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How to Use Google’s AI Search Experience Right Now At Google’s I/O 2023 event, the search giant made several exciting AI-related announcements. One such announcement was Search Generative Experience (SGE), a collection of AI-driven enhancements aimed at revolutionizing Google Search. At the event, Google promised a gradual rollout of the AI features. Now, Search Generative Experience is getting pushed to users. Here’s a guide on how to access the feature, how to turn it on, and how to use it....

How to Use MSMDownloadTool to Save a Bricked Oppo, Realme, or OnePlus Phone Your Android phone may be bricked for any number of reasons—from failing to install a new operating system to falling at the feet of a new software bug. But whatever the cause was, if you have an Oppo, Realme, Vivo, or OnePlus device then you can fix it for free with the MSMDownloadTool. So if your phone doesn’t power on, shows a blank screen, or is bricked in any other way, just follow this guide to fix it....

New Google Phone logo starts appearing on home screens Much ado has been made about Google’s new visual branding for itsContacts, Messages, and Phone appswhich the company introduced in the past couple weeks.They’re not the best works of art, but they do convey just enough to stand for something. Up until now, though, you’ve probably seen the new Messages logo and maybe even the Contacts logo appear on your home screen....

Oppo’s Find N foldable survives its encounter with JerryRigEverything Foldable phones might not be for everyone just yet, but they are a growing segment of the smartphone market — Samsung reported that it soldfour times as many foldablesin 2021 as it did in 2020. Not to be left behind, Oppo has joined the foldable fray with theFind N, a top-of-the-line flagship phone (with a price to match). Will that investment hold up to a little abuse?...

3 Ways to Build a DIY Solar Pool Heater Nothing beats a refreshing dip in a warm pool on a cool day. Although a pool heater won’t make your swimming pool feel like a Jacuzzi, it can make it more comfortable to swim in and a more pleasant location to spend cool summer evenings. A solar heater is also affordable, convenient, and easy to operate. Building one yourself further lowers the cost involved and makes it much cheaper....

9 Apple Products We’re Looking Forward to in 2023 Like every year, you can expect a ton of new products from Apple in 2023, and we know that you can’t wait to see them all. A brand-new mixed-reality headset, new Apple silicon-powered Macs, and the next generation of iPhones are only some of the things we’re hoping for. So, while we patiently wait for the official release of these products, we can only speculate....

Dead Zebra’s Year of the Rabbit Android collectible set comes with a slick jade-like figurine I’ve been a big fan ofDead Zebra’s Android figurinesfor some time now, seeing that they are the perfect intersection of my interests in vinyl figures and Android OS. Over the years, I’ve collected more than a few, from aGerman drinking beertoa reporter snapping pics with a tiny camera, and I love them all. But Dead Zebra has piqued my interest today with its latest offering, a special edition 4-piece Android mini collectible set themed around the Year of the Rabbit....

Everything You Need to Know About Hogwarts Legacy Before Buying It Hogwarts Legacy is the most exciting new addition to the all-so-familiar Wizarding World. It’s an RPG game set in the 1800s, a time much different from the popular Harry Potter series. In Hogwarts Legacy, you won’t play as Harry Potter but as your custom-built character, etching your own legacy in a wondrous world of magic.Here, we’ll give you all the vital information you might need to know before you download the game....

How to join and leave the app beta program on the Google Play Store For those developingthe latest and greatest apps on the Play Store, open beta programs and events can boost their following and popularity. Letting everyone see what’s under the hood before the official release can be handy for generating hype, ironing out egregious bugs, and receiving useful criticism while the app is being made. Open betas are practiced by both indie-devs and larger AAA publishers, and you could enroll in them through the Play Store....

How to move from Spotify to another music service For many music fans, signing up for Spotify was likely less of a choice and more of the default app. Not only does its free tier help convert members into future subscribers, but the discovery and social tools on the app are second to none. Of course,Spotify’s faced its own fair share of criticismand controversy lately, bothin response to its original programmingand its payouts to musicians — numbers that, even by the standards set in the age of streaming music, are considered low....

The FTC can move ahead with its Facebook lawsuit, possibly splitting Instagram and WhatsApp away from it Meta’s subdivision Facebook is in for some legal trouble with the FTC over allegations of the social network abusing its dominant position in the market to create what is essentially a monopoly. While the FTC originally filed alawsuit against the companyback at the end of 2020, a judge ruled that it didn’t offer sufficient allegations, forcing the commission to go back to the drawing board....

The Pros and Cons of Buying an All-in-One Smart Home Gym Long gone are the days when the only piece of home gym equipment you could own was a pair of dumbbells. And never mind the short-lived exercise equipment fads like the Thigh Master and the Shake Weight. Now, exercise equipment tech has advanced so much that it’s possible to complete a full workout routine from the comfort of your living room....

Upgrade Your Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W to a Pi 3 or 4 With One Adapter The Raspberry Pi is, arguably, the most popular SBC (single-board computer) available to electronic enthusiasts, but it’s not easy to get hold of one right now. Although you may have developed a perfect system of websites and email notifications to be ready for new product alerts, someone else always seems to be a bit faster at obtaining that perfect Raspberry Pi....