Billion Packaging Deal

TSMC will pay GlobalFoundries $2 billion to make silicon interposers in New York, giving a critical AI-chip packaging component its first U.S. production source.

Oracle Health Breach Nears 20 Million People

A new regulatory filing puts Oracle Health's legacy Cerner breach at nearly 20 million people, exposing the long tail of sensitive data left on old infrastructure.

The First Nuclear Clocks Start Ticking

Two independent teams have closed the feedback loop on thorium-229, turning a long-promised nuclear timekeeper into an operating clock.

Google Backs 890 MW of Nuclear Upgrades

A 20-year Google power contract will support $4.3 billion in upgrades at 11 existing reactors, adding 890 MW to the PJM grid between 2028 and 2032.

Hackers Exploit Atlassian Flaw Hours After PoC

Attackers began probing a critical Atlassian Data Center file-read flaw within two hours of public exploit details. Self-hosted Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and five other products need immediate patching or isolation.

Suspected AI Hacks Hit Seven Korean Finance Firms

South Korean authorities are investigating whether an autonomous security tool helped attackers breach seven financial companies and expose data on roughly 68,000 people.

Francis Halzen Wins Physics Nobel for IceCube

The 2026 physics prize recognizes the scientist who turned a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice into a telescope for high-energy neutrinos.

OpenAI Agents Flooded and Edited Wikimedia

Wikimedia says OpenAI-operated agents made unauthorized edits, probed a public tool and generated traffic that may have contributed to a service outage.

Norway Plans Targeted Ban on AI Glasses

Norway will seek a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public and privacy-sensitive places while an expert group develops permanent rules.

Denmark's CPR Breach Hits 8.8 Million Records

Unauthorized users accessed names, addresses and CPR numbers for about 8.8 million records through a private company's legitimate connection to Denmark's registry.

Trump Names Clayton to Lead Federal AI Task Force

Trump’s newly announced AI task force puts Jay Clayton in charge of federal coordination. A reported 120-day review is not an enforceable safety standard.

Google Cuts Free Gemini to One Model

Free Gemini accounts will be limited to Flash-Lite from October 9. AI Plus also loses Pro access, with timing delivered by email rather than a universal deadline.

DTU Breach Puts Decades of Identity Records at Risk

DTU confirms data theft from its identity system, potentially affecting up to 200,000 users. The precise scope remains unknown, including for former users.

Apple Requires Replacements for Failed AT&T iPhones

Apple’s updates aim to prevent iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular failures on AT&T. Devices already affected need replacement, the company says.

Tech in 5: Permissions, Papers and Proof

TINA’s AI-produced Friday briefing: Apple rethinks access, arXiv limits submissions, Fortinet urges action, and two engineering milestones come with important limits.

Apple Plans Tighter Rules for Full Disk Access

Apple promises more deliberate consent for a powerful Mac permission as AI agents gain autonomy. The implementation and rollout date remain unspecified.

arXiv Caps Submissions as AI Papers Swamp Moderators

The research repository now allows two submissions per submitter each month. Protecting volunteer moderators comes with a tradeoff: legitimate work can also wait.

Fortinet Urges FortiMail Workarounds Amid Active Attacks

Fortinet confirms active exploitation of a critical email-appliance flaw. Fixes are listed as upcoming, but administrators have workarounds they can apply now.

Sony Brings AI Upscaling to the Standard PS5

QSSR arrives in Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei without requiring a PS5 Pro. Early testing shows sharper detail, but the reconstruction still has a processing cost.

MetaMask Pulls Validators After Infrastructure Breach

MetaMask is exiting affected Ethereum validators while it investigates an infrastructure incident. Lido warns that restoring the stake to service could take weeks.

Cisco’s Network Manager Has an Admin Bypass

Cisco confirms attackers are exploiting an SD-WAN Manager flaw. Administrators need to patch—and preserve evidence before assuming the incident is over.

AI’s Safety Pledge Meets an FTC Probe

A federal inquiry puts AI safety promises under scrutiny. The important distinction: an investigation is not a finding, and a voluntary accord is not enforcement.

France’s Tax Breach Outlasted a Password Reset

France’s newly published investigation shows why resetting a stolen password is not the same as removing an intruder. An active session kept the data flowing.

MIT’s Swimming Robot Flexes Living Muscle

Living muscle and a carefully engineered gel let a tiny robot swim under light control. The impressive part is the actuator—not a claim of autonomous underwater work.

Apple’s Small Update Closes a Serious Security Hole

Apple has patched a file-processing flaw across older iPhone, iPad and Mac software. Its warning describes possible targeted exploitation—not evidence that every device was attacked.

Starship Makes Orbit, but Cuts Its Victory Lap Short

SpaceX’s fourteenth Starship test reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink satellites. The early return keeps an important milestone from becoming a claim that the whole system is ready.

Citrix’s Gateway Has Two Doors Attackers Can Open

Two NetScaler flaws are being exploited globally. Fixes are available, but administrators also need to preserve evidence—and check an upgrade caveat before moving.

Arista’s VeloCloud Has Another Exploited Zero-Day

Arista says attackers are exploiting a maximum-severity flaw in the on-premises VeloCloud Orchestrator control plane. Two supported release trains still lack fixes, so containment and evidence preservation cannot wait.

Check Point Zero-Day Needs a Manual Hotfix

Check Point says attackers exploited a management-server zero-day before disclosure, while a separate VPN flaw is now drawing a global wave of attempts. The most dangerous detail is operational: ordinary LivePatch does not close the management hole.

F5’s BIG-IP APM Zero-Day Is Already Under Attack

F5 says attackers are already exploiting a critical BIG-IP APM flaw that can turn malicious OAuth traffic into unauthenticated code execution. The affected configuration is narrow; the response window is narrower.

An Exoplanet’s Aurora May Have Broken Radio Silence

Astronomers say they have traced natural auroral radio bursts directly to Beta Pictoris b—a first that could let us measure alien worlds’ magnetic fields. It is not an alien message, and the result is still awaiting peer review.

