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According to Flurry Analytics, a media group owned by Verizon Media, only 5% of iOS users in the U.S. actually allowed app-tracking as of May 7. In comparison, 13% of users worldwide still opted to allow app tracking on their iPhones. The study also shows that, when apps send user requests asking permission to track their data, few people are allowing them to do so. In the U.S., 3% of users have allowed apps to continue tracking, compared to 5% worldwide....

According to TCL, the new BOOK 14 Go is a thinly-designed laptop with 4G LTE connectivity, Windows 11 built-in, and made with students in mind. Conversely, the company’s upcoming TCL 30 smartphone series will be led by multiple 5G devices. The BOOK 14 Go laptop is powered by the Snapdragon 7c compute platform, which delivers a 12-hour battery life and enables 4G LTE for connectivity anywhere. Measuring at around half an inch thick and weighing roughly three pounds, this laptop is highly portable and can easily slip into a backpack....

The FBI recently put out a warning informing Americans of a new scam in which scammers first bait victims by sending fake “bank fraud” alert messages and then calling them from a number that resembles the financial institution’s legitimate 1-800 support number. “This is a common tactic we see across a number of scams, with hackers using data scraped from the dark web and other data leak sources to legitimize conversations with victims,” Adrien Gendre, Chief Tech & Product Officer at Vade told Lifewire over email....

Built-in search filters include the type of dwelling, price range, number of baths and bedrooms, rental types, and property types. Select from rental types such as regular, sublet, corporate, and room for rent, as well as from property types such as apartment, condo, duplex, house, and townhouse. If you register with the site, save listings as favorites. Many apartment complexes on the site offer virtual tours. A built-in calculator also helps determine how much rent you can afford to pay....

While the movie focuses on the new Spider-Man, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), as he comes to grips with his new powers, it’s also a celebration of many different versions of the character thanks to the multiverse storyline. The action is solid and the script hilarious, but Miles’ familial relationships are the movie’s beating heart and should connect with parents and kids alike. Into the Spider-Verse was met with universal acclaim from critics and became the first non-Disney/Pixar film to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature since Rango (2011)....

Genre: Horror, Thriller Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford Director: Jordan Peele Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music Starring: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes Genre: Action, Superhero Starring: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Motion Picture Rating: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Genre: Drama Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes Director: Barry Jenkins Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes Genre: Drama Starring: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey Director: Alfonso Cuarón Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Genre: Drama Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette Director: Richard Linklater Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes Genre: Drama Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 18 minutes Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult Director: George Miller Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours Genre: Biography, Drama Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake Director: David Fincher Motion Picture Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 2 hours Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong Director: Bong Joon-ho Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes

It checks the battery level status quickly while tracking down the apps and processes that drain the power out of it. You can also toggle app settings that use the battery like brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile data, and GPS, and still monitor the battery status based on the app type. It is a multilingual app with support for more than 28 languages, plus it optimizes battery power at the tap of your finger....

As organizations continue to push and evolve new technologies, devices that accompany the VR world are changing as well. These accessories will help make your headsets comfortable, reliable, and ready to go at a moment’s notice. The best VR accessories can do all of this and more. Read on for our picks of the best VR accessories, from charging docks to carrying cases and just about anything else you can think of....

Picking a projector is tough, as so much depends on the room you’re putting it in and how you use it, whether you decide you want to set it up as a home theater for the family or for outdoor camping trips and business presentations. You’ll also want to know what you need to look for in terms of projector resolution and brightness for your intended purposes. We’ve researched and tested models based on compatibility requirements (for wireless connectivity and computer ports) and various uses....

Most chargers should also work with any brand of rechargeable battery that’s the right type and size. While AA and AAA are the most common sizes supported, some chargers fit other sizes like C or D; check each product for the complete list of compatible sizes. Others can charge up to 16 or even 40 batteries at once. For most people interested in a basic and reliable charger, the Energizer Recharge Pro will get the job done for household devices....

