TikTok is reportedly testing an $4.99 a month ad-free subscription tier. According to techcrunch.com, that fee in the US would get you a completely ad-free experience on the platform. One caveat…the subscription only covers ads served by TikTok…not influencer marketing or one-offs or marketing campaigns. 

Google has released Chromebook Plus, a new certification that is intended to help shoppers identify high-quality Chromebooks to buy. Theverge.com reports that to qualify for the new label, a laptop must have an Intel Core i3 or better…or AMD Rizen 7000 CPU, plus an IPD panel with at least 1080 pixels, a 1080 pixel webcam, 8 gigs of RAM, and 128 gigs of storage. Chromebooks that get the plus certification will have access to some exclusive new AI powered features. 

Some people have gotten some serious heating with their new iPhone 15 and 15 Pros. Now, 9to5mac.com says Apple has a software update on the way to take care of it. Rumors have flown that it is the titanium band around it or the new, more powerful chip. It turns out some third party apps are overloading the system. Apple is working with the developers to help them fix the issue. The worst offending apps are Instagram, Asphalt 9, and Uber. Apple has said the update won’t involve cutting down the processing speed of the new CPU. 

Just a heads up in case you missed it…the government will set off a loud National Wireless Emergency Alert System sound on every cell phone (in addition to radio and TV) on Wednesday, October 4th. The blast will come at 2:20 PM Eastern, according to engadget.com. There will be a written message stating “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” The messages will be accompanied by a “unique tone and vibration.” The FCC says the test will last for about 30 minutes, but you can dismiss the notification and silence your phone as soon as you hear it. 

I’m Clark Reid and you’re ‘Technified’ for now.