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Android 14 Is Finally Coming to Android TV
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Google has officially announced the Android 14 update for Android TV. The new Android update brings new energy modes to give more control to users. You can choose between Low Energy Mode, Optimized Energy Mode, and Increased Energy Mode. In addition, Google is also bringing picture-in-picture mode, color correction, improved user navigation, and more.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 16, 2024
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The May 16 NYT Strands aligned with my taste buds quite well, and I didn't have a hard time with it. However, if you are, take a look at these hints and answers right here.
12 Best Free Photo Editing Software You Can Use
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If you are on the lookout for a conventional free photo editing software, tools like Pixlr X, Paint.NET, Pinta, Photoscape X, and GIMP are the way to go. However, if you are more inclined towards the image designing sphere, Canva, BeFunky, and Adobe Express are great choices for they bring some pretty cool AI features to make use of as well. You will get the complete list here.
Google’s New Project Turns Your Face into a Cursor for Android Apps
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Google has launched Project Gameface, a gaming accessibility tool, on Android. The tool, which is basically a novel cursor, came into being to allow quadriplegic users enjoy a hands-free Android experience. What started with Video Game Streamer, Lance Carr, has finally seen the light of day officially. Using head tracking and expressions through the device camera, the tool lets users control their Android device and play games on it.
Google Search Adds a ‘Web’ Filter to Show You Just Text Links
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Moments after the Google I/O 2024 keynote, the company announced a new web filter is coming to its Search engine. This new filter allows users to get an old-school Search experience, favoring only text-based web links. This filters out every other Google annoyance like featured snippets, shopping panels, etc.
Google Infuses Chrome Desktop App With Gemini Nano for Smarter Browsing
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Google Chrome is all set to soon get Gemini Nano built right into its desktop app. The AI model will be running on-device, bringing features like 'Help Me Write' to users. The feature will be available via an upcoming Chrome 126 version. It will be to Google Chrome what Copilot is to the Microsoft Edge app.
Google Announces Imagen 3, Its Latest AI Text-to-Image Generator
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Google announces Imagen 3, which is its latest AI text-to-image generator. The tool is an upgrade from the last gen Imagen 2, for Google calls it the highest quality text-to-image generation model till date. To put the latest model to use, you will need to head over to ImageFX in Google Labs and sign up for it. Developers and enterprise users will get access to it soon through Vertex AI.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 15, 2024
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The May 15 NYT Strands was not easy, and had I not had a bit of help, I'd have failed miserably. If you're finding it difficult too, don't refrain from taking a look at the hints and answers for it right here.
What is Android 15’s Dessert Name? Answered
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Android 15 Developer Preview and beta builds have been under testing for months, allowing us to finally confirm the desert name of Google's latest operating system as Vanilla Ice Cream. This time as well, Google has gone with using a dessert as an Android codename. Android 14 came with the "Upside Down Cake" codename, while the one before was called "Tiramisu".
This Trick Lets You Use Gestures with Third-Party Launchers on Xiaomi Phones but It’s a Hassle
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If you're a Xiaomi user, you probably already know the pain of not being to use third-party launcher with gestures on the phone. However, there's a workaround. This trick requires you to firstly download a third-party launcher -> set it as default launcher -> go to Xiaomi phone's Second Space -> head over to Home Screen settings -> select Gestures navigation -> switch back to regular space.
All Nothing Earbuds Are Getting ChatGPT Integration, but There’s a Catch
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When Nothing launched its Ear and Ear (a) last month, these earbuds arrived with ChatGPT integration as a highlight feature. However, that was limited to only these two earbuds in the brand's catalog. Now, the brand has announced that it will be making the integration available to all of its earbuds on May 21. But, to make use of the feature, users will need to be on a Nothing Phone.
Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: Which Should You Buy?
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In all honesty, it's better to stay as far away as possible from the Google Pixel 8a. If you're still able to avail the Pixel 8 at $549, don't think twice and get that instead. If not, I'd still recommend not getting the 8a. The ugly bezels, plastic body and software optimization issues make it easy for me to never recommend it to anyone over the Pixel 8. The latter is just a more stable and premium device, and will give you your money's worth for sure.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 14, 2024
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The May 14 NYT Strands was far from being easy. I'm no culinary expert, and the Strands today taught me why I needed to be. If you're having as much of a perplexing time with it as I had, you shouldn't hold back on looking at the hints and answers for it that I've listed right here.
