The latest "budget-friendly" iPhone is here. Apple announced the release of the new iPhone 17e on Monday, March 2. The more pocketbook-friendly version of the iPhone 17 – launched in September 2025 – includes 256 gigabytes of storage, Apple's new A19 chip, a 48-megapixel Fusion camera and MagSafe wireless charging via USB-C, according to Apple.
The iPhone 17 lineup now has a “budget” option. Announced this week, the iPhone 17E will hit stores on Wednesday, March 11th, starting at $599, with preorders opening on March 4th. The 6.1-inch phone joins the rest of Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, which includes the iPhone 17 ($799), the more powerful iPhone 17 Pro ($1,099)
amenic181/Shutterstock Scams have become more rampant than ever in the age of the internet. Connecting to the online world can be great for opening a new realm of possibilities for information access. However, it also inadvertently opens the door to more scammers and bad actors trying to get access to your private information by pulling
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Enkhtulga Khandsuren/Shutterstock It takes a lot of essential technology to get astronauts into space, let alone land them safely on the Moon. But why not let them bring some less crucial yet still worthwhile tech into space? That seems to be NASA's new outlook, as it has reduced restrictions on mobile devices venturing beyond the
Rode is rolling out a firmware update for its Wireless Pro and Wireless Go (third-gen) microphones to add a feature called Direct Connect, which was already available for the Wireless Micro. This allows the mics to pair with iPhones and iPads via Bluetooth without the need for a receiver. All you’ll need is the Rode
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Cheng Xin/Getty Images Apple typically does a great job of keeping its mobile devices updated with new features and security patches for years. One prime example of Apple's impressive software update policy is the iPhone 5S, which received the iOS 12.5.8 update in January 2026, 13 years after its launch. So, you don't have to
Thx4stock/Getty Images The world of malware is always expanding as bad actors come up with new ways to try to swindle people out of their money and data. However, one of the newest threats out there, a spyware platform called ZeroDayRAT, is certainly one of the most terrifying that has been seen in recent years.
