Siri’s Stubborn Streak in Action If you ask Siri questions about where to eat, it presents you with a list of local restaurants. But when you ask it to read you a story, poem, or joke, it’s quick to make up excuses. Ask it again, and it can be equally aloof. On the third or fourth time, it will give in and share a lengthy, entertaining story. Siri and Its Movie-Star, Techy Friends In addition to its working knowledge about its friends in Westworld, 2001 a Space Odyssey, and Inception, find out what happens when you chat it up....

The US has slowly been moving towards closing the digital divide and a new assistance program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could provide key information to help shape those plans moving forward. Registration for the Emergency Broadband Benefit opens on May 12, allowing eligible Americans to sign up for discounts that will help them get access to internet they couldn’t afford otherwise. The information we learn from this program could help us better address the country’s growing broadband needs....

Sony hopes to make VR gear easier to wear with its newly revealed next-generation PlayStation VR2 headset. The gadget features a new vent design and a weight reduction. It’s part of a broad effort to transform VR headsets. “The industry goal is to make the headsets smaller, lighter, and sleeker-looking while simultaneously increasing the field of vision and image quality,” Emma Mankey Hidem, who runs a virtual reality content production company, said in an email interview with Lifewire....

Where the original Switch is a hybrid portable console, the Switch Lite is a more traditional handheld gaming device. It still provides most of the best features of the full-sized Switch, but it’s also Nintendo’s only pure portable since the discontinuation of the 3DS family of handhelds. Although I appreciate what Nintendo has done here with the Lite, a few key missing features might not make it the optimal choice for everyone....

Before we get to the questions a bit further down the page, here are several of our cloud backup pieces that you may not have seen but might be helpful: Unlimited Online Backup Plans Free Online Backup Plans Business Online Backup Services Please let us know if you have another question you’d like us to answer that you also think others would appreciate. Do I have to copy my files somewhere to keep them backed up online?...

I switch between Chrome and Safari, and while these two browsers, both in their mobile and PC versions, can render almost any site well, they also come with too many features that bog them down and can be distracting. Opera is among the many alternative browsers that let you do more with less. Doing More With Less Opera has rebranded the Opera Touch iOS browser as just Opera, and the stripped-down name fits the latest version’s minimalist design....

The Netgear Orbi AC6000 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router system that allows you to custom tailor your Wi-Fi network according to the specific requirements of your space. As a Wi-Fi 6 system, it supports 802.11ax while remaining backward compatible with 802.11ac, and it comes with some useful features that might make your life easier like parental controls and malware protection. I recently unboxed an Orbi AX6000 system and swapped out my regular mesh system for some hands-on testing....

The 3D TV Era The latest era of 3D in movie theaters began in 2009, and 3D TV viewing at home started up in 2010. While there are some loyal fans, many feel that 3D TV is the biggest consumer electronics folly ever. Here are some pros and cons of the 3D TV phenomenon. 3D TV—PROs Viewing 3D Movies, Sports, TV shows, and Video/PC games in 3D: Seeing 3D in the movie theater is one thing, but being able to view 3D movies, TV programming, and 3D Video/PC games at home, although an attraction for some, is another....

Rewind AI solves a huge problem with modern computers: Where was that thing you just saw? Was the link sent via Slack, iMessage, or email? Did you view it in Safari or Chrome? You’re sure somebody mentioned something in some meeting, but did they say it out loud, or was it a chat message? The goal of Rewind is to make everything you do on your computer searchable, but there’s a pretty big privacy and security concern: It records and stores everything you do....

For reading material, use public domain texts built into the Spreeder cloud library, or upload your files or web links. Spreeder is free to download and use. You’ll need a paid upgrade, ranging from $4.99 to $19.99, to access guided courses and advanced training. Download For: BeeLine Reader takes a color-coded approach to speed reading by adding a color gradient to each line of text. The color gradient guides your eyes from the end of one line of text to the beginning of the next line, essentially helping you read faster while easing eyestrain....

