With the AirPods Pro in Transparency mode, it should feel like somebody is walking next to you, giving you interesting facts and local recommendations about whatever you pass. Foursquare classes Marsbot as a virtual assistant, but apart from restaurant recommendations, what could it be used for? “We built Marsbot for AirPods to feel like you are walking down the street with a friend who knows everything about the city and is constantly pointing out the most interesting things to you,” writes Foursquare’s Dennis Crowley in a blog post....

If you’re interested in moving more and monitoring daily activities with the help of a chic fitness-tracking watch, the Garmin Vivomove HR is worth a closer look. The is an accessory aimed at those who like to be active and stylish too. I wore and used this watch for over a week and was impressed with the look of it, level of wellness data captured, and the overall support it offers for general well-being....

Kickstarting the discussion was the launch of the IronKey Keypad 200 USB drive, which Kingston claims is the industry’s first drive that delivers military-grade protection for our data. The drive contains several protection mechanisms to ensure stored data can’t be accessed by unscrupulous users and cybercriminals, thanks to a couple of different read-only modes. This could help it combat malware, like the one discovered earlier this year, which spreads via infected USB drives....

Every adult in the United States could be paid $13,500 per year from profits generated by AI in a decade, Sam Altman, head of artificial intelligence-focused nonprofit OpenAI, wrote recently in a blog post. But some observers say that while AI will produce wealth, it may not be evenly distributed. “AI algorithms require vast amounts of energy and computing infrastructure to perform their tasks; hence, there are certain corporations that have a stranglehold on the AI industry....

To accomplish the goal of reducing tire slippage, traction control systems use electronic sensors in a similar manner to more familiar anti-lock brake (ABS) systems. They can also use electronic sensors and controls to limit the amount of power delivery that’s available to the driver when road conditions are dangerous. What Is Traction Control? If you’ve ever been in a car that skidded out during heavy acceleration, it probably wasn’t equipped with a functioning traction control system (TCS)....

She sits down in front of the camera in her dimly lit studio, strumming her guitar to the folksy tunes of Joni Mitchell and Alison Krauss to a captive audience three days a week. The singer-songwriter has cultivated a following of 26,000 music lovers over the past two years on the platform. “When I started, I imagined it as digital busking. I just thought people would wander in and out while I play, maybe drop me a tip, and I could practice… but what I never really expected is how fast it would grow into this community,” she said in an interview with Lifewire....

How Can I Watch HBO Max on Multiple Devices? To watch HBO Max on multiple devices, you need to set up each device the same way you did with the first device you used with the service. Depending on the device, you may need to sign in using your email and password or enter a code into the HBO Max TV sign-in site. You can repeat this process with as many devices as you like....

The KODA dog can be used as a companion or a guard dog, its manufacturer claims. It’s one of a growing number of high-end robot dogs. But the KODA dog is different from competitors because it uses AI to get to know its owners. “The robot dog is meant to serve a multitude of purposes: family companion, seeing-eye dog, a vigilant guard dog, or a powerful supercomputer capable of solving complex problems,” Emma Russell, CEO of KODA, said in an email interview....

In science fiction, humans have always spoken to robots and computers. Part of that is surely down to film and TV’s dramatic requirements: speaking is always more interesting than typing. As voice assistants get more competent, it’s easy to believe that the future of computing is all voice. But is that possible? And is it even desirable? “Right now, voice assistants are incredibly popular,” Stefan Chekanov, CEO of remote work company Brosix, told Lifewire via email....

Gamers are turning their attention to the upcoming generation of gaming consoles. Despite playing things close to the chest for a while, PS5s and next-gen Xbox consoles are finally in the hands of the press, leading to more revelations about how the upcoming consoles will bridge the data gap between this generation and the next. Recent pictures of the PS5 box revealed more details about how users will transfer content from the PS4 to the PS5....

How to Adjust an Equalizer on a Stereo One of the easiest and most convenient tools for adjusting audio is probably right at your fingertips. Old-school equipment usually featured physical sliders (analog) on the front, while modern models incorporate such controls in a graphical digital form (or sometimes as part of an app or software, depending on your setup). It’s All About Taste Much like with the taste of food, listening to music is a subjective experience....

Fortunately, there are a number of ways to compare two Excel files. In some cases you can merge the changes made in two different Excel files into one single file. How to Compare Two Excel Files If you have two Excel files with multiple sheets, the easiest approach is to do a full worksheet comparison using third-party tools. You can find a few tools online that help you compare Excel files, but there are a few you can use for free....

Connect Chromecast to Google Home Before you begin, you’ll need to make sure your Chromecast is set up to work with your television and Wi-Fi network. You’ll also want to make sure you have your Google Home device set up on the same network. First, connect your Android phone or iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Google Home and Chromecast. Then, launch the Google Home app on your device....

How Fast Should Your Internet Be to Cut the Cord? You typically describe internet speed in terms of megabits per second. It takes about 5 megabits to stream at HD quality, although realistically, you need about 8 megabits to do so smoothly. However, this leaves little room for doing much else on the internet. You’ll probably want at least 10 megabits if you’re the only one using the internet connection and 20+ for a family to stream video to multiple devices....

How to Get Fortnite on PS4 Finding and downloading Fortnite is pretty straightforward. Tips for Playing Fortnite on PS4 You’ve got Fortnite installed, so one question remains: how do you play? Here are the basics to getting started—you’ll be climbing the leader board in no time. Use the Prematch Waiting to Familiarize Yourself With the Controls Since there are up to 100 people in a single match of Fortnite, you’ll need to wait a bit after choosing to start a game to actually begin....

How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on your iPhone (iOS 16) To find the password on an iPhone with iOS 16, follow these steps: How to Share Wi-Fi Password on iOS 11 through iOS 15 You may not be able to look up your Wi-Fi password on your iPhone, but there’s an easy way to share the password with a friend. As long as you’re both running iOS 11 and up (this works on Macs running macOS High Sierra (10....

This guide refers to many TV settings in general terms. Your TV may refer to these settings by a different name. We recommend you have the TV manual available for reference. The Cause of Common TV Problems A TV can malfunction or appear to malfunction for many reasons, but we can place most problems into a few categories. Brightness: The TV is too dark.Color: The TV’s color is unappealing.Aspect ratio: The TV’s image looks squashed or stretched....

When this error occurs, you may also see one of these messages: iMessage Activation: An error occurred during activation. Try again.Waiting for activation…An error has occurred during activation.iMessage is Signed Out. An error occurred and your account is signed out of iMessage. You may miss messages as a result. Please go to settings and address this issue. What Causes iMessage Activation Errors? When you experience an iMessage activation error, you’ll typically find that iMessage won’t work and that you’ll only be able to send and receive normal text messages....

You can be locked out of your Gmail account for some extraordinary reason. Google’s account recovery process can help you get back in. However, it’s easier if you lose only one key piece of your credentials, like either your username or password, rather than both. What Causes a Gmail Lockout? The Google Support troubleshooter lists nine unique reasons which can cause Gmail to lock you out of your account. These are the four common reasons you might come across....

Getting set up to stream games on YouTube is a little complicated, but you only have to go through the entire process one time. After that, you’ll be able to start streaming at any time with the push of the button. We’ll show you two methods to stream games on YouTube, including both XSplit and OBS, and also how to stream at any time without any additional software. What You Need to Get Started With YouTube Game Streaming YouTube makes it extremely easy to live stream your webcam, but streaming a game is a little more complicated....