https://www.forbes.com/consumer-tech/ en-us Forbes - Consumer Tech Copyright 2025 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/18/ios-1841-apple-releases-urgent-iphone-update-recommended-for-all-users-iphone-16-pro-max/ Another iPhone update has just landed, and it’s arrived sooner than many had expected. Here’s all you need to know. David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_67ffe65ce9ba601c7253be50 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:37:22 -0400 2025-04-18T05:37:22-04:00 Another iPhone update has just landed, and it’s arrived sooner than many had expected. Here’s all you need to know. AFP via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/18/windows-11-update-fiasco-microsoft-confirms-blue-screen-of-death-heres-what-to-do/ Although it had been reported in March, Microsoft has just confirmed that three recent releases are affected with a bug that’s causing Blue Screen of Death. David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_68020e434d48aa33e7a05069 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:41:59 -0400 2025-04-18T05:11:19-04:00 Although it had been reported in March, Microsoft has just confirmed that three recent releases are affected with a bug that’s causing Blue Screen of Death. NurPhoto via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/2025/04/17/google-guilty-again-meta-on-trial-openai-social-ir-rolls-up-touchcast-ai/ Google ruled guilty of ad-tech monopoly, Meta defends old acquisitions, OpenAI builds a social platform, and Infinite Reality adds AI avatars with Touchcast deal. Charlie Fink, Contributor Charlie Fink, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/ content_68016f16f5985f337ada1f52 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:57:13 -0400 2025-04-18T03:10:04-04:00 Google ruled guilty of ad-tech monopoly, Meta defends old acquisitions, OpenAI builds a social platform, and Infinite Reality adds AI avatars with Touchcast deal. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech AI /ai technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/bennyhareven/2025/04/17/what-is-the-best-cinema-format-to-watch-the-movie-sinners/ I explain the different formats you can choose to see Sinners, with a little help from the movie's director, Ryan Coogler. Benny Har-Even, Contributor Benny Har-Even, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/bennyhareven/ content_6801765e7753615a622f88be Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:53:58 -0400 2025-04-18T05:47:12-04:00 I explain the different formats you can choose to see Sinners, with a little help from the movie's director, Ryan Coogler. Kodak Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech innovation consumertech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/17/apple-ios-1841-new-iphone-software-should-you-upgrade/ Just a couple of weeks after the last iPhone update, there’s another, smaller release. Do you need it on your iPhone? David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_68016e40fabf28760fc8a239 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:15:01 -0400 2025-04-17T19:10:20-04:00 Just a couple of weeks after the last iPhone update, there’s another, smaller release. Do you need it on your iPhone? AFP via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2025/04/17/tazaars-geotag-technology-provides-industrial-strength-gps-tracking-for-assets/ Every year events and production businesses lose huge amounts of money through stolen, lost and misplaced pieces of kit. GeoTag by Tazaar can track these items by GPS. Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/ content_68013d89f5985f337ada1f38 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:00:34 -0400 2025-04-17T15:12:36-04:00 Every year events and production businesses lose huge amounts of money through stolen, lost and misplaced pieces of kit. GeoTag by Tazaar can track these items by GPS. TAZAAR Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/17/apple-iphone-16-pro-amazon-slashes-prices-as-it-launches-rare-deals/ Amazon’s latest iPhone deals include an unusual thing: discounts on refurbished models of the latest iPhone 16 Pro. David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_67fe31eac950dd436c4d2db5 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:00:21 -0400 2025-04-17T13:10:14-04:00 Amazon’s latest iPhone deals include an unusual thing: discounts on refurbished models of the latest iPhone 16 Pro. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/2025/04/17/instagram-launches-blend-a-shared-reels-feed-for-friends/ Instagram Blend creates a custom, invite-only Reels feed for you and your friends. It can be within 1:1 chats as well as group chats. Prakhar Khanna, Contributor Prakhar Khanna, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/ content_680127096ac96b6f3bf6ad58 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:55:43 -0400 2025-04-17T15:14:47-04:00 Instagram Blend creates a custom, invite-only Reels feed for you and your friends. It can be within 1:1 chats as well as group chats. Instagram Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2025/04/17/puma-unveils-fast-r-nitro-elite-3-marathon-ready-super-shoes/ Puma claims the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is its "fastest ever running shoe," primed for use in the London and Boston marathons. Andrew Williams, Contributor Andrew Williams, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/ content_68012fe0d94c4f0bcbb8e1b6 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:53:05 -0400 2025-04-17T13:12:08-04:00 Puma claims the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is its "fastest ever running shoe," primed for use in the London and Boston marathons. Puma Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2025/04/17/google-pixel-9-pro-voucher-code-5-discount-sale/ Google has stacked two major discounts together for a flash Pixel 9 sale today. Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/ content_67fe61dcc950dd436c4d2dce Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:26:38 -0400 2025-04-17T13:10:46-04:00 Google has stacked two major discounts together for a flash Pixel 9 sale today. Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2025/04/17/benq-unveils-two-new-4k-hdr-home-cinema-projectors-including-one-with-4k120hz-gaming-support/ Both models will feature next-generation Solid-State Illumination and BenQ’s exclusive AI Cinema technology. John Archer, Senior Contributor John Archer, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/ content_6801133dd7c49a3783dfa2e5 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:04:37 -0400 2025-04-17T11:13:35-04:00 Both models will feature next-generation Solid-State Illumination and BenQ’s exclusive AI Cinema technology. Photo: BenQ Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2025/04/17/embedded-finance-revolutionizing-small-business-operations-and-growth/ What exactly does embedded finance mean for small businesses in the U.S.? Answer by Andrew Brown. Quora, Contributor Quora, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/ content_67f59f2657a0f32bee670ec7 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2025-04-17T11:00:00-04:00 What exactly does embedded finance mean for small businesses in the U.S.? Answer by Andrew Brown. getty Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology quorablog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2025/04/17/playstation-5-ps5-tariff-price-rise--isnt-all-bad-news/ Don't rush into buying the suddenly more expensive PS5. Some shops are fighting back to keep prices low, which is good news for the future of tariff-impacted tech. Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/ content_680105b69a185a51196681f1 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:15:03 -0400 2025-04-17T11:14:22-04:00 Don't rush into buying the suddenly more expensive PS5. Some shops are fighting back to keep prices low, which is good news for the future of tariff-impacted tech. getty Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2025/04/17/strava-acquires-runna-what-it-means-for-subscribers/ Do Runna subscribers need to run for the hills now the popular app is in the process of being squired by Strava? Not quite. Andrew Williams, Contributor Andrew Williams, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/ content_680101cd1c1c682a083b6712 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:45:29 -0400 2025-04-17T11:17:13-04:00 Do Runna subscribers need to run for the hills now the popular app is in the process of being squired by Strava? Not quite. Runna Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2025/04/17/sandisk-rolls-out-its-extreme-portable-ssd-for-playstation-5-and-pcs/ You can never have too much storage, especially if you are a gamer. SanDisk has made the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for PlayStation 5 and PC specifically for gamers. Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/ content_6800f5fb1c1c682a083b670f Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:49:28 -0400 2025-04-17T09:13:03-04:00 You can never have too much storage, especially if you are a gamer. SanDisk has made the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for PlayStation 5 and PC specifically for gamers. SanDisk Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2025/04/17/epomaker-unveils-its-fashionable-luma84-low-profile-mechanical-keyboard/ The Luma84 low-profile mechanical keyboard is available with black or white keycaps. The Luma84 us customizable and can connect via USB, wireless dongle or Bluetooth. Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/ content_67fe3cf9d482ef1e1b12716f Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:54 -0400 2025-04-17T06:00:54-04:00 The Luma84 low-profile mechanical keyboard is available with black or white keycaps. The Luma84 us customizable and can connect via USB, wireless dongle or Bluetooth. Epomaker Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/2025/04/17/lumio-vision-7-qled-tv-tackles-a-core-issue-without-any-major-trade-offs/ Dubbed as "India's fastest TV" by the brand, the Lumio Vision 7 solves the performance issue while delivering a good-quality content consumption experience. Prakhar Khanna, Contributor Prakhar Khanna, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/ content_6800c70dd7c49a3783dfa2c2 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:51:10 -0400 2025-04-17T13:15:03-04:00 Dubbed as "India's fastest TV" by the brand, the Lumio Vision 7 solves the performance issue while delivering a good-quality