India’s First: Chennai Doctors Embrace the Apple Vision Pro for Surgery
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Using the Apple Vision Pro, doctors of Chennai's GEM Hospitals have performed nine laparoscopic procedures alongside a series of gastrointestinal procedures. The doctors have also used the mixed reality headset for spine and eye surgeries, making the total number of such surgeries go over 30. Dr. R Parthasarathy, the surgical gastroenterologist and COO at the hospital stated that the device allows him to see superimposed virtual screens in the real world, that display critical information like the patient's CT scans, MRI images, and so on. This prevents him from craning his neck having to constantly look up at the monitor.
Lyrics Locked Behind Spotify Premium? Try This App Instead
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While Spotify does provide lyrics to tracks as well as their English translations, turns out, the feature is no longer free. Spotify is gradually hiding it behind a paywall, and now, you'll probably need to fall back on a third-party lyrics app. I gave quite a few of those a try, and nothing beats Musixmatch. The free version is good enough and is not just limited to Spotify but YT Music and Apple Music as well. Most importantly, for tracks that even YT Music can't provide lyrics for, Musixmatch does, making it a reliable such companion app.
HMD Arrow Is Launching in India Soon, and It’s Poised to Miss the Mark
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HMD Global is set to soon launch its first smartphone in India after deciding to launch mobile devices under its own brand name. The smartphone in question is going to arrive with the moniker of HMD Arrow. Leaks suggest that it will be a rebrand of HMD Pulse, which launched in Europe last month. The device comes with entry-level specs like a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display, a 13 MP-led dual rear camera setup, and the Unisoc T606 SoC. From the looks of it, the brand is repeating its mistakes and launching a 4G underpowered phone in a market of commendable 5G options.
This iOS Shortcut Brings Circle to Search Feature to Your iPhone, Sort Of
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Using the Shortcuts app on an iPhone, you can create Google Circle to Search-like functionality. You basically trigger Google Lens using the iPhone back tap gesture. To set it up, first create a shortcut using the Take Screenshot and Search Image with Lens actions. Once that's done, head over to Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> Back Tap -> Double Tap or Triple Tap -> Select the created Shortcut. Then, whenever you are on a web page or even open your camera to point it at an object, simply double tap or triple tap the back of your iPhone to use the feature.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 13, 2024
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If you're an animal lover, you'll probably figure out the Strands today way too quickly. However, it can be a bit tricky and you may need the help. So, take a look at the hints and answers for it that we've jotted down here.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 12, 2024
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The May 12 NYT Strands was rather easy for the movie buff that I am. I found all the theme words without using any hints, and in record time. However, if you're finding it difficult, take a look at the hints and answers I have listed here.
First Neuralink Brain Chip Implantee Encounters an Issue and It’s Concerning
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Elon Musk's Neuralink came into being to ensure that Quadriplegia patients are able to lead a more normal life by being able to interact with digital interfaces and devices. This magic happens through an implant that's attached to the brain, which converts neural activity into computer code. However, a couple of weeks after the surgery, some of the implant's threads have now retracted from Noland's brain in a series of malfunctions. The issue has been fixed by Neuralink and Noland is not at risk anymore. Although it does raise concerns about the safety of the technology.
Xiaomi undoubtedly has one of the largest catalog of products, and also the HyperOS interconnectivity feature to back it up as seamlessly as possible. But, the feature is not available across all of the brand's devices, even if they're running on the latest HyperOS version. If Xiaomi wants its ecosystem to thrive, it has to offer flexibility that brands like Samsung and OnePlus do. Keeping the feature limited to only premium offerings is a wasted potential, and the brand should definitely work towards expanding it.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 11, 2024
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The May 11 NYT Strands could have been a lot worse than it turned out. Fortunately, I've managed to do some damage control and made it through it without using too many hints. Anyway, if you're finding it to be too difficult, take to the hints and answers I have listed for it right here.
ChatGPT’s New Feature Will Make It Easy to Analyse Files from Cloud Storage
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An X user going by the username @legit_rumors has now spotted that ChatGPT is set to get a new Context Connector feature. With this feature, ChatGPT users will now be able to directly fetch their online Google Drive and Microsoft One Drive files and analyze that data using the AI chatbot.
Apple May Finally Have an Answer to Google’s Magic Eraser
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There's no doubt that Apple is lagging behind in the AI race, and needs to step right up to keep up. A new AppleInsider report suggests that they finally are. The report reveals that Apple maybe working on a new Magic Eraser-like feature called Clean Up right within the native Photos app. This will work similarly and let users remove objects from an image, from the looks of it.
