Artie Beaty/ZDNET If you’re a fan of dark mode on your Android phone, this one is for you. A hidden feature in an Android beta forces all apps into dark mode — even ones that don’t naturally support it. While the Android OS and most popular Android apps already have a built-in dark mode option, […]
Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images Smartphone manufacturers and mobile carriers are natural partners, with a shared interest in selling you stuff. The mobile carriers advertise big discounts and even claim they’ll give you a new phone “on us.” But are those deals legit or too good to be true? That can be impossible to figure out without […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella came on stage for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s keynote to talk about the future of their partnership. Tiernan Ray The US has enlisted the help of some of the most prominent tech CEOs to help the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) safely deploy AI across critical infrastructure. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, […]
I’ll scream it from the mountaintops as many times as I have to: Your bedroom should have a bottle of lube! Ideally more than one. Whether you’re flying solo or with a copilot(s), too much friction is a bad time for everyone. Even if it doesn’t seem like you need a lubricant, you’d be better […]
Here are a few tips we have learned from using Govee smart lighting for the past few years. Installation: Plan installations carefully, particularly with panels, by testing your intended layout before you stick anything to the wall. In particular, think about where the power cord will end up. Clean any surface you intend to stick […]
With various standards and charging technologies at work, it is much harder than it should be to work out what a cable can do. There are a few things worth knowing when shopping. USB Standards: The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard dates to 1996 but has seen many new standards, revisions, and connector types in […]
ESR Wireless Car Charger for $22: It is very affordable, has strong magnets that work well with MagSafe iPhones, and charges at up to 15 watts, but I’m not keen on the superfluous logo and lights, and I have my doubts about the durability of this charger. It plugs into the ball joint of the […]
The end of TikTok has begun. As the dust settles from a week of shockingly fast legislative action by the US Congress, it’s clear that TikTok next year will look much different from the TikTok we’re using today. When President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion dollar foreign aid package on Wednesday, it brought to […]
A cup of coffee in the morning is not just about the caffeine (though that’s certainly important). It’s the ritual that starts the day. There’s the whir of beans grinding, the toasted smell as it brews—even waiting for your finished cup is a part of the fun. It’s time to start creeping toward wakefulness like […]