Google Assistant now lets you find local services like plumber and electrician

Google has updated Assistant with the ability to find local/nearby services like electrician, plumber, and house cleaner. As you'd expect, after the hot word OK Google, all you have to say is something like "find me a plumber," and Assistant will then ask for all the required info before finally getting you what you want. The new feature is available to users on Android and iOS, as well as those using the company's voice activated speaker Home. In the US, it'll roll out over the coming week. "In many cities the Google Assistant will suggest providers that have been prescreened by...

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Google investigating Home Mini crash/reboot issue with songs at high volume

Google has started investigating an issue with its Home Mini smart speaker that users say causes the device to crash or reboot. Specifically, the behavior is observed when certain songs are played at high volume. There's a dedicated Reddit thread discussing this issue, where-in the original poster says they get the crash/reboot when music is played on max volume. Another user chimes in, saying they can observe the behavior with songs including Royals by lorde and icon by jayden smith. Over at Google's official forums, another affected user says they've even got their Home Mini unit...

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Google investigating Home Mini crash/reboot issue with songs at high volume

Google has started investigating an issue with its Home Mini smart speaker that users say causes the device to crash or reboot. Specifically, the behavior is observed when certain songs are played at high volume. There's a dedicated Reddit thread discussing this issue, where-in the original poster says they get the crash/reboot when music is played on max volume. Another user chimes in, saying they can observe the behavior with songs including Royals by lorde and icon by jayden smith. Over at Google's official forums, another affected user says they've even got their Home Mini unit...

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Google investigating Home Mini crash/reboot issue with songs at high volume

Google has started investigating an issue with its Home Mini smart speaker that users say causes the device to crash or reboot. Specifically, the behavior is observed when certain songs are played at high volume. There's a dedicated Reddit thread discussing this issue, where-in the original poster says they get the crash/reboot when music is played on max volume. Another user chimes in, saying they can observe the behavior with songs including Royals by lorde and icon by jayden smith. Over at Google's official forums, another affected user says they've even got their Home Mini unit...

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users reporting wireless charging issues after recent update

A number of Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users are reporting issues with wireless charging on their units. Most of those affected say a recent update has completely broken the feature. @SamsungHelpUK @SamsungUK Firmware update has screwed up my fast charging feature on S8+; tested charging block on S7 Edge and all is fine! Good ol' Samsung and there software updates again. Bunch of idiots who accept no responsibility!— 🇬🇧 ShaVerZ™ (@_ShaVerZ_) November 25, 2017 @SamsungSupport my s8 stopped fast charging after the latest update. It takes almost 6 hours to charge. ...

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users reporting wireless charging issues after recent update

A number of Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users are reporting issues with wireless charging on their units. Most of those affected say a recent update has completely broken the feature. @SamsungHelpUK @SamsungUK Firmware update has screwed up my fast charging feature on S8+; tested charging block on S7 Edge and all is fine! Good ol' Samsung and there software updates again. Bunch of idiots who accept no responsibility!— 🇬🇧 ShaVerZ™ (@_ShaVerZ_) November 25, 2017 @SamsungSupport my s8 stopped fast charging after the latest update. It takes almost 6 hours to charge. ...

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users reporting wireless charging issues after recent update

A number of Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users are reporting issues with wireless charging on their units. Most of those affected say a recent update has completely broken the feature. @SamsungHelpUK @SamsungUK Firmware update has screwed up my fast charging feature on S8+; tested charging block on S7 Edge and all is fine! Good ol' Samsung and there software updates again. Bunch of idiots who accept no responsibility!— 🇬🇧 ShaVerZ™ (@_ShaVerZ_) November 25, 2017 @SamsungSupport my s8 stopped fast charging after the latest update. It takes almost 6 hours to charge. ...

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Microsoft Edge now available publicly on iOS and Android

Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android is finally out of private beta and available for everyone. Users on iOS and Android can go to their respective stores and should be able to download it freely. As far as browsers go, there certainly isn't any shortage on either platforms, not even considering the excellent options that come by default. Still, if you are an Edge user on Windows 10 and wanted an easy way for your browsing history, passwords, logins, and open tabs to sync on your smartphone, Edge on mobile does exactly that. It's a browser for dedicated Edge users on desktop to carry...

