The iPod touch began as a cheaper, slimmer version of the iPhone for people who didn’t need, or want to pay for, the iPhone’s cellular connection. It became a great way for kids to use apps and for restaurants to give to waiters. For many, including this author, it was a first step into truly mobile computing. Now, it has been supplanted by iPads and by hand-me-down iPhones. But in many ways, the iPod touch was better than all of these....
Apple’s iOS 14.5 includes a feature called App Tracking Transparency, which puts you in control of which apps get your data. You probably already know your favorite apps constantly track you behind the scenes, but Apple puts the control back into users’ hands. “This is a great step forward in the fight to reclaim our privacy,” Mark Weinstein, Founder and Chief Evangelist of MeWe, told Lifewire over the phone. No More Tracking Aside from being able to unlock your phone while wearing a face mask, and the addition of new Siri voices, iOS 14....
If you are a fan of old-school, turn-based JRPGs, you would probably prefer Xenoblade’s approach. If you’re more of an action gamer, though, you are more likely to like Last Story’s system. Winner: The Last Story Last Story is predictable and clichéd, whereas Xenoblade contains a more elaborate and original story with a few genuine surprises and a unique premise. While that should give Xenoblade the upper hand, its story is weakened by bland characters and a conventional approach, while the Last Story gets a leg up from more focused storytelling, sharper dialogue, and slightly more engaging characters....
“Big name players will certainly help increase the speed at which we are able to roll out self-driving fleets,” wrote TerraNet CEO Pär-Olof Johannesson, to Lifewire in an email. “Big Tech has their work cut out for them: prioritize safety in their rollouts.” A Self-Driving Future Autonomous vehicle technology has been in the works since the 1980s, but we’ve yet to really make self-driving cars normal and obtainable. Of course, big players like Tesla already are succeeding in the market, but experts say we need more innovation to make the technology more widespread and more accepted, and that Big Tech will help....
On Tuesday, Microsoft began rolling out the release of Windows 11, starting with computers running Windows 10 and those that launched with a preloaded version of Windows. Microsoft says that users will be notified of their eligibility over the coming months, and it’s aiming to complete the rollout sometime in mid-2022. Windows 11 introduces a number of changes to Microsoft’s core operating system, including a new Start Menu and a few other notable interface changes....
Dolby Vision is headed to the Xbox Series X and S for members of the Insider program. The Verge reports that Microsoft claims the HDR format will mean brighter highlights, sharper contrast, and more vibrant colors when used on a Dolby Vision-compatible TV. The HDR feature is currently only available to members of the Xbox Insider Alpha ring because it’s still in testing before general release. Dolby previously has said that the Xbox Series X and Series S will be the first-ever games consoles to support both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound in games....
They really are going all-in on an electrified future. Well, at least some of them. For years, the Los Angeles Auto Show has billed itself as the tech showcase. It calls itself “Automobility,” cramming the overused word “mobility” in place of “show” to create a nonsense jumble of letters meant to signify the future of transportation. It’s typically marketing and bravado that, in addition to traditional car news, involves a host of startups, some of which we’ll hear from again....
A new Verizon program might be collecting information about your browsing history, location, apps, and contacts. The company says it uses the data to understand your interest, but some privacy advocates are sounding the alarm. “You should assume your wireless carrier captures at least some of the metrics associated with your browsing behavior,” privacy and cybersecurity expert Sam Dawson at ProPrivacy told Lifewire in an email interview. Data Sinks A recent report from Input notes that the “Verizon Custom Experience” app is set by default to allow access to your data....
The new iRobot operating system (OS) is based on the company’s Genius Home Intelligence platform, and it will be adding new features to Roomba vacuums. The company goes as far as to call it “an evolution” of the old platform and appears to have created prototype Roombas to test iRobot OS. According to iRobot, the new software platform will allow Roombas to understand more voice commands, recognize more objects, and house more “pet-centric features....
Zoho Mail Message and Attachment Size Limits Zoho Mail allows attachment files with a size up to 20 MB, with a limit of 20 MB per email message if you add several attachments. However, if you are using Zoho Mail through an organization, your mail administrator can set a different limit. To send larger files, you can try a file sending service instead of attaching the documents directly. 554 Mail Error for Oversized Messages If somebody tries to send you an email exceeding the size limits, they will receive a “Delivery Status Notification (Failure)” message that gives as the reason for the failure to deliver....