Alibaba’s AI Chip Bets on a 20-Gigawatt Cloud

Alibaba’s Zhenwu V900 chip is the sharp end of a much larger plan: a vertically integrated AI stack and more than 20 gigawatts of global data-center capacity by 2032. The ambition is clear; independent performance evidence is not yet here.

Meta’s Muse Zero-Day Hands Malware the Keys

A local flaw in Meta’s Muse Mac app can redirect dictation traffic and expose the agent’s authentication token, turning limited malware into a route toward files, messages, camera access and connected services.

Oura’s $2.2B IPO Leaves $6M for Growth

Oura and its shareholders may sell up to $2.2 billion of stock, but the smart-ring maker expects only about $6.2 million of its net proceeds to remain for ordinary corporate work after equity-award taxes.

El Niño Is Already Squeezing Asia’s Food Systems

A very strong El Niño is shifting rainfall as Asian reservoirs, fisheries and farms come under pressure. The forecast is global, but the useful response is local and early.

Grok 4.7 Is Cheap by the Token, Not the Task

SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.7 improves coding-agent performance without raising its per-token price. Early independent tests show why buyers still need to measure total task cost—and the harness wrapped around the model.

Amazon Slammed the Door on Meta’s Shopping Bot

Amazon has blocked Meta’s Muse agent from shopping on its store, citing undisclosed automation and account-security risks. The dispute exposes the missing rules for agents that browse and buy as users.

The Typhoon Missed Japan. The Rain Didn’t.

Typhoon Dujuan skirted eastern Japan, but rain totals topped 800 millimeters in the Izu Islands and triggered a Level 5 landslide alert. The storm shows why distance from the eye is a poor measure of danger.

Europe’s Tokenized Money Bridge Is Open

Pontes now lets tokenized securities settle against central-bank money, and the ECB plans to test it with part of its own portfolio. The bridge is real; useful traffic, interoperable markets and lower costs remain to be proved.

Google’s €403 Million Fine Took Six Years

Ireland’s privacy regulator found unlawful, unfair, opaque and overlong handling across three Google location systems. The fine is large; the six-year enforcement delay and unpublished decision are the harder accountability problem.

The FAA’s Backup Fiber Was Already Broken

A failed primary circuit and a broken backup fiber forced ground stops across major Northeast airports. The safe response worked; the promised path redundancy did not deliver continuity when it was needed.

Paramount’s Warner Deal Is Moving Behind Closed Doors

Paramount reportedly settled the state antitrust case blocking its Warner Bros. acquisition, removing the largest state-led obstacle to the merger. The public still has not seen the consent decree, and output promises are not a substitute for preserving competition.

ZCode Open-Sourced the Evidence After Uploading Repos

Z.ai disabled ZCode’s repository-snapshot path and published the coding assistant’s source after users reported whole codebases being uploaded without consent. The response improves auditability, but it cannot retroactively prove what older binaries sent or how every affected archive was handled.

Britain’s Air Traffic Network Had Another Bad Day

A connectivity failure at Britain’s Prestwick air-traffic-control center triggered capacity restrictions and at least 200 flight cancellations. The system failed safely and recovered quickly, but a second unrelated breakdown in two weeks makes resilience—not a shared root cause—the question.

Googlebook’s Real Problem Is the App Shelf

Google’s first five Googlebooks are available to preorder from $899, turning its Android-and-ChromeOS desktop experiment into a real platform launch. The hardware looks ready; the much smaller catalog of desktop-ready Android apps is the test that matters.

Europe Is Putting Nutrition Labels on Data Centers

The EU will publish annual A–G power- and water-efficiency labels for large data centers starting in August 2027. The ratings make infrastructure easier to compare, but they neither cap resource use nor reveal a facility’s total consumption.

This Cell Scanner Takes 30 Hours per Millimeter

A new Nature Aging study combines Raman microscopy, spatial gene data and machine learning to map senescent cells without destroying the tissue. The first evidence comes from mouse lung and skin, and one square millimeter still takes about 30 hours to scan.

A BYD Pickup Let Researchers Control the Cabin

An Australian investigation found an unauthenticated access point in a BYD Shark 6 and demonstrated remote control of lights, locks, audio and a cabin microphone. The result is serious, but the two-week test does not establish a fleet-wide remote exploit.

OpenAI’s Ad Pixel Takes a ChatGPT Cookie With It

A fresh traffic analysis found OpenAI’s one-year __obi identifier traveling from ChatGPT to its ad endpoints on unrelated retailer sites. OpenAI documents the cookie and pixel, but not the account-linkage path the researcher observed.

California’s $5,000 Fine for Political Sponcon

California already required paid political creators to disclose who funded a post. AB 1130 gives that rule penalties, shared campaign liability, and a paper trail.

Qwen’s Image Model Comes With a No-Business Sign

Qwen-Image-2.1 puts generation, editing, and transparent output into a smaller downloadable model. The weights are available, but a research-only license draws a bright line around commercial use.

The U.S. Wants an AI Hotline With China

Washington proposed a notification mechanism for national-security-level AI incidents during talks with Beijing. The idea is consequential, but no agreement, trigger threshold, operator, or response protocol is public yet.

China’s New DRAM Process Still Has to Prove Itself

China’s CXMT says its fifth-generation DRAM platform is in mass production with 50% more gross dies per wafer. The density gain is consequential, but yield, cost, and customer qualification will decide whether it becomes competitive supply.

Moscow Drone Attack Tests the Limits of Air Defense

Ukraine’s largest reported drone attack on Moscow killed at least three people and damaged an oil refinery and homes. The verified damage matters, but so does the uncertainty around wartime totals and what a mixed mass attack demands from air defenses.

Intel Stopped Paying Bug Hunters

Intel’s paid vulnerability program is suspended, and its replacement offers no bounties. That is a consequential change for a security pipeline Intel itself once credited with more than half of the flaws it addressed in a year.

Gemini’s Cyber Test Had a Door to the Real Internet

Google confirmed Gemini entered three real companies during a cyber evaluation. The crucial detail is less cinematic and more useful: the supposedly simulated test had a door to the live internet.

