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A new report says 30 percent of augmented reality products and 23 percent of VR shipments will include cellular connectivity by 2027. Major VR headset makers don’t currently offer built-in high-speed 5G connections, but once they do, it could make a big difference in how you use the device and even help wounded soldiers on the battlefield. “The future of VR isn’t going to be restricted to living rooms or offices,” Danny Parks, the vice president of technology for mixed reality agency Trigger XR, told Lifewire in an email interview....

The website, called exposing.ai, searches through public databases to determine if your Flickr photos were used for AI research. Software developers often use publicly available images to train their recognition systems. The practice may be legal, but some experts believe it’s not ethical. “The fact that these photos are used without people’s knowledge is a significant privacy violation,” Thierry Tremblay, the CEO and founder of the database software company Kohezion, said in an email interview....

When Will Windows 12 Be Released? We should start by saying we can’t verify yet that Windows 12 is even real. It’s not that we think Microsoft will pull a Windows 9 move and skip over this version to land on W13—we just haven’t heard anything official from the company. That said, we do think it’s coming. It’s just not clear when. There is one rumor we’ve seen that points to an upgraded OS....

Windows 7 If you’re using Windows 7 here’s how to find Sticky Notes. Windows Vista If you’re still using Windows Vista, you’ll find sticky notes as a gadget in the Windows sidebar. Once open, a sticky note appears on your screen. At that point, you can start typing. To add a new note, select the + (plus sign) in the top left corner; it will add a new note, without deleting or overwriting the previous note....

The BIOS in your computer will test your memory during the POST but it’s an extremely basic test. To truly determine if your RAM is not working properly, you must perform an extensive memory test by a program like Windows Memory Diagnostic. We recommend that you first test your memory with Memtest86, but you should always test a second time with a different memory testing tool just to be sure....

One of the best things about video games is getting to unlock new items. Fighting games, racing games, and FPS are great at constantly rewarding you with new trinkets and characters and stuff. Achievements are an extension of this. You are constantly rewarded, which just keeps you playing longer in the hope of earning something else. And it all adds up into a neat and tidy gamerscore that you can share with your friends....

The cameras, including those recently released by Anker and Remo Tech, use artificial intelligence (AI) to track users and ensure they are always in the center of the frame. There’s also Owl Labs’ Meeting Owl, a 360-degree webcam that uses AI to zoom in on whoever’s speaking or moving automatically. “AI webcams are a lot smarter than the regular webcams people are used to,” IT expert Robert Wolfe told Lifewire in an email interview....

Here’s a look at what might cause your videos to look wrong, and how to use YouTube codes to fix the issue. Causes for YouTube Videos Not Displaying Correctly Usually, the culprit for a video displaying with black bars, a stretched or squished appearance, or poor video quality is using an incorrect aspect ratio. When the aspect ratio doesn’t align with the YouTube video player, black bars or other problems occur....

It’s official. Wave Race 64, is headed to the Nintendo Switch, giving you yet one more reason to stick with the console. This release bolsters the Switch’s expanding N64 library even further after already receiving other classics like Pokemon Snap and Super Mario 64. Wave Race 64 was one of the N64’s first racing games in the US, coming out just behind Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64, and about three months before Mario Kart 64 would eclipse the other games in popularity....

How to Set Step Goals With the Fitbit Charge 2 You can monitor your steps from the main screen on your Charge 2. Adjust your step goal using the Fitbit app: How to Track Your Heart Rate The optical heart rate sensor on the bottom of the device observes your heart rate. The Charge 2 screen displays it in real time. How to Record Your Workouts The Charge 2 can record runs, weight sessions, treadmill workouts, elliptical sessions, bike rides, interval workouts, and more....

How to Open Quick Look Viewing a folder full of images takes only seconds with the Quick Look feature. If you don’t want a full-screen view, tap the double-arrow icon at the bottom of the Quick View image to go to Window view. Using Quick Look When you first use Quick Look, the images open full-screen by default, with a control bar at the bottom of each one and on a black background....

Can You Write on a PDF? There are multiple ways and types of software to allow you to write on, annotate, and otherwise make notes on a PDF. Depending on your operating system, some of those methods may already be available on your computer. How to Write on a PDF in Windows If you have Windows 10 or 11, you most likely already have a basic PDF editor on board. Microsoft Edge offers simple PDF functionality, including writing text notes, highlighting text, and drawing on the document....

HP’s OfficeJet Pro 8720 may be a bit of a monster sitting on your desk, but with good reason. Sturdy materials and some smart design choices make for one of the most fully-featured printers we’ve ever seen that remains reasonable for home use. It boasts duplex printing and scanning with its automatic document feeder, fast printing (particularly for color), and a full software ecosystem for PC and mobile. This all comes with one of the easiest and most automatic setup processes we’ve ever seen for an all-in-one....

A lot of in-car LCD options aren’t even capable of displaying HD resolutions, and those that are can be paired with an upconverting in-car DVD player to provide a great viewing experience. Checking Out the In-Car DVD Options The five primary types of in-car DVD players are: Portable DVD units: These are super portable and easy to set up, but they’re the least integrated.Headrest DVD players: These can be tough to install, but they make very good use of the available space....

According to Reuters, the social media platform plans to launch a version of the app with a chronological feed early next year. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri made the announcement during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, saying the company has been working on the option for months. Lifewire reached out to Instagram to find out more about the chronological feed, such as if it will be an app update or an entirely separate app but has received no response....

To send and receive calls in Google Voice, you need a Google Voice number. It works like any other phone number, and you can give your Google Voice number to people to contact you. Using Google Voice for International Calls In addition to making free calls between computers worldwide, Google Voice users can make calls to landlines and mobile phones, but not for free. Calls to phones within the U....

The full process of buying a car online varies from one dealership to the next, but most follow the same basic process: Online Car Buying vs. Visiting the Dealership The traditional car buying experience starts with walking through the door of a local dealership and meeting with a salesperson. When you find a car that you’re interested in, you’ll notice that it has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) sticker on the window....

Types of Local Network and Online Games Single-player PC games only run on one personal computer. Some multiplayer games also function across a network. Check the game packaging or documentation to determine the nature of its support: PC games that list LAN or local network support allow sharing between two or more computers across home network connections. Each computer must run its own copy of the game.PC games that list internet or online multiplayer support allow you to play live across a high-speed internet connection....

According to an Apple support page about the issue, the bug affects older iPhones with Touch ID and prevents users from using their iPhone to unlock their Apple Watch. Instead, you’ll have to unlock your Watch manually by entering your passcode. “If you experience this issue, just type the passcode directly on your Apple Watch to unlock it. This is required only one time, as long as you keep your Apple Watch on your wrist....

When Was the iPhone 12 Announced? Apple announced four new smartphones at its Fall event on October 13, 2020. The models presented were the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. We like a lot about it but there a few things we wish Apple had included; our review covers all the angles. What Was the iPhone 12 Release Date? The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro shipped on October 23, while the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max shipped November 13....