But with everything going on, it’s easy to miss some of Google Maps’ most useful features. There are plenty of hidden Google Maps features in the app, as well as various tools to help you out day to day. Google Maps can even help you find cheap gas, which is more important than ever, So here are 22 of the best Google Maps tips and tricks to help you out....
The feature doesn’t seem to be fully live yet according to Android Police (opens in new tab), but if it is available on your device’s Google Photos app, you’ll find that when viewing a photo in full-screen mode, “chips” for copying or listening to the in-image text, cropping the image and for marking it up now appear near the bottom of the screen alongside the usual sharing, editing and delete buttons....
There’s only one size option for the Pixel Watch: 41mm. For many of the best smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, 41mm (or a close equivalent) is the smaller of two size options. This accommodates choice for shoppers, no matter if that choice is based on comfort or personal preference. For me, the 41mm Apple Watch looks like it fits better on my wrist, though I prefer to wear the 45mm size, since it lets me see my screen more clearly....
These unboxing images come from Suckmyn00dle on r/GooglePixel (opens in new tab) (via 9to5Google (opens in new tab)), who managed to get their hands on a demo unit and snap some photos. It shows us exactly what you get inside the Pixel Watch’s packaging, plus a few other details. Inside the typically Google white box with the watch’s name and photo, we see the Pixel Watch itself, in this case with a “Polished Silver Stainless Steel” face, and a Charcoal-colored Active Band pre-installed....
There’s only one problem: On Mar. 17, no one could play it — even if they wanted to play offline. Gran Turismo 7 is only two weeks old, and its always-online requirement is already stifling it. Some background info: Yesterday (Mar. 17), the GT7 servers went down, and stayed down for the next 30 hours. Naturally, this meant that players couldn’t access the game online. However, since the game has an always-online requirement, even in single-player modes, it also meant that no one could play the game at all....
Earlier this week, filmmaker Kevin Smith revealed on a podcast (opens in new tab) that HBO Max’s DC anthology show Strange Adventures had been cancelled even before the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger had been finalized. And back in May, The Wonder Twins movie for the streamer was also axed. The bad news may well keep coming for DC franchises on HBO Max. Titans and Doom Patrol have yet to start their latest seasons on the streamer, but Variety says it’s “yet to be determined” whether they’ll be renewed afterwards, with an overall view to be taken once the shows air and, presumably, the numbers can be assessed....
In terms of other injuries, Draymond Green is expected to play tonight, and no word on Herro. While Game 5 was close throughout the night, Miami just appeared to be more and more tired, exhausted and worn down by the end of it all. While the Heat were up by 5 at the half, the second half was a different story: Boston outscored Miami by a 2:1 ratio, 32-16. The points came from up and down the Celtics lineup, with Jaylen Brown leading at 25 points, Jayson Tatum at 22, Al Horford with 16 and Derrick White adding on 14....
Right now, you can save $350 on Helix mattress of $2,950 or more (opens in new tab) via coupon code “MDSALE350”. You’ll also get a pair of Dream Pillows included free (opens in new tab) with purchase. If you don’t intend to spend that much, Helix is offering tiered discounts so you can still score savings on smaller purchases, too. As Helix mattress sales (opens in new tab) go, this is a strong one....
Besides knowing other ways to use fallen leaves, experts suggest that we should also skip the raking to simply leave the leaves for a healthier yard. Considering that excessive layers of leaves can smother and suffocate the grass blades, this idea may seem a little counter-productive. However, shredded dry leaves left as a natural mulch has several benefits for your lawn, as well as overwintering protection for a number of insects....
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, women all over the United States have been deleting their period tracking apps, in fear that the apps could be used against them should they live in one of the states which have banned abortion. The very real concern is that in states which choose to ban abortion outright — six have already automatically come into force, with 16 more expected before the end of 2022 — women’s private mobile phone data will be used against them....
We’ve hand-picked the best hiking boots to wear for every adventure but read on to find out more about how to choose hiking boots, and how they should fit. Which type of do I choose? There are a few options when it comes to hiking footwear. What you choose will depend on the kind of hiking you are planning. Hiking shoes and trail-running shoes are low in the ankle, fairly light and will not need much (if any) breaking in....
Once you’ve loaded up your phone with apps, you might notice that they require access to all sorts of permissions that don’t really seem necessary. You might not mind Pokémon Go being able to read your location (you’ve gotta catch ‘em all somehow), but that’s probably not the kind of information you want every app on your phone knowing. Luckily, it’s easy to manage your app permissions once you know how....
Similar to our bedsheets, toppers are also prone to a build-up of sweat, skin cells and grease each night, which can result in smells and stains. The problem is cleaning a mattress topper isn’t as simple as washing the sheets because of its size. Luckily, we have some top tips on how to clean a mattress topper and all you need is a few household products. If you want to have a more organized linen cupboard, here’s how to fold a fitted sheet in less than one minute to save time and how often should you change your bedsheets....
To an extent, that’s understandable — your iPhone wouldn’t work very well using Google or Apple Maps, for example, if it didn’t track at least some of what you’re doing. Plus, iOS 15 does contain a bunch of new privacy and security upgrades that do help protect your data. However, given that it’s possible your smartphone location data is being shared and sold, knowing how to turn off location tracking is more important than ever....
And you’ll want to upgrade to iOS 16.2. It builds offer enhancements to existing iOS 16 features and even opens up some new capabilities. A new Freeform app in iOS 16.2 lets you collaborate with others in real time, and Apple Music subscribers can take advantage of a fun new karaoke mode called Apple Music Sing. Even without those features, it’s a good idea to stay up to date on the iOS version you’re running, as these iOS updates include security patches that will make it as secure as it possibly can be....
As a photographer who regularly uses some of the best photo editing software, I still find it amazing that the iPhone comes with such a brilliant photo editing app built right in to the Photos application, allowing me to adjust the exposure, highlights, shadows and color profiles of my images. In fact, if you’re looking at quickly adding a background to an image — you can learn how to add a background in Photoshop as well....
Knowing your IP address is important when you’re working on home networking projects, and it’s pretty simple to understand once you know the basics. An IP (or Internet Protocol) address is a unique string of characters that identifies a device on the internet. There are two major ways of denoting IP address: IPv4 and IPv6, or Internet Protocol 4 and 6. IPv4 is older and uses purely numeric strings, whereas IPv6 is newer, more capable, and uses alphanumeric strings....
Fortunately, there are some brilliant hacks you can use to boost your in-bed comfort – one of these hacks won’t cost a single cent yet it’ll go a long way in improving your sleep. Whether your mattress is brand new or you’ve broken it in after a few years, it’s time to learn how to make it more comfortable. If after reading you decide it’s time for something new, then take a look at our best mattress guide to find your next bed....
With hot corners, you can assign one of a set number of functions to each corner of the screen. When you mouse into a hot corner, your assigned function or application will run, giving you a super quick way to open, for example, Mission Control, Notification Center or Launchpad. You can even set your hot corners to lock your screen or put your Mac to sleep. Doing these things isn’t exactly long winded in the first place, granted, but hot corners is yet another demonstration of Apple making things easier for users navigating their Mac at speed, which for me is what makes Macs and MacBooks some of the best computers and best laptops around....
Some truly excellent play has marked the initial rounds Australian Open. Day 4 saw Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty win but Naomi Osaka get bounced by Amanda Anisimova. This year’s Australian Open ignited a furor that caused headlines around the world. Novak Djokovic, the number one men’s player, hoped to notch his 21st major and break the record he holds with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. However, Djokovic was deported after his visa was cancelled on public health grounds....
