Newly decluttered Google Home app feed now widely available Not long ago, Googleannounced a bunch of changesto the Google Home app that made it easier to adjust various features on your smart home devices. It replaced the large device icons on the home screen with more convenient interactive tiles and tweaked the app settings to allow greater control. As part of that announcement, several additional changes involving the home feed were revealed to be on the way — and they’re now being rolled out on Android and iOS widely....

Sign up for a chance to test Google Home’s new interface Google announced a long overdue full design overhaul for itsGoogle Homeapp in October 2022. It comes with a Material You look, better controls for smart home appliances, and improved camera feed functionalities. The company promised to offer a preview program for this new Home release and gather early feedback from users to iron out any issues. This preview program is now finally live, and you may sign up for a chance to get in on it from your Google Home app’s settings....

Weekend poll: What kind of smartwatch, fitness tracker, or other wearable are you using? We’ve heard word of aPixel Watchcoming down the line for years now, but it only started to turn into reality a few months ago. An initial leak gave us some details about what to expect fromGoogle’s first Pixel-branded wearable, and this week, that slow trickle of informationturned into a flood. It might be enough to get some users to upgrade from their current devices and to get others to buy their first smartwatch....

4 AI Story Generators Worth Trying Whether you’re a professional screenwriter, a creative writing student, or just writing for fun, you’re probably familiar with the struggle of coming up with new ideas. Since many writers work alone, there’s no one to bounce ideas off of or help you workshop your characters. Luckily, with advances in AI, there are now tools to help you do just that. Several AI story generators are available for people who feel stuck, blocked, or in need of inspiration....

7 Basic Tech Skills You Need as a Remote Worker For the most part, becoming a remote worker requires a little more than a willingness to work outside a physical workspace—you need to translate some basic in-office skills to the virtual world. This means there are some tech skills you need to have and showcase on your resume to qualify for remote opportunities. However, we are not referring to the skills you will need to thrive in a specific industry or job....

Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 is available now, just a week after December’s Pixel Feature Drop We might be in the midst of the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean the tech world is slowing down. Just a week after releasing the firstFeature Drops in a post-Pixel 7world, Google has returned with its first beta for QPR2. Consider it an early Christmas gift, perfect for delivering a preview of what to expect ahead of a planned stable release in March....

Dash Cam Omni slashes prices to give maximum vehicle security at a minimal price Driving without a dash cam these days isn’t something we’d recommend, especially with how busy the streets are, how hectic some drivers are behind the wheel, and the many schemes some deploy in order to make a quick buck. So, investing in the cool new Dash Cam Omni seems like the best thing you can do....

How to Change File Explorer’s Default Folder in Windows 11 File Explorer is an important Windows app for folder navigation and file management. Explorer is set to open at Quick access by default where you can access frequent folders. You can only select one alternativeThis PCoption on theOpen File Explorer todrop-down menu. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use....

How to Clear Cookies on Android Browsers, and Why You Should Cookies aren’t always the delicious answer to a more comfortable online browsing experience. In some cases, they can slow down your device and put your personal information at risk. If you’re keen on staying safe while browsing the web, you need to understand how cookies work on Android, and what they do. Learning how to clear cookies on an Android phone can prevent or even solve some common issues, as well as protect your privacy....

How to install Terraria mods Terraria is one of thebest sandbox games on Android, and modding can make it even better. Unlike the PC version, the Android version of the game isn’t built with mods in mind, but there are some straightforward workarounds that allow you to adjust how the game works and add cheats. However, modding Terraria is not without its risks. We’ll show you how to safely install and run Terraria mods on your Android device....

How to Set Up Additional Accounts on Your Quest 2 When Meta announced that a Facebook account would no longer be required to log into its Quest VR hardware, the announcement was largely looked at through the lens of data privacy. There is still animated discussion over whether the option to sign in with a “Meta account” really does anything to preserve user privacy. Sign up forfree Forgot your password?...

New Shenzhen lockdown threatens to further complicate global electronics supply The COVID-19 pandemic continues to derail lives around the globe, even ascompanies increasingly push for a return to something resembling normal. The fallout hasn’t just had a human toll, but has alsoimpacted the availability of plenty of products, including smartphones. China is currently suffering from its worst outbreak since early 2020, and because of the country’s zero-tolerance COVID policy, it’s forcing a lot of cities into strict lockdowns, including techonlogy-hub Shenzhen — and that could serve to seriously aggravate the already-very-delicate chip shortage situation....

RODE Wireless ME: Half the Price of the Wireless GO II, Same Great Quality Audio RODE Wireless ME While it looks nearly identical to the RODE Wireless GO II, the new Wireless ME is a more affordable option with the same microphone quality, though it has a few key differences. The Wireless ME is more targeted towards vloggers and content creators who don’t need many of the pro features exclusive to the GO II....