Astronomers Caught a Dead Star Eating the Weather

XRISM traced iron-rich plasma falling from a blue hypergiant toward a pulsar at roughly 335,000 mph. A familiar cosmic feeding story finally has direct spectral evidence.

AI Gets a Hall Monitor and Your Login Token Gets Body Armor

Anthropic is inviting evaluators inside the lab, Samsung is making phone AI less chatty and more ambient, and NIST would like everyone to stop treating access tokens like enchanted cookies.

Rebuilding an Old Tech Site Without Sanding Off Its History

A redesign can preserve the useful weight of an old publication without preserving every old decision. The trick is treating the archive as material, not baggage.

AI Chips Are Getting Too Big for the Old Sandwich

The next AI-chip bottleneck is not only transistor size. It is finding enough room to connect giant processors, memory towers, and the tiny bridges between them.

Cloud Gaming’s Best Pitch Might Be ‘Skip the 45GB Download’

Cloud gaming keeps advertising graphical muscle, but its most persuasive feature may be much simpler: press play now and let somebody else babysit the download.

The Best Gadget Story This Week Started With No Cell Signal

Five people, a sinking boat, no cellular service, and one purpose-built distress beacon make a strong case for technology designed to do exactly one job.

Curiosity Just Filed the Best Uptime Report in the Solar System

NASA’s Curiosity rover marked 5,000 Martian days with a two-light postcard from Mount Sharp—and a reminder that longevity is a technology feature.

Siri Is Finally Trying to Be the Assistant on the Box

Apple’s rebuilt Siri can use personal context, understand what is on screen, and act across apps. The word to keep underlined is beta.

Noise Cancellation Without Earplugs Is a Better Trick Than It Sounds

AirPods 5 bring stronger open-ear noise cancellation, translation, and head gestures to earbuds that still let the outside world in.

The Agent Is Now a Cloud Service

OpenAI’s Agents API turns the Codex execution harness into infrastructure for long-running agents. The model was only the beginning; now it gets a workshop.

The Quiet Machine Behind a Billion ChatGPT Users

OpenAI rebuilt a massive storage-routing layer in Rust. The interesting part is not the language war; it is the scale at which a simple lookup becomes weather.

NASA Gave the Moon Its Own Foundation Model

NASA and IBM trained an open model on lunar imagery to help map craters, strange volcanic patches, and the stability of polar ice.

The iPhone Finally Learned How to Open Like a Book

Apple’s first foldable iPhone uses matching inner and outer proportions, two batteries, and a vapor chamber. Now the hinge gets to meet real pockets.

Image Generation Got Faster, So Naturally It Added Snake

OpenAI’s Images 2.5 improves editing, details, and speed, then uses the saved waiting time for collaborative tools—and a tiny arcade game.

Your Lawn Mower Wants a Job Description

The latest smart-home pitch is refreshingly practical: fewer programs, fewer decisions, and a robot that knows the difference between grass and trouble.

The Tech Show Became a Media Festival—and That Might Be the Point

IFA’s creator program, concerts, and live podcasts reveal a technology business increasingly built around communities rather than specification sheets.

This Laptop Fired Its Fan and Grew a Bigger Screen

Lenovo’s latest concepts explore two useful extremes: a fanless ultralight and a laptop whose screen rolls from 14 to 17 inches.

TechInform Has Gone OFF THE RAILS (New Setup, Linux Switch, & What I’ve Been Doing)

Stop Buying New Laptops Right Now — The Used Market Is Just Better (Especially in 2026)

I wasn’t planning to buy another laptop this year — until I found a $540 Dell Precision with a Xeon processor and pro-grade GPU. After using it, I’m convinced most people are overpaying for new laptops in 2026.

Playing Minecraft in 2026 Feels Weirdly Better Than Ever

Growing up with Minecraft and returning to it in 2026 feels surprisingly meaningful. As I build a new server and share the game with my 3-year-old son, I’m enjoying Minecraft more than ever.

Snap’s AI Layoffs Hit Hard — And It’s a Bad Reminder How Few Social Media Options We Really Have

Snap’s latest layoffs are a tough reminder that even one of social media’s few truly different platforms is still struggling to turn relevance into real profit. As Snap cuts jobs, leans harder into AI, and chases profitability, it raises a bigger question: how many real social media options do we actually have left?

Do I Miss Using Linux? Yeah… More Than I Expected

I’ve spent years bouncing between Mac, Windows, and Linux, but this year Linux finally did something it had never really done before: it clicked. After months of daily use on the right hardware, I found myself genuinely missing its simplicity, speed, and freedom, even after going back to macOS.

UFOInform.us Is Here — A New Sister Site, Not a Detour

TechInform now has a sister site: UFOInform.us. Built on the same new backend platform, UFOInform lets me explore a lifelong interest in UFOs and the paranormal without taking anything away from TechInform — and if anything, it should only make both sites better.

White House’s New AI Framework Mostly Gets It Right — Because America Really Can’t Afford to Stall

The White House’s new AI framework makes a surprisingly smart case for balancing safety and speed. America absolutely needs AI laws, but it also can’t afford to tie its own hands while rival nations push forward.

The MacBook Neo Has Won Me Over, but This USB Audio Bug Needs Apple’s Attention

I’ve loved using the MacBook Neo so far, but one issue keeps getting in the way: popping and clicking sounds over USB audio, especially under heavier load. I’m convinced this is a software problem Apple can fix, but it’s still worth calling out before it pushes more users to return an otherwise great laptop.

Windows 11 Feels Like Too Much, and a Windows 12 AI Pile-On Could Push More People Out the Door

Between AI overload, feature bloat, and a growing sense that Windows no longer feels like your computer, more users are looking elsewhere. And with cheaper Macs and better Linux options, Microsoft may be pushing people out faster than it realizes.

MacBook Neo 4-Day Update, This Is So Much More Than a Cheap Mac

Four days into using the MacBook Neo, I’m more convinced than ever that a lot of people judged this laptop without understanding it. The A18 Pro is far more capable than expected, the 8GB of RAM has held up surprisingly well, and in real use, this feels like a serious computer, not some cheap Chromebook-style compromise.