How to Make a Hotspot on Your Samsung Smartphone To turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on a Samsung smartphone, follow these steps: How to Make a Hotspot on a Google Pixel or Stock Android Follow these steps to enable a hotspot on a Pixel or stock Android: Find and Connect to the New Wi-Fi Hotspot When the hotspot is activated, connect your other devices to it as you would any other Wi-Fi network:...
How Do You Look up Subscriptions on iPhone? If you’ve subscribed to an app, game, or even a publication or something else using your iPhone, then you might need to know where to look at your subscription information. It takes just a few taps to get to the information you need to know on iPhone. On the Subscriptions page, there are a few options that you might find helpful: Share New Subscriptions: This allows you to automatically share any new subscriptions with other members of your Apple Household....
How to Watch the Inauguration Live Stream on Senate.gov The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is the official place to find the latest information on inauguration preparations, events, news, and more. Check back frequently in the days leading up to the inauguration for additional details and any changes due to the pandemic. Time: Noon EST (pre-event festivities begin 9:30 a.m. EST) Location: West Front, U.S. Capitol Channel: The event will be broadcast live on most major networks and many cable networks....
Reset the Dell Laptop From the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) There are three different ways to activate the Windows Recovery Environment and use it to reset the PC. Windows 10 Although Windows 10 looks a little different, the steps for resetting your PC are basically the same. Automatic: Windows displays the Windows Recovery Environment as a troubleshooting step after the third boot failure. Push-Button Reset: From the sign-in screen, press Shift and select the Power button > Restart on the lower-right corner of the screen....
Webex is introducing a new real-time translation feature to its conferencing software. The feature will allow you to translate from English to more than 100 languages. The need for translation software is growing as more people spend time on video calls during the pandemic. “The transformation of the workplace during the pandemic has accelerated the uses for real-time translation,” Michael Stevens, a vice president at Translated, a company that uses both human translators and artificial intelligence....
A recent Oculus Quest rumor suggests the Facebook-owned VR company could be bringing Android apps to its headsets. It’s part of a growing movement to make VR useful for more than gaming. New apps do everything from allowing you to exercise to work in a virtual world. Androids apps on your headset could make all the difference when it comes to productivity, allowing access to software like Zoom and Microsoft’s OneNote....
HTC revealed the two new HMDs in a press release, noting the Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3 will both offer 2.5K resolution for each eye, allowing for crisper images and experiences when using them. The Verge reports that both headsets are currently slated to arrive in June, with the Vive Focus 3 more targeted to business and development than general consumer use. The Vive Pro 2 builds off of the previous iterations of HTC’s business-focused headset, offering greater resolution and field of view over the original Vive Pro, which released in 2018....
IMAP Settings for Incoming Mail Server View your email app documentation to find out where to enter these settings. The location varies among providers. Use these settings to manually set up an email program’s incoming mail server for use with your iCloud Mail account so that Mail can download your mail messages: Server name: imap.mail.me.comSSL required: YesPort: 993Username: Type the name part only of your iCloud email address, don’t include the @icloud....
Knowing that the vast majority of people can’t afford such a setup, IMAX is focusing on lowering that cost and has teamed up with DTS for a home theater certification program officially labeled as IMAX Enhanced. What Is IMAX Enhanced? IMAX Enhanced represents specific changes to existing video and audio processing techniques. To qualify as an IMAX Enhanced device, select high-end 4K Ultra HD, OLED, and LED/LCD TVs, projectors, soundbars, home theater receivers, and AV preamp/processors must go through an evaluation procedure....
How to Insert Footnotes in Microsoft Word To insert footnotes in Microsoft Word: How to Remove a Footnote in Microsoft Word When you want to remove a footnote, highlight its reference number in the text and press the Delete key. Microsoft Word automatically renumbers the remaining footnotes. Footnote vs. Endnote Microsoft Word generates both footnotes and endnotes. The only difference between the two is where these elements appear in the document....
