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Google Pixel's Now Playing Feature May Soon Show Album Covers

November 2, 2024

Ever since Google introduced the Now Playing feature on Pixel 2 devices, it's been a handy tool for identifying songs playing nearby without needing to open an app. However, the feature has been a bit bare-bones, only displaying song names and artists. Recently, some code changes hint that Google mi

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iPhone Sales Jump as AI Technology Arrives

November 1, 2024

Apple has seen a 6% increase in iPhone sales for the July-September period, totaling $46. 22 billion. This boost comes after two consecutive quarters of decline, suggesting that Apple's recent focus on artificial intelligence is starting to pay off. The iPhone's success helped Apple's overall revenu

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iPhone's New AI Features: Helpful or Hilarious?

November 1, 2024

Apple's latest iOS update, Apple Intelligence, has rolled out to owners of recent iPhone models. It brings exciting features like AI-powered writing tools, Siri updates, and call transcription. However, the auto-summary feature for notifications has been the talk of the town—and not always in a good

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Apple Snaps Up Pixelmator: What's Next for the Photo-Editing App?

November 1, 2024

Pixelmator, a popular photo-editing app, has been acquired by Apple. The company, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, announced the news on Friday. For now, Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps will stay the same. But who knows what changes might come? Apple has a history of integrating

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Extending Windows 10: A Single Year for Security Updates

November 1, 2024

You're just a year away from the end of Windows 10. But don't worry, Microsoft isn't leaving fans in the dark just yet. Businesses already know how much they'll pay for extended support, and now consumers are getting in on the action too. Microsoft is offering a one-year extension of security update

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Huawei's Own Tech: A Silver Lining in US Bans

November 1, 2024

When the US slapped Huawei with bans and sanctions in 2019, it might have seemed like a huge setback. But Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder, saw it differently. Speaking at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for university students, he shared his unique perspective. Zhengfei belie

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HapticNav: Guiding the Way with Touch

November 1, 2024

Did you know that your sense of touch can help you navigate without sight or sound? That's the idea behind HapticNav, a cool new technology from a company called Haptic. Founded in 2017, Haptic is all about making navigation easier for people who are blind or have low vision. Instead of relying on

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Meta's AR Glasses: A Look into the Future

November 1, 2024

Meta's new Orion AR glasses are giving us a sneak peek into what the future might look like. These glasses, which are still in the prototype stage, are more than just a cool gadget. They're Meta's big bet to reduce dependence on smartphones and the app stores controlled by Apple and Google. Imagine

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Ford's New Tesla Charger Adapter Hits the Road

November 1, 2024

Ford is sending out a new adapter today, allowing Ford electric vehicle owners to charge up at Tesla Supercharger stations. This new model is a replacement for the previous adapter that had some issues. Ford teamed up with Lectron, a big name in EV chargers, to create this new adapter. Earlier this

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Save Big: Anker’s Four-Port Power Strip Just Got Cheaper!

November 1, 2024

Right now, you can grab Anker’s compact 5-foot power strip with four ports at an amazingly low price on Amazon. Normally priced at $15. 99, you can now snag it for just $9. 99, saving you a cool $6. This is the best deal we’ve seen yet for this handy power strip. But what makes it extra appealing? I