A few years back, it was common to find notification LEDs on Android phones that would blink, pulse and flash in various colors to make sure you knew you had something to check. With the move to full-screen designs, there’s no longer room to spare in the bezels for these handy lights. That’s why you need to download an app like aodNotify (opens in new tab), which turns the perimeter of your punch-hole camera into a virtual LED indicator....

The series sees Ewan McGregor return as the Jedi knight in hiding, while Hayden Christensen is also back in the Star Wars universe as Kenobi’s former apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader. McGregor played Obi-Wan in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, portraying a younger version of Alex Guinness’ character in the original movies. The series has been in the works at Disney Plus for years under writer/director Deborah Chow, who has helmed two episodes of The Mandalorian....

The big sad news of last week was Ruby’s death, as tuberculosis came for Tommy’s daughter. That said, Tommy was lost in thoughts of curses and mysticism, blaming her condition on the sapphire he thought was cursed, while screaming at the gods and promising to build a monument to save Ruby. But then Tommy’s mind had to interfere, as a vision of Grace told him that it wasn’t the sapphire that killed Ruby, but Tommy’s own actions....

This way, anyone who is thinking about canceling one or more services will know what they’re missing out on. Think of this as my advice for how you can save money on your streaming bill. I’m not canceling all of these services, but that’s because I have weird little reasons, which I’ll explain below. Below, I’m breaking down the biggest newest additions to Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, Hulu and Disney Plus....

That’s a strange thing for me to write considering how Macs haven’t exactly been the home of high-end gaming. During WWDC 2022, Apple announced that the latest entry in Capcom’s Survival Horror franchise was coming to Macs. While that was certainly interesting, I remained skeptical. Seeing No Man’s Sky running on an M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro finally gave me hope for Mac gaming. Now, Resident Evil Village has made me a believer....

The most prominent changes include new color themes, an updated search feature, refreshed menu and navigation tools and a new way of interacting with Google Meet, Chat and other apps within the Gmail interface. In a blog (opens in new tab), Neena Kamath, Product Manager of Gmail, says the redesign is a push towards a “unified Gmail” so it is easier to shift and navigate between Google’s many apps. Google has been trickling in many of these changes recently and while some of the changes lie under the hood and have become hard to keep track of, I tried all the new features the tech giant brought to Gmail recently....

Your hamstrings and glutes engage during exercises like squats and lunges, but cable pull throughs focus primarily on strengthening and sculpting them. You can perform a pull through using some of the best adjustable dumbbells and resistance bands, but my favorite technique is the cable pull through because you can scale difficulty with more stability and control. Moreover, the cable pull through works your posterior chain — the muscles down the back of your body — including your lower back and core muscles, which can also help you nail down the queen of compound exercises — your deadlift technique....

But that was two weeks ago, and my sentiments have somewhat changed. Or rather, they’ve reverted to how I felt about the MacBook Pro 2022 prior to my review. I didn’t understand the need for this laptop when it was originally unveiled during Apple’s WWDC 2022 event. Apple M2 chip or not, I couldn’t see why anyone would want it over the redesigned MacBook Air 2022. I found 3 reasons you should buy MacBook Pro 2022 over the new MacBook Air, prior to my review, but those reasons (active cooling, 10-core GPU as standard, longer battery life) never felt as convincing as the 5 reasons you should buy MacBook Air 2022 instead of the new MacBook Pro....

Keep your Apple tech safe with a Mac VPN The M1 iMac is one of the best all in one computers you can buy period. In our Apple iMac 2021 review, we were impressed by every aspect of the device, from its beautiful display to its powerful M1 chip. The 2021 iMac model is the first iMac to include Apple’s M1 chip. This gives it a lot of power, meaning it can multitask like a pro....

But if you’ve been waiting till Prime Day to invest in a new Garmin running watch or smartwatch, you might be wondering if today is a good time to buy. As a fitness editor, I test running watches for a living, and it’s safe to say, Garmin makes some of the best running watches on the market. All of the best Garmin watches have built-in GPS, the ability to track several different sports, giving you real-time data on the move, as well as your steps, calories-burned sleep, heart rate, and menstrual cycle....