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Microsoft Edge now available publicly on iOS and Android

Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android is finally out of private beta and available for everyone. Users on iOS and Android can go to their respective stores and should be able to download it freely. As far as browsers go, there certainly isn't any shortage on either platforms, not even considering the excellent options that come by default. Still, if you are an Edge user on Windows 10 and wanted an easy way for your browsing history, passwords, logins, and open tabs to sync on your smartphone, Edge on mobile does exactly that. It's a browser for dedicated Edge users on desktop to carry...

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Microsoft Edge now available publicly on iOS and Android

Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android is finally out of private beta and available for everyone. Users on iOS and Android can go to their respective stores and should be able to download it freely. As far as browsers go, there certainly isn't any shortage on either platforms, not even considering the excellent options that come by default. Still, if you are an Edge user on Windows 10 and wanted an easy way for your browsing history, passwords, logins, and open tabs to sync on your smartphone, Edge on mobile does exactly that. It's a browser for dedicated Edge users on desktop to carry...

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AliveCor Kardiaband EKG reader is the first FDA certified medical device accessory for the Apple Watch

Today the US FDA has approved the first medical device accessory for the Apple Watch range. It's a watch strap called Kardiaband, it's made by a company called AliveCor, and it serves as an EKG reader for your wrist. This is a pretty solid development, considering that EKG machines are usually only available in doctors' offices and hospitals, and are mainly used after life-threatening events. The Kardiaband, tied with AliveCor's new software feature called SmartRhythm, can give you insight into your heart rate and potentially detect abnormal heart beats and atrial fibrillation (also known...

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AliveCor Kardiaband EKG reader is the first FDA certified medical device accessory for the Apple Watch

Today the US FDA has approved the first medical device accessory for the Apple Watch range. It's a watch strap called Kardiaband, it's made by a company called AliveCor, and it serves as an EKG reader for your wrist. This is a pretty solid development, considering that EKG machines are usually only available in doctors' offices and hospitals, and are mainly used after life-threatening events. The Kardiaband, tied with AliveCor's new software feature called SmartRhythm, can give you insight into your heart rate and potentially detect abnormal heart beats and atrial fibrillation (also known...

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AliveCor Kardiaband EKG reader is the first FDA certified medical device accessory for the Apple Watch

Today the US FDA has approved the first medical device accessory for the Apple Watch range. It's a watch strap called Kardiaband, it's made by a company called AliveCor, and it serves as an EKG reader for your wrist. This is a pretty solid development, considering that EKG machines are usually only available in doctors' offices and hospitals, and are mainly used after life-threatening events. The Kardiaband, tied with AliveCor's new software feature called SmartRhythm, can give you insight into your heart rate and potentially detect abnormal heart beats and atrial fibrillation (also known...

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6 Reasons Why You Should NOT Buy a Bluetooth Keyboard

A Bluetooth keyboard offers a winning combination of portability and cross-device compatibility — but they’re not perfect for everyone. While there are Bluetooth keyboards out there worth buying, you should be aware that they come with trade-offs. For example, gamers, coders, and writers should use wired keyboards, which tend to offer better reliability, functionality, and security. Should you get one? Here are six reasons why you may want to rethink the Bluetooth keyboard. 1. Durable Keyboards Have Better Value The keyboard remains one of the few computer components that never goes obsolete. With PS2-to-USB adapters, many mechanical keyboards from thirty years ago remain useful today. And why would...

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US unlocked HTC U11 Life receives Android 8.0 Oreo update

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the HTC U11 Life is rolling out starting today. As always, it may take a few days (or even weeks) for it to reach every single device out there. If you're confused because you thought this handset actually launched running Oreo, read on. While the international Android One version of the U11 Life did have Google's latest tasty treat pre-installed, that wasn't the case for the HTC Sense-infused units sold in the US. These have been offered either unlocked, or by T-Mobile. The unlocked US units are the ones that are now being graced with Oreo. Mo Versi,...

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US unlocked HTC U11 Life receives Android 8.0 Oreo update

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the HTC U11 Life is rolling out starting today. As always, it may take a few days (or even weeks) for it to reach every single device out there. If you're confused because you thought this handset actually launched running Oreo, read on. While the international Android One version of the U11 Life did have Google's latest tasty treat pre-installed, that wasn't the case for the HTC Sense-infused units sold in the US. These have been offered either unlocked, or by T-Mobile. The unlocked US units are the ones that are now being graced with Oreo. Mo Versi,...

