Pixel 6 Magic Eraser Reportedly Crashing Photos App

A multitude of Pixel 6 users across various social media platforms, including Reddit and Twitter, have reported that accessing Magic Eraser causes the Google Photos app to crash, as reported by The Verge and other outlets. The issue relates to Google Photos version 5.76.0.4125427310 and, as of this writing, there doesn’t seem to be an actual fix. Google’s customer service apparatus has responded to user complaints and directed impacted users to follow troubleshooting steps on this support page....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 181 words · George Rudman

Pixel Buds A Series Price News Release Date And Specs

Pixel Buds A-Series Release Date Google revealed the Pixel Buds A-Series on June 3, 2021. News of a new pair of Pixel Buds first arrived in March 2021 by 9To5Google. Soon after, Google themselves inadvertently leaked an image of the earbuds in an email, and then a few months later tweeted about the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds A-Series Price At $99, the A-Series Pixel Buds are a cheaper alternative to the previous $179 pair....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 269 words · Helen Espinoza

Play Zork Online With These Tips And Tricks

It will take adults back to memories of early gaming, and while kids might first be bored with it, they’ll easily get hooked with the mystery and start using their problem-solving skills to solve the game. Keep reading to find out how to play, and some tips and tricks to help you finish the game. How to Play Zork Visit iFiction to play Zork I: The Great Underground Empire. Since this is purely a text game, you must read the text on the screen to understand what to do....

December 28, 2022 · 3 min · 458 words · Summer Parra

Premiere Pro Gains Apple M1 Support

The M1 is Apple’s newest processor. It has a 8-core CPU made up of four high-performance cores and four energy-efficient cores that give newer Macs a considerable speed boost. The first of the M1 Macs launched in November, and although the new Macs were able to run Adobe apps, those programs were not able to take full advantage of the new processor. Adobe has been quick to update its apps to fully utilize this speed....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 257 words · Rachel Whitford

Raspberry Pi Pico Now Has Wi Fi Option

Pico boards have been around for about a year and a half, acting as Raspberry Pi’s flagship mini-computer board (and seeing close to two million sales since release). But one thing the Pico line has been missing is network connectivity. The new Pico W fixes that issue. According to Raspberry Pi, the Pico W builds off its RP2040 microcontroller while utilizing two 133MHz cores and 256kB of SRAM. It also retains the same level of pin compatibility as the original Pico, so it will plug into everything the same way....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 210 words · Ruth Smith

Samsung And Amd Want To Bring Ray Tracing To Mobile Phones

AMD and Samsung announced their latest partnership during Computex Taipei. According to The Verge, Samsung will reveal more information about the plans later in 2021. The goal is to bring RDNA 2, AMD’s current graphics microarchitecture, to Exynos chips in flagship Samsung devices sometime in the future. “The next place you’ll find RDNA 2 will be the high-performance mobile phone market,” Lisa Su, AMD’s CEO, said on-stage at Computex Taipei....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Fatima Calderone

Samsung Launches Tv Gaming Hub That Streams Every Game Imaginable

That’s a whole lot of games without ever having to hunt down a console or a souped-up PC. The service even allows access to Twitch and YouTube, if you’d rather watch other people play games. Samsung’s hub is more than just a glorified splash page, however, as it also brings some unique tech to the table. The hub includes passthrough controller inputs, so you can use a single controller for every streaming service, and the same works for Bluetooth headsets....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 158 words · Ruth Hardy

Samsung Reveals New Galaxy Book Go Laptops

The Galaxy Book Go looks to be a device meant for travel, with a shockproof design, 180-degree hinge, and up to 18 hours of battery life on a full charge. It’s also designed to run cool, using an energy-efficient Qualcomm 7c Gen 2 compute platform that doesn’t require a fan. That also keeps the laptop lightweight (at just over 3 pounds) and quiet. Integration with the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem is also a priority, as the Galaxy Book Go is designed to pair easily with other Galaxy devices and can use Quick Share to instantly copy files....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 190 words · Ryan Duberry

Samsung Updates Smartthings App With Streamlined Design

The new SmartThings smart home app is available to download now for Android users, and Samsung said that an iOS update is coming soon. The app has a redesigned home screen and a new, more organized menu for what Samsung calls a better user experience. “We’ve listened to our customers and have invested in our technology to enhance the user experience to make it simpler,” said Jaeyeon Jung, corporate vice president at Samsung Electronics, in the company’s app update announcement....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 217 words · Kevin Schulze

