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Slack says: “In parallel with our efforts on desktop, we have been rethinking our mobile apps to make them easier to navigate and optimized for using Slack on the go: quickly catching up, responding to DMs and mentions, sending messages, and getting work done with the shortcuts feature,” wrote Slack’s Preet Mangat, Johnny Rodgers and Cory Bujnowicz in the announcement. Tabs for access: Slack mobile now has tabs at the bottom to get you to the places in the app that you use often....

The company’s forthcoming Reno8 Pro 5G, Reno8 5G, and Reno8 Z 5G all feature comparable specs to leading competitors, but the Pro 5G comes equipped with a proprietary neural processing unit (NPU) that specializes in enabling advanced camera features. This NPU, named MariSilicon X, allows for 18 trillion operations per second, each of which is completely dedicated to image processing. What does this mean? The Reno8 Pro 5G captures lossless real-time 4K AI-assisted video, easily handles HDR and RAW footage, and creates stunning portrait images thanks to an 8dB signal-to-noise ratio....

Run the Spelling and Grammar Checker Manually The spelling and grammar checker in Word flags potential errors so that you can quickly review and correct mistakes, if necessary. In addition, the tool checks words and phrases for clarity and offers suggestions or explanations. Start the Spelling and Grammar Checker With a Shortcut Press the F7 shortcut key to go to the first mistake in the sentence where the insertion point is currently located....

Spotify announced on Friday that the highly requested offline playback feature is now available to Premium Spotify subscribers who have an Apple Watch. The feature allows you to download playlists, albums, and podcasts directly to your Apple Watch. Spotify said the offline playback complements the existing feature of streaming music from your watch, only now you don’t need to have your phone with you at all. “It’s perfect for that next run, or for keeping both hands focused while you’re cooking,” Spotify wrote in its press release announcing the feature....

What Is a Supplemental Power Supply? A secondary power supply resides within a desktop computer case, adding additional power capacity to the entire system. These are typically designed to fit into a 5.25-inch drive bay. The incoming power cable is routed through an available card slot on the back of the system. Various component cables run from the supplemental power supply to the internal PC components. Because the most common use for these devices is to power the latest generation of energy-intensive graphics cards, these devices almost always have PCI-Express graphics 6-pin or 8-pin power connectors....

Here are some of the best news apps for iPhone users to try. You’ll also find trending stories from around the internet and a place for you to follow all of your favorite channels, topics, and stories. Although you must subscribe to Apple News+ for $9.99 a month to read magazines and newspapers, finding both global and local news fast is free using the app. Although you must sift to find the highest quality sources, SmartNews offers something for everyone....

The best movies in this genre show their subjects overcoming adversity and teach us something about the role of sports in the larger culture. Here are some of the greatest sports movies you can catch on streaming platforms right now. Written and directed by future Black Panther helmer Ryan Coogler, Creed somehow honors the Rocky franchise’s legacy while forging a solid story for old and new fans alike. Creed received an overwhelmingly positive response from critics and even drew awards buzz, with Stallone earning a much-deserved Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination....

The app has a library of premium images you can unlock with coins, or access everything by subscribing at $2.99 for one month or $4.99 for three months. Both subscription options have a three-day trial. Coloring gives you 50 coins to start, and you can buy more in blocks of 100 ($0.99), 250 ($1.99), and 600 ($3.99). You can also watch ads to earn coins. The Android app has five pen and brush options, and each has a color picker tool and size options....

Here are 10 things you need to know to save some money and get the most out of your smartphone when traveling internationally. Global roaming functionality used to be an extra feature that users would have to manually opt into using for an additional fee. This has now changed and many cell phone service providers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile now activate international texting, calling, and data features automatically as soon as the handset is used in a foreign country....

Any audio enthusiast should put together a selection of tunes like this. It’s convenient for checking pairs of headphones in stores, a friend’s new stereo speakers, or the audio systems you might encounter at Hi-Fi shows. You can edit the songs if you like, cutting straight to the parts you want to hear for testing purposes. To get the best possible fidelity from songs, buy the CD (or digitize vinyl LPs) to create lossless digital music files....

What makes this site so good is that it offers narrations of several tours, provides closeups through interactive actions, and includes short chunks of written information that’s easy for kids of most ages to read. The tours are also fairly short, which makes these tours great for younger kids, but older kids will still enjoy the trip. Your child will love seeing amphibious vehicles, microcars, prototypes, and more. The tour is easy to click through and offers six angles to entertain viewers....

When searching for accessories for your Xbox Series X or Series S console, speed is the name of the game. You want controllers, headsets, and storage devices that have ergonomics and integrations to enhance your console’s features, instead of those that slow you down in the middle of gameplay. After evaluating dozens of devices, our pick for the best accessory for the Xbox Series X/S is the latest model of the Xbox Wireless Controller....

If the main goal is to be able to phone someone, you can make life easier by going with a more basic phone. And if that’s what you are looking for, just buy the Nokia 3310 3G. It’s likely the phone you are thinking of without even knowing it. You can listen to the radio or even some MP3s if you’re so inclined, or just use it as a basic phone to keep in touch....

What’s more, you can add music to a queue and use the built-in controls to play your music through your account without downloading the files to your computer. When you first sign up for pCloud, you get 10 GB of free space for all file types, including music. If you verify your email and complete other basic tasks, you get up to 20 GB total for free. pCloud has free apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and other devices....

With the right underwater camera, you can take gorgeous, clear photos and videos even from deep depths. If you’re in the market for a new underwater camera before your next trip, there’s plenty to consider—image and video resolution, storage space, waterproof ratings, lens compatibility, and wireless capability for transferring photos. Divers may have different needs as well, as you’ll want to make sure your camera is waterproof to the depth of your dive and can adjust color discolorations found in underwater photography....

Still, websites that stream live sports for free and don’t violate copyright law are a little harder to come by. We looked at websites that offer free live sports streams and picked our favorites. Here’s what you need to know to access free live sports streams. What you won’t find on ESPN.com, however, is every game of every sport. ESPN streams only the games to which it has broadcast rights....

Options like the Sega Genesis found right now at B&H or the supremely affordable PlayStation Classic found at GameStop are all-in-one options for people who want to relive their glory days of gaming. These systems toe the line between functionality and collectibility, and as such you’ll have to weigh how much money you want to spend on them. The cheaper consoles do tend to come with their share of glitches, but the more expensive consoles are usually higher priced because of an artificial scarcity of supply....

Ideally, smartphone tripods should be just as portable and convenient to carry around as a mobile device. That’s exactly what the JOBY GripTight Micro Stand, our top pick, offers. This pocket-size device works as a tripod in vertical and horizontal modes and offers easy tilting movements. Even better, it folds completely flat and will fit into virtually any small pocket or compartment. We’ve tested and gathered a list of other smartphone tripods that offer the versatility and convenience you need for snapping selfies or scenic panoramic shots with your mobile device....

Searching for a potential partner on LoveAgain is simple and intuitive to navigate, with options to refine a search by distance and age made readily available. Impressively, LoveAgain allows users to add a filter for bisexual people, which is rarely seen on these dating sites, typically assuming that everyone is either straight or gay. The lack of an iOS or Android app is a bit of a disappointment, so you’ll need to use the official LoveAgain website for your browsing and messaging....

Here are eight of the best farm games to play offline on mobile and console. In Stardew Valley, players must manage their farm’s crops and animals all while building relationships with their neighbors and, potentially, even starting a family with one of them. This design decision makes the game much more approachable than its rivals yet doesn’t lack any of their functionality with the usual crops and animals tasks still being present in addition to a marketplace and even farm visitors to take care of....