This Singapore-based VPN claims to have more than 5,700 servers in over 100 countries, is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices, and gives you access to many connection protocols, including WireGuard and OpenVPN. In this review, I dive in deep, share in-house test findings, and compare it to other top-notch VPN clients to help you know just how secure Ivacy is, and if it’s the right VPN for you....

Chances are you’re already paying for Netflix (or have just left going by recent subscriber numbers), but if you do want to join, you can now do so through the Netflix app, rather than having to sign up separately and then log-in afterward as you had to do under Apple’s older, more restrictive App Store rules. As you can see in the screenshots below, you are now directed to your browser after a warning from Apple about how it’s not responsible for what happens on the external website....

The settings we’ve recommended below will help the Z Fold 4 look and work in a way that suits you best. We’ve even told you the menu path to follow to find the features too, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. So open up your Z Fold, tap the Settings app and get ready to enable and disable some features. Set your Flex mode panel apps For some apps, even those with a dedicated “Flex mode” mode (when you have the Z Fold 4 partially open), having access to a trackpad, screenshot button and your quick settings may prove more useful....

Liverpool haven’t played a Premier League game in almost a month due to a combination of game’s being postponed and the international break. Jurgen Klopp will no doubt be itching to have his side back in EPL action, especially as their last result was a disappointing draw in the Merseyside derby. However, the extended break may have helped a few of Liverpool’s injured players return to the fold and could boost the team as they look to put a stuttering start to the season behind them....

Love Is Blind season 3 ended with five weddings, though only two of them had with the bride and groom saying “I do” — Alexa/Brennon and Colleen/Matt. The other three couples said “I don’t,” but one of them revealed during the reunion that they are dating. Love Is Blind is a wild dating experiment where men and women develop relationships with each other sight unseen. They go on dates in connected pods, where they can talk but not see each other....

While our M2 MacBook Air hands-on review is now live (and very positive), would-be buyers are keen to know whether it delivers on the promised 20% speed boost over the previous generation. And thanks to a new listing on the Geekbench benchmarking site, it looks like we can confirm Apple’s figures. As spotted by Mr. Macintosh on Twitter (opens in new tab), the listing (opens in new tab) shows the 3....

I’ve written about the ways your smart home can save you money before. Certain smart home devices may cut down your utility bills or earn you credit from energy incentive programs, while others may reduce the risk of damage in case of floods or other unexpected disasters. Yet the disharmony with connected home platforms has perhaps caused confusion for purchasing and installing smart home devices that make these money-saving measures possible....

Microsoft may have been hacked, with 37 GB of source code for Bing, Bing Maps and Cortana stolen. Or maybe not — Microsoft has yet to confirm the data theft, which was claimed over the weekend by a purportedly Brazilian group of hackers calling themselves Lapsus$. The group seems amateurish, but its previous claims of hacking into the company networks of Nvidia, Samsung and Ubisoft have proven to be true....

As demonstrated during the Microsoft Surface event, the SQ3’s Neural Processing Unit (NPU) has advanced audio and video features meant to make video conferencing with others a smoother experience. For instance, this feature intelligently eliminates loud background noises when someone is speaking. Another feature makes it appear as if you or whoever is on the call is looking at the front-facing camera. Our full Surface Pro 9 is pending but we have run our lab has run benchmarks on both the Intel and ARM version of Microsoft’s flagship product....

The shift to MediaTek for the processor has not done the Moto G 5G (2022) any favors. The phone struggles with more than the simplest of games. Overall system performance leaves much to be desired, too. As for the cameras, the Moto G 5G (2022) follows suit with other recent Motorola devices — you’ll be hard pressed to get photos that outmatch the likes of the iPhone SE (2022), Pixel 5a, or Galaxy A53....