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Google Photos, the beloved cloud imaging storage service for billions of photos, videos, and cherished memories, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Over that time span, Google Photos has grown into the go-to tool for over 1.5 billion people globally, safeguarding more than 9 trillion photos and videos. As...
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Google is announcing a suite of significant Android Auto updates designed to make your time behind the wheelespecially while parkedmore engaging, collaborative, and possibly safer. Among the most anticipated additions are an overhaul to the Spotify experience with "Jam" integration, the long-awaited arrival of web browsers and video application
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It's the battle of budget phones and for your wallet at the 2025 Mobile World Congress. As expected, Nothing announced two new phonesthe Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Prothat continue the company's unique take on overall user experience that encompass the operating system and phone design. The phones boast...
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Security measures are constantly being improved to ensure updated protection for users. As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail logins. No small deal, it's estimated that there are close to 2 billion Gmail accounts.
As the threat of malicious...
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On March 4, Carl Pei's Nothing will launch not one, but two phones: the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. A new tip has gone one further by possibly revealing/confirming key information and specifications of each flagship. Among other improvements, the devices will sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and...
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Anyone with an Android phone in their pocket is in for a big daydoubly so if that phone is a Pixel. Google has announced a few raft of features, some of which are coming to Android phones generally. Google's Pixel lineup, however, gets a huge number of new capabilities in the latest Feature Drop. But even if you're...
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The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers of a "massive" surge in Bitcoin ATM scams (add it to the list of cryptocurrency scams). According to the FTC, consumers posted collective losses totaling $110 million in 2023, which is a tenfold increase versus 2020. And in the first half of this...
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Volkswagen looks to up its in-car entertainment, with online video game console designer AirConsole riding shotgun. AirConsole will be available in upcoming ID.7, ID.5, ID.4, ID.3, Passat, Tiguan, Golf, and Golf Estate models via the infotainment display. This is separate from the automaker's collaboration with...
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Microsoft has unveiled a new special edition Xbox wireless controller that leaves little to the imagination. The Sky Cipher Special Edition controller offers a look into the intricate technology that powers a gamers playing experience with its transparent blue design.
Every 90s kid can probably remember having at...
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Steam users are now able to try out its new system, called Game Recording, for creating and sharing gameplay footage thats built right into the Steam overlay. There are several ways for gamers to capture in-game moments, from recording entire game campaigns to recording select clips. Its also a breeze to share these...
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Owners of Sonys PlayStation Portal will be getting an update that adds several quality of life improvements to the device, as the company says it looks to continue to evolve the experience on PS Portal. The update will be making it easier to join public Wi-Fi networks, and it also improves the emulated touchpad by...
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Adobe is rolling out its newest Adobe Express mobile app with Firefly generative AI and the power of Adobe creative tools. The new mobile app brings features such as text-to-image, generative fill, text effects, and text to template, all now available on mobile devices.
The company touts the all-new mobile app as...
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It was right around this time last year when Intel trotted out its 13th Gen Core i9-13900KS at the Consumer Electronics Show, which it called a "milestone moment for the PC industry." That's because it was the first CPU to ship with a 6GHz clock speed out of the box (via Thermal Velocity Boost). Will we see a 14th Gen...
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The United States Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning to Americans regarding the malicious use of QR codes. This is important information because QR codes are being used more and more as a convenient way of setting up devices or sending someone to a specific website. However, bad actors are now seeing it as an opportunity to
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Everyone hates the infamous Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD), but these diagnostic displays are a necessary evil to inform users what went wrong when their computer crashes. Windows has had this feature for decades, but recently it was revealed that Linux is finally getting its own Blue Screen of Death feature, and it's...
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You don't actually need to a spend a fortune on cables, whether it's an Ethernet cord or an HDMI cable for your television or PC monitor. However, you are well-advised to be on the lookout for counterfeit products. Driving this point home, police officials in Taiwan recently seized thousands of counterfeit HDMI cables...
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Google provides a long-awaited and much-needed update to its Authenticator app as the company says we are moving to a passwordless future. The update, available on both Android and iOS, allows users to safely backup one-time codes (OTPs) to a Google account.
Most everyone nowadays uses added layers of security when...
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The European Union (EU) has proposed a provisional agreement that would require portable devices have user-replaceable batteries, as well as other requirements. The agreement covers batteries of nearly every size, from portable batteries to Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries.
The EU has been busy as of late, with...
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It's no secret that most of our secrets are at risk in a digital world. That's why having strong and secure passwords and authentication methods is extremely important to prevent things like digital theft. As a step in the direction of better security, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have actually all agreed on...
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Apple's decision to remove the physical SIM card tray from its iPhone 14 family of smartphones may have some of you wondering what exactly that means when activating a new iPhone 14. So, we decided to disseminate a bit of knowledge surrounding eSIM technology, and how to use it with your new iPhone 14 smartphone or...
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When you plug your phone, laptop, or other rechargeable devices into the wall what do you concern yourself with? Many of us just care that the charger works, some people care about the wattage, and others just want their devices to charge fast. What if we told you that all of these are possible, and it can be adorable...
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It wouldn't be a typical day in tech space without something security-related going down. Like many types of malware, this one hides in plain sight, and if you have the affected app or apps installed, you should remove them immediately. The app in question is a functioning QR Code Scanner. Fitting, considering...
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