Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY

Consumers have grown to rely on an always available, on-demand online world. But outages disrupt that. Here’s how you can prepare yourself.

The impending June 4 launch of Amazon’s Sidewalk neighborhood network program topped the week’s top tech news. Also: a major cyberattack and Spotify.

Google’s new $99 Pixel Buds A-Series Bluetooth ear buds don’t have all the bells and whistles of Apple AirPods, but may sound good for your budget.

Like a musical horoscope, Spotify’s new “Only You” feature reveals your Sun, Moon and Rising artists, as well as your dream dinner guests.

A look at the week’s biggest stories in technology includes Microsoft’s retiring of Internet Explorer and the arrival of Apple’s new iMacs.

Apple CEO Tim Cook faced tough questions Friday in court about the iOS App Store and its practices requiring in-app purchases and 15%-30% commissions.

As the court battle between Apple and ‘Fortnite’ publisher Epic Games nears an end, Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to be the last witness.

Summer Game Fest, an online fan celebration of video games with 30 gamemakers and a performance by Weezer. will be held June 10, coinciding with E3.

HBO Max in June will be available in a new $9.99 monthly subscription tier with advertisements. Currently, ad-free HBO Max costs $14.99 per month.