Wireless is supposed to make things easier, and when it does, it’s great. But it ended up making things more complicated. Instead of just unplugging your headphones from your laptop and plugging them into your phone, now we have to re-pair the Bluetooth connection, or at least find a control panel to swap it. Now, Google has added Auto Switching to Android and the Pixel Buds Pro, something AirPods users have enjoyed for years....
What Causes It When Pixel Buds Won’t Work With Google Assistant? Pixel Buds are supposed to access Google Assistant on your phone when you use Assistant’s wake word or touch and hold your finger to either earbud. The Pixel Buds need to be inserted in your ears to access Assistant, and they also need to be connected to a compatible Android phone. When Pixel Buds can’t access Google Assistant, it’s usually due to a setup or connectivity problem....
What Does Lorem Ipsum Mean? “Lorem ipsum” doesn’t mean anything. It’s believed to be a scrambled passage from Cicero’s De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum. It has been used in traditional printing for centuries, and it’s now commonly used in web design. Placeholder text like lorem ipsum is used by web designers when they are submitting a web page design for review and they don’t want the reviewers to get hung up on the contents of the text....
What Is Pluto TV? Pluto TV combines an assortment of live streaming channels (some of which are in-house and others are third-party) and on-demand movies and TV shows from its extensive library. Pluto TV plays occasional ads to pay for these shows and movies. The ads are usually at the beginning of the show or movie and might be inserted during the content. Who Owns Pluto TV? Pluto TV was started in 2013 and, as of March 2019, is owned by Viacom....
New research shows how a quantum computer could break the encryption of cryptocurrencies. The latest findings are part of a growing concern that current encryption technologies will not be able to withstand increasing computer power. “Bitcoin wallets are protected by the same public/private key pairs vulnerable to all computers,” Denis Mandich, a former US Government IT official and now CTO of Qrypt, a quantum entropy start-up, told Lifewire in an email interview....
Razer is a company completely focused on high-performance gaming, from its well-regarded keyboards and mice to its flashy Razer Phone handsets. The Razer Blade is another extension of that ethos. It’s a laptop built for top-end gaming, ensuring that you don’t have to significantly sacrifice quality even when you’re not in front of a desktop—and it looks the part, thanks to its flashy, multicolored keyboard lights. Granted, portable power isn’t cheap, and even the entry-level 2019 Razer Blade 15 costs a pretty penny—with much pricier upgrade options for those willing to pay for added perks and/or performance....
What Is a REG File? A file with the .reg file extension is a registration file used by the Windows Registry. These files can contain hives, keys, and values. They can be created from scratch in a text editor or can be produced by the Windows Registry when backing up parts of it. What REG Files Are Used For There are two major ways to edit the Windows registry: Open Registry Editor and then make registry changes manually....
State of the Art: The process these researchers are proposing, Space-Time Video Super-Resolution (STVSR), uses a single-stage processing pass instead of two stages, like other methods in use today (called VFI networks). This new process inserts “missing” video frames based on the existing frames, then aggregates them at the same time. While that’s going on, the AI network predicts slow-motion video frames and places them into the video as well....
Working on the go can prove difficult on a laptop, especially when you need to work on heavy-hitting projects requiring precision. Travel mice, or portable computer mice that can be packed and unpacked on the go, can alleviate much of the proverbial headache of working on PC-heavy tasks. For those who prefer their mouse have a cable, the Sabrent fits the bill. Using high definition precision technology, the tiny, three-year-old mouse is designed for those who want convenience and extreme precision in their work....
Highlights: It comes in two colors: bronze and black. The hinge is available in metallic red, silver, gold, and blue. A stylish Thom Browne Edition is available. When Was the Z Fold 2 Released? The foldable smartphone began shipping on September 18, 2020 with a $1999 price tag. Galaxy Z Fold 2 Features The Galaxy Z Fold 2 offers an array of improvements compared to the original Galaxy Fold. Here’s what you need to know....
