A practical TechBits roundup covering CES 2025 highlights, Apple’s free AirPods student offer, LA wildfire tracking, VLC AI subtitles, VPN security risks, and Google’s Daily Listen.
Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based rolling release distro with the Unicorn desktop. I installed it in Parallels on an Apple silicon Mac to see how the setup, first boot, updates, and desktop experience felt.
A practical first look at the Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk IEMs, including what comes in the box, how the analog and USB-C DAC cables compare, the iOS app problem, and why ear tip fit matters.
Here is how to open the hidden iPhone Diagnostics and Repair menu, what tests are available, and when it may help before you contact Apple Support.
Thomas Fraley explains the new TechBits format, why he still trusts RSS feeds for tech news, and shares practical first impressions on Apple Vision Pro, iCloud pricing, creator mics, smart home devices, AI tools, and more.
The PrismXR Carina D1 makes charging Apple Vision Pro easier by letting you dock the battery with an attached pass-through dongle instead of fiddling with cables every time.
The PrismXR Carina D1 makes Apple Vision Pro charging simpler by turning it into a set-it-down routine instead of another cable step after every use.
The PrismXR Carina D1 makes Apple Vision Pro charging feel more like docking than plugging in. Here is what worked, what bothered me, and who should skip it.
A practical look at where Apple Vision Pro stands right now, why I do not think it is dead, and what the PrismXR charging dock actually adds for daily use.
The RodeCaster Video can replace separate audio and video boxes for some creators, but early limitations around scenes, Mac audio control, USB webcams, and monitor output matter before you buy.
A quick hands-on install of the Magic John screen protector and Nomad magnetic leather back for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with practical notes on bubbles, grip, camera protection, and what this setup does not protect.
Set up Arc Search on your Mac by adding it as a custom site search in Arc, then trigger it from the address bar with a shortcut like @search.