True-crime podcaster Payne Lindsey, creator of Up and Vanished, was all set to fly to Nome for his latest investigation but bailed at the last minute. He didn’t tell anyone, yet somehow rumors started swirling on social media that he was there. Payne joins us to break it down, plus we’re talking Verizon outages, a couple blocked from suing Uber, and leaked MrBeast “founder mode” documents.
iPhone 15, MagSafe upgrades, Apple Watch: Everything we’re expecting from Apple’s next reveal
The leaves change colors, you grab a scarf, pumpkin spice is back and Apple has a big announcement — all classic signs of fall. Sept. 12 is Wonderlust — yeah, Apple’s naming them now. I know.
Fear not if your eyes glaze over at yet another camera and processor chip upgrade. Apple’s big promos can start to feel a little same-old, same-old, but some big things are coming this year. Here’s what my grapevine is vining about.
iPhone 15’s big debut
It’s right on schedule following iOS 17, and all rumors point to yes: If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your iPhone for a while, it may be a great time to do it. Highlights include:
- A new titanium shell. This rumor is almost confirmed, thanks to a leak from iPhone suppliers. Titanium will make the new iPhone stronger and more shock-proof than ever, a boon to those of us who fumble our phones on the reg.
- Maybe, probably, the huge switch to USB-C for all new iPhones. I’ve been expecting this since the EU told Apple it would require it, and the iPhone 15 is a great place to make the change. There’s a good chance AirPods will get USB-C, too!
- A shapeshifting Dynamic Island bar that acts like a responsive notification center and general “look at me” spot for everything your iPhone is doing.
New Apple Watch gets wander and lust
Apple loves to dump new tech into its smartwatch updates, and since wanderlust = “a big desire to get out and travel,” I’m foreseeing a lot of travel-happy upgrades.
That may include a dual-frequency GPS that recently came to the iPhone 14 line, more durable strap options and a long-awaited update to 5G.
Extra support for the Vision Pro (and AR goodies)
The Vision Pro mixed reality headset is expensive, but that’s what you pay to be at the forefront of augmented reality (AR) tech. With so many years and millions of dollars Apple has spent on this project, it’s understandably going to do everything it can to promote Vision Pro ahead of its consumer release.
My crystal ball says that once again, Apple will go hard on mentions of AR, how the iPhone 15 will work with Vision Pro, and maybe even how new AR tech has made its way inside the latest iPhones — like an AR shopping feature to help with in-store price comparisons.
Better MagSafe tricks
What will Apple announce for iOS 17 in June?
You know it’s a big deal when Apple rushes out one update after another. The latest iOS 16.4.1 patch addresses zero-day flaws and other security concerns. Here’s what you need to know and how to get the update.
If we go by the release dates of Apple’s mobile operating system going back to iOS 6, we should see the next one this September. And as is usual, Apple will announce what’s coming at its annual Developers Conference in June.
No iPhone for you, bad guy: While it’s not explicitly stated in Apple’s Guidelines for Using Apple Trademarks and Copyrights, the doc mentions their products must be shown in the “best light” only and never in a “disparaging manner.” Rumors about Apple products being for “good guys only” date back to the early 2000s. In the series “24,” for instance, the good guys use Macs, but the villains are on PCs.
Amid Twitter changes, the scams have begun - Don't fall for this one
Elon Musk wants to overhaul Twitter’s verification system now that he owns the company. A blue badge with a white checkmark indicates that you are who you say you are, which thwarts impersonators. For many social media lovers, verification icons are like badges of honor.
This is why Ukraine live traffic data has disappeared from Google Maps
If the current events in Ukraine have proven one thing, it is that technology plays a significant role in distributing and disseminating information. Over the last few days, live webcams have provided a bird’s eye view of assaulted cities, and social media is being used to coordinate evacuations.
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Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16, and if the rumors hold true, this could be a game-changer. With whispers of revolutionary AI and a phone that “understands” you, today’s reveal might just surprise us all.
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In times of crisis, you can expect to see misinformation circulating. Now that Russia invaded Ukraine, social media is flooded with misleading news, like doctored images and inaccurate reports. Tap or click here for six clever ways to spot fake news stories and scams.
Here’s what the long-rumored Apple Car might look like
You can forgive yourself if you completely forgot that in between all the iPads and iPhones, Apple is somewhere working on a vehicle as well. The rumors of an Apple Car started to swirl as far back as 2014, but all indications are the project was scrapped two years later.
Don't buy a new iPhone or iPad! Here's why
Setting your sights on a new gadget can be exhilarating. Most people will jump from website to website to find the best deal.
Many Apple fans look forward to the company’s annual fall event for details on the latest and greatest devices being released. But did you know Apple typically puts out a few new devices each spring?
Fact or fiction? Answering some of the biggest holiday-related rumors
Christmas is a time to give gifts, spend time with family and take a breather from the chaos of the last year. If you are still stuck on what to buy, tap or click here for Kim’s Christmas shopping list of 13 things your friends and family will love.
Apple just sent out an invite for its iPhone 13 release event - with a hidden message
After much speculation, Apple revealed that September 14 would be the day you can learn all about the new iPhone 13. If you are like us, you rushed over to the official event page on Apple’s website.
All the details for when the event will be hosted live are presented in a neat invitation. It details the date and time, and there is a handy button to store the info in your calendar. But we bet that there is something that you missed in the minimalist design.
FBI warning: Don't believe everything you hear about this year's election
Election Day is drawing closer, and Americans from all corners of the country are ready to cast their votes and decide who represents us at the highest levels of government.
Back in 2016, we witnessed social media and technology play a bigger role than ever before. And this time around, election watchers are paying closer attention to how ads and influence campaigns play a role in voter behavior. Tap or click here to see how political ads have changed in 2020.
Don’t buy a new iPhone yet! Here's what's coming if you wait
Just because a pandemic is going on doesn’t mean that the tech giants like Apple aren’t doing anything. In fact, beyond Apple’s recent updates to iOS 13 and its reveals at WWDC, there are rumors that Apple has much bigger plans in store for users during the tail-end of 2020.
Wacky 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories now being shared by celebrities
Many questions about the coronavirus still remain, but few prompt as much heated discussion as the true origin of this deadly pandemic.
Based on what we know, there’s little doubt that the virus is of animal origins. Despite piles of scientific evidence, some still insist on spreading baseless conspiracies. Tap or click here to see why COVID-19 is not a bioweapon.
Follow these Twitter accounts for accurate coronavirus news
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t the only thing spreading around the world right now. Fake news, misinformation and rumors are wildly circulating on social media, and it’s making a coordinated response to the virus much harder to achieve.