As we’re probably all aware by now, Twitter has become a key part of international political discourse. In a tacit acknowledgment of that role, the popular platform is now making a “dramatic” effort to make it easier to spot paid political ads. Twitter originally labeled its political ads in purple when they first started appearing in 2011, but the indicator vanished over the years, likely owing to advertiser pressure. Twitter didn’t ignore these types of ads, but said only that it was “committe

Wireless charging your iPhone X and iPhone 8 is only the beginning, as Apple just bought a small, but important wireless charging company today. Straight out of New Zealand and originally part of Auckland University, the team will join Apple “to create a wireless future,” said Dan Riccio, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple, according to Stuff. What does ‘a wireless future’ mean? PowerbyProxi’s expertise in this ‘wireless future’ undoubtedly will go beyond charging that big ol

Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus mark the tech giant’s first foray into wireless charging, and for those curious just what cars will support the new power-up method, if any, Apple has some news for you. Apple today provided a list of all the auto manufacturers that make cars with built-in Qi-certified wireless chargers. Qi is the wireless charging standard supported by the latest iPhone models. Though not listed by Apple, the iPhone X, which launches on November 3, will also likely work with w

Image credit: TiVoTiVo doesn’t command headlines quite like it used to, but today it showed us that it still has a few tricks left up its sleeves with the announcement of the new TiVo Bolt Vox and Mini Vox. They’re basically the same DVRs as the TiVo Bolt and TiVo Mini we’ve known for a couple of years now, but they come with spiffy new voice controls built into the remotes. Voice your preferencesBeyond that, you can ask the Vox to do simple tasks like “Open HBO Now” or “Open Netflix.” When the

John Hancock Life Insurance is ready to give all US members of its ” Vitality ” plan an Apple Watch Series 3 for only $25, but the catch is that they will have to work for it. Technically John Hancock is offering the watch via a two-year payment plan split into 24 monthly installments. (Alternatively, policy holders can opt for a “complimentary Fitbit to track your healthy activities” rather than the Apple Watch.) Time and time againBut John Hancock already offered the plan last year for custome

And if you’re inclined to do so for the upcoming iPhone X , Apple is actively encouraging you. Standing outside could end up being a better idea than it initially seems, depending on where you are. Not really feeling the iPhone X? The iPhone X (pronounced “ten”), though, is likely the device the Apple faithful have their eyes set on. It’s difficult to say how distracting the “notch” atop the otherwise phone-length screen will prove, but the iPhone X is packed with plenty of other neat features.

Microsoft has issued a statement correcting its own apparent mistake that spurred reports of a Spring 2018 release date for the Surface Pro LTE. “Surface Pro with LTE will be available later this year,” a Microsoft spokesperson told Neowin. False alarmBefore this mistake was made, it was confirmed that Microsoft would launch the Surface Pro LTE on December 1. When the Surface Pro LTE does launch, don’t expect it to come in any other variant than the Intel Core i5 edition. We’ll be there to repor

The iPad is your best iPhone X pre-order weapon1. Downloading the Apple Store app (different from the App Store) will be the best way to score the iPhone X. Don’t assume you can buy iPhone X next month, or in 2017Importance: CriticalWe’ve spoken to so many people who’ve said, “I’m going to hold off on buying the iPhone X for now,” acting like they’ll get it in time for Christmas. Consider the Apple Upgrade ProgramImportance: PrecautionaryThe Apple Upgrade Program seems more expensive, but it isn

Remarkably, its fate is still unknown despite years of coordinated searches of many miles of sea. Thanks to some new technological developments, perhaps the next plane to disappear won’t go unfound for so long. A team at Cardiff University’s School of Engineering has developed a way to use underwater microphones to precisely identify the time and location an object hits the surface of large bodies of water. Making wavesThe method relies on sound waves that can spread through water at the speed o

Way back in January this year we were treated to a sneak peek at Misfit’s first ever smartwatch and the company has now confirmed it’s ready to release this piece of wristwear. Those in the US will be able to buy the Misfit Vapor from October 31 – that’s only a week away – from the official website for $199.99 (about £160, AU$270). Originally it was announced Misfit would include built-in GPS, but the company has now opted for connected GPS so you’ll need to use it alongside your phone. The watc