According to Droid Life, the Galaxy S8 line has been on quarterly updates for the past year, something Samsung tends to do when a device is nearing the end of its lifespan. The company did the same with the Samsung Galaxy S7, which Samsung ended support for last April. With support for the S8 ended, that makes the Galaxy S9 the oldest Samsung device still receiving updates, at least for the time being....
Until now, electric cars and self-driving vehicles have been novelties. They’re experimental flavors of regular, human-steered, gas-powered vehicles. But that’s changing. Instead of just using a computer to turn the steering wheel and operate the pedals, vehicles are morphing to better fit their purposes. But it may take a while to get there. After all, it’s one thing buying an electric car, but another keeping it charged. “I’d guess more than 50% of Americans wouldn’t have reliable access to charging stations right now,” John Brownlee, editor at Folks magazine, told Lifewire via Twitter, “even if the price of an electric car were no object....
You need to know your Wi-Fi network’s password if you have a secured network. With that bit of information, you can have your new iPad up and running within five minutes. How to Set Up Your New iPad Your new iPad comes out of the box with a full battery, so you don’t need to use the included cable to charge it before you set it up for the first time....
This proposal seems reasonable, as do the other requirements in the new infrastructure bill: technology to stop people from leaving kids in hot cars and automatic emergency braking to avoid crashes. But should cars be able to police us like this? And will people accept these changes? “I believe that if a law is mandated, people would accept it,” used-car dealership owner Mark Beneke told Lifewire via email. “Some of the population may be in an uproar about it at first, but over time they would realize that it is a requirement for them to operate a vehicle....
When customers step above the $300 mark for a pair of Bluetooth-enabled, noise-canceling headphones, they expect a lot—and rightfully so. In addition to the basics, they want high fidelity, lots of audio finesse, an easy-to-use app, and plenty of bass. In the case of the Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones, they get most of those. I found the Crusher ANC headphones to be about as subtle and nuanced as the brand and model name suggests....
The company is all set to launch the “world’s first production-ready solar car” called the Lightyear 0. It’s a streamlined and energy-efficient sedan-style EV that’s covered with curved solar panels. “The shift to solar power is a necessary change that’s happening now and will only continue to grow,” Julia Fowler, Marketing Coordinator at solar specialist vendor Pvilion, told Lifewire over email. “This vehicle is a huge stride for the industry and just the beginning of a future where nearly everything is powered by solar....
According to 9to5Mac, the bug has been popping up on all platforms that use the Apple TV app, whether it’s tvOS, other smart TVs, or external streaming devices like Chromecast or Roku. There doesn’t seem to be a clear pattern to the bug either, as it’s not affecting all users or media with any consistency. 9to5Mac theorizes that this could be a digital rights management (DRM) error that’s blocking audio as a copyright protection measure, despite the media being properly paid for....
The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 wireless earbuds are a nuts-and-bolts option for those who want true wireless earbuds with passable sound quality and don’t want to spend a small fortune. That sort of middle-of-the-road approach is something that the Soundcore brand does well. As a sister-company to Anker—a brand known for quality, affordable mobile accessories—it would make sense that these earphones aren’t breaking any sound quality records, but also don’t break the bank....
The hope is that Enhance will make it easier for you to create new playlists, whether you’re looking to expand your musical horizons or capture a specific mood. It’s a purely optional feature, though, so if you aren’t interested you can always turn it off (or never turn it on). If you do turn Enhance on, Spotify will provide its own recommendations based on the track list you’re listening to....
If you’re looking for a pair of the best wireless headphones, then the Status BT One seems to fit the bill. On paper they’re an attractive value proposition, but are they really as good a bargain as they seem? Design: Too much plastic From a distance and in ads, the Status BT One appear to be premium quality headphones. However, I was disappointed by how plasticky their design is. They are by no means poorly made, and the plastic seems relatively robust, but I’m not convinced that these headphones will hold up to the rigors of daily use for long....
