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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.
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?
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:…
A Month In… and Reality Hits HardWhen we took over TechInform a little over a month ago, we were pumped.
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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.
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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…
When we took over TechInform, I expected to write about new features, wild design swings, and fun tech surprises.
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…
You ever buy something expensive and then get charged extra just to figure out how to use it?
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 has confirmed that they've been working on a new video based application for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and select smart television sets.
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.
Over the past few months, Apple has held two events to unveil new products, including the iPhone 7 and new MacBook Pro lineup.
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 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…
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…
Re/Code is reporting that Apple is preparing to launch new Macs at event on Thursday, October 27th.
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'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,…
As Apple has continued to launch new products, their naming schemes for their operating systems has shifted.
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.
Sometimes, thinking outside of the box can help come up with solutions to problems that aren’t otherwise easy to solve.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In an unexpected move by Google today, a developer preview of the next version of Android, currently dubbed Android N, was released earlier today.
It's no secret that Microsoft is excited about Windows 10, and is doing their best to push the new software to users.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over the past few weeks, a giant story has overtaken the internet, pitting one of our favorite tech giants against the government.
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.
Consumers in the San Francisco Bay area are the first to be trying out a new payment system from Google.
Ringing Bells, an Indian company, recently announced the Freedom251, a budget smartphone costing just 251 rupees, our approximately $4 USD.
I recently just got the Nikon D3300. This is my first DSLR camera that I bought to film short movies, reviews, and photography.
Four years ago, the original Raspberry Pi, a mini, budget-friendly computer launched, boasting decent specs for its $35 price tag.
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 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.
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.
Many people struggle with not knowing how to restart their iPhone when it is frozen or running slowly, which can get quite frustrating.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
There is one device which I wish had never been discontinued and that is the Flip Ultra HD.
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.
I have used both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 5 and let me just tell you, I am in love!
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.
Apple updates their handset every year, each time bringing speed, features, functionality, and power to the hands of their customer’s.
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 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.
Well as you probably know by now, for about the last 2 weeks, we have not done any live shows.
On September 12th, Apple is expected to finally announce the iPhone 5, the most anticipated Apple release in history.
After having the Canon Powershot Elph 110 HS for sometime, I have to say I am very impressed.
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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.
Just wanted to tell everyone that we will be having another live show at our new time, today at 3:00pm est.
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.
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Over the past weeks and months, I’ve been testing out and using the Otterbox Defender case for the new iPad, or iPad 3.
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.
The day you have all been waiting for is here. Pod2g and the Cronic Dev Team released “Absinthe 2.0″.
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.
In a glittering launch event last week, we saw the official announcement of the Galaxy S3 after months of rumour and speculation.
Today, Google introduced Google Drive, which is a cloud based storage service that can be accessed from any Mac, PC, Android, or iOS device.
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.
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.
I recently purchased the Power Jacket Case 2000mAh for the iPhone 5-Black, and let me just say I am nothing but impressed.
Microsoft is preparing a very large update for SkyDrive in their upcoming Windows 8 operating system.
What would you do with a $10,000 App Store gift card? This is problem that we’d all love to have.
I have been using Windows 8 for about two months now, and I think the operating system has great potential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several sources are reporting that Apple is in the final testing stage for an ultra-thin 15″ notebook.
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.
We all knew that Mac OS X Lion was being released today, due to the confirmation by Apple in yesterday’s conference call.
Apple just held their Quarterly Results conference where they announced their record breaking $7.31 billion profit!
We are getting word from many Apple Stores that the Lion transition has begun for todays release.
I would like to start off by offering my sincere apologies for the lack of ‘Weekly Refresher’ last week.
If you plug your iDevice* into iTunes, you’re gonna be greeted with the iOS 4.3.4 software update.
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…
As many of you know, Apple has been selling the Camera Connector Kit for $29.99 on their website.
I’m a video and graphics production enthusiast. I totally enjoy making motion graphics just for the fun of it!
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.
MobileFun.co.uk were kind enough to send the Samsung YA-SBR510 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System out for review.
If you’re a student, like me, who buys their macs on student discount, this year you might have a slight surprise.
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 is a new iOS application for jailbroken devices that simulates the Android operating system experience on the iPhone or iPodTouch.
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.
Today, I’m bringing you the news that Microsoft have acquired Skype, the online video conferencing giant, for a whopping $8.5 million dollars!
I was lucky enough to pick up one of the new HP laptops from eBay for $500.00 (£350.99, 448.99Euro).
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.
As many of you know, Nintendo came out with there new product, the 3DS, which cam out the 27th of March 2011.
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…
Yes folks you read correctly. An $8,000,000 iPad 2 has been made. Now you might ask “how?” and we asked the same.
That’s right, the racing app we all know and own on our iOS devices is now available in the Mac App Store!
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.
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.
The long awaited MacBook Pro updates have finally gone live today, Thursday, February 24th, 2011.
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…
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.
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.
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…
For the second time in two years, Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs is taking time off for medical reasons.
Apple has been an amazing company since 1976. Apple has been known for making very unique products that mostly are successful.
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.
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?
Today, January 6th, Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.6 to all Mac users through Software Update.
AT&T and BMW have both wowed the world with their technological and engineering advancements over the years.
2010 has passed and it is now 2011. 2010 was an amazing year; so much new technology was created!
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.
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.
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.
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.
I recently bought this lovely inkjet printer known as the MP560. This printer was released by Canon on the 24th of June, 2009.
*This is part of a series about iWork, click the following links to read about Pages and Numbers!
*This is part of a series about iWork, click the following links to read about Pages and Keynote!
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.
*This is part of a series about iWork, click the following links to read about Numbers and Keynote!
So, we know that the iPad 2nd Gen is coming out next year. It is obvious, and we know its coming.
Apple talked about the Mac App Store when they gave all of us a demo of Mac OS X Lion a few months ago.
As the evolution of PCs and Macs continues, one can’t help but notice the trend in both desktop PCs and Macs.
Some recent charts and sales stats have shown a trend of the iPad consistently taking over the eBook market.
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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.
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.
There are rumours spreading around the internet that a netbook running Google’s new Chrome operating system will be launched this month.
Apple has made three different kind of laptops. They’ve got the Macbook, Macbook Pro, and Macbook Air.
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 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…
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.
I recently purchased an invisible shield for my iPhone 3gs, but now I’m second guessing it.
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.
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.
Well, only a few months since the release of the 1st Gen iPad, rumors are already starting of an iPad Slim.
Hi, The new iPhone 4 has a front facing camera that allows you to do facetime with other people that have a iPhone 4.
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? Most iPhone 4 users agree- there is a major problem with the new cellular device from Apple, Inc.
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.