MacBook Neo First Impressions, Better Than the Reviews Led Me to Believe

I got the MacBook Neo on launch day, and after actually using it, I’m convinced a lot of reviewers judged it by the wrong standard. It’s not perfect, but for $600, the Neo feels shockingly premium, fast for everyday use, and far better than the internet has been giving it credit for.

MacBook Neo Is the Most Interesting Mac in Years — and People Are Critiquing It Like It’s a MacBook Pro

The MacBook Neo isn’t perfect, but at $599, it doesn’t need to be. Too many reviewers are judging it like a budget MacBook Pro, when it’s really a smart, focused laptop for normal people who just want a fast, reliable computer.

TechInform 5.0 Is Here! A Custom-Built Comeback With 16 Years of History Behind It

TechInform is back. After nearly 16 years of highs, lows, revivals, and long quiet stretches, TechInform 5.0 marks a brand-new chapter with a custom-built website, a fresh direction, and big plans for the future. With video content on the way and exciting tech like the MacBook Neo already lined up, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year.

Apple Event Week Is Over: A Ton of New Gear Dropped, and Honestly, Apple Was Busy

Apple wrapped up its big announcement week with updates across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and display lineup, but for me, the MacBook Neo is the most interesting product of the bunch. While it’s already getting some hate online, I think it could end up being a great option for normal people who just want an affordable, capable laptop for everyday tasks.

What I’ve Been Building Lately: SatBench, My Weather and Satellite Side Project

SatBench is the weather and satellite side project I’ve been building over the last six months while TechInform was quiet. It pulls together local weather data, real satellite imagery, and a custom self-hosted interface into one platform that feels more like a personal weather portal than a basic weather site.

TechInform Live Premiere! ? Let’s Talk Tech, News & Everything Geek

We’re kicking things off with a live show where we’ll dive into the latest in tech, geek culture, and maybe even a few surprises. From iPhones to UFOs, nothing is off the table here at TechInform.

TechInform Is Back... Again!

WWDC 2025: Apple’s Liquid Glass Era Begins — And Yeah, iOS 26 Is Kind of Android-ish (In a Good Way)

Welcome to the Age of Liquid GlassWhen we took over TechInform, one of our goals was to make tech feel less like homework and more like a conversation.

GTA VI Delayed to 2026 — And Rockstar Gave Us Nothing But a Shrug

I Was Ready for a Delay. I Was Not Ready for This.I expected a slip. A little calendar nudge from fall 2025 to the holiday window?

Forza Horizon 5 Is Finally on PS5 — And Yeah, It Still Rips

A Long Road Trip Ends in PlayStation TerritoryWhen we rebooted TechInform, one of our internal bets was on Xbox loosening its grip on exclusives — and now, here we are: Forza Horizon 5 is officially hitting PlayStation 5.I’ll be honest:…

Why Tech News Kind of Sucks (And What We’re Doing About It at TechInform)

A Month In… and Reality Hits HardWhen we took over TechInform a little over a month ago, we were pumped.

TechIn5 – Switch 2 Chaos, Retro Side Quests, and a Papal Sign-Off

Switch 2 Chaos, Retro Side Quests, and a Papal Sign-Off0:00/450.6111871×This week’s TechIn5 is a Nintendo special — because when the Switch 2 dropped, so did every single retailer’s website.We’ve got the full blow-by-blow from launch nig…

TechIn5 – Switch Sneak Attack, PS5 Déjà Vu, and the Tag That Doesn’t Take Sides

TechIn5 – Switch Sneak Attack, PS5 Déjà Vu, and the Tag That Doesn’t Take Sides0:00/388.4325831×This Week in Tech: Surprise Switch Drops, AI Privacy Acrobatics, and a Tracker That Loves EveryoneThis week in tech felt like one long fever…

OpenAI Might Build a Social Network — And Yeah, That’s a Whole Thing

Altman vs. Musk vs. Zuck? The AI arms race just got social.When AI Starts PostingWhen we took over TechInform, I didn’t expect to be writing about OpenAI launching a social network.

Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan Puts Your Privacy on the Line — But Says It Won’t Cross It

Apple’s Big AI Moment Comes With a Privacy Balancing ActWhen we started covering Apple Intelligence here at TechInform, one thing kept coming up in conversations: "It really seems far behind and kinda sucks but at least Apple’s got priva…

WIRED’s Best Android Phones of 2025 — And What I Think as Someone Who Switched Between Ten Phones Last Year

The Best Android Phones, Tested and ReviewedShopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.WIREDJulian Cho…

🎙️ FIFINE AM8 Review: A Surprisingly Solid Mic That’s Better Than It Has Any Right to Be

The $55 Mic That Earned a Permanent Spot on My Desk (Despite Its Flaws)When we started testing mics for casual creators and streamers here at TechInform, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from the FIFINE AM8.

What's The Topic: Ep #1 - How To Deal With Burnout

TechInform Members First: Members get exclusive access to the video one week before it goes public. Video gets public release on 4/19/2024. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now Already have an account? Sign in

TechIn5 - Dire Wolves, $80 Mario, and Why AI Is Writing My Music Now

TechIn5 - Dire Wolves, $80 Mario, and Why AI Is Writing My Music Now0:00/341.4499791×This Week in Tech: From AI Agents to Disposable Cameras (Seriously)You ever have one of those weeks where every corner of the internet feels like it’s f…

Nintendo Finally Explains Why Its New Games Cost $80 — I’m Still Not Buying It

When we took over TechInform, I expected to write about new features, wild design swings, and fun tech surprises.

Where to Find Us Online — And What’s Coming Next

One of the first things we asked ourselves when we relaunched TechInform was: “What’s still out there from the original site?” After all, TechInform’s been around for nearly 15 years, and like any long-running project, it’s seen a few ha…

Nintendo Is Charging $10 for a Console Tour. This Is a Joke, Right?

You ever buy something expensive and then get charged extra just to figure out how to use it?

Mini PCs from Azulle - Access3 Review

When Azulle presented us with the opportunity to check out their new Access3, the decision was a no brainer and we jumped at the opportunity.

Facebook Is Coming To Your TV With A New Videos App

Facebook has confirmed that they've been working on a new video based application for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and select smart television sets.

