Umar Shakir

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Apple TV’s wireless audio sync now works with Dolby Atmos

1 day ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsThis tvOS 18.5 update might help fix out-of-sync speakers in your Atmos surround sound setup. This tvOS 18.5 update might help fix out-of-sync speakers in your Atmos surround sound setup. May 13, 2025, 10:15 PM UTCPhoto by Chris Welch / The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.
YouTube will stream an opening week NFL game for free

1 day ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsIt’s a global NFL exclusive for YouTube and YouTube TV. It’s a global NFL exclusive for YouTube and YouTube TV. May 13, 2025, 7:30 PM UTCImage: Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. YouTube is exclusively streaming an NFL week 1 game for free worldwide to kick off the 2025 season.
ESPN’s standalone streaming app launches this fall for $30 a month

1 day ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsESPN streaming has everything the cable channels have, but without cable TV. ESPN streaming has everything the cable channels have, but without cable TV. May 13, 2025, 4:56 PM UTCImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Disney is launching its direct-to-consumer ESPN streaming service this fall.
You can now use Apple Pay to buy games on your PS5

5 days ago | technewstube.com | Umar Shakir

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
You can now use Apple Pay to buy games on your PS5

5 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsScan a QR code on your TV screen to finish paying on your iPhone. Scan a QR code on your TV screen to finish paying on your iPhone. May 9, 2025, 10:29 PM UTCImage: The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. PS5 users can now buy games in the PlayStation Store using a new payment method: Apple Pay.
SF’s BART expects ‘major delays’ after a computer problem ground subways to a halt

5 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsService is back online with ‘major delays.’Service is back online with ‘major delays.’May 9, 2025, 4:52 PM UTCGado via Getty ImagesUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.
Brilliant launches new smart home control panels

5 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsThe company survives under private equity to launch a second-generation product with more processing power. The company survives under private equity to launch a second-generation product with more processing power. May 9, 2025, 2:38 PM UTCImage: BrilliantUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.
Apple has a new ‘Viral’ playlist on Apple Music and Shazam

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsNow Apple and Shazam users have a quick place to see what music people are discovering in the real world. Now Apple and Shazam users have a quick place to see what music people are discovering in the real world. May 8, 2025, 9:01 PM UTCIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.
It brings tears to your headset.

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

Posted May 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM UTCIt brings tears to your headset.
Threads was originally going to live inside the Instagram app

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsThe Instagram team was shoehorning Twitter-like posts and replies inside the app. The Instagram team was shoehorning Twitter-like posts and replies inside the app. May 8, 2025, 3:59 PM UTCImage: The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is on the stand today in Meta’s antitrust trial.