Zachary McAuliffe

Cincinnati

Staff Writer at CNET

I write about technology. Wrote funny weather things for a TV station in Cincinnati. Send me your book recs. He/Him

Articles

iPhone WWDC Wishes: What We Want to See in iOS 19 Next Week

5 days ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe |Abrar Al Heeti |David Lumb |Andrew Lanxon

We're just a week away from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, when we get the first look at what the company has been cooking up during the past year for iOS 19, the software that runs the iPhone. Until June 9, though, CNET's experts have their own ideas about what Apple should be working on -- and hopefully announcing.
Play One of 2024's Best Games on Xbox Game Pass Now

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of CNET's games of the year in 2024, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers can experience the game for themselves now. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month.
Wet Phones in Rice Can Be More of a Problem Than Solution

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Summer is full of beach vacations and lounging near the pool. But if you drop your phone in some water, it could result in an expensive trip to a phone store. While many smartphones are water-resistant, that doesn't mean they're waterproof so it's still important to dry out your phone. Here are a few ways to get your phone dry after dropping it in water or getting it dirty, and hopefully these tips can help save you from having to buy a new phone.
PlayStation Days of Play Is Here: The Latest Games Dropping on PS Plus

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Every year near the end of May or start of June, Sony holds its PlayStation Days of Play event, where the company hosts community activities and sales for gamers. On Tuesday, as part of Days of Play -- which runs until June 11 -- Sony announced the monthly games available to all PS Plus subscribers in June, as well as bonus Game Catalog titles for the month. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers gaming subscribers a large, constantly expanding library of titles.
One of 2024's Best Games Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of CNET's games of the year in 2024, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to experience it for themselves tomorrow. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month.
Save Money on a White Noise Machine by Using Your iPhone Instead

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Listening to natural sounds can lower stress, relieve perceived pain and foster a more positive disposition, according to research from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Other studies suggest that white noise could help parents get their babies to sleep, adults learn words, and improve learning in environments full of distractions. And if you have an iPhone, it can double as a white noise machine, saving you money on a new device.
Apple Buys Its First Ever Video Game Studio

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Apple, best known for iPhones, MacBooks and other sleek devices, might make your next favorite video game. The tech giant on Tuesday confirmed to CNET that it bought the two-person studio RAC7 -- the same studio that created the popular Apple Arcade exclusive Sneaky Sasquatch. "We love Sneaky Sasquatch and are excited that the two-person RAC7 team has joined Apple to continue their work on it with us," an Apple spokesperson said in an email.
Apple Buys Its First Ever Video Game Studio

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Zachary McAuliffe

2 hours agoReport: iOS 19 to include new app dedicated to gamingLast October, 9to5Mac exclusively reported that Apple was developing a dedicated app for video games that would exist separately from the App Store. Bloomberg has now corroborated that report and says the app will launch as part of iOS 19 later this year.
Celebrate PlayStation Days of Play With NBA 2K25 and More on PS Plus in June

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Every year near the end of May or start of June, Sony holds its PlayStation Days of Play event, where the company hosts community activities, sales and more for gamers. And this year's no different. On Tuesday, as part of Days of Play -- which runs from May 28 to June 11 -- Sony announced the monthly games available to all PS Plus subscribers in June, as well as bonus Game Catalog titles for the month and more.
Here's How You Can Cook Delicious Food at Home With Apple News Food

1 week ago | cnet.com | Zachary McAuliffe

Apple will likely show off iOS 19 at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9. The tech giant hasn't revealed anything about the upcoming iPhone software, and rumors suggest iOS 19 will redesign apps, icons and more. Before you tune into WWDC to see what's coming to your iPhone, why not make yourself a snack with the help of the Food section in Apple News? Apple released iOS 18.4 on March 31, and that update made it easy to find new recipes to try at home with the new Apple News section.