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Google explains why your Nest Cam and Doorbell batteries are acting all wonky this winter Google’sbattery-powered Nest CamandNest Doorbellprovide some smarter security for your home with flexible placement options, thanks to their portable power source. But if you’ve installed them outdoors and,like many, have noticed that the batteries aren’t lasting as long when the temperature falls below freezing, you’re not alone. The company has heard these complaints and is now providing its customers with an explanation....

Updating appsis essential to ensure you always have access to the latest features and your data stays protected from bad actors trying to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in older versions. While setting up automatic updates on the Play Store should cover your bases, app developers have the freedom to code in update prompts. However, Google Messages seems to have gone overboard in its latest attempt at a full-screen update prompt. How to update an Android app Android’s open nature makes it a piece of cake!...

Google announced its newest crop of Pixel hardware today in New York: thePixel 8,Pixel 8 Pro, andPixel Watch 2are all available for preorder right now. I had about an hour to play around with the new Pixel Watch this morning, and it’s… really similar to thefirst-generation Pixel Watch. I never had a problem with the Pixel Watch’s hardware, so that’s fine in my book — but I’m really hoping for meaningful improvement in one particular area that Google couldn’t show off in a demo....

The biggest announcements of the year for the Android platform are coming in a matter of weeks, as Google has finally set a date forI/O2024. At the same time, Apple’s dragging its feet, holding Google back from releasing a feature we’ve been eagerly anticipating for months. But we finally got official word on the next big midrange phone, and it won’t be from Samsung — at least in the US. Speaking of, the American government exerted a bit of power on the tech world, andWhatsAppseems to think thepinis mightier than the sword in this week’s top five Android headlines....

Summary Heat 2gets a new update from Michael Mann, teasing a potential filming start window. Released in 1995,Heatstars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, chronicling a deadly game of cat and mouse between a slick bank robber and a tenacious L.A. cop. Mann partnered with author Meg Gardiner to release a follow-up novel in 2022, which serves as both a sequel and a prequel to the events of the original story, and the director has since revealed that he intends to turn the novel into aHeat 2movie....

Summary New leaks about Yunli inHonkai: Star Rail2.4 have emerged, hinting at a game-changing mechanic. Yunli has already been confirmed as one of the upcoming 5-star units in the next update, alongside Jiaoqiu. Yunli is a Physical Destruction character and a few leaks have already outlined her gameplay kit, such as her rumored ability to counter enemy attacks with her own powerful follow-up attacks. However, new leaks are highlighting a unique Yunli mechanic in Version 2....

Includes SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4. Summary House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 4, offered redemption to theGame of Thronesfranchise for one of the original show’s silliest episodes.Game of Thronesseason 8 was widely criticized, leaving any future spinoffs with a daunting responsibility.House of the Dragonhas constant pressure to maintain a certain level of quality for the franchise to move forward after audiences nearly lost interest after the Game of Thrones ending....

Summary The newCaptain America: Brave New Worldtrailer revealed atSan Diego Comic-Conconfirms that adamantium will finally be introduced into theMCU. With the recentrelease ofDeadpool & Wolverine, many speculated that the film would be the MCU’s chance to name-drop adamantium for the first time. However,the super metal’s grand reveal is now confirmed to be inBrave New World,as per new footage revealed at Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel, whichScreen Rantattended. The SDCC trailer opens withHarrison Ford’s Thaddeus Rossaddressing a crowd of world leaders at the White House about the Celestial mass in the Indian Ocean....

Quick Links Google Forms is excellent for recording responses from a large group of people, but analyzing that data can be cumbersome. For easier data manipulation and more in-depth analysis, I prefer transferring Google Forms data to a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Here’s how I do that. Linking a Google Form to a Google Sheets Spreadsheet By linking a form to a sheet, I can automatically collect all responses in a structured format....

How to Add a Matter Smart Home Device to Amazon Alexa Matter is finally here, making it easier to share your smart home devices with everyone in your home—regardless of phone or voice assistant preference. However, the new IoT standard also features a new device pairing process and additional requirements for Alexa users. We’ll show you everything you need and how to set up your Matter devices with Alexa and an Echo device....

Manually copying information, be it code snippets, URL links, or text fragments can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially on mobile devices where the screen is small. Adding a “copy to clipboard” functionality not only saves time but also reduces the potential for errors and typos. Setting Up the Copy to Clipboard Functionality In a React app, create a new component namedCopyButton.This component accepts text that it should copy to the clipboard....

Every WhatsApp user who sends stickers often knows you can never have enough. Sending the same meme stickers over and over can get boring quickly, so it is helpful to refresh your collection every once in a while. You could add new stickers one at a time as you discover them in individual chats but that usually clutters up the images and makes it harder to find the one you want....

How to Get Exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet With Trade Link Codes Depending on what version of a Pokémon generation you decide to buy, you’ll find that certain Pokémon are version exclusive and locked to a particular version of a Pokémon generation. With Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, much like the generations before them, Pokémon are locked to each version. So if you want to complete your Pokédex, you either have to buy both versions or trade with other players online....