In the company’s July 29 earnings call, Samsung revealed it wants to lean hard into the future of foldable smartphones like the ZFold and ZFlip, eventually making foldable phones more mainstream. While Samsung plans to release four new foldable models, and others also are getting in on the folding action, experts say going mainstream will require such smartphones to overcome hurdles that might not be possible without new tech advances....
Kids are more than used to seeing themselves on phone screens, but they may never have seen themselves on a paper photograph. They’ll be fascinated. They’ll think you’re amazing. And the best tool for the job is Fujifilm’s Instax printer. Of course, these little Instax photos are great for all kinds of things. For me, they bring much of what I love about film cameras, only without all the hassle....
The recently released OnePlus Watch has a sleek design and uses the company’s own interface. Meanwhile, the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro boasts a lightning-fast processor and a camera made in combination with the legendary company Hasselblad. I’m a longtime Apple enthusiast, but the combination of the OnePlus phone and watch is enough to tempt me over to Android. Watch This The $159 OnePlus Watch stakes a clear design path away from that of the Apple Watch....
You’ve probably seen the impressive and weird products of Dall-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, so-called AI image creators that generate images from a soup of existing works, gathered from the internet. So far, AI art has been a curiosity, a tool for nerdy artists, and a fun way to waste some time. But now, apps that charge money to generate images based on those copyrighted sources without permission are appearing....
The original iPhone launched for $400. The current cheapest iPhone is the iPhone 12 mini, which comes in at $729 for the 64 GB model, which really isn’t enough storage, anyway. The original Samsung Galaxy went for $599, and now the cheapest model costs $799. That’s quite a hike, and usually the prices of gadgets tend to drop, not increase. What’s going on? “Apple and Samsung have dominated the market for years so they have the ability to charge a premium, particularly for their flagship phones,” Beth Klongpayabal, analytics manager and author of a new report on phone prices at Savings....
The new battery pack may be light on capacity, but it’s long on features third-party makers can’t add, thanks to Apple’s exclusive access to the depths of the iPhone’s brain and guts. Add to that the fact that this is a supremely convenient charger, and that MagSafe makes it more future-proof than Apple’s previous efforts, and you may have a winner. “I guess the big advantage this battery pack has is that it’s a genuine MagSafe charger,” traveling businessman and Filter King-founder Rick Hoskins told Lifewire via email....
Center Channel and Stereo Audio Stereo audio was originally designed to separate recorded sound into two channels (that is what the term “stereo” means), with left and right channel speakers placed in front of the room. Although some sounds come specifically from the left or right channel speakers, principle vocals or dialog are mixed into both speakers. With the vocals mixed to come out of both the left and right channels, a “sweet spot” is created that is equidistant between the left and right channel speakers....
Shortcuts lets you automate pretty much anything on your iPhone, iPad, or your HomeKit devices. Just by dragging a few steps into the order you want them to play back, you can make awesome, and surprisingly powerful, automations. Many people take a look at the Shortcuts app and dismiss it as too complex, but it’s just the opposite. Using shortcuts actually makes things simpler, quicker, and easier. You can even download shortcuts created by other people....
French electronics company Withings just released the Scanwatch Horizon, a best of both worlds smartwatch, for the United States market. This follow-up to the original Scanwatch has both beauty and brains to spare. Let’s start with beauty. The Scanwatch Horizon boasts a sapphire-glass casing, a metallic face with an anti-reflection coating, white accents, and a stainless steel chassis. The design is inspired by old-school diver watches, featuring a rotating bezel with laser-engraved markings to make the face easier to see while underwater....
What Is an XSPF File? A file with the XSPF file extension (pronounced as “spiff”) is an XML Shareable Playlist Format file. They’re not media files in and of themselves, but instead just XML text files that point to, or reference media files. A media player uses this file to determine what should be opened and played in the program. It reads the file to understand where the media content is stored, and plays them according to those instructions....
While smart light bulbs are more expensive than traditional light bulbs or even regular LED bulbs, they use less energy and should last as long as traditional LED bulbs (that’s around 20 years). They are available in standard white or with a color-changing feature, depending on the brand. How Do Smart Light Bulbs Work? Smart bulbs require a smartphone, tablet, or home automation hub to operate because they use wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, or Zigbee to connect to an app on your device or to your automation system....
Motorola recently said that it’s partnering with former Caltech scientists to develop smartphones that can be powered up to 3 feet away from a charger. The effort could mean an end to the constant search for power cords. “Over-the-air charging gives users much more freedom with their devices,” Cesar Johnston, the chief operating officer of the wireless charging company Energous, said in an email interview. “No need to feel tethered to the nearest wall socket....
Here’s what you need to know about YouTube TV’s channel offerings, supported devices, and monthly costs. YouTube TV Channel List YouTube TV is one of the most full-featured live TV services available, as its wide variety of channels make it an attractive option for those looking to cut the cord. While the selection may vary based on your region, YouTube TV’s list of popular channels includes AMC, Bravo, FX, and many more....
The Sims 2 Primary Career Tracks There are 10 levels in each career track, each with a unique pay and work schedule. Moving forward in a career is a linear process, because each job has certain criteria that must be achieved before a Sim can move to the next level of pay in that career track. As the Sims make progress in their careers, they can earn a Career Reward object that makes learning one of the required skills easier....
Watch Live TV on Xbox One With a TV Tuner Free-to-air broadcast television can be viewed directly on the Xbox One console without changing TV channels. This is done by a special Xbox One Digital TV Tuner accessory which connects to the back of the console and also plugs into your TV antenna. Some of the benefits of watching live TV through your Xbox One are: The ability to pause live broadcasts for up to 30 minutes....
How to Wipe Your Mac Remotely From an iPhone or iPad This method requires an iPhone or iPad connected to the same iCloud account as the Mac you want to remotely wipe. The erase will now be pending. The Find My app will notify you when the erase begins. How to Wipe Your Mac Remotely From Another Mac This method requires an additional Mac tied to your iCloud account. The erase will now be pending....
How to Use Fixboot to Write a New Partition Boot Sector You need to enter the Windows XP Recovery Console, the advanced diagnostic mode of Windows XP with special tools that allow you to write a new partition boot sector to the system partition. Here’s how to repair a damaged or unstable partition boot sector: Assuming that a corrupt or unstable partition boot sector was your only problem, Windows XP should start normally....
How big is this increase? Enough that the extra carbon generated would require a forest twice the size of Portugal to lock away the resulting CO2. The land and water footprints are similarly huge, and this is just for fixed-line internet. But is there anything we can do to stop this trend? “We found that turning off video during Skype or Zoom calls is very effective,” lead researcher Renee Obringer told Lifewire via email, “particularly if people are working remotely and spending a lot of time online....
We purchased the HTC Vive Pro Headset so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it. Keep reading for our full product review. If you are looking to invest in the best PC powered, room-scale VR experience possible, you’ll want the HTC Vive Pro. It has excellent tracking, a high screen refresh rate, a clear lens display, and a comfortable headset you can wear for hours, offering the best VR headset in the market....
Case in point? Hyundai Mobis just unveiled an innovative biotech system that will populate forthcoming cabins in newly manufactured automobiles. The Smart Cabin Controller uses advanced sensors to analyze the driver’s health and take appropriate steps when necessary. What does this mean exactly? The cabin analyzes vital signs, such as posture, heart rate, and brainwaves. Hyundai refers to this technology as an ‘advanced brain’ and notes that the cabin will automatically switch to an autonomous driving mode if it senses something amiss, such as a health issue, an uptick in anxiety, or a drunk driver....