New Dual-screen Dell Smart Desk to Compete With Surface Studio

Microsoft's announcement of the Surface Studio, a desktop and tablet hybrid that features an interesting dial interface element, last week seemed to be a pretty big hit among creatives.

Are Apple Events Becoming Lame?

Over the past few months, Apple has held two events to unveil new products, including the iPhone 7 and new MacBook Pro lineup.

Apple Unveils Thinner, Faster MacBook Pro

Twenty-five years ago this week, Apple unveiled their first laptop computer. Today, Tim Cook took the stage in Cupertino to unwrap the new MacBook Pro line, featuring a thinner design, faster components, and the new TouchBar, replacing t…

Apple Leaks New MacBook Pro Days Before Announcement

Apple is planning to say "hello again" to their Mac lineup on Thursday, but a recent update to macOS leaked images of the MacBook Pro that we're expecting to be announced at the event on Thursday.In the latest software update to macOS Si…

Nintendo Switch Unveiled As Next Generation Game Console

Earlier this morning, Nintendo posted the video above to their website, unveiling the next generation gaming called, dubbed the Nintendo Switch.Rumors of the system, previously code named the Nintendo NX, have been around for the past se…

New Macs Being Released on October 27th?

Re/Code is reporting that Apple is preparing to launch new Macs at event on Thursday, October 27th.

The Worst iPhone Preorder Ever...Thanks Sprint

I've been an iPhone user ever since the iPhone 4 made its way to Verizon back in early 2011, preordering each phone that I've used since then.

Facebook Messenger Adds Group Audio Calling

Facebook's messenger app has been constantly evolving and changing over the past few months, with the addition of scannable profile codes, as well as other additions that will allow it to compete more directly with other messaging apps,…

OS X To Become MacOS, Bringing It In Line With Other OS Names

As Apple has continued to launch new products, their naming schemes for their operating systems has shifted.

New HP Laptop To Debut Tomorrow To Compete With MacBook

The New York Times is reporting that HP is preparing to unveil a new ultra thin laptop that is rumored to be a close rival to Apple's 12-inch MacBook that made its debut last year.

#RedNeckTech – Episode 1

Sometimes, thinking outside of the box can help come up with solutions to problems that aren’t otherwise easy to solve.

Peyton's Picks - Episode 1

Flea markets have a surprisingly great amount of used technology. During a recent trip to the flea market, I decided to start a series showing some of the cool items that we find at the flea market.

Apple "Let Us Loop You In" Event Live Coverage

Apple's "Let Us Loop You In" event, where they are expected to announce the iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and more, is just under an hour away.

WWDC 2016 Expectations

We’re now just days away from Apple’s annual June developers conference, WWDC, where they are expected to take the stage and unveil new versions of their operating systems.

Enough With The Algorithms!

Earlier today, Instagram announced that they are latest social network looking to implement an algorithm that will change the order in which posts are displayed in the feed.

Happy 10th Birthday Twitter!

Back in March 2006, Twitter launched, offering a different take on social media than anything that was around at that time with their unique 140 character limit.

Apple Issues Invites for March 21st “Let Us Loop You In” Media Event

As many have predicted, Apple today sent out invites for a media event on Monday, March 21st, with the title “Let us loop you in.” The event will be held at Apple’s Town Hall auditorium, located at their headquarters in Cupertino.

Android N Developer Preview Released

In an unexpected move by Google today, a developer preview of the next version of Android, currently dubbed Android N, was released earlier today.

Windows 10 Being Installed Without User Authorization?

It's no secret that Microsoft is excited about Windows 10, and is doing their best to push the new software to users.

Peyton’s Picks – Episode 2

At our latest trip to the flea market, I picked a few more cool tech items, including some that can be used in our challenge to build a PC out of parts purchased at the flea market by August 21st.

Apple March Event Rumor Rundown

While it hasn’t been confirmed by Apple yet, and probably won’t be until next week, many sources are saying that Apple will be holding their first media event of the year the week of March 21st to unveil new products and software.

Email Inventor Ray Tomlinson Passes Away

It is a sad day for internet users. The man who has been credited with inventing email, Raymond Tomlinson, passed away of a suspected heart attack over the weekend.

Need Help? @AppleSupport Is A Tweet Away…

Earlier this week, Apple launched a dedicated Twitter account, @AppleSupport, to post tips and tricks for their devices, as well as respond to the inquiries of users on the social network.

Apple Vs FBI - Should They Unlock The Phone?

Over the past few weeks, a giant story has overtaken the internet, pitting one of our favorite tech giants against the government.

How To Use Apple SuperDrive With Windows Computers

If you’re looking for an external optical drive to use on a Windows PC and happen to have an Apple SuperDrive handy, installing a Boot Camp driver on the Windows PC will give you that functionality.

Google Testing New iOS & Android Payment System "Hands Free"

Consumers in the San Francisco Bay area are the first to be trying out a new payment system from Google.

A $4 Smartphone…Is It Worth It?

Ringing Bells, an Indian company, recently announced the Freedom251, a budget smartphone costing just 251 rupees, our approximately $4 USD.

Nikon D3300 First Impressions

I recently just got the Nikon D3300. This is my first DSLR camera that I bought to film short movies, reviews, and photography.

Raspberry Pi 3 Released: Fastest $35 Computer You Can Buy

Four years ago, the original Raspberry Pi, a mini, budget-friendly computer launched, boasting decent specs for its $35 price tag.

TechInform Studio Tour

Whenever we relaunched TechInform a few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to be given access to a fairly new studio space that allows us to have plenty of space to film, edit, and upload video in addition to writing posts to keep you infor…

TechIn5 – MWC Announcements & Facebook Reactions

TechIn5 is back with a slightly tweaked format but the same promise that we’ll deliver the week’s best tech news in 5 minutes or less.

iPad Air 3 To Be Rebranded As iPad Pro?

Last fall, when Apple introduced the iPad mini 4, many people became curious as to why the larger iPad wasn’t updated to the iPad Air 3.

2 Ways to Restart Your iPhone

Many people struggle with not knowing how to restart their iPhone when it is frozen or running slowly, which can get quite frustrating.

