Author: Aaron Tosin

Google Chrome wants to get rid of its reputation as a battery hog. With a new update, Google is now letting the browser switch to battery-saving mode. This new mode allows users to maximize their time on Chrome, such as long virtual meetings and surfing.  Google Chrome’s Battery-Saving Mode According to Endgadget, Google Chrome is now letting websites switch to an energy-saving mode. With this mode turned on, users will see reduced framerates on sites, slow down scripts, or tone down performance. Chrome can also react to low battery states, and users can also adjust the feature according to their…

Instagram users missing Messenger’s options for direct messages should be excited now that Facebook is integrating both apps. The company plans to let Instagram users send private messages through Messenger.  Instagram and Messenger in One App Engadget has reported on Facebook’s plans to unify all of its apps. Under this plan, users can now send messages to their friends across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company is hard at work to realize this plan. If they succeed, they could release the full update suite by the end of the year. Facebook’s plans also include putting end-to-end encryption to all three…

Google doesn’t seem to be stopping with new updates anytime soon. To help frustrated travelers during COVID-19, Google is updating Google Travel. The latest update will give the app new tools that inform travelers about the pandemic situation in certain places.   Google Travel Amid COVID-19 The Verge reports that Google Travel will now give users crucial COVID-19 information to help them plan their trips. Before leaving for your destination, Google Travel will tell you the number of COVID-19 cases there, as well as hotels that allow free cancellations.  https://twitter.com/verge/status/1294091460938170370?s=20 Google Travel’s New COVID-19 Features Google Travel will also give you…

Now that even advanced AI can doctor photos, Adobe wants to control the spread of fake images. The company intends to use its Photoshop software to identify edited images.  Adobe Photoshop’s New Feature The website Wired reports that Adobe has teamed up with other companies like Twitter and the New York Times to curb doctored photos. To meet its goals, Adobe has launched its Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), together with its partner companies. Later this year, Adobe plans to integrate the CAI tech into a preview version of Photoshop. Subscribers can see this new feature for themselves once they update.…

Users looking to try Dropbox app’s new password manager, file vault, and backup features are in luck. The company is releasing these features for worldwide users Wednesday. However, your access to these features depends on your subscription tier.  Dropbox’s New Features The Verge reports that free users won’t have access to these features. Only users on the Dropbox Plus and Professional plans can enjoy the password manager and the file vault. The app had released the beta version of Dropbox Passwords and the Vault on June 16. If you tried out their trial versions, you could download the updates once…

Math homework won’t get any simpler with remote learning, but Google hopes to give students some peace of mind. As part of its remote learning updates, Google plans to let students solve math problems by taking a photo with Google Lens. In May, Google had launched an augmented reality (AR) feature in Search to let students look at 3D versions of cell structures and anatomy models.    Google Lens for Math Similar to its Search AR feature, Google wants Lens to help students solve complex math problems. With the new Google Lens, students can just scan their textbooks and snap a…

Google is releasing updates to Android phones that run Android 6 and above before Android 11 comes out. These updates should be helpful to Android users.  New Updates for Android: Android Auto To tide users over before the launch of Android 11, Google is enhancing current services. Android Auto users can now see calendar events along with road directions. With this new update, users don’t have to switch between apps while driving, just to see their scheduled events. Users can now also tap on Android Auto to call someone. They don’t have to look up their phonebook while driving. Moreover,…

Microsoft is preparing gamers for the launch of Project xCloud on September 15. People who want to see what cloud gaming is all about could head to the Google Play Store to download xCloud’s beta version. Cloud gaming allows people to stream full console games on their phones through wi-fi. Project xCloud’s Public Beta As the launch date approaches, Microsoft wants gamers to experience a smooth transition to the full Project xCloud. However, only subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can enjoy the public beta version. Xbox Insiders can only preview the app.  Microsoft said that Project xCloud would only…

If you’re still not convinced that password managers work, maybe this new LastPass feature can convince you to use one. A new update allows LastPass to alert you if any of the websites you signed up for got breached. Moreover, the app will warn you if any of your passwords got leaked. This tool is part of LastPass’ new security dashboard.  LastPass Security Dashboard According to the Verge, LastPass’ new dashboard uses a “dark web monitoring tool” to check your logins and passwords. This tool checks your data if it appears on Enzoic’s database, which LastPass has partnered with since…

Android phones get all the fun these days as leaked documents appear to show Google’s plans for Pixel to develop foldable smartphones. The leak also seems to confirm older rumors of Google trying out foldable devices. According to the report, Google plans to create foldable versions of its Pixel, and a couple of other devices. Google’s Plans: Foldable Phone The website 9to5Google got access to the internal Android document. After reviewing, the site found that Google is planning to launch Android builds for its phones, from the Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, and the 5. The leak also reveals plans for…