10 Best Google Pixel 8a Cases You Can Buy (2024)
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If you're looking for cases to buy for the Pixel 8a, you should take a look at this list we've compiled. From ultra-rugged cases that offer a 360-degree protection and designer cases that focus on aesthetics to transparent cases that highlight your phone's color to even cases that bring some top-tier utility, we've handpicked each of those.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 10, 2024
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The nerd that I am didn't find the May 10 NYT Strands hard at all. However, if you're not a nerd like me (which is good), you may find it to be particularly hard. To help you solve it easily, I've listed the hints and answers for the Strands today right here. So, if you're ready, proceed and take a look!
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 9, 2024
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It would be an understatement to say that the May 9 NYT Strands defeated me. This is probably my worst Strands round to date, and if you're on the same boat as me, here are some hints as well as all the answers to the Strands today.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 8, 2024
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The May 8 NYT Strands almost deceived me into thinking that it was glitched out. However, that was not the case, and it turned out to be a challenging yet fun solve. If you're having a tough time solving it though, you can take a look at the hints and answers that I've listed here.
MSI Back to School Sale: Get Hefty Discounts on Budget and Gaming Laptops
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MSI Back to School sale is here and brings hefty discounts on the brand's gaming and business series of laptops. Check out the best discounts and deals here.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 6, 2024
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The May 6 NYT Strands was a pretty straightforward solve. However, if your wits have hit a wall with it somehow, you can take a look at the hints and answers that I have listed right here. However, do proceed only if you are absolutely okay with the spoilers and really need the help.
This Spatial Puzzle Game on Vision Pro Is My Go-to Stress Buster
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The Apple Vision Pro's visionOS App Store allows you to play a spatial puzzle game called Puzzling Places. As you would with a normal assembly jigsaw, you put together puzzle pieces to solve it. However, the spatial spin to it makes it an incredible experience, allowing you to see intricate details of the puzzle and relax to the ambient sounds each of these puzzles come with. An easy 9/10 recommendation!
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 5, 2024
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The May 5 NYT Strands was pretty challenging and made me use two hints to make it through. If you think you're close to solving it, but need just a bit of help to be done with it, you can take a look at the hints and answers I have posted here.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 4, 2024
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The May 4 NYT Strands did try to be a bit terrifying, but the horror fanatic that I am, solved it in a matter of minutes. If you're finding it hard, don't let it frighten you too much. You can simply take a look at the hints and answers I have listed in this write up.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 3, 2024
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The NYT Strands round for May 3 was quite the puzzler and I almost used up a hint. Well, if it's making your day difficult, you can take a look at the hints I have curated and the answers I have compiled right here.
Best Gaming Laptop Deals in Amazon and Flipkart Summer Sale 2024
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The Amazon Great Summer Sale and Flipkart Big Savings Days Sale is currently live. The sale brings multiple offers on all electronic products, including gaming laptops. So, if you're on the lookout for one, this is a good time. We have handpicked and curated a list of the best gaming laptop deals right here, so take a look.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Smartphone Deals You Can Grab
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The Amazon Great Summer Sale is currently live and offering some exciting offers and discounts on smartphones. We have handpicked these smartphone deals from each of the top brands. You will find the complete list right here.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 2, 2024
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The May 2 NYT Strands was an easy one, especially after I deciphered the theme. However, there's no shame in accepting defeat in case it's just not happening for you today. In that case, do take a look at the hints and answers for today's Strands that I have listed right here.
Should You Upgrade to M3 MacBook Air or Save Those Bucks?
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The Apple MacBook Air M3 is the latest and greatest Air that the brand has to offer right now. But, is it worth the upgrade if you are on an M1 or M2 MacBook Air? Honestly, probably not, unless you need that extra extra power to do some heavy-duty editing and rendering or even gaming. If you don't require that GPU power, you can skip this one if you're on the M2. But, if you're on the M1, it still makes sense.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 1, 2024
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The May 1 NYT Strands almost ruined my first day into the month, for it was pretty difficult to figure out. I was only able to get an idea of what it was about after I found the Spangram. I wouldn't want it to get on your nerves like it did for me. So, I have listed all the hints and answers for it right here. Proceed when you are ready.
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for April 30, 2024
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The April 30 NYT Strands almost had the foodie in me by the throat. But, I did manage to solve it somehow and if you need some help, you will find all the hints and answers for it right here.
Nothing Phone (2a) Blue Edition Is Here: The BEST Color Option?
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Nothing Phone 2a has received a new Blue Edition in India, and I have gotten my hands on it ahead of its sale on May 2. The Blue color variant is my second favorite color option after the White. The phone's frame is also blue with black buttons. The Blue color variant also has better display tuning than the other two color options.