content consumption experience. Lumio Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/17/apple-iphone-17-pro-latest-leak-shows-new-design-report-says/ A new render of the iPhone 17 Pro claims to show exactly what the new camera panel will look like. David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_6800b77af5985f337ada1ef6 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:21:29 -0400 2025-04-17T05:21:34-04:00 A new render of the iPhone 17 Pro claims to show exactly what the new camera panel will look like. AFP via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/17/apple-launches-new-money-off-promotion-when-you-recycle-old-gadgets/ To celebrate Earth Day, Apple has launched a month of discounts on select accessories when you hand in old tech in store. Here’s all you need to know. David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_6800afd99a185a51196681cb Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:01:25 -0400 2025-04-17T05:10:22-04:00 To celebrate Earth Day, Apple has launched a month of discounts on select accessories when you hand in old tech in store. Here’s all you need to know. Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/2025/04/17/apple-iphone-fold-could-use-samsung-oled-panels-to-rival-galaxy-z-fold/ Samsung Display and Samsung Mobile operate separately but Apple is trusting the expertise of one Samsung company to beat the other's foldable phone. Prakhar Khanna, Contributor Prakhar Khanna, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/ content_68009a6e9a185a51196681c0 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:22:56 -0400 2025-04-17T03:10:06-04:00 Samsung Display and Samsung Mobile operate separately but Apple is trusting the expertise of one Samsung company to beat the other's foldable phone. Prakhar Khanna Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/2025/04/17/ios-1841-update-download-it-now-to-protect-your-phone/ Apple's latest iOS 18.4.1 update for iPhones and iPads fixes two crucial vulnerabilities. Here's how you can update your iPhone to keep it safe from attacks. Prakhar Khanna, Contributor Prakhar Khanna, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakharkhanna/ content_680082129a185a51196681b3 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:34:28 -0400 2025-04-17T01:11:29-04:00 Apple's latest iOS 18.4.1 update for iPhones and iPads fixes two crucial vulnerabilities. Here's how you can update your iPhone to keep it safe from attacks. Prakhar Khanna Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferkitepowell/2025/04/16/the-market-driven-clean-energy-shift-and-why-texas-matters/ Texas is leading a market-driven shift to clean, distributed energy—reshaping infrastructure, investment models, and the future of power generation. Jennifer Kite-Powell, Senior Contributor Jennifer Kite-Powell, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferkitepowell/ content_67fe9871f026017d294dddc0 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:03:29 -0400 2025-04-16T21:10:17-04:00 Texas is leading a market-driven shift to clean, distributed energy—reshaping infrastructure, investment models, and the future of power generation. Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology jenniferhicksblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2025/04/16/enterprise-ai-tailored-secure-and-built-for-business-impact/ Why create an AI model focused solely for the enterprise? Answer by Sean White. Quora, Contributor Quora, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/ content_67f5a00c07761a204fb58cc3 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T18:00:00-04:00 Why create an AI model focused solely for the enterprise? Answer by Sean White. getty Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology quorablog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2025/04/16/20000-ai-generated-songs-uploaded-to-deezer-every-single-day/ AI-generated music is still a minority of the 100,000-plus songs uploaded to Deezer every day, but at the current growth rate, it could soon be the vast majority. John Koetsier, Senior Contributor John Koetsier, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/ content_67ffeddb499e595d0e9f5fc5 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:22:32 -0400 2025-04-16T15:11:55-04:00 AI-generated music is still a minority of the 100,000-plus songs uploaded to Deezer every day, but at the current growth rate, it could soon be the vast majority. getty Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech AI /ai Innovation Consumertech standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/04/16/samsung-one-ui-7-update-galaxy-s24-soon-delayed-to-july-for-others/ The latest details of the delayed One UI 7 suggest that the rollout will be quickest for the S24, but some phones will wait until July. David Phelan, Senior Contributor David Phelan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/ content_67ffe53da9ea925bb7128c56 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:32:57 -0400 2025-04-16T15:12:25-04:00 The latest details of the delayed One UI 7 suggest that the rollout will be quickest for the S24, but some phones will wait until July. NurPhoto via Getty Images Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech technology technology standard