A good word processor is one of the few pieces of software you simply can’t live without. This free word processor looks and behaves almost exactly like its premium counterpart, and even has its own equivalent of OneDrive, offering 1GB free cloud storage. Overall, WPS Writer is very impressive, and in our opinion it’s the best free word processor available to download today. WPS recently launched a free PDF to Word converter as well, which is a great companion to its word processor. If you’re lo

Incomedia is offering TechRadar readers the chance to download its brilliant WebSite X5 site-building software free. WebSite X5 comes with a set of great-looking templates. WebSite X5 includes a rich text editor, plus a photo editing tool that lets you flip, rotate and apply filters to your images without leaving the program. More advanced features like shopping carts and blogs are available in WebSite X5 Evolution, but this exclusive free version has everything you need to get your first site u

Google Lens is arguably one of the highlights of the camera on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, but it’s already seemingly rolling out for the original Pixel and Pixel XL. Reddit users have reported finding the feature on their original Pixel handsets and apparently this happened without any software update, so it’s worth checking the app if you’re rocking a Pixel or Pixel XL. Not everyone is seeing Google Lens yet though. For example, pointing it at a phone number could let you call that number, whi

When Nintendo released the new 4.0 software update for the Switch console it seems that it left some interesting new features from the changelog. Once you have one of these adapters, the process of using the GameCube controllers is fairly simple. Retro revivalIn here you simply press the L and R buttons on the GameCube controller as you would when pairing your Joy-Cons or Pro controller and it’ll be detected as a USB gamepad. It’s worth noting that GameCube controller support for the Switch was

For the most part the Samsung Galaxy S8 is an improvement on the Samsung Galaxy S7, but moving the fingerprint scanner to the back was arguably a change for the worse. However, a patent suggests it’s one Samsung’s looking to remedy for the Galaxy S9. This would allow Samsung to continue offering an almost bezel-free display, while having a fingerprint scanner in an arguably more convenient location than the Galaxy S8. The Galaxy S9 could have a circular notch in the screen. Samsung is rumored to

Work has already begun at Samsung HQ to ready the next software update for its most recent flagship phones to the latest Android 8 Oreo software, but it’s going to take more than a while longer. The new software update is rumored to be landing early 2018, meaning we won’t see it for at least another two months and it may take even longer to land on your specific phone. Samsung’s Turkey branch has published a blog post saying the update won’t land until early 2018, but it may be a slightly differ

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has a nifty security feature which perhaps hasn’t been trumpeted by Microsoft as much as it should: namely anti-ransomware defenses. In a blog post detailing how the Fall Creators Update is being deployed in a phased rollout (as all these big upgrades are), Microsoft mentioned that it had hardened security and added protection against ransomware. Specifically, the main countermeasure is a ‘controlled folder access’ feature which is activated in the Windows Defende

The Fitbit Alta , Fitbit Alta HR , Fitbit Flex, Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit Charge 2 all offer a range of strap looks – some that even let you wear the core tracking component as a necklace instead of a wrist-based device. But mileage varies – the Fitbit Alta will last around seven days, but the feature-rich Fitbit Surge lasts just three. Take the Fitbit Alta and Fitbit Alta HR. Fitbit AltaMore stylish than other Fitbits, and already superseded by the Alta HR, the original Fitbit Alta is another go

However, many of the best Apple Watch Black Friday deals are likely to be hidden among an ocean of unexciting offers. There are three different versions of the Apple Watch; Series 1 , Series 2 and new Apple Watch 3 . They may be badged up slightly different on third party sites outside the official Apple website, and could be spotted under their colloquial Apple Watch 1 or first edition Apple Watch monikers. Series 3 special editionsOn top of the base level Apple Watches, there are also three sp

The features to look out forThere are three different models of MacBook to choose from: the standard MacBook (12-inch), MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. For entry-level users, the MacBook Air is the right choice, while standard MacBook is a mid-range option that offers style and portability. And that’s where the MacBook Pro comes in with its much beefier, faster clocked Kaby Lake processors. Though it’s cheaper, the MacBook Air offers three ports but bear in mind that these are older (legacy) ports.