One UI 6.1: Find Circle to Search overrated? Here’s how to turn it off

As you may know by now, some of the AI features on the Galaxy S24 series are powered by Google. In fact, one of the features doesn’t even require a Samsung phone nor is it exclusive to Galaxy devices. It’s called Circle to Search, which can be used to do Google searches on anything that […]

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Instagram now lets you edit messages, turn off read receipts, and more

Meta has announced six new features for the messaging functionality on Instagram. These new features are the ability to edit messages, pin chats at the top of the inbox, turn read receipts on or off, mark stickers as favorites in a chat, and reply to messages with photos, videos, voice messages, GIFs, and stickers, and […]

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Turn Galaxy S24 Motion Photos into long-exposure photos

The Galaxy S24 series is chock-full of Galaxy AI features, some of which have not even been advertised. Nevertheless, these clever Advanced Intelligence technologies from Samsung exist and can open up new and interesting possibilities if you know where to find them. Here’s one you might not be aware of. Samsung added a new AI-powered […]

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Apple Confirms That iOS 17.4 Lets Video Calling Apps Turn Off Reactions

Apple today publicly confirmed that iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 allow developers of video calling apps to turn off the Reactions feature by default in their apps. As we reported earlier this month, developers can control the default behavior of Reactions in their apps with a new API for iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and likely […]

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Turn off Adaptive Color Tone to adjust Galaxy S24’s display vividness

The first software update for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra took some time to start rolling out, but as of January 23, Samsung has made the update available in several countries around the world. Along with numerous improvements to the camera, the first Galaxy S24 update adds an option for users […]

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A New Startup Wants to Turn the Sugar You Eat Into Fiber

What the body does need is fiber, a nutrient found in vegetables, whole grains, and legumes that helps regulate the bowel and lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Only about 5 percent of Americans get the recommended amount of daily fiber, which is about 30 grams a day. The enzyme Zya is developing comes from […]

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Microsoft president compares artificial intelligence to Terminator, says “we better have a way to slow down or turn off AI”

What you need to know Microsoft President Brad Smith recently discussed AI in an interview, covering topics such as regulation, if artificial intelligence will replace jobs, and what controls need to be put in place. Smith emphasized that Copilot is a tool and likened it to the printing press or other technological developments that people […]

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Turn the Galaxy Watch into a remote for your Samsung smart TV

One advantage to having a Samsung smart TV and a Galaxy smartphone is that the two devices can communicate through SmartThings. As a result, you can do things such as using your smartphone as a TV remote controller, whether from the SmartThings mobile app or the lock screen. Another neat party trick you can keep […]

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True wireless earbuds turn ten: A decade of development

I’ve been reviewing headphones since 2011, and in that time, I’ve covered monumental shifts in consumer audio during the most transitionary period the category has seen. Advances like the widespread adoption of the Harman frequency response target and the mass proliferation of DSP were huge. Still, the arrival of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds was the […]

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iOS 17.4 Allows Video Calling Apps to Turn Off Hand Gesture Reactions to Prevent Awkward Moments

Starting with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, you can make hand gestures during video calls in the FaceTime app and other video conferencing apps to fill the screen with 3D effects. For example, you can hold two thumbs up to show fireworks on the screen, or make two peace signs with your hands […]

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Turn off Always On Display automatically at night on your Galaxy phone

Samsung has pioneered Always On Display technology for mobile phones. Other brands have borrowed AOD in recent years, but Samsung arguably does it best, especially with the release of the Galaxy S24 series, which boasts an upgraded AOD. The Always On Display is a useful tool that allows Galaxy phone users to get information about […]

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How to Turn off ‘Click to Reveal’ on macOS

For macOS users, personalizing the user interface to suit individual preferences and workflow is a key aspect of optimizing productivity and ease of use. One feature that some users may find less intuitive is the ‘Click to Reveal’ functionality, particularly when dealing with desktop widgets or managing applications. Related Reading This comprehensive tutorial is designed […]

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My iPad will not turn on: How to fix a dead device

You press your iPad’s power button (the sleep/wake button), and nothing happens. There’s no apple logo. Your screen locks off. And you quickly learn that your iPad will not turn on. If your iPad shows a black screen and will not turn on when you press any button, you might think that your iPad is broken […]

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Samsung’s new Premiere projectors can turn any surface into a touchscreen

Before CES 2024 starts, Samsung has unveiled its range of LCD, QLED, Neo QLED, OLED, and Micro LED TVs. The company also unveiled its new projectors and soundbars. We will talk about Samsung’s new Premiere lineup of projectors, featuring four models, and all of them are being showcased at the CES 2023 expo in Las […]

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‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ wish list: 8 things I hope Capcom will fix to turn Wilds into the apex Monster Hunter game

At the 2023 Game Awards, Capcom revealed the teaser trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, the next major entry in the Monster Hunter series. This will be the first Monster Hunter game made for next-gen consoles (Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5) to be released simultaneously with the PC version in 2025. As a diehard Monster […]

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Spotify Trials New Option to Turn Off Personalized Recommendations

Spotify is trialing a new ability for users to turn off their personalized recommendations, according to beta code unearthed by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Depending on how it works, the new option could conceivably allow users to prevent songs played on their account on behalf of other listeners from affecting their personalized recommendations. Either way, […]

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Fences 5 update will turn your Windows 11 desktop into a chameleon

What you need to know Stardock just released an update to Fences 5 that adds the option to blend desktop icons into the background. You can now toggle the Peek feature in Fences 5 within the Taskbar following the update. Fences 5 is available in Release Preview and is discounted to $8.99 while in preview. […]

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Turn 10 Studios and Forza boss Alan Hartman is the new head of Xbox Game Studios

What you need to know Alan Hartman has been the studio head of Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios since 2005.  Hartman has been promoted to head of Xbox Game Studios, overseeing Turn 10 and its sister studios such as 343 Industries, Obsidian Entertainment, and more. The former head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, […]

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How to turn off the iPadOS floating keyboard on your iPad

Having a floating keyboard on your iPad has its advantages. For example, you can Swype to type faster, something you can’t do when the keyboard is at its standard size. With a floating keyboard, you can also move it anywhere on your display and get a better view of the site you’re visiting. But, despite […]

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How to turn off shuffle on Spotify

Spotify shuffle auto-arranges playlists and songs. While this allows you to listen to different songs without a predictable order, it ruins the musical flow if you’re fond of listening to personalized playlists on a single theme. Imagine listening to an emotional, heart-wrenching song, and when you’re completely engrossed in it, the next song rocks your […]

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