Not a fan of YouTube's age checks? Now some smartphones are demanding you prove your age
… Apple hasn’t specified exactly how far these restrictions extend, but the company wasn’t compelled to introduce age checks on iOS under UK law. …
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The UK's big new social media ban should have under-16s everywhere feeling nervous
… While the US has had its own age-verification controversies , there hasn’t been any kind of national age group ban like the ones in Australia and, soon, the UK. Legislation will show up in Parliament by the end of the year, with restrictions tentatively planned to go into effect next spring. …
Amazon's Kindle shutdown is sending users down the jailbreak rabbit hole
… The way pages slowly age over time, that familiar smell when you crack open a new paperback, the creases and highlights that become part of your reading journey — it all feels oddly intimate. …
What a 5GB storage limit means for your new Google account
… After digging into my storage metrics, I found that the bulk of my storage space is occupied by Google Photos. Rather than pay up, I’ve moved most of my photos to my NAS , but imagine most people’s cloud storage is eaten up by photo backups. …
I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore
… Accessibility restrictions, permissions galore, Scoped Storage, Play Integrity, Play Protect, and even the more recent sideloading rules — I hated the inconvenience of all of these for my own use, but I can’t imagine recommending an Android phone to my parents or my non-techy friends today if they … …
Retroid Pocket 5 owners report that their handhelds are cracking
… Images show a crack appearing at the top of the handheld to the right of the L1/L2 buttons as well as on the bottom next to the microSD card slot. The pictures also confirm that this problem isn’t restricted to a particular color option. Check out the images below. …
I've been a Kindle user for 10+ years — and I may never buy another one
… Kobo continues to tout reader-focused features, including better library integration and an official page-turner. Boox has turned e-ink into a more flexible, open Android experience. Even smaller brands are experimenting with color displays and fewer restrictions. …
OpenAI has some bad news for ChatGPT's horniest users
… As Altman explained, these tools would allow the company to relax some of its restrictions around ChatGPT, including erotica for verified adults. …
Why roaming packages are an anachronism in the digital age
… Artificial restrictions and overpayment for unused data In an attempt to protect customers from “bill shock,” carriers introduced daily packages. …
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bring new tricks and familiar limitations
… I managed to get around seven hours of playback with ANC and the volume below 50%. …