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Waze has just announced a handful of fresh updates that aim to make navigation smoother for everyone, from bike riders to daily commuters. For starters, motorcycle riders now have their own dedicated mode. This setting uses smart technology to find routes that suit bikes better, like smaller roads and special shortcuts. It also warns riders about bumpy roads, narrow bridges, and other hazards that can be tricky on two wheels. The app is also learning your habits. If you always take the freeway instead of side streets, Waze will start suggesting similar routes based on your past drives. You can turn this off if you prefer the old way. There is also a quieter voice option now. It cuts back on frequent updates so you hear fewer prompts, but you will still get key alerts for turns and road dangers. On the voice control side, Waze has made reporting easier. You can now speak naturally to tell the app about closed roads or wrong addresses. These reports get checked by vo...

The European Union passed legislation in 2023 requiring all portable electronic devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. At first glance, the rule appears to have major implications for smartphones. However, not every device will be required to feature an easily removable battery. An amendment to the regulation states that devices are exempt if their batteries can retain at least 83% of their original capacity after 500 charge cycles and at least 80% after 1,000 charge cycles, provided they also carry an IP rating for dust and water resistance. In simpler terms, smartphones that can maintain at least 80% battery health after roughly three years of use and offer IP-certified water and dust resistance won’t need to adopt easily replaceable batteries. Fortunately for manufacturers, most modern smartphones and tablets already meet these requirements. Nearly all flagship models do, and even many midrange devices are capable of achieving the same battery ...

The European Union (EU) has told Meta that its social media platforms could be breaking the law. Officials say the company has made Instagram and Facebook too addictive, especially for young people. The EU started looking into this back in May 2024. They were worried about how features like endless scrolling, videos that play automatically, constant notifications, and tailored content recommendations keep people glued to their screens. After months of investigation, the EU has now released its early conclusions . These findings say that Meta did not do enough to check how these features might harm users’ mental and physical health, particularly for children and vulnerable adults. The EU argues that these deliberate design choices push people into bad habits. They make it hard to stop using the apps, even when users want to. The commission also pointed out that short video formats like Reels and Stories add to the problem. Meta has pushed back against these claims...

If you watch videos online, you might have noticed fewer interruptions if you use DuckDuckGo’s browser lately. The company has rolled out an update that cuts out most video ads, and that includes the ones that play before and during clips on YouTube. This new system uses publicly available blocking lists from a community project called uBlockOrigin. The DuckDuckGo team also tweaks the rules occasionally to keep everything running smoothly. But like most things in life, there is a trade-off. You may notice that videos take a little longer to start playing. The company also admits that the tool is not perfect and users might run into small glitches every now and then. 11 Google Search alternatives you should try Google Browser Game Codes: Play fun, casual games with Google For most people using DuckDuckGo on a Windows computer, a Mac, or an iPhone, this ad-blocking feature is already active without any setup required. If you are on an Android device, it will b...

Meta has introduced a new tool that helps people check if a picture was made using its own artificial intelligence systems. The feature looks for a hidden digital watermark that the company adds to content created with its latest image generator, Muse Image. This marker, called Content Seal, is invisible to the human eye. Meta says it stays on a picture even if someone crops it, resizes it, takes a screenshot, or compresses the file. The company is currently showing a preview of a web-based detector that reads these markers. However, it’s important to note that the Content Seal system only works for images made or changed using Muse Image. Meta plans to add the same watermarking to AI-generated videos in the future. It is also preparing a separate video tool called Muse Video, which should arrive soon. How to prevent Facebook from accessing unshared photos How to spot AI-generated images When tested, the detector correctly flagged both fully AI-made imag...

Nothing has released its latest wireless earbuds, called the Nothing Ear (3a) . The main selling point of the Nothing Ear (3a) is a built-in recording function. The earbuds have 32MB of storage inside, so you can capture short audio clips without needing your phone nearby. You just squeeze both buds to start recording, and the device grabs sound from a few seconds before and after you press them. Once you are done, the clips go straight to the Nothing X app. From there, you can play them back, trim them, send them to others, or turn them into text. The app also makes quote cards from your transcriptions, which helps you find important moments later. You can record up to two hours of calls or meetings. Other people on the call will get a notification that recording is happening, so everyone knows. For sound quality, the Nothing Ear (3a) use a 12mm driver that gives better bass and clearer audio than older models. They work with LDAC for high-quality streaming and le...