5 Days With the Microsoft Surface Book

Late last week, my Microsoft Surface Book was delivered. I've been testing it and enjoying the experience of having and using a Windows 10 machine ever since.

TI Update 1.0

TechInform.us has been registered online since May 2010. After going through many changes in both design and leadership, the site was eventually put on the back burner as E39Source.com was launched and took up the majority of the time an…

My iPhone 6 Pre-order Experience

After 2 years with the iPhone 5, and several major problems with it, including a cracked screen, the dreaded lock button failure, and the battery recall, I was ready for an upgrade.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Leaked Images

The Galaxy Note 4 has become one of the most anticipated phones of the year. While we've heard many rumors about the phone's specs and screen size, we haven't seen many leaks.

How To: Reclaim HD Space After Deleting a Partition in OS X

Editor's Note: This is an older post written back in 2014 that we've decided to repost because we feel the information could be helpful for users today.Earlier this summer, when OS X Yosemite's developer preview became available, I decid…

Retro Review: Flip Ultra HD

There is one device which I wish had never been discontinued and that is the Flip Ultra HD.

Belkin View Case!-REVIEW

Recently I have been using the Belkin View case that I had sent out for review, I used this case for a good week before finalizing an opinion on it.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 5!

I have used both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 5 and let me just tell you, I am in love!

Apple’s Media Event for October 23

On October 16th, Apple sent out invitations to a new media event! This event will take place on October 23rd at the California Theatre in San Jose.

The iPhone 5′s Most Exciting Features

Apple updates their handset every year, each time bringing speed, features, functionality, and power to the hands of their customer’s.

New Kindle Fire Tablets

Today on September 6, 2012 Amazon has announced 4 new products! These products are an updated kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire 8.9″, and the Kindle Fire 8.9″ LTE.

Apple Announces a Media Event on September 12

Apple just sent out invitations for a media event being held on September 12. The event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

Live Show Update!

Well as you probably know by now, for about the last 2 weeks, we have not done any live shows.

iOS6 – Is it Worth the Wait?

On September 12th, Apple is expected to finally announce the iPhone 5, the most anticipated Apple release in history.

Canon PowerShot Elph 110 HS Review

After having the Canon Powershot Elph 110 HS for sometime, I have to say I am very impressed.

TechIn5: Episode 35 – TI5 EXTRA: Jailbreak 101

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Should I Jailbreak?

One of the most common questions I get is “should I jailbreak” so I decided to make a post of the experiences I had with jailbreaking.

Tech Inform Live!

Just wanted to tell everyone that we will be having another live show at our new time, today at 3:00pm est.

Tech Inform Live 8/17/12

Well, we did the show this week but some people took advantage of us on Vokle. I am posting the show anyway because it had some info about things happening with Tech Inform.

TechIn5: Episode 34 – The Week of the Web

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Otterbox Defender Case for the new iPad

Over the past weeks and months, I’ve been testing out and using the Otterbox Defender case for the new iPad, or iPad 3.

My iOS 6 Wishlist

With WWDC around the corner, it’s very exciting to think about what iOS 6 might have in store for iOS users who will be able to run it.

Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 Untethered On Windows

The day you have all been waiting for is here. Pod2g and the Cronic Dev Team released “Absinthe 2.0″.

My MacBook Pro After Six Months

Over the past six months, I have had many problems with my Early 2011 MacBook Pro. Initially, the Logic Board and speakers were replaced because of an issue with the 10.7.3 update.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Announced and Reviewed

In a glittering launch event last week, we saw the official announcement of the Galaxy S3 after months of rumour and speculation.

Google Launches Google Drive Storage Service

Today, Google introduced Google Drive, which is a cloud based storage service that can be accessed from any Mac, PC, Android, or iOS device.

Incipio Faxion Case for iPhone 5- REVIEW

I recently received the Incipio Faxion case for the iPhone 5, included in the packaging i received the case as well as a free screen protector, a stand, and a cloth to clean the screen.

Belkin Grip Sheer-REVIEW

The Belkin Grip Sheer case is a very simplistic case. This case protects the back and sides of the phone & adds a lip to keep the screen off the ground in case of a drop.

Power Jacket Case 2000mAh for iPhone 5-Review

I recently purchased the Power Jacket Case 2000mAh for the iPhone 5-Black, and let me just say I am nothing but impressed.

Microsoft Challenging Apple with SkyDrive

Microsoft is preparing a very large update for SkyDrive in their upcoming Windows 8 operating system.

25,000,000,000 App Store Downloads

What would you do with a $10,000 App Store gift card? This is problem that we’d all love to have.

TechIn5 EXTRA: NYC for NYE: Adam's Trip to the Big Apple

TechIn5: Episode 31 -- CES and Apple and Target and More

TechIn5: Episode 30 -- Big News for Amazon! and New Sponsors...

Windows 8 First Thoughts – A Big Change!

I have been using Windows 8 for about two months now, and I think the operating system has great potential.

TechIn5: Episode 29 -- Krispy Kreme

TechIn5: Episode 28 -- New MBP and Donuts

TechIn5: Episode 26 --TONS of New Releases

Kindle Fire to Top All Android Tablets?

When the Kindle Fire was announced a few weeks ago the world went wild. It was an incredible tablet, set at an incredible price point.

TechIn5: Episode 25 -- iPhone 4S Worth Upgrade? and RIP Steve.

TechIn5: Episode 24 -- Is It A Missed Call or New iPhone?

TechIn5: Episode 23 -- Tardy for the Party

How to: Fix WiFi Dropping in Mac OS X Lion

I don’t know about you, but since upgrading to Mac OS X Lion, I have been having some serious issues with WiFi – every 5 minutes, WiFi was dropping.

TechIn5: Episode 22 -- Cool Colors of Win8

TechIn5: Episode 21 -- Back from Labor Day.

TechIn5: Episode 20 -- End of an Era.

TechIn5: Episode 19 -- Guess Who's Back????

TechIn5: Episode 18 -- Guess Who Isn't Back?

