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The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library

Digital game licenses aren’t perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.

Why strong magnets can hinder the iPhone’s rear-facing camera

Magnetic accessories can be handy, but make sure they’re not interfering with your camera.

Apple’s smart home hub will reportedly be called HomeView

Bloomberg reported that the HomeView device will start shipping in November.

Apple Home’s new AI summaries for security cameras cost more than you’d think

If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.

Here’s how long your Google Pixel phone will get software updates

Your Google Pixel phone has a set lifetime of support based on when it first went on sale. After that, you have few options for using it securely.

We’re in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

The hidden features every Waze user should know about

There are a load of features tucked away in Google’s ‘other’ mapping app.

Why it’s important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives

Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity. Here’s why you should back them up elsewhere.

Here’s how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026

The PS5 hasn’t seen a major price cut or bundle like its predecessors. Instead, you’ll pay even more for one today than at launch.

What’s the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In?

One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car.