How to Use Driving Mode in Google Assistant If you didn’t get the memo, Google has replaced the Android Auto app with Google Assistant’s driving mode. As long as you have a reasonably up-to-date Android smartphone, you may use the driving mode in Google Assistant—and you don’t need to download it via the Play Store like Android Auto. If you’re not familiar with the driving mode in Google Assistant, keep on reading to find out how to use it....
MediaTek wants in on more American phones with its first chipset supporting millimeter wave 5G The global chip shortage brought upheaval to the mobile sector and continues to rage on and allow MediaTek to claim a golden opportunity. IDC reported the company’s systems-on-chips present in an “over 50%” share of the Android market last year while the manufacturer itself says that’s a repeat performance from 2020. With rumors thatSamsung might turn to outside help for a prominent smartphone release, the middle of 2022 is proving to be an exciting time for the Taiwanese firm....
Meta engineer claims Messenger is wasting your phone’s battery running background tests Facebook Messenger is one of the mostpopular messaging appsout there, but the service’s parent, Meta, doesn’t have the cleanest track record forupholding user interests. The social media giant is famously associated with the Cambridge Analytica scandal and has been the target ofseveral security breachesin the last few years. Worryingly, user interests seem to remain a secondary concern for Meta — now, a former data scientist for the company claims Messenger can knowingly deplete your smartphone’s battery in the name of feature testing, potentially putting you in a dangerous position....
One UI 5.1 will bring co-editing to Samsung Notes on Google Meet calls In revealing the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung also shined a light on one neatOne UI 5.1 featurethat will let fellow busy Galaxy phone and tablet owners collaborate overGoogle MeetandSamsung Notes. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time....
Some Sony Xperia 5 II owners are having their screens fail out of the blue Imagine it’s 2020, and you just boughta brand-new smartphone. It has served you well, butrightas the phone’s warranty ends, the problems begin — and without a warranty, you don’t have an easy way to get your phone fixed or replaced. This hypothetical scenario might seem like a bad joke someone makes when talking about planned obsolescence, but for severalSony Xperia 5 IIowners, it’s reality — one that has started to grow exponentially over the last few months....
The 3 Best Logitech MX Master 3 Customizations to Enhance Your Productivity The Logitech MX Master 3 mouse is one of the best options available for people who want to enhance their productivity, but only once you start customizing the settings. The problem is that most of us don’t know where to begin, which means we haven’t even skimmed the surface of what the MX Master 3 is capable of....
This 4-hour $99 with trade-in Galaxy Tab S8+ sale was Samsung’s best deal of the whole year Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8+ is the perfect sweet spot for the company’s latest flagship lineup. With a 12.4" AMOLED display, it’s perfect for gaming, binge-watching, and productivity alike. Throw in an included S Pen for taking notes or sketching and you have the perfect slate for the holiday season. UPDATE: 2022/12/12 06:48 EST BY JAMES PECKHAM This Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ deal is over but there are still discounts...
What Is Google LaMDA AI? Although generative AI systems have been around for a while, it’s getting into the mainstream more than ever. With the unprecedented success of tools like ChatGPT, a lot of companies are either kick-starting or renewing interest in their own AI programs. One such AI program that’s getting renewed interest is Google’s LaMDA AI. But what is Google LaMDA AI and what is it used for?...
Why Is Everyone Using Notion? Is It Worth the Hype? Notion. You may have heard the name from a friend or around social media. The productivity software is certainly a hot topic among professionals and habit enthusiasts alike. But if you’re not in the loop, it can be challenging to understand its benefits. If your curiosity is piqued, and you want to know why it seems like everyone is using Notion, keep reading....
Why Microsoft Excel Prints Blank Pages and How to Fix the Issue It can be said, in general, that a Microsoft Excel document, much like an atom, consists largely of empty space. But it is no picnic when you print an Excel file, and your printer spits out many blank pages. Here’s why that may happen and a few ways you can go about fixing it. What Causes Microsoft Excel Documents to Print Blank Pages Here are some reasons Excel documents print out with extra blank pages....
YouTube’s trying out some changes to the Explore tab (for better or worse) Like any other Google division, YouTube likes to test new features with small groups of people to gain feedback and polish things up before making them widely available. While a few of them are the opt-in kind and can be accessed throughthe “Try new features” sectionfrom the app settings, many others pop up on their own through server-side switches....
Best zombie games While the zombie apocalypse is yet to strike our society, it has already struck yourfavorite Android tablets. Ever since Resident Evil made its debut, zombies have been at the top of the horror genre. It’s a versatile genre that can take the zombie dysopia seriously, such as The Walking Dead series. Games like Plants Vs Zombies 2, however, could make you look suspiciously at your local flora. Nonetheless, many of them are amongthe best games on Android....
Google Clock’s new interface makes it a little too easy to dismiss alarms — but there’s a fix Developers are constantly feeling the pressure to update apps, and when they’re not stomping out bugs, they’re adding new features. Ideally, those changes make using the app better, improving the user experience for everyone. Right now, though, we’re raising an eyebrow at one of the latest adjustments headed for the Google Clock app, as the familiar slider to stop or dismiss alarms is being replaced with some large buttons that look way too easy to accidentally tap....
