Xioami's New AR Glasses Highlight the Design Challenges Apple Faces

Apples end-game is almost certainly a pair of regular-looking glasses that packs in both visual and audio augmented reality. But asXiaomis effort shows, that end game might be a lot further away than we think. And the demo video is actually pretty exciting. Xiaomi Then again, I can already do that with the light switches on my walls. The Complexity of AR Glasses Apple has already shrunk its computers to wearable sizes....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Tracy Mccullough

Xreal’s New $399 Air 2 Augmented Reality Glasses Add Micro-OLED Displays

But the real news might be the new Micro-OLED displays. Even with a great display, weight is still something to consider. Shipping and availability for purchase from Amazon is expected to start in mid- to late-November. Xreal Air 2 AR Glasses.Xreal

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Valerie Guerra

Y Combinator: Disneyland for investors

Y Combinator is one of the most influential organizations in Silicon Valley. On Wednesday,YC graduated 65 startupsfrom its program, its largest class yet. The room was wowed by pitch after pitch from companies likeSonalight,99dresses,ArkandSocialcam. This demo day was different from previous ones, though. The result was a world-class group of investors that most entrepreneurs would give their left foot to meet. It was a feeding frenzy, with startups collecting funding commitments left and right....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Veronica Torres

Yahoo Mail Breach Alert: How to Secure Your Account Fast

When you suspect your Yahooemailis hacked or compromised, it’s important to act quickly to secure your data. The longer it takes you to re-secure your account, the longer the hacker can use it. Here are some things to look out for. Chesnot/Getty Images Are you still receiving mail? Check your Sent folder. Look out for suspicious activity or unfamiliar devices. Go toAccount Infounder your profile picture in the upper-right corner, then selectRecent Activity....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Regina Cooper

Yahoo wants to let you forget your Yahoo password

AUSTIN, Texas – Turns out nobody can remember their Yahoo passwords. Now the company wants to make it so no one has to. Here’s how it works: You log into your Yahoo account using your normal passwords. In the security tweaks, you turn on on-demand passwords and register your phone. (Many popular services including Google’s Gmail do this). Think of Yahoo’s process like two-factor authentication, minus the first factor. Cyber security has become a top issue for the technology industry....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Joanne Buchanan

Yahoo! Messenger: What Was It & Why Did It Shut Down?

The service was shut down by Yahoo on July 17, 2018. What Was Yahoo Messenger? The Yahoo Messenger app was much like other messaging apps. Yahoo! Lots of changes were made to Yahoo Messenger over the years. It was released in 1998 as Yahoo! Pager with a built-in chat room service before being renamed to its final moniker a year later. 360 integration, voicemail, Flickr support, and the ability to chat with Facebook friends....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Dennis Rodriguez

Yes, 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Probably *Is* the Best Game Ever

The world is totally open. But it is already becoming a cultural phenomenon. Is it the best game ever made, however? Nintendo In Zelda, that’s exactly what you’re free to do. But that’s getting ahead of ourselves. Everything inTears of the Kingdomhas been upgraded. Nintendo The basic contours of the world are the same, but the world itself has grown and changed. New characters join existing ones, and of course, there are new missions to complete....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Evan Price

Yes, Apple Watch Is Ditching the Blood Oxygen Feature, but It's Not a Great Loss

The tech behemoth has justremoved the blood oxygen monitorfrom theApple Watch Series 9andUltra 2. But, given that the Apple Watch’s readings aren’t even that accurate, does it even matter? And apparently, Apple is using Masimo’s proprietary tech to do it. Apple Watch.Solen Feyissa / Unsplash And if you’re outside the US, then this doesn’t affect you at all. But really, it might not be any great loss anyway. Apple Watch’s biggest limitation, health-sensor-wise, is that it sits on your wrist....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Brittany Garcia

Yes, Banking Apps Are Safe. But You Still Need to Be Careful

When it comes to your money, you don’t want to take any risks. Mobile banking apps make managing your finances a breeze, but is it safe to use them? The short answer is yes. Banking apps are generally safe ways to manage your money. Many banks also use end-to-end encryption, which prevents anyone from seeing your information while it’s being transmitted. you could help protect your information by following these tips....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Robert Price

Yes, Now You'll Have to Pay to Use Certain Colors in Photoshop

Adobe and color-matching supremo Pantone have decided toremove support for Pantone colors from Adobe products. However, according to evidence from the field, what actually happens is that those colors turn black. Most printers have Pantone color palettes as their main standard when making prints. Christina Rumpf / Unsplash That may be true, but updating those libraries isn’t the solution. Designers are not happy. Another option is to just ditch Pantone....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Kristin Snyder

Yes, the Xbox Series S Is Worth Buying

Of course, there were some sacrifices made to hit that lower price point. But that doesnt mean the console cant handle itself. Support for 1440P resolution and up to 120 frames-per-second (FPS) can both be found here. Kamil S / Unsplash Even then, 1440P is a huge upgrade from the 720P and 1080P resolutions of games on last-gen consoles. Perfectly Okay There are some negatives, though. First, there isnt any true 4K gaming....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Joshua Meyer

Yes, You Can Buy a New EV Without Getting Totally Ripped Off—What to Know

My immediate response was, “this is the absolute worst time to purchase a vehicle.” Whatever that may be. One of the best new tools to figure out which dealer is charging what for a vehicle isMarkups.org. Maskot / Getty Images A crowd-sourced site that reports on the insane markups (or lack thereof) of dealerships. Yes, you might get an EV right now without being ripped off. But it’s going to take a lot of patience, research, and compromise....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Brandy Marquez

Yes, You Can Get Up to $4,000 Now With a Tax Refund Advance -- but It's Risky

If there’s one highlight of tax season for most of us, it’sreceiving a tax refund. Getting your money now may seem tempting, but most experts don’t recommend applying for one. The premise may seem compelling, especially if you’re still catching up on bills from the holidays. “Tax refund advances are not free money and should be cautiously approached,” said Ronald. “It’s always best to carefully consider all potential risks and alternative options before deciding....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Jared Guerrero