Oppo's ready to launch ColorOS 13, showing us how it totally isn't like OxygenOS 13

Oppo’s ready to launch ColorOS 13, showing us how it totally isn’t like OxygenOS 13 It’s fair to say that ColorOS is a lot moreimportantto a lot more people now since it not only powers Oppo phones, but also shares its code base with OnePlus’s OxygenOS skin. What started off as subtle changes on OnePlus devices, as we saw on theNord 2, went on to become a much more homogenous software experience between the two sister brands with the current latest versions of ColorOS and OxygenOSsharing more elements than ever....

March 4, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Alyssa Garcia

What Is Tesla’s Megafactory, and What Does It Make?

What Is Tesla’s Megafactory, and What Does It Make? Tesla’s Gigafactories have been making headlines for a while now, especially Gigafactory Nevada, which produces electric motors and batteries at a massive scale. However, there’s one more Tesla production facility that’s flying under the radar but making big waves in energy storage—the Tesla Megafactory at Lathrop, California. This is its latest giant battery-making facility, tasked with producing Megapack batteries. But what kind of battery does this production facility make?...

March 4, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Paul Lloyd

WhatsApp supercharges voice message support

WhatsApp supercharges voice message support Messaging can feel so impersonal these days, no matter how many laughing-crying emoji you attach to your note. Voice messages can bring you and your friends closer, forming a sort of asynchronous phone call perfect for one-on-one and group chats alike. WhatsApp has beenbeta testingplenty of enhancementstovoice messages, and in the coming weeks, all users will finally get to experience these changes for themselves. Announced todayas part of a complete overhaul to voice messaging, WhatsApp is finally treating these recordings like the audio files they ought to be....

March 4, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Nicole Obrien

6 Ways to Secure Your Apple ID on Your iPhone

6 Ways to Secure Your Apple ID on Your iPhone Your Apple ID is the core of all your Apple devices, and its security is of the utmost importance. Therefore, you should put in some effort to ensure that your Apple ID doesn’t get compromised at any point. Fortunately, Apple is an active advocate of privacy and security, so there are various account security features that you could use to achieve this....

March 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Thomas Griffin

Converting OST to PST Files With Stellar Converter for OST

Converting OST to PST Files With Stellar Converter for OST OST files are offline files created by Outlook when you create an Exchange/IMAP email account. Thanks to their offline status, OST files are accessible without an internet connection. The changes you do while offline synchronize with your online mailbox whenever connectivity is available. When an Exchange or IMAP email account is deleted, Outlook can no longer perform synchronization and the OST won’t be updated....

March 3, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Rhonda Davis

Google Voice can now jump between cellular and Wi-Fi during a call

Google Voice can now jump between cellular and Wi-Fi during a call Google Voiceis a nifty VoIP calling service that lets you connect with people anywhere in the US and Canada at virtually zero cost. The service has also seen multiple updates this year, includingSmart Repliesand the ability to place calls with asingle click/tap on the web. Google is now announcing an update for Voice which can significantly improve call quality thanks to what the company calls “intelligent network switching....

March 3, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Ashley Holt

Google’s account switcher shows off a new Material You look

Google’s account switcher shows off a new Material You look After Google introducedMaterial Youto the world withAndroid 12, it started pouring efforts into making its essential Android apps likeMessages adapt to the new designguidelines. Next in line appears to be the desktop web versions of these services, as Google is finally giving most of its popular sites a taste of Material You, with changes showing up in the account switcher now....

March 3, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Rebecca Walton

The 8 Best Bedtime Story Apps for Kids

The 8 Best Bedtime Story Apps for Kids Sleep is essential for children, as it plays an important part in molding a child’s young mind. Usually, those who get the right amount of sleep have a better memory, improved behavior, and are happier overall. The downside is that putting a child to sleep can be tough. One of the best ways to solve a child’s sleep problems is to allow them to listen to some soothing sleep stories....

March 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Amber Park

The Lenovo Tab Extreme combines the best of Apple and Samsung into one behemoth tablet

The Lenovo Tab Extreme combines the best of Apple and Samsung into one behemoth tablet If you haven’t heard,big tablets are all the rage these days. Just as smartphones have continued ballooning in size over the last decade, Android tablets have continued to grow larger and larger, effectively becoming full-on laptop replacements through optional keyboard docks and styluses. Just a year after Samsung unveiled its own massiveGalaxy Tab S8 Ultra, another company has returned with its own spin on the concept....

March 3, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Laurie Garrison

YouTube for TV is about to get more annoying

YouTube for TV is about to get more annoying YouTubeis available on screens big and small, and its appsonly recently received a significant facelift. YouTube for TVs isn’t done with just that new look, though. The company turned the static splash screen into an animated one, complete with a new startup sound. While at it, YouTube is also experimenting with showing comments on the big screen. The animation and sound that come up when you launch the TV app is part of a new branding initiative that is meant to make YouTube instantly recognizable among the plethora of streaming services on your TV....

March 3, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Sandra Johns

5 Essential Tips for Writers to Succeed in the Age of AI Content

5 Essential Tips for Writers to Succeed in the Age of AI Content If you’re a writer, you’ve probably wondered if an AI tool like ChatGPT will soon replace you. However, you don’t need to give in to defeat. 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....

March 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · James Smith

7 Features We Want to See on the iPad Pro

7 Features We Want to See on the iPad Pro The iPad Pro is arguably the most powerful tablet you can buy—and also the most expensive. It’s way ahead of almost all Android tablets in terms of hardware and even software. However, Apple’s flagship tablet computer is still far from perfect and could use some improvements. Apple updates its iPads annually, but we haven’t seen a new iPad Pro since the M1 models came out in 2021, meaning this lineup is due for an upgrade....

March 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Keith Mullins

Amazon Echo Dot With Clock (5th Gen) Review: More Than Just the Time

Amazon Echo Dot With Clock (5th Gen) Review: More Than Just the Time Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) The fifth-generation Echo Dot with Clock is the best way for most people to enjoy Amazon’s smart speaker lineup. While the sound quality isn’t earth-shattering, the upgraded display is a great way to see the time, weather, song titles, and much more. The Amazon Echo Dot is easily the most popular and easiest way to enjoy the Alexa ecosystem....

March 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Steven Tran