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You may soon be able to “link your [Android] devices” signed into the same Google account together. This will enable “call switching”, which lets you switch between devices for calls, as well as “Internet sharing”!

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You may soon be able to “link your devices” signed into the same Google account together. This will enable “call switching”, which lets you switch between devices for calls, as well as “Internet sharing”! A new “Link Your Devices” menu will appear under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing once this rolls out. The call switching feature might be using the new Telecom Jetpack library that I previously talked about. submitted by /u/MishaalRahman

Reddit Android 290 2023-08-12

Sinister Diesel Fined $1 Million For Selling Illegal Coal Rolling Devices

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Sinister Diesel Fined $1 Million For Selling Illegal Coal Rolling Devices The Department of Justice announced this week that Sinister Mfg. Company, Inc., doing business as Sinister Diesel, pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the emissions control defeat devices it sold that allowed entitled assholes to make their diesel trucks roll coal. The company was also fined a total of $1… Read more…

Jalopnik 188 2023-08-05

These Are the Best Devices to Keep Track of Your Kids

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These Are the Best Devices to Keep Track of Your Kids I’ve lost my kids during a Target run more times than I care to admit, which makes me reluctant to give them more freedom to venture out into the world. Though I may misplace my children once in a while, I’ve somehow never lost my smartphone. This troubling fact has made me wonder if I should invest in a system to… Read more…

Lifehacker 162 2023-08-04

Save Money With These Wifi-Enabled Smart Watering Devices

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Save Money With These Wifi-Enabled Smart Watering Devices Smart watering devices are here, and now is exactly when to install them to save money as we head into August. Most of the major players in the sprinkler space like Hunter, Orbit and Rainbird have released smart watering devices, from sprinkler timers to hose timers. Having tried them out for the last year, I can… Read more…

Lifehacker 169 2023-08-01

LPT: If you’re troubleshooting electronics and they suddenly stop working, try checking for nearby Bluetooth devices first.

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LPT: If you’re troubleshooting electronics and they suddenly stop working, try checking for nearby Bluetooth devices first. LPT: If you’re ever in a situation where your electronics suddenly stop working, and you’re not sure if it’s just you or a widespread issue, one quick way to find out is to check for nearby Bluetooth devices. If you can’t find any Bluetooth devices around you, chances are it’s a larger problem affecting others as well. This could be a power outa…

Life Pro Tips 213 2023-07-29

Google Expands Site Names For Subdomains On All Devices In Four Languages via @sejournal, @kristileilani

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Google Expands Site Names For Subdomains On All Devices In Four Languages via @sejournal, @kristileilani Google announces site names for subdomains on all devices in four languages and shares a workaround for unselected preferred site names. The post Google Expands Site Names For Subdomains On All Devices In Four Languages appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Journal 247 2023-07-29

Windows and devices take a hit in Microsoft’s Q4 earnings, but Xbox is mostly up

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Windows and devices take a hit in Microsoft’s Q4 earnings, but Xbox is mostly up Illustration: The VergeMicrosoft just posted the fourth and final quarter of its 2023 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $56.2 billion in revenue and a net income of $20.1 billion during Q4. Revenue is up 8 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent. As expected, Windows and devices revenue has been hit hard again this qu…

The Verge 220 2023-07-26

TikTok Announces Passkey Login Support for iOS Devices

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TikTok Announces Passkey Login Support for iOS Devices TikTok has announced it is introducing support for passkeys, providing an easier and more secure login method for users of the popular short-form video platform. Apple integrated passkeys into iOS with the launch of iOS 16, and they are also available in iPadOS 16.1 and later and macOS Ventura. Passkeys are an industry standard developed by th…

Mac Rumors 214 2023-07-18

LPT – Don’t wait until robbed to install security devices or cameras

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LPT – Don’t wait until robbed to install security devices or cameras You hear it all the time; “I was broken into last night. I’m going to buy cameras to make sure it doesn’t happen again”. Why wait? You’ve now already been robbed. You can start simple and add as you go. Put a couple of very visible cameras up; those with bright red LEDS so potential thieves will see them. Deterring is better than catching. Add o…

Life Pro Tips 198 2023-07-15

Connect 2 devices to 1 PC port? Canon RP

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Connect 2 devices to 1 PC port? Canon RP Canon RP camera, has 1 PC port and 1 microphone port. How can i keep my remote shutter (AODELAN WTR-2) and add an off-camera flash? I am a complete beginner and i did not see any pass-through on the camera remote to daisychain another device, and i did not find anything searching for “Canon PC port splitter.” Maybe there is a technology that …

Ask Photography 200 2023-07-14

Do you have a pile of old Android devices?

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Do you have a pile of old Android devices? Here are mine. Why do you still have them? I have no idea why I have mine, minus the fully functioning tablet on the bottom and the phone used to take this photo. submitted by /u/zeekaran

Reddit Android 197 2023-07-13

Ugreen’s 300W GaN charger features four high-power USB-C ports for all your devices

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Ugreen’s 300W GaN charger features four high-power USB-C ports for all your devices Ugreen’s new 300W GaN charger. | Image: UgreenUgreen is teasing a new 300W GaN charger with enough ports to charge a suitcase-worth of gadgetry. The $269 device has four USB-C ports and one USB-A port, and spokesperson Roger Wan says it will go on sale in mid-August. The most powerful port is able to deliver as much as 140W via the PowerDelivery…

The Verge 194 2023-07-10