Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images Even though summer has only just begun, record-breaking deadly heatwaves are already sweeping across the U.S., with the mercury rising to a never before seen 116ºF (46.6ºC) in Cotulla, Texas earlier this month. And it’s not just people feeling the heat. Temperatures at these levels are beyond what… Continue reading Using your iPhone in high temperatures can cause permanent damage. Here’s what not to do
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My go-to camera setting for the smoothest phone videos. Just don’t abuse it
June Wan/ZDNET In a recent family get-together, my dad flaunted a series of videos he had recorded during his recent trip to Las Vegas. One scene in particular, a panning from casino to casino as he rode through the strip, caught most people’s attention. The motion was noticeably smoother than the other clips he had… Continue reading My go-to camera setting for the smoothest phone videos. Just don’t abuse it
Australia gives Twitter legal notice to clean up online hate content
Constanza Hevia/Contributor/Getty Images Twitter now has 28 days to respond to the legal notice from Australia and detail what the social media website is doing to deal with online hate posted on its platform, which accounts for the most complaints over the past year. Continuing violations could lead to daily fines of up to AU$700,000… Continue reading Australia gives Twitter legal notice to clean up online hate content
These are the most hacked passwords. Is yours on the list?
Oscar Wong/Getty Images Cybercriminals use a variety of tactics to try to determine your passwords. And too many people make the effort easier by using weak and simple ones. A new study from Dojo on the most hacked passwords may be able to help you stay safer online by knowing which mistakes to avoid. From… Continue reading These are the most hacked passwords. Is yours on the list?
This $15 accessory unlocks the GoPro’s game-changing camera feature
Capturing star trails with a GoPro Hero 11 allows you to see stars and satellites move, and create some weird effects. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like my GoPro cameras a lot. I remember a time I’d have to lug a huge DSLR, a bunch of lenses, batteries, and a tripod to locations to capture things like… Continue reading This $15 accessory unlocks the GoPro’s game-changing camera feature
ChatGPT-powered voice commands are coming to Mercedes-Benz cars
Mercedes-Benz ChatGPT is a valuable assistant, however, it has remained limited to your computer screen and other personal devices — until now. On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz revealed that it’s integrating ChatGPT into its vehicles to power in-car voice control systems, with the aim of making its cars more intuitive and intelligent. Also: GPT-3.5 vs GPT-4: Is ChatGPT Plus… Continue reading ChatGPT-powered voice commands are coming to Mercedes-Benz cars
How to vastly improve sound on Linux with EasyEffects
Getty Images/10’000 Hours I make no bones about being an audiophile. Since back in the 1980s, when I purchased that first equalizer for my car, I’ve always enjoyed tinkering with sound to get the most out of whatever equipment I have. Normally, I listen to vinyl while at my desk toiling away with words. But… Continue reading How to vastly improve sound on Linux with EasyEffects
Everything you need to start building a smart home
These days, it’s easy to automate your entire life: You can buy a car that can drive and park itself, a smartwatch that can detect if you’ve fallen and call for help, and a robot vacuum that can map out where your home needs a sweep. And thanks to smart home setups, you can even automate your lights, the temperature, and even how… Continue reading Everything you need to start building a smart home
Anker just unveiled a new line of GaN charging devices. Here’s what to know
Anker unveiled its Prime charger line at its NYC event. Christina Darby/ZDNET Anker is most well-known for its phone accessories and has chargers, wires, power banks, and charging stations. The company is now aiming to improve the charging experience with a new line of charging devices, Anker Prime. At Anker’s NYC RE Charge event, the company unveiled… Continue reading Anker just unveiled a new line of GaN charging devices. Here’s what to know
What you need to unlock GoPro’s amazing time-lapse feature
Capturing star trails with a GoPro Hero 11 allows you to see stars and satellites move, and create some weird effects. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like my GoPro cameras a lot. I remember a time I’d have to lug a huge DSLR, a bunch of lenses, batteries, and a tripod to locations to capture things like… Continue reading What you need to unlock GoPro’s amazing time-lapse feature