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Your Google Pixel might soon show the status of your Uber right on the lock screen Google’s At a Glance widget is a handy addition to the Pixel’s home screen and lock screen since it can automatically surface relevant information on a timely basis. The big G has been found working on some new enhancements for At a Glance, including integration with ridesharing and food delivery services, so you may check their status even when your phone is locked....

YouTube’s trying a few new tweaks to fight back against rampant comment scammers Yesterday, Google announced a handful of changes to YouTube meant to reduce issues with comment spam and impersonation. Among no longer being able to hide subscriber counts and a formal rollout of new content moderation tools, Google’s also trying to make it harder for channels to pick names that could be used to masquerade as others by limiting the “type and frequency” of certain special characters....

7 Display Settings on Your Android Phone That Are Worth Changing By default, every Android phone’s display settings are tuned to what’s likely to work best for the majority of users. But you can tweak a lot of them to make them perfect for your taste—the brightness levels, the vividness of the colors, the size of the fonts, and so on. Let’s look at the display settings on your Android phone that are worth changing....

Amazon appears to be blocking custom launchers with its latest Fire TV updates Amazon’s Fire TV sticks make for some of thebest streaming devicesyou can get their mitts on.Its user base has skyrocketedover the last few years due partly to the flexibility Fire OS offers as a platform. Aside from sideloading applications, one of the best ways you can make Amazon’s streaming stick your own is through the use of custom launchers instead of the default Fire TV interface, removing ads and sponsored content altogether....

Android vs. iOS: Which Operating System Is More Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? In the modern world, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives. From communicating to banking to storing vast amounts of personal information, our smartphones are now involved in every major action of our day-to-day life. As smartphones have evolved, so have the risks associated with cyberattacks. Android and iOS, the two major operating systems dominating the smartphone market, offer distinct approaches to security....

Best Cyber Monday deals: Last chance to buy these 46 tech deals that haven’t ended yet Quick Links Best Cyber Monday deals that are still live Cyber Monday is done, but no-one told these deals. At the time of writing, a whopping 46 of the 70 deals we were recommending over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend are still live, but they won’t be for long. A few of these deals are a little less enticing than they were over the weekend, but the majority are actually still at the same price they were on Friday — in many cases, the cheapest they’ve ever been....

Best iPhone 14 Plus Screen Protectors in 2023 While it may not have the high refresh rate of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Plus has that same 6.7-inch behemoth display that gives you so much screen real estate to work with. It’s a big reason to get the larger standard iPhone 14 model, and we walked away from ouriPhone 14 Plus reviewmostly satisfied, but a screen that big is prone to damage....

Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 bands TheSamsung Galaxy Watch 4is showing its age, but it’s still arguably one of thebest Android smartwatchescurrently on the market. It’s a powerful connectivity tool and remains a solid choice, even in the face of newer Galaxy Watch models. Though it’s a potent device in its own right, that doesn’t mean you can’t add your own flair by replacing the included band. Since the watch supports standard watch bands, there are plenty of great options to help you show off your shiny smartwatch....

Google Assistant’s ‘What’s on my screen’ looks poised to make a comeback of sorts Google has been pushing Lens into its users’ faces for a long time now. You can find a shortcut for Lens in your Google search bar, and it’s a part of many phones’ camera apps these days. The service is also available within Google Photos, the Recents screen on Pixel phones as well as an action in Google Assistant....

Google has a new home on Amazon and doesn’t want to talk about Android Google’s close working relationship with Samsung is no secret. Both companies have appeared hand-in-hand in several commercials lately, with the common theme beingthat Samsung devices feature some of the best Google-branded toolsAndroid can offer. But Samsung, despite being the mammoth in terms of market share, is still only one of the many brands that contribute to Android’s popularity....

How to Create a Custom Ubuntu ISO With Cubic One of the best things about Linux is that it lets you customize your system however you want to. Unlike users of other operating systems, you’re not limited to a particular corporate-mandated desktop environment, file manager, or office suite. Typically, you make changes to your distro after installing it to your hardware, but with Cubic, you can create a custom ISO that is perfect for your needs....

How to Fix Error 0*8007045d on Windows 10 As annoying as error pop-ups can be, they are incredibly beneficial. On Windows devices, error pop-ups usually warn that something is not working as well as it should. While your computer maintains a high level of functionality even after you have dismissed the pop-up, it is advisable to find a solution to the problem. This way, you are sure that your device works at optimal levels....

How to make and share your Amazon Wish List Amazon has a wonderful wish list feature. Instead of feeling guilty aboutspending hundreds of dollars on your purchases, you can create an Amazon wish list for the holidays. Sharing a wish list lets you collaborate with your friends or family for presents or organize a gift registry. You can also configure the wish list to allow others to add or edit it per their requirements....