Suzanne Humphries Google recently confirmed that the Android 11 lock screen does not display album art when you listen to music on your device. The characteristic is one of the many changes being made for the new operating system, and in this case, this specifically affects media playback. Previously, the […]
Amazon From Amazon Echo Flex is an exercise in minimalism: a smart little speaker that plugs directly into a power outlet, so you can add smart home features in the tightest of spaces. It is also expandable thanks to a small USB port at the bottom, with a night light […]
Facebook Gaming had to remove the games from its iOS app. Facebook games Apple is taking a strong anti-gamer stance this year. It forced Facebook to remove games from its Gaming app before publication, and it won’t allow services like xCloud or Stadia on its App Store. Now, as Apple […]
LuckyStep / Shutterstock Video deepfakes mean you can’t trust everything you see. Now audio deepfakes can mean you can’t trust your ears anymore. Is it really the president who declared war on Canada? Is it really your dad on the phone asking for his email password? Add another existential worry […]
Maridav / Shutterstock.com Phone makers have touted the virtues of the advanced zoom of their cameras lately. Some of them are better than others, but the hard truth is that the lenses of a tiny mobile camera just can’t reproduce zoom, even at a decent point-and-shoot. If you want real […]
Shutterstock / NicoElNino DNS was designed over 30 years ago, when security was not a primary goal of the Internet. Without additional protections, it is possible for MITM attackers to spoof records and direct users to phishing sites. DNSSEC puts an end to this, and it’s easy to activate. DNS […]
343 Industries The Master Chief Collection is a must-have for any Halo fan, bringing the original HALO, 2, 3, 4 and HALO Reach, along with all the extras and DLC, to the Xbox One. After a rough start, the collection was reissued on PC. A developer update says PC and […]
Otterbox Otterbox wants to transport you to a distant galaxy with its Baby Yoda inspired Echo Dot mount. It’s a soft, non-slip backing that gives your Echo Dot a cute pair of Yoda ears! Fans of The Mandalorian can pre-order the booth for $ 25 and expect delivery on August […]
Apple If you buy a gift for the Apple Fans in your life, you no longer have to choose between iTunes (for apps, music, movies, in-app purchases, subscription fees, etc.) or l ‘Apple Store (phones, computers, accessories). With the introduction of the new unified Apple gift card, now Apple will […]
PR Image Factory / Shutterstock Everybody knows this pirate attack scene NCIS. Working in their dimly lit forensic lab, Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette) and Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) must fend off a cybercriminal determined to steal information about their investigation. In the midst of a torrent of indecipherable technobabbles (it […]