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US unlocked HTC U11 Life receives Android 8.0 Oreo update

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the HTC U11 Life is rolling out starting today. As always, it may take a few days (or even weeks) for it to reach every single device out there. If you're confused because you thought this handset actually launched running Oreo, read on. While the international Android One version of the U11 Life did have Google's latest tasty treat pre-installed, that wasn't the case for the HTC Sense-infused units sold in the US. These have been offered either unlocked, or by T-Mobile. The unlocked US units are the ones that are now being graced with Oreo. Mo Versi,...

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How to Build a Great Media Center PC

This guide will take you through the various available options for a home media center (also known as Home Theatre Personal Computers or HTPCs). More and more people are changing to the cord cutting lifestyle, eschewing traditional television networks for streaming services and alternative methods of viewing live television.This guide is available to download as a free PDF. Download How to Build a Great Media Center PC now. Feel free to copy and share this with your friends and family. From simple, pre-made solutions through to home built dedicated media machines and the software required for them, this guide should...

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Google’s Datally Helps You Save Mobile Data

Google has released a new app designed to keep your other apps in check. It’s for Android, naturally, is called Datally, and is all about helping you save your mobile data. Even if you never run out of mobile data, Datally can help you learn more about the way apps consume data. Almost everything you do on a smartphone requires data, which is why many of us are always on the lookout for Wi-Fi. However, while sending an email doesn’t consume much, watching Netflix on the go burns through it. Google wants to help you save data, and thinks Datally...

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How the OnePlus 5T secondary camera works

OnePlus announced its new flagship — the OnePlus 5T — at an event in New York a couple of weeks ago. The new model comes a scant six months after the launch of the previous flagship, the OnePlus 5. Naturally, it's not a big upgrade, as the name clearly suggests, but the phone does feature some notable changes, one of them being the camera. Like the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T features a dual camera system on the back but with one key difference. While the primary wide-angle lens is common between the two devices, the 5T swaps the telephoto camera for a low-light optimized camera. To...

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How the OnePlus 5T secondary camera works

OnePlus announced its new flagship — the OnePlus 5T — at an event in New York a couple of weeks ago. The new model comes a scant six months after the launch of the previous flagship, the OnePlus 5. Naturally, it's not a big upgrade, as the name clearly suggests, but the phone does feature some notable changes, one of them being the camera. Like the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T features a dual camera system on the back but with one key difference. While the primary wide-angle lens is common between the two devices, the 5T swaps the telephoto camera for a low-light optimized camera. To...

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5 Awesome TV and Movie Robots You Can Build With a Raspberry Pi

With so many Raspberry Pi projects to choose from, it can be tricky to find the one you really want to build. Our advice is to find a way to marry the Pi with something you really love. One great example is TV and movie robots — iconic characters from popular sci-fi that can be rebuild at home with a Raspberry Pi built in. Once constructed, your robot might be able to utter commands when a condition is met (perhaps a sensor detects motion). Or it might move around, learning about its surroundings, or reading information to you from Wikipedia....

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How the OnePlus 5T secondary camera works

OnePlus announced its new flagship — the OnePlus 5T — at an event in New York a couple of weeks ago. The new model comes a scant six months after the launch of the previous flagship, the OnePlus 5. Naturally, it's not a big upgrade, as the name clearly suggests, but the phone does feature some notable changes, one of them being the camera. Like the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T features a dual camera system on the back but with one key difference. While the primary wide-angle lens is common between the two devices, the 5T swaps the telephoto camera for a low-light optimized camera. To...

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Everything You Can Do With Fonts in Windows 10

The default fonts that come pre-installed on Windows 10 are fine but ultimately boring. Never settle for Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, or Verdana unless you truly love and adore them above all other fonts. You deserve better! You can have better. Plus, did you know that working with different fonts can renew productivity? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about installing fonts, managing fonts, resizing fonts, and improving font rendering in Windows 10. How to Install Fonts in Windows 10 When downloading a font to install, 99 percent of the time it will be in...

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Meizu 15 and 15 Plus coming next year to mark anniversary, CEO shows us the box

If you were expecting to see M, MX, or Pro branding on the first flagship smartphone duo that Meizu will be launching next year, then you're in for a surprise. The phones will be called Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus, to mark the fact that the Chinese company celebrates its 15-year anniversary in 2018. This has been revealed today by none other than Meizu founder and CEO Jack Wong. Furthermore, he's shared this picture showing the box of the 15 Plus. As you can see, the packaging doesn't give anything away about the contents, and Wong didn't out any more details about the fifteenth...

