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Your Android-Powered Car is About To Get a Lot More Apps
The next step in Android’s continuing expansion has been a slow-cooking one: our cars. Android Automotive is available in a lot of cars, but even if you got one, you might find the app selection to be not great compared to what you have on your phone. Now, this is about to change. Google is preparing to launch its “Car…
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Spatial Computing is coming — it just needs a lot more time in the oven
OK, we may have all gotten a little too excited about Spatial computing in 2024. I’ll certainly admit that I did. Whenever I catch a glimpse of the future of computing, I can’t help but get hyped — it’s why I love this job. But when the cold light of reality hits, you start to realize that it’s not all…
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Samsung Is Giving You a Lot of Control Over Your Galaxy’s Display
The gap between smartphones and computers has never been closer: Your phone is powerful and can likely do most of the things you traditionally needed a computer to do. Some things, however, are still quite different. Display settings, for one: The controls I have over my iPhone’s display pales in comparison to what I can adjust on my Mac. For…
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Fortnite’s new mode is an FPS that’s a lot like Counter-Strike
Epic Games is about to let Fortnite creators publish experiences with first-person modes, and to help show what’s possible, Epic itself is introducing a tactical FPS shooter that seems like it will play a lot like Counter-Strike or Valorant. The new mode, called “Ballistic,” is “an adrenaline-filled, round-based 5v5 competitive game mode where strategy, tactical teamwork, and individual prowess are…
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Signal calls now work a lot more like Meet and Zoom
Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature should make it much easier to hop on the phone with a friend or co-worker by sending them a link inside or outside of Signal. You can also re-use call links, which could be handy for recurring work meetings or a weekly chat you…
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There’s a lot more Red Hulk in the new Captain America: Brave New World trailer
The Brave New World preview opens on Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) visiting one of the first supersoldiers, Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), in prison after his attack on the president. Isaiah, who doesn’t seem to remember the attack, warns Sam to “be careful.” The trailer then sets up some heavy tension and intrigue, using a fun splitscreen theme to build to…
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Check a New Car for Damage Before Driving Off the Lot
A dealership may be less likely to fix a problem you find after you’ve taken the car home. “If the issue isn’t found until after you drive the car off the lot, the dealership might try to have you run the work through your own insurance,” Crossen says. In these cases, acting fast is key. Crossen recommends taking the following steps…
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This Hidden Safari Feature Makes Browsing a Lot Faster
Using a computer is a lot faster if you become a keyboard shortcut ninja instead of doing everything with your mouse or trackpad. The problem: browsing the web is extremely mouse oriented. A hidden Safari option can help. Open Safari’s Settings, head to the Advanced tab, and check the Press Tab to highlight each item on a webpage. Now you…
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You Don’t Have to Pay a Lot for a Premium Android Tablet
Key Takeaways The OnePlus Pad 2 offers a premium experience at an affordable price. It features a high-performance processor, a vibrant display, and a long-lasting battery. The Smart Keyboard is awkward, but the Stylo 2 stylus offers a great experience. Last year, OnePlus surprised me with its excellent first attempt at an Android tablet. The company is back with the…
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Cancelling those annoying subscription services is about to get a whole lot easier — here’s how
Based solely on the number of podcasts ads I hear for services that monitor personal spending, canceling subscriptions is an annoying, complicated process that most of us would rather forget about than stop paying for things we’re not using. Obviously, companies that rely on subscription fees don’t want you cancelling, with some throwing up roadblocks to stop you. That may…
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