Why Apple’s Camera Control is such a challenge for case makers
Buy an iPhone 16 case now! If you’ve just bought a new iPhone 16, you may be wondering whether it’s necessary to pick up a case as well. After all, Apple frequently talks about the…
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You can now control Chromebooks using head tilts and face gestures
If you have a Chromebook, here’s an interesting development for you: Google is now making it possible to control ChromeOS using just your face, The Verge reports. Imagine being able to use head movements to…
MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro 4.6 review: Fast image backup with remote control
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Imaging of drives and partitions One-way file sync Remote backup of other computers running ShadowMaker Disaster recovery media Free version available Cons Some odd operational omissions HiDPI scaling fills…
Reolink Home Hub review: Camera control—and cost control, too
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Local storage eliminates subscription fees Easy setup and intuitive app AES-128 encryption ensures secure data storage Cons Limited to 8 Reolink cameras (and only Reolink cameras) Limited compatibility with…
Aqara’s latest smart home lineup includes an in-wall control panel
Aqara announced an array of new smart home devices at CES 2025, including its first in-wall touchscreen control panel. The Matter-compatible controller works with the company’s new dimmers, switches, and sensors to deliver Aqara’s most…
Swipe to control your laptop’s volume with this tiny USB-C accessory
Czech company Drake Labs has just released a new USB-C accessory called SoundSlide, a touch-sensitive device that can be used to control the volume of your computer by swiping your finger. SoundSlide plugs into any…
Chrome’s new features will get memory-hogging tabs under control
Chrome is the most popular browser on the planet, but even its most ardent fans will admit that this thing gobbles up memory like an Olympic swimmer chomping down protein bars. Google has tried various…
Remotely control your outlets with Kasa Smart Plugs, now 2 for $13
Ever wish you could turn a particular outlet on and off without using a physical light switch? Maybe for an outlet that isn’t even hooked up to a light switch? With smart plugs, you can!…
Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back.
Both operating systems will display a list of apps and whether they are permitted access always, never, only while the app is in use, or to prompt for permission each time. Both also allow users…
‘Chat control’: The EU’s controversial CSAM-scanning legal proposal explained
The European Union has a longstanding reputation for strong privacy laws. But a legislative plan to combat child abuse — which the bloc formally presented back in May 2022 — is threatening to downgrade the…