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This Goole Chrome Trick Could Replace Manual Video Screenshots
Google announced the new Copy Video Frame feature Thursday. If you use Google's Chrome browser, you now have a new way to copy a frame from a video without taking a screenshot. On Thursday, Google announced a Chrome feature called "Copy Video Frame," which does exactly what its name suggests: It copies a video frame. "You can pause anywhere in a video that's playing in Chrome and ... Read more
2023-08-31 19:58:57
Apple Watch Ultra 2: 5 Features I Hope Are Revealed at the Apple Event
Apple Watch Ultra 2 features that would take the user experience to the next level if released. Apple's next major event is set for Sept. 12, and it's likely we'll see a new iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and possibly the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra. I've been wearing the current Ultra for almost a year, and it's without doubt the best Apple Watch money can buy. But there are features I' ... Read more
2023-08-31 19:58:05
Apple Watch Series 9 Wish List: The Biggest Features I Want to See
The Series 9 is expected to be a modest update over the Series 8. But there are a few ways Apple could make it stand out. It's almost September, which means the rumored Apple Watch Series 9 could be right around the corner. If Apple's next smartwatch follows the same pattern as its predecessors, it will likely be a modest upgrade that brings minimal changes. However, there are plenty of ways ... Read more
2023-08-30 02:16:43
Apple AirPods Could Add USB-C Charging Next Month
Get ready to make the switch from Lightning. Apple will unveil AirPods with USB-C charging next month, according to report by Bloomberg on Tuesday. Bloomberg describes them as "updated AirPods," but it's unclear whether the iPhone maker will be revealing a new generation of AirPods, or whether it'll just be adding USB-C charging ports to the existing model of its earbuds. The report a ... Read more
2023-08-30 02:15:05
WhatsApp Launches Mac App With Video Calling for 8 People
The messaging app is continuing its bid to compete with Zoom and Teams. WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook parent company Meta, has just launched an app for Mac computers. In a continuing bid to compete with business video calling giant Zoom, the WhatsApp Mac app includes group audio and video calls for multiple people. "Launching a new WhatsApp app for Mac. Group calls up to 8 ... Read more
2023-08-30 02:14:08
Popular AI Tools Can Hurt Your Mental Health, New Study Finds
According to a new study, AI tools generate harmful content that can trigger eating disorders and other mental health conditions. Trigger warning: This story discusses eating disorders and disordered eating culture. If you or someone you love are living with an eating disorder, contact the National Eating Disorder Association for resources that can help. In the event of a crisis, dial 988 or text ... Read more
2023-08-30 02:13:08
Save the Date: Apple Officially Announces iPhone 15 Event 'Wonderlust'
We expect to see the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more at the company's annual fall event. Apple sent out invites Tuesday for its fall launch event, where we expect to see the iPhone 15 and several other devices revealed. The "Wonderlust" event will be Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. PT. This falls within Apple's usual timeline of holding its iPhone launch event in mid-to-late September. La ... Read more
2023-08-30 02:11:52
Microsoft's Next Special Event Is Happening Sept. 21
The company says it'll share AI innovations. We also could see the next generation of Surface products. Microsoft is holding an event in September to show off its upcoming product releases and the new innovations in artificial intelligence it's making across the company. An invitation to the Sept. 21 show in New York City went out to the media Aug. 17. Microsoft hasn't provided many details abo ... Read more
2023-08-28 20:20:50
iPhone 15 Pro Colors Leak Reveals New Gray and Blue Hues
The top-tier 2023 iPhones may also get color-matched USB-C charging cords. A new iPhone 15 rumor suggests the two pricier phones in the lineup, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, will launch in a pair of new signature colors: a steely gray and darker blue. In addition to traditional black and silver, in most years, Apple changes out the more unique colors for its phones. Last year's iPhone 14 Pro an ... Read more
2023-08-28 20:19:55
Your Apple Watch Band Is Filthy, Study Says. How To Clean It Now
Sanitize your germ-ridden wristband now. If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker daily, do you regularly sanitize the band? If not, this will convince you: a scientific study published in May examined 20 different smart wristbands and found 95% were contaminated with harmful bacteria that can cause infections. The paper detailed how researchers tested smartwatch and fitness tracker bands w ... Read more
2023-08-28 20:18:04