The feature was first spotted by a Reddit user on Sunday. According to the user, they were able to download an app to their Android TV using a new install option in the Google Play Store. The new install button appears when browsing an app’s store page on an Android device connected to the same account, one running Android TV OS. The ability to install apps remotely isn’t exactly new for Google....
One-inch sensors are small by camera standards—they’re typically found in cheap point-and-shoots—but they are way bigger than the sensors found in smartphones. A bigger chip means better images, but there’s a reason that they aren’t used in phones. “One of the biggest issues for camera manufacturers so far has just been figuring out ways to physically fit that technology in phones,” Brandon Ballweg, of photo tutorial site ComposeClick, told Lifewire via email....
SOS Online Backup Plans & Costs SOS Online Backup had five identical plans under the name SOS Personal that supported up to 5 computers and unlimited mobile devices that only differed in their total storage capacity. 50 GB for $4.99 /month150 GB for $9.99 /month500 GB for $20.99 /month1 TB for $39.99 /month5 TB for $159.99 /month SOS Online Backup, unlike some other cloud backup services, didn’t offer a completely free plan....
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly has told investors that Apple plans to launch an 8-inch foldable iPhone by 2023. Kuo predicts that Apple plans to sell 15-20 million foldable phones the year of its launch. Kuo’s report says that the QHD+ flexible OLED screen and the display controller will come from Samsung. Even though other companies got their foldables to market first, Kuo said that Apple would have an advantage with the first foldable iPhone due to its strong “cross-product ecosystem....
Why Is My Surface Slim Pen 2 Not Working? A Surface Slim Pen 2 stylus not working with a computer or mobile is usually because of a flat/discharged battery, Bluetooth connectivity issues, or a lack of compatibility between the Surface Slim Pen 2 and your tablet, laptop, or smartphone. What Do You Do When Your Surface Slim Pen 2 Stops Working? Here are some checks to perform if your Surface Slim Pen 2 isn’t working correctly with your Surface device, along with several solutions and fixes....
When organizing your music, you may have come across this technology when using a music tagging or CD-ripping tool. In the case of a typical CD ripping program, the extracted songs are usually automatically named and the relevant music tag information is filled in. How Can I Use a CDDB to Automatically Tag Digital Music? This identification system has the potential to save time when managing and organizing digital music libraries....
Not sure if now’s the right time to pull the trigger? The app answers that question with an indicator when it looks like prices are going to go up. Download For: The paid-for premium version ($2.99) removes ads, gives you custom activities and packing templates, and integrates TripIt and Evernote. Download For: Download For: Pick your city, then choose a location or your preferred mode of transportation. Citymapper gives you complete, clear instructions on how to reach your destination hassle-free whether you’re walking, taking an Uber, traveling by train, and more....
What Causes a MacBook Pro to Slow Down? As a MacBook Pro ages, a lot of things can cause it to slow down. Basic wear and tear can take a real toll over time, and there’s not much you can do about that. Most issues that cause a Macbook Pro, or any MacBook, to slow down can be dealt with at home though. Here are some of the most common things that cause a MacBook Pro to slow down:...
Managing email is a little less painful when you’re using Spark. There are features for scheduled send, snoozing emails, and a Smart Inbox that only notifies you of important emails. Download Spark for iOS Download Things for iOS The app fully integrates with the “Getting Things Done” method of task management. Called GTD for short, this method encourages users to write down any tasks they have, as well as all their associated information and scheduling....
The search for Private Ryan takes the group of men through a German machine gun position, into the crosshairs of a German sniper, and finally to the bridge where they must assist with a last stand in order to complete their mission. The film won the Golden Globes award for the Best Picture and Director. It also won the Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound and Sound Effects Editing....
The app begins by taking a look through your device’s music library or any of a number of sources, including Facebook, to find artists you’re interested in. From there, it’ll begin tracking concerts featuring those artists, as well as similar ones, and you can manually browse by genre or search for additional artists to follow. Bandsintown aggregates all of this into a complete calendar of shows in your area featuring the artists you tracked and similar acts....
A well-positioned screen can reduce eye strain and other discomforts associated with long hours at the computer, and without a clunky monitor base on your desk, you free up some additional workspace. Dual monitor arms allow for additional flexibility, and let you put your screens edge to edge for an immersive display. All of the arms on this list are designed for VESA-compatible monitors. “VESA standards” refer to a set of measurements that make your monitor’s attachment interface compatible with different kinds of mounting devices....
Overall, a Bluetooth receiver is a fairly small investment that opens a world of possibilities. Some things to look for in a Bluetooth audio receiver include audio codecs, range, and output types. Bluetooth 5.0 is a great find since it brings with it an impressive range and very good audio codecs. You also want to make sure that whatever receiver you get will output correctly to your car or stereo, depending on where you want to use it....
Although a good number of cars being produced today offer USB integration, the charging speed of a vehicle charger only offers about 1 amp of output, which is not enough to keep up with a modern-day smartphone trickling out battery life while using Apple or Google maps. In this scenario, you’re likely going to end up at your destination with a battery that was less charged than when you started....
If you’ve built a smart home network around a particular virtual assistant, many new smart TVs have Alexa or Google Assistant built in, or are compatible with external smart speakers like the Google Nest Hub Max or Echo Show for hands-free controls even without a remote. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can set up wireless home audio equipment or share content from your smartphone or tablet for more ways to entertain family and friends....
A PCIe Gen 3 SSD with four lanes and NVMe technology, the P5 boasts blazing fast speeds, with sequential read speeds maxing out at around 3,400 MB/s, and write speeds hitting up to 3000 MB/s. The write speeds dwindle down on the lowest model to 1400 MB/s though, so it’s worth the extra 20 or 30 bucks to go up to the next storage tier. With full hardware-based encryption, 3D NAND technology, helpful companion software, decent endurance metrics, and easy installation, the Crucial P5 is a great drive at a great price....
What this ultimately means is the top gaming slates tend to be the same ones our reviewers found to be the best tablets as a whole. This includes the premium devices of Apple’s iPad lineup, Android-powered models like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, and versatile convertible laptops running on Windows. Far from solely being dedicated gaming tablets, these devices harness the latest processors and mobile technology to provide productivity and well-rounded multimedia features, while also offering the performance to handle the highest levels of mobile gaming....
If you decide to go with a Codecademy Pro subscription, then you’ll have an even larger selection of courses. Once you’ve finished the introductory course, you’ll be able to deepen your knowledge with courses on sorting algorithms, recursion, and complex data structures, and even try out challenges to test your skills, such as creating a Pokémon simulator, creating data visualizations based on roller coasters, or censoring sensitive parts of texts....
This app also features a reading light that activates your smart device’s built-in flashlight. The light’s brightness can be adjusted via an easy-to-use slider on the left side of the app, while the screen’s brightness can be dimmed or brightened by sliding your fingers left and right. Download For: The app’s controls are a bit on the small side, which may frustrate you if you have large fingers and a small screen, but it’s very easy to use and isn’t too confusing unlike many of the other magnifier apps on Google Play....
For a great projector to attach to one of these mounts, our roundup of the best projectors is a great resource; otherwise, read on for our picks for the best projector mounts money can buy. Even better, the patent-pending design features two adjustment knobs to help you get the perfect projector image alignment by simply turning the knobs. An integrated cable management system helps wrangle projector cords, and the mount comes with all the hardware you need for installation....
