Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch has a super-unusual feature

Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch has a super-unusual feature

Xiaomi Remember when you could change the faceplate on old Nokia phones? Well, Xiaomi has updated that feature for 2024 and applied it to a smartwatch instead. On the new Xiaomi Watch S3 (announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024), you can twist and remove the bezel around the screen and replace it with another … Read more

Google Assistant Is About to Lose a Ton of Features

Google Assistant Is About to Lose a Ton of Features

Photo: OpturaDesign (Shutterstock) Google Assistant is about to lose 17 different features that the company says are “underutilized.” The changes come as the tech giant is in the midst of firing large amounts of staff, including many from its Google Assistant team, according to CNBC. No Google AI Search, I Don’t Need to Learn About … Read more

Google Messages reaches 1 billion RCS users, unleashes 7 new features to celebrate

Google Messages reaches 1 billion RCS users, unleashes 7 new features to celebrate

30 November 2023 RCS is officially big. 1 billion monthly active users big, in fact. Google announced the milestone today, and to celebrate it’s giving the Messages app 7 new features. These will apparently “help your personality shine through”. They won’t make RCS bubbles blue on iOS, however. RCS, in case you’ve been living under … Read more

7 key settings in macOS Sonoma you should change right now

7 key settings in macOS Sonoma you should change right now

Apple’s macOS Sonoma came loaded with a bunch of great new features, including desktop widgets, video screen savers, and more. With plenty of them, you just need to sit back and enjoy them, without much action required on your part. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, you’ll have to change a few settings to … Read more

You can finally purge your PC of default Windows apps

You can finally purge your PC of default Windows apps

A new piece of EU regulation is forcing tech companies to make some drastic changes to policy. To stay compliant with the Digital Markets Act, Apple is being forced to adopt RCS for iPhones and Microsoft will now let you uninstall the Edge browser from your Windows 11 PC. Microsoft published a blog post with … Read more

iPad Pro looks set for first major update in five years

iPad Pro looks set for first major update in five years

Apple appears set to overhaul the iPad Pro, though the refreshed tablet seems unlikely to hit the market until next year. The news appeared on Sunday courtesy of Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who often calls it right with Apple-related news. The tech giant’s iPad Pro hasn’t seen a major update since 2018, and the company will … Read more

Google Home adds support for Nest Cam Indoor

Google Home adds support for Nest Cam Indoor

Google Home is continuing to expand its roster, with Google today adding support for the Nest Cam Indoor (1st Gen). This allows you to manage all aspects of your camera, such as checking your notification history and accessing your camera feed. There’s a bit of a catch, as support for Nest Cam Indoor is only … Read more

How to use Live View on Blink cameras

How to use Live View on Blink cameras

When it comes to video doorbells and security cameras, few companies are as well-known as Blink. Often carrying premium features and affordable price tags, products in its catalog are an easy recommendation for most smart homes. One of the best features of Blink products is the Live View option, which lets you peek in at … Read more

Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 work with the iPhone?

Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 work with the iPhone?

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 offers a bright and vibrant display and substantially improved battery life compared to its predecessors. And despite its slight price increase over earlier models, it still provides excellent value. While all this sounds terrific, you might wonder whether it’s compatible with Apple iPhones. Apple Watches … Read more

How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini

How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini

The HomePod and HomePod mini are two of the best smart speakers compatible with Apple HomeKit. Offering impressive sound quality, eye-catching designs, and access to the Siri voice assistant, the two gadgets are a perfect centerpiece for any smart home. Best of all, Apple is continuously improving their performance through software updates – and most … Read more