Quick Links Apple recently previewed new accessibility features that will be available “later this year” with iOS 18 and other updates. Some of these AI-powered assistive technologies are so handy they’ll benefit all users, like navigating iOS with your eyes, controlling CarPlay with your voice, and using an iPhone in a moving vehicle without getting motion sick. Eye tracking is one of the best visionOS features that will leap into iOS and iPadOS in 2024....

Quick Links “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s a saying that’s served us well, but it also flies a little in the face of innovation and the drive to experiment. When it comes to Apple’s iPad, it’s been mainly a question of refinement and polish, not radical redesigns. So, I think Apple could risk one big swing with the iPad family, and personally, I think it should fold....

If you’re looking for an operating system to replace Raspberry Pi OS on your Raspberry Pi or other SBC, an option worth your time is DietPi. Here are just a few of the reasons why. In case you haven’t heard of it,DietPi is a free and open source operating systembased on Debian Linux. It’s designed to be run on SBCs (Single-Board Computers) likethe Raspberry Piwhere resources are usually limited and useage is specialized....

Android has come a long way since its early days, and whether you’re a long-time user or recently switched from iOS, tons of excellent features are hiding in the shadows. I’m constantly showing friends and family several lesser-known Android features, and here are a few of my favorites. Your Android phone receives updates throughout the year, including bug fixes, new features, and yearly operating system upgrades. It’s hard enough to keep track of those new features, let alone older ones that don’t get as much attention....

There’s no shortage of films from the pre-CG era that still hold up well today, and even early films containing CG (such asTerminator 2) that still look amazing thanks to smart and limited use of the primitive effects of the day. However, when it comes to movies that consistentirelyof CG animation, time generally hasn’t been very kind at all. I’ve been dipping back into some of the movies I have fond memories of, and it turns out I should have left them in my recollections instead of seeing them with my modern eyes....

Quick Links Switching your ISP can be costly and inconvenient, but sometimes it becomes necessary. If your internet service provider struggles to meet your demands, and you frequently experience slow speeds, it may be time to consider a change. Here are some key signs to help you decide if it’s time to switch. 1Your Internet Is Slower Than a Tortoise If you frequentlyexperience unbearably slow internet speedsthat hinder your daily workflow and productivity, this is a strong indication that your ISP may not be meeting your needs....

Summary Keyboard shortcuts are time savers. They help you open menus and perform actions by pressing a few buttons instead of clicking on several on-screen elements. That’s why your productivity can take a hit when the shortcuts stop working on Windows 11. We’re going to show eight ways to fix that problem and get those time-saving and productivity-boosting shortcuts working again. 1. Preliminary Fixes to Get Keyboard Shortcuts Working Again Before you start troubleshooting this issue on a deeper level, it helps to get the simple fixes out of the way....

Summary Can artificial intelligence help someone learn? David Game College, a private school in London, aims to find out by using an AI tutor in the world’s first ‘teacherless’ classroom setting. Is this the sign of something amazing, or does it paint a bleak future where what we learn comes from a machine? A World-First AI Tutor Could Change the Game Artificial intelligence has already given us some cool tech—think ofcreating art with AIorbuilding entire gameseffortlessly....

AMD has released its latest graphics driver software update, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.9.1. This comes with improvements to its frame generation technology, AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF). This new version, AFMF 2, has been shown to boost frame rates by more than double. The updated AFMF 2 has AI-focused improvements for image quality and to reduce latency. This also helps extend its compatibility to include Vulkan and OpenGL games and lets it support borderless fullscreen mode onAMD Radeon RX 7000Series graphics cards....

Summary If you have an iPhone 12 or newer, then you also have access to Qi2 technology. Because of this, Apple finally allows for 15W charging on third-party power banks and batteries. That’s where theAnker MagGo Power Bank (6.6K)comes in as a solid portable battery. Coming in with a $70 (retail) price point, an adjustable hinge, and enough power for a full charge, this battery is great for on-the-go charging, so long as you have big pockets....

Are you ready for the iPhone 17? Well, the event is just over a month away, so I wanted to dig up my favorite iPhone colors from years past and think about what hue the iPhone 17 would look best in. 7Green (iPhone 11) Apple has made a lot of fun colors over the years, but one of my favorites has to be the sea foam/mint green from the iPhone 11....

We’re knee-deep in the era of “AI everything.” As a result, most new devices boast some kind of AI functionality. But the new 11th Gen iPad is an odd exception. It’s the only current-gen Apple device that lacks Apple Intelligence—an unexpected shortcoming that’s notable from a cultural standpoint, but largely inconsequential for the average customer. Apple’s 11th Gen iPad announcement was accompanied by anM3 iPad Airreveal The new iPad Air starts at $600, making it nearly twice the price of the new base-model iPad....

Summary The increasing cost of video games has been a steady trend over many years. While we could go ahead and blame Nintendo or Microsoft for raising prices, this is something that has to happen over time. Price increases are caused by a mix of economic factors and changing consumer expectations. Fortunately, you have options to keep costs down. Games Are More Expensive Over Time While it may seem like games are getting more expensive for no reason, the passing of time and inflation have a lot to do with it....