Happy Holidays Captions With people from all over the world using the internet, there’s a very good chance some of you (or some of your friends and followers) may not celebrate the same holiday. So if you want to wish them a pleasant late December but keep things a bit more open, these captions are for you. Or technically for them. ’Tis the season for a lot of fun stuff!Whatever you’re celebrating, we hope have a great time....

Use this large banner to display a message for your brand or as a way to express yourself. If you need help making your Facebook header eye-catching, below are some tips and tricks to help you on your way. Computers: 820 width x 312 heightSmartphones: 640 width x 360 height One thing to be mindful of is that most Facebook visitors use the social media platform on their smartphones. Since images are smaller on mobile devices, design around this smaller canvas....

The best CD players and CD changers should support a high signal-to-noise ratio for excellent sound quality, include a good DAC for digital-to-analog conversion, and they should have a strong, durable chassis that reduces vibration, as vibration is always the enemy of great sound quality. We’ve rounded up the best CD players and changers. Whether you’re looking for a standalone CD player or you need something more robust, we’ve got you covered....

Integrated security features like data encryption and password protection are important to consider when shopping for a wireless printer to help keep your personal data and work documents safe from unauthorized access. No matter what your needs are, there is a printer out there that will be a perfect fit. We’ve gathered our top picks from trusted brands like HP, Epson, and Canon to help you choose which is right for you....

While the cases of yesteryear tended to be bulky monsters, often adding almost a second phone’s worth of bulk to what’s supposed be a portable device, modern cases capitalize on advances in the material sciences to protect the best iPhones and best Android phones without unnecessarily stretching and bulging your pockets. And investing a few bucks in a case can mean tremendous savings down the line, money you might otherwise have to sink into repairing a screen, fixing loose ports or a cracked case, or in the worst-case scenario, replacing the entire phone....

Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Barbara Sukowa, Martine Chevallie, Léa Drucker Directed By: Filippo Meneghetti Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes Two of Us (released as Deux in France) was the French nominee for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. Good romance stories about older couples are rare, especially LGBT ones, so Two of Us feels refreshingly original. Genre: Drama Starring: Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Stephen Root Directed By: Rodrigo García Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Four Good Days belongs to the same genre as movies like Ben is Back and Beautiful Boy, which both focus on relationships between parents and their addicted children....

First of all, since Instagram is primarily accessed via a mobile device, users can take a quick glance at their Instagram feed anytime they want from almost anywhere. Posting, viewing, and interaction habits tend to be quite different on Instagram compared to other social networks, making it slightly harder to pinpoint when users are most active. Oh, and there’s one other huge thing that Instagram recently introduced. The Instagram Algorithm and What It Means Remember back when Instagram posts were shown in chronological order?...

Unlike in the past, where video and stills cameras were quite different devices, modern cameras often combine both. That’s great for YouTubers, who get a compact camera that can shoot amazing-quality video with the ability to change lenses. But for the stills photographer, it can mean compromises in size, user interface, and complexity. With its new XT-5, Fujifilm comes down firmly on the photographer’s side. “XT-5 caters to photographers, and many photographers are happy about it....

Apple is all set to launch a rugged Apple Watch this year, say reports. That seems like an obvious move. Sports watches are popular not just with sportspersons, but also with people who aspire to outdoorsiness, and with those who just like chunky watches. It’s also time for Apple to diversify the Apple Watch lineup. “Fashion-focused watches are a good choice, though I prefer looking at more practical options,” Rex Freiberger, CEO of Gadget Review, told Lifewire via email....

All iPads have multi-touch IPS displays with a 4:3 aspect ratio. While the 16:9 aspect ratio is considered best for watching high definition video, the 4:3 aspect ratio is considered better for browsing the web and using apps. Later models of the iPad also include an anti-reflective coating that makes viewing easier in sunlight. The latest iPad Pro models have a “True Tone” display with a wider gamut of colors than what’s available on other iPads....