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Meizu 15 and 15 Plus coming next year to mark anniversary, CEO shows us the box

If you were expecting to see M, MX, or Pro branding on the first flagship smartphone duo that Meizu will be launching next year, then you're in for a surprise. The phones will be called Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus, to mark the fact that the Chinese company celebrates its 15-year anniversary in 2018. This has been revealed today by none other than Meizu founder and CEO Jack Wong. Furthermore, he's shared this picture showing the box of the 15 Plus. As you can see, the packaging doesn't give anything away about the contents, and Wong didn't out any more details about the fifteenth...

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Meizu 15 and 15 Plus coming next year to mark anniversary, CEO shows us the box

If you were expecting to see M, MX, or Pro branding on the first flagship smartphone duo that Meizu will be launching next year, then you're in for a surprise. The phones will be called Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus, to mark the fact that the Chinese company celebrates its 15-year anniversary in 2018. This has been revealed today by none other than Meizu founder and CEO Jack Wong. Furthermore, he's shared this picture showing the box of the 15 Plus. As you can see, the packaging doesn't give anything away about the contents, and Wong didn't out any more details about the fifteenth...

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5 Most Reliable Hard Drives According to Server Companies

CPUs and graphics cards typically generate the most excitement among computer components. Nevertheless, a hard drive is an essential element of a computer. An excellent GPU and CPU won’t remain useful with an unreliable hard disk. With solid-state drives (SSD), Samsung reigns supreme. But what about traditional platter drives? Learn about the most reliable hard drives according to server companies. Should You Buy a Server-Class Hard Drive? Not all hard drives are created for the same purposes. Broadly, consumer HDDs fall into two categories: desktop or server-grade. Server-ready hard drives are engineered for 24/7 workloads and (in theory) last longer under...

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Samsung W2018 flip-phone clears the FCC

Samsung's flipphone-to-be, W2018, is getting closer to a debut, as evidenced by its FCC application. The application shares details relating to the phone's communications abilities, such as NFC, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy and Wi-Fi. The FCC application also reveals ANT+ support and the model number - R38J906NX2E. The Samsung W2018 will have two 4.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screens, a 12MP camera on one side and a 5MP on the other. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 and a 2,300mAh battery. Rumor has it that it will be announced on December 1 in China and will later go on...

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Samsung W2018 flip-phone clears the FCC

Samsung's flipphone-to-be, W2018, is getting closer to a debut, as evidenced by its FCC application. The application shares details relating to the phone's communications abilities, such as NFC, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy and Wi-Fi. The FCC application also reveals ANT+ support and the model number - R38J906NX2E. The Samsung W2018 will have two 4.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screens, a 12MP camera on one side and a 5MP on the other. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 and a 2,300mAh battery. Rumor has it that it will be announced on December 1 in China and will later go on...

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Samsung W2018 flip-phone clears the FCC

Samsung's flipphone-to-be, W2018, is getting closer to a debut, as evidenced by its FCC application. The application shares details relating to the phone's communications abilities, such as NFC, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy and Wi-Fi. The FCC application also reveals ANT+ support and the model number - R38J906NX2E. The Samsung W2018 will have two 4.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screens, a 12MP camera on one side and a 5MP on the other. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 and a 2,300mAh battery. Rumor has it that it will be announced on December 1 in China and will later go on...

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Improve Your iPhone Photo Management to Free Up More Space

Do you have thousands of photos on your iPhone? Is it hard to find any of the pictures you’re looking for? Is your iPhone storage full? Then you need to work on the way you manage photos. Fortunately, improving your photo management practices is easy. With a few new habits, some cloud storage, and an app or two, you can get your iPhone’s Camera Roll back under control in no time. Review Your Photos Immediately It’s easy to snap a few photos and then forget about them until… well, possibly never. And that’s the number one thing that fills up...

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The Ultimate IFTTT Guide: Use the Web’s Most Powerful Tool Like a Pro

If you have not heard about IFTTT, then this guide is for you. “If This Then That” is a free web-based service that gives you something better than the sum of its parts. The parts are the apps and devices you can connect together to create new experiences. Linden Tibbetts, Jesse Tane, and Alexander Tibbetts visualized their invention as a “digital duct tape”. In their first blog post, Linden Tibbetts said, The key to unlocking the creative potential of our existing digital tools might be to build a service that simplifies and consolidates the way those tools can be connected. The best...

