Following the last update two weeks ago, the Google Store this morning got another homepage refresh to “Celebrate Earth Day,” as well as deals on Nest thermostats.
The Pixel Pass advert is replaced by one for the $129.99 Nest Thermostat (in Sand) and a “Let’s make a world of difference” tagline in reference to how “Nest thermostats have saved over 90 billion kWh of energy” since…
The “new” Google Pay was announced in November 2020 with two key tentpoles. Both have failed by all accounts, and the company said at the start of this year that Pay is next going to become a “comprehensive digital wallet.” That change has yet to materialize, but a…
A curious bug impacting some Pixel owners sees the Phone ringtone, Default notification sound, and Default alarm sounds randomly change on Google devices.
Reports are popping up in recent days of users hearing sounds different than the ones they are accustomed to when they…
Google Doodle pays tribute to Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé on 89th birthday
April 12, 2022
Today’s Google Doodle is a striking tribute to Montserrat Caballé, an opera singer perhaps most popularly known for her duet with Freddie Mercury.
Caballé was born on April 12, 1933 in Barcelona, Spain under the name María de Montserrat Bibiana Concepción Caballé i Folch. From an early age, she had a passion for music, attending music school and receiving singing lessons.
Shortly after…
Here’s how to turn on Snapchat dark mode for iPhone
April 12, 2022
Whether you want it to switch with the iOS system’s light or dark mode automatically or keep a dark theme permanently, follow along for how to turn on Snapchat dark mode on iPhone.
Snapchat uses a light mode by default, even if your iPhone is using dark mode for the…
While you may love or hate the iPhone’s Photos app, it’s the place where all your photos end up either way. With iCloud’s capabilities, it’s an easy way to keep track of your images across your Apple ecosystem. As the iPhone’s camera continues to make a name for…
Exclusive: iOS 16 notification updates will include expanded Focus mode configurations for more control
April 12, 2022
We’re two months away from Apple announcing iOS 16, but there are already some rumors about the update floating around the web. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman this week reported that iOS 16 will bring updates to the notification system, and code found in Apple’s latest beta software corroborates just that – among some other things.
As described by Gurman, iOS 16 will feature “fairly…
Tesla delivers impressive output from Gigafactory Shanghai in March despite factory shutdown
April 11, 2022
Tesla has managed to deliver over 65,000 vehicles produced at Gigafactory Shanghai in March, an impressive output representing 100% year-over-year growth, despite the factory shutdown.
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced today results for car registration…
American automaker Lincoln just blasted out a quicker teaser video on its social channels offering a brief glimpse of an upcoming electric vehicle concept. The new concept will be the first BEV to debut for the brand, and it will represent the future of Lincoln EV offerings…
Tesla has briefly demonstrated the Cybertruck’s rear-wheel steering in a short video, but don’t blink because it’s barely noticeable.
Rear-wheel steering is quickly becoming a must-have feature for electric pickup trucks coming to market.
GMC started the dance by demonstrating “Crab Mode’ utilizing rear-wheel steering on the Hummer EV.
Several other automakers have since announced…
