How to use back-to-back commands with Siri in iOS 17
Siri can perform many different requests, but for each one, you need to repeatedly summon them. In iOS 17, you can issue back-to-back commands in one session. Here's how.Activating Siri"Now you can issue back-to-back commands without needing to say '.....»»
How to sell your parents on a smart assistant
Are you trying to convince your doubtful or budget-minded folks to invest in a smart assistant like Alexa or Siri? Here's some pointers for your argument......»»
Dictating on the iPhone – how to get the best results
Dictating on the iPhone is, I would confidently estimate, something I do more than typing. Siri is also the main way I control my HomeKit devices. Any time I’ve mentioned either of these things, there are always comments from people saying how ter.....»»
How to completely disable Bixby on Samsung Galaxy
Bixby is Samsung’s answer to digital assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, And Alexa. It might not necessarily be the best but it can get in the way, and if you’d like to remove Bixby from your Samsung phone, then this is what you need to do. T.....»»
YouTube TV adds 5.1 audio for Apple TV hardware
In a Tuesday update, Google's YouTube TV app has added 5.1 audio to not just the Apple TV, but also Fire TV hardware.Apple's 2021 Apple TV 4K with new Siri RemoteThe video streaming service announced the upgrade simply, in a Tweet. The 5.1 support ex.....»»
Apple"s CSAM detection system may not be perfect, but it is inevitable
Over a year ago, Apple announced plans to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with the iOS 15.2 release. The technology is inevitable despite imperfections and silence about it.Logos for Messages, Siri, and PhotosApple announced this scanning.....»»
Upgraded version of O.MG hacking cable packs nefarious new capabilities
A new version of the O.MG hacking tool, which looks like an unassuming Lightning cable, can compromise a range of devices and inject commands, log keystrokes, and more.Credit: Hak5The O.MG Elite was recently showed off at the DEFCON cybersecurity con.....»»
Original sealed in plastic iPhone commands $35K at auction
A recent Apple hardware sale didn't just generate big money for an original Apple I board. At the same auction, a new and sealed first-generation iPhone also sold for over $35,000.Image Credit: RR AuctionThe items were part of RR Auction's "Apple, Jo.....»»
Chamberlain shuts the door on its HomeKit garage door hub citing low sales
The HomeKit ecosystem is losing one of its most useful and most reliable accessories. Chamberlain has announced today that it is discontinuing the myQ Home Bridge Hub, which allowed you to control your garage door with HomeKit and Siri. more… Th.....»»
Some Google products will disable “Hey, Google” commands during meetings
Google Meet Hardware knows you're in a meeting, so it will disable the hotword. Enlarge / The lettering "Hey Google" on the Google pavillon at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas in 2018. These words activate Google Assista.....»»
How to use the back of your iPhone as a button in iOS 15
There's an iOS Accessibility feature that lets you trigger commands or run Shortcuts just by tapping on the back of your iPhone. It's called Back Tap, and here's what you should know.iPhone Back TapBack Tap is an Accessibility feature in iOS 14 and i.....»»
Developer creates tool that shows injected JavaScript commands through an in-app browser
A few days ago, developer Felix Krause shared a detailed report on how mobile apps can use their own in-app web browser to track user data. Now Krause is back with a new tool that lets anyone see JavaScript commands injected through an in-app browse.....»»
Can you train a parrot to use Alexa, and should you?
Can parrots use Alexa voice commands to control Echos or even order items? You may be surprised just what these intelligent birds can get away with -- and how......»»
China OSAT Tongfu sees limited impact from order cuts
China-based OSAT Tongfu Microelectronics, who now commands 80% of AMD's outsourced backend orders, has said its business results will see only limited impact from order cuts amid sluggish market demand......»»
How to disable voice purchases on Amazon Alexa
This tutorial explains how to disable voice purchasing on Amazon Alexa. The post How to disable voice purchases on Amazon Alexa first appeared on Phandroid. Amazon Alexa voice commands offer a lot of conveniences, especially when you have a.....»»
The Best Linux Commands Every User Should Know (Clear and Simple Documentation)
Nearly 75% of all mobile phones run Android, based on the Linux kernel, and most servers that host websites and other content run on Linux. There are also several Linux distributions that individuals and organizations use to get their work done every.....»»
28 years later, Super Punch-Out!!’s 2-player mode has been discovered
Series' 2-player mode has been hidden behind simple button commands. Enlarge / Up until today, Nintendo had never announced a two-player mode in a Punch-Out!! video game. As it turns out, one has hidden in plain sight for nearly 30 yea.....»»
$15 replacement lets you ditch your awful Apple TV remote
Apple finally released a new Apple TV 4K model on April 30, 2021. It’s great, but there’s really only one new feature that most people care about: the new Apple TV remote replacement. That’s right, it has a new Siri remote that repl.....»»
Apple Music commands a fifth of UK music streaming market
A new UK government report claims that Spotify has about 60% of the country's music streaming market, with Amazon holding up to 30%, and Apple Music in third place at around 20%.An independent study recently claimed that financial hardship has meant.....»»
Hey Siri: How much does this galaxy cluster weigh?
It's been nearly a century since astronomer Fritz Zwicky first calculated the mass of the Coma Cluster, a dense collection of almost 1,000 galaxies located in the nearby universe. But estimating the mass of something so huge and dense, not to mention.....»»
Research shows Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant aren’t equal in providing answers to our health questions
GUEST: According to Google, one in 20 Google searches seek health-related information. And why not? Online info is convenient, free, and occasionally provides peace of mind. But obtaining health information online can also cause anxiety and driv.....»»