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LG appoints new mobile division chief

The third quarter LG financial results showed profit from almost all divisions, with only Mobile Communications being in decline. In an attempt to "enhance competitiveness", the Korean company announced new appointments and promotions. There are new chiefs of the mobile, technology and marketing departments and an entirely new company for overseeing B2B product sales. The current president of LG Mobile Communications Company takes on a new role within LG. He will be replaced by Hwang Jeong-hwan who has years of experience in R&D, including the first LG smartphones in 2009. The...

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How to Create a Checklist in Excel Like the Pros Do

You can use Excel for your checklists. Many apps promise to handle your to-do list, but do you really need yet another app? If you’re already spending your days in Excel, look no further. Even if you don’t want to use it as an everyday to-do list app, a checklist is a good way to keep track of what you still need to do in your spreadsheet, directly in the spreadsheet itself. Let’s see what you can do with checklists in Excel. How to Make a Checklist in Excel We’ll show you how to create a checklist with checkboxes you...

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LG appoints new mobile division chief

The third quarter LG financial results showed profit from almost all divisions, with only Mobile Communications being in decline. In an attempt to "enhance competitiveness", the Korean company announced new appointments and promotions. There are new chiefs of the mobile, technology and marketing departments and an entirely new company for overseeing B2B product sales. The current president of LG Mobile Communications Company takes on a new role within LG. He will be replaced by Hwang Jeong-hwan who has years of experience in R&D, including the first LG smartphones in 2009. The...

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LG appoints new mobile division chief

The third quarter LG financial results showed profit from almost all divisions, with only Mobile Communications being in decline. In an attempt to "enhance competitiveness", the Korean company announced new appointments and promotions. There are new chiefs of the mobile, technology and marketing departments and an entirely new company for overseeing B2B product sales. The current president of LG Mobile Communications Company takes on a new role within LG. He will be replaced by Hwang Jeong-hwan who has years of experience in R&D, including the first LG smartphones in 2009. The...

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Net Neutrality Isn’t a Partisan Issue: Here’s What’s Going to Happen to the Internet

Net neutrality, the principle that protects the free and open internet as we know it today, is under serious attack. We’ll get right to the point: net neutrality is not a partisan issue, and we don’t care where you fall on the political spectrum. The repeal of net neutrality will affect you as an internet user. Here’s what you need to know about this vital fight for the open web. What Is Net Neutrality? In case this is your first time hearing about net neutrality, let’s quickly review what it means: Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers...

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OnePlus 3 and 3T also get Face Unlock with Android Oreo

Last week we reported that OnePlus started pushing the Oreo update to the OnePlus 3/3T duo and the OnePlus 5. Now all three phones are getting the Face Unlock feature that OnePlus introduced in their latest flagship. Enabling the feature is quite easy. Just head to the Security menu in Settings, then select Smart Lock. Trusted face option should be available, and it sets up with holding the phone at a face level in a room with normal light (not too bright or too dim). The phone can unlock even faster with "Improve the face" option. With the latest OTA updates, three discontinued...

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OnePlus 3 and 3T also get Face Unlock with Android Oreo

Last week we reported that OnePlus started pushing the Oreo update to the OnePlus 3/3T duo and the OnePlus 5. Now all three phones are getting the Face Unlock feature that OnePlus introduced in their latest flagship. Enabling the feature is quite easy. Just head to the Security menu in Settings, then select Smart Lock. Trusted face option should be available, and it sets up with holding the phone at a face level in a room with normal light (not too bright or too dim). The phone can unlock even faster with "Improve the face" option. With the latest OTA updates, three discontinued...

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OnePlus 3 and 3T also get Face Unlock with Android Oreo

Last week we reported that OnePlus started pushing the Oreo update to the OnePlus 3/3T duo and the OnePlus 5. Now all three phones are getting the Face Unlock feature that OnePlus introduced in their latest flagship. Enabling the feature is quite easy. Just head to the Security menu in Settings, then select Smart Lock. Trusted face option should be available, and it sets up with holding the phone at a face level in a room with normal light (not too bright or too dim). The phone can unlock even faster with "Improve the face" option. With the latest OTA updates, three discontinued...

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The Best Accessories for Your iPhone X

So you’ve got the iPhone X and you’re ready to dress it up. Luckily, we have you covered. From wireless chargers, to headphones, cases, and more. Here are the best accessories for making the most of your flashy new iPhone X. 1. Better Headphone Jack 2016 saw the departure of the headphone jack on the iPhone. So that means the included adapter will do the trick right? Maybe not! The included Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter has a whopping 1.5 stars on the apple website. This is down to a combination of shoddy build quality, limited third-party support and...