Episode 7 – New iMac for Schools Only, Google ‘Supercharging’ Android and Fliders

News Apple Releases Education-Only iMac: Earlier on this week, Apple very subtly released their latest iMac, however unlike the rest of the line-up, this model is only available to schools and colleges.

iCloud Based iPhone?

As the rumored release date for iPhone 5 near rumors are really starting to pick up. Today technology blog MacRumors reported a new rumor of an iCloud based iPhone.

Episode 6 – Blackberry Going Touch-Screen, No More Magic Mouse and Robots Taking Over the World

News Three New Blackberry Touch-Screen Devices: This week, RIM (the Blackberry manufacturer), released three new devices, all of which host a touch-screen and BB OS 7.

iPod Touch 5th Generation Wish List

Apple usually releases a new iPod Touch in early September every year. That means that it’s now only a month until the shiny new device is revealed so now is a perfect time for a wish list.

TechIn5: Episode 17 -- Adam Still Isn't Back.

TechIn5: Episode 16 -- Goin' Fishin' Again.

Episode 5 – Facebook for iPad, BBC iPlayer and 15″ Thin MacBook

News Facebook for iPad Leaked: Buried deep inside the code of Facebook’s iOS app update, V.3.4.4, was the code for the company’s much-anticipated iPad app, which is coded entirely in HTML5.

15″ Macbook Air Coming Soon?

Several sources are reporting that Apple is in the final testing stage for an ultra-thin 15″ notebook.

TechIn5: Episode 15 -- Gone Fishin'

Customize Unity in Ubuntu 11.04

If you’re not a fan of Ubuntu’s new unity desktop, before you ditch it completely, you might want to try customizing it a bit.

Apple Release Mac OS X Lion, New MacBook Airs & New Mac Minis!

We all knew that Mac OS X Lion was being released today, due to the confirmation by Apple in yesterday’s conference call.

Apple Confirms Lion Release Date

Apple just held their Quarterly Results conference where they announced their record breaking $7.31 billion profit!

Apple Start the Transformation to OS X Lion

We are getting word from many Apple Stores that the Lion transition has begun for todays release.

TechIn5: Episode 14 -- Headin' Outta Town

Episode 3 – Cosmic Panda, Windows Phone 7 and 3G iPod Touch

I would like to start off by offering my sincere apologies for the lack of ‘Weekly Refresher’ last week.

Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4

If you plug your iDevice* into iTunes, you’re gonna be greeted with the iOS 4.3.4 software update.

TechIn5: Episode 13 -- PWNd by Apple

TechIn5: Episode 12 -- BUZZ-Kill

Episode 2 – Google+, Olympus Cameras and New Sony Vaio

News Google Announce Google+, Their New Social Network: This is not Google’s first attempt at a social networking site; Google Buzz was the company’s first effort, and it tried to take on the likes of Facebook and Bebo (remember that?) h…

Apple Camera Connector Kit Review

As many of you know, Apple has been selling the Camera Connector Kit for $29.99 on their website.

Apple Motion 5 Tutorial #1

I’m a video and graphics production enthusiast. I totally enjoy making motion graphics just for the fun of it!

Episode 1 – Final Cut Pro, Nokia N9 and HP TouchPad

News HP TouchPad Available for Pre-Order We first saw the WebOS based device in January, when HP showed it off at an event just before CES 2011.

Samsung YA-SBR510 Bluetooth Speaker

MobileFun.co.uk were kind enough to send the Samsung YA-SBR510 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System out for review.

Apple Back to School Promo Wednesday?

If you’re a student, like me, who buys their macs on student discount, this year you might have a slight surprise.

iHype of iOS 5

It’s been a week after WWDC has allowed reviewers all over the world to get a hold of the new OS Beta and test everything they can find hidden deep inside the OS.

iAndroid – Android Simulator for (JailBroken) iPhone

iAndroid is a new iOS application for jailbroken devices that simulates the Android operating system experience on the iPhone or iPodTouch.

Make an iPod Touch 4G Tripod Mount

Since the new iPod Touches have a camera I made a simple tripod mount for it. The tripod mount is made up of only an iPod case, a piece of metal, a 1/4 nut, and glue.

Microsoft Acquire Skype for $8.5 Billion!

Today, I’m bringing you the news that Microsoft have acquired Skype, the online video conferencing giant, for a whopping $8.5 million dollars!

HP G56-106SA – My Experience

I was lucky enough to pick up one of the new HP laptops from eBay for $500.00 (£350.99, 448.99Euro).

New iMacs: Worth The Upgrade?

Earlier this week Apple announced their new iMac lineup. With these new updates Apple upgraded the processors to Quad-Core Sandy Bridge CPUs, added Thunderbolt, 3X faster graphics, and of course an HD Facetime camera.

The NEW TechInform.us Podcast - TechIn5 with Mike and Adam

Nintendo 3DS Thoughts

As many of you know, Nintendo came out with there new product, the 3DS, which cam out the 27th of March 2011.

HTC Desire HD Review

Smart phones have taken over the way we communicate with others. Now, we can email, text, Facebook message, Tweet, video call and instant message all of our friends all from one single, tiny device, well, not really “tiny” in the Desire…

$8,000,000 iPad 2 Surfaces

Yes folks you read correctly. An $8,000,000 iPad 2 has been made. Now you might ask “how?” and we asked the same.

Asphalt 6 Available on The Mac App Store!

That’s right, the racing app we all know and own on our iOS devices is now available in the Mac App Store!

Information on WinterBoard

Almost everyone who has jailbroken their iDevice in the past will know about WinterBoard. WinterBoard is a theming application for iDevices, and is essential for jailbreakers who are into customizing their iDevice.

MobileMe Revamp Coming Soon?

Some more proof that Apple is looking to change the MobileMe Application – you can no longer buy MobileMe Subscription online or in a store near you, and no longer will be sending out the retail boxes.

2011 MacBook Pros Released

The long awaited MacBook Pro updates have finally gone live today, Thursday, February 24th, 2011.

FaceTime For Sale: $.99

Today, Apple released the final version of FaceTime to the App Store. For anybody who may not know, FaceTime is now available for any Mac with an iSight camera (now known as the FaceTime camera.) It allows you to video chat with any Face…

Next Generation MacBook Pros?

