In the past few weeks or so, Google Wallet app on Android now requires that you grant the location permission to get “detailed receipts” with addresses and maps. A detailed receipt includes merchant (store) name and address displayed on a map, with a Call shortcut also available. Previously, this was included by default, but Google Wallet made a change in …
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Here is how I made my phone last longer
People have different opinions about how long a phone should last, but in the US, people replace their handsets every two to three years. However, that doesn’t mean this upgrade cycle works for everyone. As much as you’d want your phone to last long or at least survive till the average lifespan, things may not always go as planned. While …
Read More »Having a personal brand at work is key for introverts, expert says—how to develop one
Goldie Chan knows how to put herself out there. Chan, the founder and head of content for branding agency Warm Robots, is also an author, a frequent keynote speaker and a LinkedIn Top Voice. Still, she describes herself as an introvert at heart — which presented a challenge in growing her career. “I think a lot of people underestimate introverts …
Read More »Apple’s Upcoming AI Voice Control Will Change How People Use iPhones – Bloomberg.com
Apple’s Upcoming AI Voice Control Will Change How People Use iPhones Bloomberg.com Gurman: All-new App Intents feature and Siri overhaul on track to launch next spring 9to5Mac Some of Siri’s most anticipated features are coming to your iPhone sooner than you think PhoneArena Apple’s AI plan to get Siri back on track AFR New Siri will bring voice control to just about all apps …
Read More »Here’s how I got my messy Google Keep notes under control
Joe Maring / Android Authority Google Keep has been my go-to note-taking app for years, but I recently noticed that my disorganized notes were becoming overwhelming, making it harder to find what I was looking for. I had previously tried color-coding notes and pinning important ones, however these fixes were no longer enough. I decided to finally get control over …
Read More »Seiko Turns Back Time With Retro Speedtimers Honoring A JDM Icon
Seiko looks back at its partnership with Datsun and the iconic East African Safari 240Z https://www.carscoops.com/author/sam-d-smith/ by Sam D. Smith 17 hours ago Seiko commemorates the Datsun 240Z rally car with three limited edition timepieces. The new watches will be commemorated with wide-release non-Datsun branded models. Collection features both mechanical and solar-powered pieced, on sale from September. Think automotive-related timepieces, …
Read More »Lovense Gemini Nipple Clamps Review: New Sensations
I’ve never had particularly sensitive nipples—except for the first time I went to a clothing-optional beach and failed to use enough sunblock—so I was excited to give the Lovense Gemini a try. No, it has nothing to do with Google’s AI chatbot. These are vibrating nipple clamps from Lovense, and I’ve had great experience with many of the company’s sex …
Read More »Building A 7-Segment Shadow Clock
There are plenty of conventional timepieces out there in the world; we’ve also featured a great many that are aesthetically beautiful while being unreadably esoteric. This neat “shadow clock” from [Smart Solutions for Home] is not conventional, but it’s still a clock you could use every day. The display is made of four seven-segment digits, which have a subtle appearance. …
Read More »5 apps that excessively track your data
We live in a reality where numerous apps freely collect our data. Whether it is for improving its algorithm or to make it function, our data is there for the taking. Weather apps, for example, require location data to provide relevant forecasts for your area. As a result, you’re tracked constantly. Some apps abuse this, collecting far more data than …
Read More »I use a duress PIN to protect my data — here’s how it works
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority From two-factor authentication codes to conversations and photos, our phones contain a ton of sensitive data these days. We rely on PINs and biometrics for daily security, but I shudder to think what would happen if that data landed in the wrong hands. And while Android is secure enough against remote attacks and malware these …
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