Schedule File Downloads In Chrome For Android Soon

Beta feature? The feature only exists in Chrome Canary, the mobile beta version of Google Chrome that often has new features in development. Presumably, it’ll work much like a file download manager, relieving you of the need to keep track of downloads yourself. How to use: If you have Chrome Canary, you can enable it by launching the browser on your phone, then going to chrome://flags. From there, search for “enable download later,” tap Enable from the dropdown menu, then restart Canary....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 235 words · Michael Willmon

Some Ios Apps Are Denying Features To Force Tracking

Apple in 1OS 14.5 introduced App Tracking Transparency, which allows users to keep apps from sharing their information with third parties. Since the rollout, every app on the App Store has had to comply with these tracking policies and is not permitted to treat users differently, whether or not they’ve opted-in. However, some iOS users have reported that certain apps have broken those terms and are, in fact, attempting to force them to enable app tracking....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Gertrude Drake

Spotify Launches Tiktok Esque Music Discovery Feed

The streaming service just formally launched a major update to Canvas, a looping video feed functionality with similarities to TikTok, as announced in an official blog post. The update moves Canvas loops to a personalized feed that lives right on the app’s home screen. The intent appears to be to give Spotify users another way to discover new music, as the content of these video loops is produced by the artists themselves....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 271 words · John Black

Steam Sign Up How It Works

What Is the Steam Community? In addition to a storefront where you can buy games and a desktop app that allows you to download and organize your games, Steam also has many community features. When you sign up for Steam, you get access to game forums, guides, reviews, the Steam Workshop where you can check out mods and new game assets, and Steam Chat. How Does Steam Work? Steam has a desktop application that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Wanda Farnsworth

The 12 Best Snapchat Tips Of 2022

If you’re new to Snapchat or want to get more out of the app, we gathered the top Snapchat tips to help you get comfortable with this fun, powerful social platform. If you know someone’s unique Snapchat username, it’s easy to search for it and add them to your friends list. Or, add someone in person by scanning their Snapchat code with your phone. Another cool feature on the Snap Map is the ability to view stories from around the world....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 194 words · Crystal Banks

The 5 Best Gas Apps To Help You Save At The Pump

In addition to the awesome trip planning feature, Gas Buddy also has a gas station and price finder, outage tracker, and a payment feature that may save you money. The app is completely free to download and use, but premium members get some extra perks like higher savings on fuel purchases and free roadside assistance, which could also come in handy on a long road trip. Download For: This app is great for quickly scanning the local gas prices because all you have to do is open the app and tap the gas icon....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 344 words · Lois Goddard

The 8 Best Apple Watch Alternatives Of 2022

The display features a classic round ​watch face, giving it more of a timepiece look. The wearable comes with a leather band and a sports band, so you can switch up your look to suit your activity. It’s water-resistant, has a quick-charge USB dock, supports contactless payments, and is compatible with many apps, including Spotify, Google Music, Google Pay, Viber, and more. The Moto 360 is great for fitness buffs, featuring a heart monitor, built-in GPS, and access to the Google Fit app to guide your wellness journey....

December 28, 2022 · 3 min · 441 words · Anthony Darby

The Best Ipad Utility Apps

The best part about using services like Dropbox is having the files available on all of your devices, even your laptop. Because the file is saved on a remote server, you can get at it from any device with an internet connection. Cloud storage also provides value as a way to back up your most precious documents such as your family photos. Even if ​your iPad gets run over by a truck, anything you save on Dropbox will be safe....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 352 words · Bruce Thornhill

The Latest Switch System Update Lets You Group Games

Anyone who has more than a few digital games on their Switch knows it can be a little clunky to go back and play something you haven’t have touched for a while. The system remembers 12 of the most recent games you’ve played—and in what order—but finding anything else requires digging through your library (a.k.a. “All Software”). The Switch’s new 14.0.0 system update should make it easier to browse through your collection, so long as you take the time to organize it first....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 236 words · Elsie Lugones

The Price Of Your Sling Plan Might Increase Soon

Some Sling customers have begun receiving emails warning them of a small increase in the price of their monthly bill. According to the email sent to a staffer at Lifewire, the price of Sling’s Blue and Orange service plans will increase to $35 a month. This pricing is something the company originally introduced to new customers back in January. However, subscribers who previously had the service were protected from the price increase due to Sling’s one-year price guarantee....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 260 words · Lily Thompson

The Top Non Apple Places To Buy An Ipad

A Note on Discounts and Sales In most cases, comparison shopping among a few stores for the item you want can often lead to saving money or getting some additional products or services along with your purchase. That’s generally not true with the iPad. Apple tightly controls the prices of its products, including what other stores can sell them for, so it’s rare to see significantly different prices at different stores....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 379 words · Richard Hyde