With mirrorless cameras gradually chipping away at the prevalence of DSLRs, there is still good reason to invest in a camera with a mirror, beyond the obvious advantage of a clear, optical viewfinder. Thanks to their decades of service, there is a plethora of affordable, high quality accessories made specifically for DSLRs, and whether you’re just beginning your journey as a photographer, or even if you’re a long time professional, the potential cost savings and creative flexibility this wide range of available equipment affords is not to be ignored....

While some have extra-thick padding for comfort, others have different surface options that prioritize either speed or control. You can also choose if you want low or moderate friction, which will impact how much you feel the surface under your hand. If you aren’t so serious about these details, you can prioritize aesthetics and go with a pad that matches your setup. Choose from bold graphics, subdued neutrals, and even customizable lighting options that’ll really complete your gaming station....

With the way the market has absolutely exploded in the last few years, finding the best headphones can now be a tricky proposition. It’s largely a matter of prioritizing what’s most important for you, whether that’s pure audio quality, comfort, wired/wireless, and what features you value most. If you’re mostly wearing cans on your noisy commute, noise-canceling is essential. Watch a ton of movies with headphones? You’ll probably want some kind of virtual surround sound capability....

Can I Use My Digital Music Library to Create Remixes? Yes, you can. If you’re just starting out with remixing, a major benefit is being able to use the songs in your collection. DJ software can open up a new world without you having to buy music or sound packs to get started. Most DJ software has direct support for loading songs from a digital music collection, such as an iTunes music library....

“The cross-platform, uber-popular timeline-based video editor that’s long set the standard for video editing software.” “An essential multitasking tool that’s perfect for beginners or aspiring filmmakers.” Best for Macs: Apple Final Cut Pro at apple.com “Treads the line between a consumer product and one for professionals who need powerful editing tools.” “Built specifically with beginners in mind, offering special features that make it a breeze to create.” Best Value: Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 Ultimate at Best Buy “Offers a host of post effects that put this thing way out of its price class....

Google’s latest update for the Pixel adds Pocket Operator, a music app based on Swedish synthesizer company Teenage Engineering’s hardware devices of the same name. So far, Pocket Operator is Pixel-exclusive, and while it doesn’t bring the entire PO hardware experience to your phone, it brings its spirit. And while it’s already way better than Teenage Engineering’s lackluster iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, it probably won’t replace the hardware in your pocket....

Launch the Archive Utility Preferences You’ll find the Archive Utility in your computer’s System folder at /System/Library/CoreServices/Applications (or at /System/Library/CoreServices in pre-Yosemite versions). Archive Utility opens without presenting a window; instead, there’s just a set of menus along the top of the screen. To change the utility’s defaults, open Archive Utility > Preferences. Manage Archive Utility Preferences The Preferences window is broken into two sections: one for expanding files, and the other, for compressing them....

There are three versions of the 3DS hardware, according to Nintendo: Japanese, American, and European/Australian. The Japanese and European versions of the Nintendo 3DS are likewise region locked. Region Free vs. Region Locked Understanding the difference between a region free device and one that’s region locked, is best described with an example. Say you bought a Nintendo 3DS in North America. Since the 3DS is locked into the region in which it was purchased, it will not work with games downloaded from Japanese or European markets....

The lower layers deal with electrical signals, chunks of binary data, and routing of these data across networks. Higher levels cover network requests and responses, representation of data, and network protocols, as seen from a user’s point of view. The OSI model was originally conceived as a standard architecture for building network systems, and many popular network technologies today reflect the layered design of OSI. Physical Layer At Layer 1, the Physical layer of the OSI model is responsible for the ultimate transmission of digital data bits from the Physical layer of the sending (source) device over network communications media to the Physical layer of the receiving (destination) device....

Last month, the Indian financial services app, Paytm, was temporarily removed from the Play Store. The ouster created an uproar in India’s tech community that echoes growing calls around the world for a reexamination of Apple and Google’s practices. “Google’s monopoly is bad in the app space for both the developers and the end-user,” Ashish Rattan, co-founder and CTO of app development agency NeotericAI, said in an email interview. “Google charges 30 percent on in-app purchases....