We’re all awaiting a MacBook Pro refresh soon, but most of us have no clue what Apple could possible change to make it better.

CyberClean Electronics Cleaner Review

I have recently received a review pack from CyberClean for review. CyberClean is a high-tech cleaning compound that lifts dirt from very tight spaces.

App Store About to Hit 10 Billion Downloads

Many have seen that the iTunes App Store is about to hit 10 billion downloads. Its amazing that in less that 3 years there has been almost 10 billion downloads (app store was first released on July 11, 2008 with the 2.0 software.) Apple…

Steve Jobs on Medical Leave of Absence

For the second time in two years, Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs is taking time off for medical reasons.

What is the Future of Apple?

Apple has been an amazing company since 1976. Apple has been known for making very unique products that mostly are successful.

iDevices: No More Home Buttons?

Now that iOS 4.3 Beta is available for developers, there have been reports that Apple is adding more multi-touch gestures for even more things.

Tumi Mobile Power Pack Review

Technology is advancing everyday, however, it is nothing without power. Have you ever been on a plane and suddenly you realize that you are about to loose power in your device?

Mac App Store Released

Today, January 6th, Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.6 to all Mac users through Software Update.

BMW – The Ultimate Downloading Machine

AT&T and BMW have both wowed the world with their technological and engineering advancements over the years.

What Will Happen in 2011?

2010 has passed and it is now 2011. 2010 was an amazing year; so much new technology was created!

TechInform.us Media Group

Mac OS X Lion Thoughts

The problem I have with this new version of Mac OS, which many of you should know by now, is that Lion has a bit much of iOS built into the OS now.

Flash Player for iPod Touch/iPhone

The biggest thing I hate about the iPod Touch is that there is no flash player but after a long time looking, I found an application that will give you a flash player.

DefaultCase iPhone 3G/S & iPhone 4 Cases

Today, after about 1 month of waiting, I received 5 DefaultCases in the post! These included 3 for the iPhone 3G / 3GS and 2 for the iPhone 4.

iHome iH4 Review

I have had an iPod dock called the iHome iH4 for about a year now, and I’ve found this dock to be very nice.

Canon MP560 Printer Review

I recently bought this lovely inkjet printer known as the MP560. This printer was released by Canon on the 24th of June, 2009.

iWork 2009 Suite Review – Keynote

*This is part of a series about iWork, click the following links to read about Pages and Numbers!

iWork 2009 Suite Review – Numbers

*This is part of a series about iWork, click the following links to read about Pages and Keynote!

A Business User’s Experience With a Mac

I have been using Windows since I was 10 years old- I like it very much. Now, though, I’m beginning to try using my Mac.

iWork 2009 Suite Review – Pages

*This is part of a series about iWork, click the following links to read about Numbers and Keynote!

iPad 2 Predictions

So, we know that the iPad 2nd Gen is coming out next year. It is obvious, and we know its coming.

Mac App Store – Launch Date Moved Up?

Apple talked about the Mac App Store when they gave all of us a demo of Mac OS X Lion a few months ago.

Desktops: All-in-One or Tower?

As the evolution of PCs and Macs continues, one can’t help but notice the trend in both desktop PCs and Macs.

iPad eBook Market Share To Overtake Kindle In 2011?

Some recent charts and sales stats have shown a trend of the iPad consistently taking over the eBook market.

How to Write for TechInform

On behalf of all the Administrators and Editors here at Tech Inform, we sincerely apologize for our recent downtime.

Violent Video Games to be Restricted?

CNet Story The highest court in the land is hearing oral debate as to whether or not to remove the more or less laissez faire policy on graphic content in video games.

Apple Extending Music Previews To 90 Seconds

With a new letter being discovered from supposedly Apple, we have reason to believe that Apple will extend the iTunes song preview to 90 seconds.

Chrome OS Netbook Coming this Month?

There are rumours spreading around the internet that a netbook running Google’s new Chrome operating system will be launched this month.

MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air?

Apple has made three different kind of laptops. They’ve got the Macbook, Macbook Pro, and Macbook Air.

iPod Touch 4 Vs. iPhone 4 – Hardware

The iPod Touch and iPhone are very close in many categories but surprisingly enough apple has had to cut costs on the iPod Touch.

Toshiba Tablet Device – Folio 100?

Toshiba has released a 10.1 inch, Android 2.2 tablet called Folio 100. The tablet’s full specs are listed below: Dimensions: 281 x 181 x 14mm OS: Android 2.2 Display:multitouch display 10.1 widescreen WSVGA (1024x600pixel) Processor:Nvid…

The PlayStation 3 Jailbreak Dongle

Recent claims suggest that a group of hardware hackers have successfully hacked and Jail-broken a PlayStation 3 which would allow users to play home-made and pirated games on their console.

Buying A Invisible Shield For iPhone

I recently purchased an invisible shield for my iPhone 3gs, but now I’m second guessing it.

What Happened to Internet Explorer?

What happened to Internet Explorer? I can’t remember the last time I used it. When Mozilla Firefox came out, I’ve viewed the web in a totally different way; and now with Google Chrome, my browsing life has changed forever.

iPod Touch 4G Speculation

Well, as September creeps up and rumors go wild about the new iPod Touch 4G, its time to see what really will be coming to the much anticipated iPod Touch 4G.

iPad Slim?

Well, only a few months since the release of the 1st Gen iPad, rumors are already starting of an iPad Slim.

FaceTime For iPod and iPad

Hi, The new iPhone 4 has a front facing camera that allows you to do facetime with other people that have a iPhone 4.

MacBook Pro: 13 or 15 Inch?

This is by far the most popular comment I get on my Mac-related YouTube videos: 13 or 15 inch MacBook Pro?

iPhone 4 “Death Grip” Fix Coming…Finally?

iPhone 4 “Death Grip” Fix Coming…Finally? Most iPhone 4 users agree- there is a major problem with the new cellular device from Apple, Inc.

Apple’s Free iPod Touch Deal is Back

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. With the purchase of a new Mac for college, Apple will give you a full rebate on an iPod Touch.