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Google’s Find My Device network found to be more private, but less effective for tracking lost items than Apple Find My
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (378+ words) Google’s Find My Device network offers a bit more privacy than Apple’s Find My network, but it’s less effective and tracking lost items. That sounds odd given Apple’s penchant for privacy, but Google actually built its network with tighter location…...
Don't throw away your old digital camera — do this instead
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (398+ words) Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade. Start with the specific model number and the manufacturer's webcam compatibility list. Canon's EOS 6D and EOS Rebel T6 are still supported, as are Nikon's D5300 and D750 with its Webcam Utility and Sony's A5100, A7 II…...
We can’t just change the definition of ‘recording’
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (176+ words) Tech companies with new AI hardware want you to agree that always-listening, often-recapping devices don’t count as recording. By these definitions, something has to be preserved and reviewable to be “recording” you. But wouldn’t any text transcripts generated by a…...
Honor joins the rear-screen trend with affordable new X5d device
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (367+ words) Home » Lifestyle » Tech and Science Compiled by Kaunda Selisho Rear screen displays on conventional slab smartphones represent a niche and evolving design experiment. Picture: Supplied The smartphone market has no shortage of choice, but much of the excitement tends to…...
How to stop apps from tracking your location
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (173+ words) On the other hand, if you’re using an Android device, then you can go to Settings > tap Location > go to App location permissions > you can now review individual apps and change their access. Also read: Vivo S2 FE vs Redmi Note…...
Your iPhone Photos Are HEIC. Here's How to Convert Them to JPG Without Uploading Anything | by Nawal Shrestha | Oct, 2026
14+ hour, 40+ min ago (195+ words) If you’ve ever pulled photos off an iPhone onto a Windows PC, you’ve met HEIC.Continue reading on Medium » - Drop your.heic or.heif files. A HEIC badge marks them in the list. - Pick JPG output (or PNG/WebP), set…...
4 Waze Settings That Can Improve Your Privacy
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (300+ words) Aside from that, though, you still have plenty of control over what extra information gets shared. Digging into the configuration menus reveals some powerful options designed specifically to lock down your personal data. From hiding your public profile to stopping…...
iPhone user shares 'freaky' experience using cycle tracking app as experts issue warning against them
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (516+ words) Women in some US states are urged to delete their period tracking apps In recent years, users of period tracking apps have expressed concerns about protecting their personal information in the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning the longstanding…...
Aperty From Skylum Is Discontinued in November 2026
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) In a note to users, a Skylum spokesman said: It appears the app will continue to function, but I would not expect updates to appear. Skylum emphasizes that Aperty's portrait-editing functionality is already integrated into Luminar, and frankly, Luminar has…...
Your Car’s Phone App Roughly Doubled Its Ad-Tracker Exposure. Owners Can Switch Off Some of It
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (350+ words) An owner can’t do much about what the car’s own modem sends. The app runs on a phone the owner controls, so it is the one piece of the connected-car setup where a driver has some leverage. That leverage is…...