Samsung should bring easier brightness control to its televisions

Smart TVs have become incredibly, um, smart over the years. Entertainment is no longer limited to regular TV channels. You can find an endless range of content on various streaming apps, and you can also stream high-end PC and console games to your Samsung TV over the cloud. Samsung Smart TVs also have some of […]

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Control every aspect of haptic feedback on Galaxy phones

Modern high-end Samsung Galaxy phones feature a versatile haptic feedback engine that vibrates when you tap the screen, receive phone calls and notifications, use the Samsung Keyboard or navigation gestures, and so on. In the latest versions of One UI, these haptic feedback parameters can be personalized by users to their liking in great detail. […]

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U.S. Regulators Want More Control Oversight Into Apple Pay

The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed new oversight requirements for technology companies like Apple that offer digital wallets and payment apps. According to the CFPB, payment services like Apple Pay are growing in popularity, but the companies behind them are not subject to the same “supervisory examinations” that banks undergo. The […]

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Disney to take complete control over Hulu after buying Comcast’s share

Hulu, an American subscription-based video streaming platform, is currently owned 67% by The Walt Disney Company and 33% by Comcast Corporation’s NBC Universal. On Wednesday, Disney announced that it would purchase Comcast’s 33% stake in Hulu by December 01, 2023, to become the sole owner of the video streaming service. According to Disney, the guaranteed […]

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Max Payne 1 & 2 remakes and Control 2 development continues following ‘great reception’ for Remedy’s Alan Wake 2

A Sam Lake mod for Max Payne 3 by AlexSavvy gives us a glimpse at what the remakes might look like. (Image credit: AlexSavvy | Rockstar Games) What you need to know Finnish video game developer Remedy Entertainment shared its Q3 earnings. Recently released Alan Wake 2 has reportedly paved the way for future titles […]

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Tesla cars will now officially support third-party apps to control various aspects

Tesla has released documentation for the company’s new application programming interface (API) called Fleet, which gives third-party applications access to Tesla’s vehicles and energy devices. In other words, the Fleet API allows third-party apps to interact with the company’s products. For example, a third-party app could allow you to lock and unlock doors, check battery […]

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Samsung Game Launcher Week: Get control over mobile games

We’ve reached the end of the Game Launcher Week series, and it’s time for us to take a closer look at one of Samsung’s systems designed to give gamers more control over their mobile games and how their Galaxy devices behave when they run these types of apps. We’re referring to Game Booster. First, here’s […]

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Astropad Slate iPad App Lets You Control Your Mac With Apple Pencil

Astropad today announced a new iPad app called Astropad Slate, which can be used to control the Mac with an Apple Pencil. Astropad Slate is available as a public beta, and because it’s still in testing, it is free for everyone. There are several Mac functions that can be performed with the ‌Apple Pencil‌. It […]

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SmartThings channels The Sims with Map View feature for smart device control

With Samsung’s SmartThings app, you can control all the smart devices in your home from a single location. SmartThings supports both Samsung and third-party smart devices, and Samsung continually makes improvements to make the app more convenient, easier, and powerful to use for the nearly 300 million SmartThings users globally. One new feature that SmartThings […]

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Apple Initially Explored Using GPS to Control AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio

When Apple introduced second-generation ‌‌AirPods Pro‌, the Adaptive Transparency feature offered a new way to reduce loud environmental noise for more comfortable everyday listening. Adaptive Audio is designed to build on that approach by dynamically blending the existing Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation modes together to deliver the best audio experience in the moment, tailoring […]

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Amazon launches a new smart home control panel called Echo Hub

Amazon continues to expand its Echo lineup of smart hardware. The company has now unveiled a new smart home control panel that’s meant to make it easier for you to control the different smart gadgets in your home. Called the Amazon Echo Hub, it’s not a conventional smart display or tablet, rather it’s meant to […]

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How to Use Depth Control on the iPhone 15

Perhaps the most striking thing about Apple’s September 2023 Event was the huge shift in focus (pun intended) toward photography and videography. The iPhone 15 looks like it’ll be the most powerful device yet for taking amazing pictures, and Depth Control is one new feature that you can utilize. Related Reading: Using the Depth Control […]

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Apple Releases tvOS 17 With FaceTime for Apple TV, Revamped Control Center and More

Apple today released tvOS 17, the latest version of the tvOS operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K models and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD. tvOS 17, which arrives with build number 21J354, can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌. Go to System > Software Update to get the new […]

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New One UI 6 Beta update gives you more control over system apps

Recently, Samsung released the One UI 6 Beta 3 update to the Galaxy S23 in some countries. After making its way to Germany and the USA, the One UI 6 update landed in India. There are multiple new features that the update is bringing to the Galaxy S23. However, there is one new feature that […]

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One UI Watch 5 update gives you more control over phone calls

Samsung’s new One UI Watch 5 update for Wear OS Galaxy smartwatches consists of many changes, some of which concern the general UI and how users interact with their smartwatches. One example is a redesigned call control screen, which brings more options to the user’s wrist. Before we take a closer look at the new […]

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How to Open Control Center on Apple Watch

The Apple Watch, a revolutionary piece of wearable technology, has become an essential accessory for many. With its myriad of features, it offers convenience right on your wrist. One of the most frequently used and vital components of the Apple Watch interface is the Control Center. This hub provides quick access to several key functions […]

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Eve Debuts AirPlay 2-Compatible Eve Play and Eve Thermo Control

Eve Systems today announced the launch of the Eve Play, an audio streaming interface created for AirPlay 2. Eve Play adds ‌AirPlay‌ streaming capabilities to existing amplifiers, active speakers, and sound bars, allowing them to be synchronized with other ‌AirPlay‌ 2 speakers for whole-house audio. The Eve Play includes RCA connectors, optical digital outputs, and […]

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The US Finally Approved an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill. Here’s What to Know

Early clinical trials of norgestrel, the active ingredient in Opill, have shown that the pills can be up to 98 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, but only when the drug is taken exactly as indicated and used along with a back-up form of birth control. In real life, effectiveness is usually lower. Doctors in the […]

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Porsche’s Clever New App Integration Lets You Control Vehicle Functions From CarPlay Ahead of Apple’s Next-Gen Revamp

Porsche today announced an updated My Porsche App that adds new vehicle functionality to the CarPlay experience in Porsche vehicles. With the app integration, audio, climate, comfort, lighting, and entertainment functions can be controlled directly in ‌CarPlay‌. According to Porsche, car owners can use the combined My Porsche App and ‌CarPlay‌ feature to do things […]

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How to control Microsoft Defender Antivirus from PowerShell on Windows 11

On Windows 11, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the default anti-malware system that offers real-time protection against viruses, ransomware, and other types of threats, including those from hackers.  The antivirus comes configured with the optimal settings to protect your files and installation, and you can even manage various aspects of the application through the Windows […]

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