21 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date
Updates usually pop up automatically, but you can always check whether you have the latest version in Settings > System > System […]
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How to Fold (and Store!) Your Sheets
You’re done! This fold isn’t always super neat, but it’s fast and easy, and is a good enough fold to easily see […]
How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen—and How You Should React
Lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and frightening. As someone who used to repair second-hand smartphones, I’ve extinguished my fair share of […]
What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?
Back in the 1950s, when color TV was invented, everything was simple. TVs were either color or black-and-white, and you could tell […]
LCD, IPS, OLED, and Quantum Dots: All the Confusing Display Terms, Explained
This tech comes at the expense of lower response times and more shallow viewing angles, which is why it’s less common than […]
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
The idea is you’ll be able to speak more naturally with Siri, and the assistant will be able to understand context better […]
PS5 vs PS5 Slim: What’s the Difference, and Which One Should You Get?
The PlayStation 5 was arguably one of Sony’s most controversial designs. After a few years, I have to admit it’s growing on […]
7 Lesser-Known Google Maps Features
Hover the cursor over the Layers panel (bottom right), then click Biking. The map will then adjust the way routes are marked […]
How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss (2024): Tips for iPhone, Android
MFi hearing devices usually have additional settings (it depends on the manufacturer) and can be configured from Control Center (with Hearing added) […]
What Is Matter? We Explain the New Smart Home Standard (2024)
The ideal smart home seamlessly anticipates your needs and instantly responds to commands. You shouldn’t have to open a specific app for […]