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Fast.com reaches quarter billion speed tests milestone, adds sharing options

Fast.com, a service by Netflix, was launched last year as a way to quickly and easily check the download speed of your internet connection. Since then, the company has generated a quarter billion speed test results from around the world. According to some Fast.com data, the top countries using the service are the U.S., Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Italy, Great Britain and Egypt. Users are evenly split between the desktop and mobile web/apps. Users test speed around the day but particularly around evening time or during network connectivity issues. In Japan, people...

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Fast.com reaches quarter billion speed tests milestone, adds sharing options

Fast.com, a service by Netflix, was launched last year as a way to quickly and easily check the download speed of your internet connection. Since then, the company has generated a quarter billion speed test results from around the world. According to some Fast.com data, the top countries using the service are the U.S., Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Italy, Great Britain and Egypt. Users are evenly split between the desktop and mobile web/apps. Users test speed around the day but particularly around evening time or during network connectivity issues. In Japan, people...

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Fast.com reaches quarter billion speed tests milestone, adds sharing options

Fast.com, a service by Netflix, was launched last year as a way to quickly and easily check the download speed of your internet connection. Since then, the company has generated a quarter billion speed test results from around the world. According to some Fast.com data, the top countries using the service are the U.S., Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Italy, Great Britain and Egypt. Users are evenly split between the desktop and mobile web/apps. Users test speed around the day but particularly around evening time or during network connectivity issues. In Japan, people...

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Does Linux Transfer Files Faster Than Windows?

Do you understand file transfers? There’s this magical air to them. I remember on Windows I would watch the progress bar fill up at its own pace. The window would provide a time estimate that would go up and down with seemingly no relation to our linear concept of time. A batch of music albums could take five minutes to copy over, during that time providing an estimate of anywhere between three minutes and two hours. When I switched to Linux, the situation changed. File transfer times felt more reliable. Not only that, they seemed faster, too. So, does Linux...

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Rumored Snapdragon 845 specs point to next-gen Kryo cores, but old process

Qualcomm should announce the Snapdragon 845 chipset by the end of the year but some unconfirmed info is making the rounds. The new flagship chip will be built on a 10nm Low Power Early process (from TSMC rather than Samsung). So we can't expect performance gains due to the process. Gains will be had, however, as new chip will use 3rd gen Kryo cores - four of them, based on Cortex-A75. Those will be paired with four A53 cores for efficiency. The graphics will be upgraded to Adreno 630, though little is known about it beyond further AR and VR optimizations. The Snapdragon 845 will...

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Rumored Snapdragon 845 specs point to next-gen Kryo cores, but old process

Qualcomm should announce the Snapdragon 845 chipset by the end of the year but some unconfirmed info is making the rounds. The new flagship chip will be built on a 10nm Low Power Early process (from TSMC rather than Samsung). So we can't expect performance gains due to the process. Gains will be had, however, as new chip will use 3rd gen Kryo cores - four of them, based on Cortex-A75. Those will be paired with four A53 cores for efficiency. The graphics will be upgraded to Adreno 630, though little is known about it beyond further AR and VR optimizations. The Snapdragon 845 will...

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Rumored Snapdragon 845 specs point to next-gen Kryo cores, but old process

Qualcomm should announce the Snapdragon 845 chipset by the end of the year but some unconfirmed info is making the rounds. The new flagship chip will be built on a 10nm Low Power Early process (from TSMC rather than Samsung). So we can't expect performance gains due to the process. Gains will be had, however, as new chip will use 3rd gen Kryo cores - four of them, based on Cortex-A75. Those will be paired with four A53 cores for efficiency. The graphics will be upgraded to Adreno 630, though little is known about it beyond further AR and VR optimizations. The Snapdragon 845 will...

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Amazon launches an AI camera and machine learning tools for businesses

Amazon might be the biggest online retailer, but the company wants to be even more influential, launching a set of AI products. The subsidiary Amazon Web Services introduced a $250 AI camera called DeepLens, a new platform named SageMaker for deploying machine learning and a new AI service for transcription and translation, all aimed at developers and businesses. The DeepLens camera comes with pre-installed AI tools, including object, image and character recognition. According to AWS press release, it can detect "cats, dogs, faces, everyday objects, motions and even hot...

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