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Google’s most iconic Pixel ad aired 4 years ago (and the Childish Gambino song still isn’t out)

February 4, 2023
With the Grammys being this weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to remind you that Google’s best, most iconic Pixel ad featuring Childish Gambino aired during the 2019 edition of the awards show. To set the stage, we’re firmly in the Pixel 3 and 3 XL era with the 3a series not coming for three more months. Two days before the Pixel ad, Google released a Playmoji version of Childish…
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Google Docs and Slides adding eyedropper tool to color picker

February 4, 2023
Google is making a small but profound usability tweak by adding an eyedropper tool to the color picker in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Today, the color dropdown in those four apps is split into “Solid” and “Gradient.” If the default 10×8 grid don’ts have…
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Real-time data and AI thrust manufacturing into the future

February 4, 2023
Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. The impact of real-time data-based automation on industries is becoming increasingly apparent. None are due for greater disruption than manufacturing businesses.  Sometimes harsh, these manufacturing environments in recent years have seen dramatic sensor price drops, and that in turn has opened the gates to…
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iOS 16.3 – Hardware Security Keys explained [Video]

February 4, 2023
Apple rolled out hardware security key support in iOS 16.3, but what are they, and should you consider using them? Watch my hands-on video walkthrough as I explain why Apple added hardware security key support for Apple IDs, showcase how to use hardware security keys, and answer some frequently asked questions. This written walkthrough explains a lot about security keys, but the video walkthrough…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G and Enco Air3 launch in India

February 3, 2023
A day after its global launch, Oppo’s Reno8 T 5G is now available for pre-order in India starting at INR 29,999 for the 8/128GB trim. The phone will be available in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black colors from Oppo India and partnering online and offline retailers. Open…
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Honor Magic5 certification confirms 66W charging speed

February 3, 2023
We have another certification listing for the upcoming Honor Magic5 flagship which confirms the phone will bring 66W fast charging as per China’s 3C agency. The new listing for the Honor Magic5 (PGT-AN00) shows the device will support up to 66W wired charging (11V/6A) via…
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Custom ROM brings One UI 5.0 and Android 13 to Galaxy S9 and Note 9

February 3, 2023
Samsung may have forgotten about the Galaxy S9 and Note 9, but third-party ROM developers certainly have not with the duo now able to run One UI 5.0 and Android 13 thanks to unofficial support. One UI 5.0 is Samsung’s Android 13 build and, at least officially, while it’s available for a long list of handsets, the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 are not able to grab the operating system upgrade. Support…
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