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Google is rolling out an update for Google Translate for Android that introduces a new Tap to Translate feature that makes it possible to translate text within an app to a language of your choice without leaving that app. Simply install the latest update to Translate, highlight the comment, chat or a snippet of text that you want to translate, tap the copy button and a Translate bubble will pop up on screen with the translated text....

The GOQii RunGPS sports six screens that are responsible for tracking steps, distance, pace, calories burnt, heart rate and duration. Additionally, the device is also capable of tracking sleep and other user activities. The device comes with Bluetooth, which can be used to connect it to a smartphone using an app on both, Android and iOS. GOQii is also offering a family care plan along with the device that offers personal coach and personalized doctor consultation of 3 months to any one of the members....

Figure 1. Yes there is a ship in the mall, and a whole bunch of wireless Much has been made in the media about the frequency of computer intrusions that result in masses of credit card and other personal data being expropriated by person’s unknown and often used for fraud and identity theft. The recent intrusion at Zappos.com allowed intruders access the personal information of upwards of 24 million customers....

That scandal had privacy advocates up in arms a few years ago. And while Facebook claims it’s made changes for the better, the scandals just keep on coming. That’s why it’s important to take security into your own hands. Tap or click here for 10 Facebook privacy and security settings to change ASAP. Now, WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy and it’s important that you know the changes made. You might be shocked to find out how much of your information it’s been sharing with Facebook....

The Chinese smartphones, especially those manufactured under the name OnePlus, deliver excellent value for money, generous firepower and a very refined look – even though the rear window has some flaws. The camera was and continues to be the Achilles’ heel of the brand, but this time the device managed to figure among the top ten smartphones when it comes to the camera. The device comes with two lenses on the back, one being 16 megapixels with f/1....

For this reason, most people tend to prefer PDF files over Word documents or Powerpoint presentations. Being such a widely used format, it is important to know how you can edit such a file without having to pay extra fees. You can easily open a .doc file on the internet, in Microsoft Word, on Google Docs, or in Libre Office and make the edits you need. However, PDF documents are a little bit more difficult to edit....

The F-Series has been one of America’s best-selling trucks, and now Ford has added the F-150 Lightning to its stable. Before the official unveiling, President Biden got a taste of what Lightning can do. Wearing his iconic aviator sunglasses, President Biden sped down a test track in Michigan, stopping it in front of delegates and photographers. “This sucker’s quick,” he quipped. Here are the details Some might be worried that the Lightning won’t be as powerful as gas-powered F-150s....

Review: Garmin’s Enduro 2 is the ultra sports watch to beat Garmin just announced the Index BPM smart blood pressure monitor and as soon as I received the announcement email I placed an order for one of the monitors. I’ve been using an excellent Withings BP monitor, but since I am so embedded into the Garmin ecosystem I wanted to either include my Withings readings or have Garmin launch its own so I almost feel like this was made to answer my request....

On October 4, folks from Google took the stage in California to announce plenty of new hardware, along with launch dates for good measure. It wasn’t a secret that Google was working on its own Daydream VR headset, a device that would work on the virtual reality platform the company officially unveiled earlier this year. Months after debuting the platform, Google unveiled its own Daydream VR headset, revealing the design and its specifications....

As we all know, Microsoft has also officially marked these two operating systems as older versions of Windows and recommended these users upgrade their operating system to Windows 10 or 11. Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 Will Get The Last Version of Google Chrome Next Year The Chrome Support Manager, James, reported that Chrome 110 is highly expected to arrive on February 7th, 2023, and with it, Google is officially ending its support for Windows 7 and Windows 8....

With Android OEMs following Apple and ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack on their devices, it is imperative that the process of pairing a Bluetooth device with an Android phone is as straightforward as possible. To make that possible, Google today announced Fast Pair. Fast Pair makes uses of Bluetooth Low Energy to automatically discover nearby devices and then uses Bluetooth to pair with them. During the scanning process which requires Bluetooth and Location to be enabled on your device, Fast Pair packets will be sent to Google to help identify nearby devices and automatically download their product image, name, and other important specifications....

As per a recent report by Quartz, the “switch” to turn off the location services seems to fail miserably, at least in Android smartphones. The report mentions that Android software gathers data about your location and sends it back to Google once its connected to the internet. This has apparently been underway since early 2017. The gravity of the situation is further magnified since Google will have access to individuals data including their locations and movements....

Google today announced that it is making video calling easier for certain Android devices by integrating it into the Phone, Contacts, and Android Messages app. And later this year, it will also allow one to upgrade their voice call to video with just a tap. Google is rolling out updates to its Phone, Contacts, and Messages app to integrate Duo video calling option in them. This will allow one to start a video call directly from within the apps....

Google Pixel 4 / Pixel 4 XL: Design and Display The Pixel 4 comes in three new colors: white, black, and a limited-edition orange option. In the top bezel area of the Pixel 4, Google has housed a number of sensors that enable a new feature called Motion Sense, which allows the phones to be controlled with hand gestures. This is done with the help of Project Soli technology which we have covered in detail earlier....

Hackers and scammers use malware to target your personal and financial information. Even worse, these hacking tools are available for anyone who wants to purchase them, including the government. Tap or click here for our report. Malware can come from anywhere, including official sources. Google recently blocked four popular apps from the Play Store that were loaded with dangerous malware designed to steal your money. Read on for more information and tips on avoiding falling victim to these scams....

We use it so much that “Google” has become a verb synonymous with searches – “Just Google it” is now part of our modern lexicon. It is truly an amazing resource for your research, or when you’re just looking for something to pass the time away. However, if you’re looking for something specific, like what streaming movie to watch on a late night, a funny GIF that captures a moment, or maybe a search engine that’s safer for kids, there are other resources that are up to the task....

Wasting no time, a group of programmers and developers have created a fork of CyanogenMod, which they named Lineage OS ( Lineage Android OS Distribution ). In recent days, some images have been made available. See if it already exists for your Android or not. Lineage OS 14.1 is already available for some Android devices. This “new” ROM is based on Android Nougat 7.1 and, according to the information, this new ROM is quite stable as well....

But while Motorola was working on putting this kind of technology into its phones in 2012, Apple bought AuthenTec, the pioneering biometric security company that Motorola was working with, for $356 million. That didn’t leave Motorola enough time to start over with another company to get a working sensor ready for the Nexus 6’s debut last year. Apple beat them to the gate, debuting a fingerprint sensor in the ione 5s....

Also: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600: Wireless game-changer So when Fujitsu asked me if I wanted to review their enterprise-class fi-8170, I had to say yes. Here are the specs of the fi-8170 scanner I’ve been testing: Scanning speed: Simplex 70 ppm at 200/300 dpi, duplex 140 ipm at 200/300 dpiOptical resolution: 600 dpiOutput resolution: 0 to 600 dpi, 1200 dpi via the driverOutput format: Color at 24-bit, grayscale at 8-bit, monochrome at 1-bitDocument size maximum: 8....

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