[ad_1] This should work with all the media you’d typically play on a Chromecast in the first place, and should be available right away if you have the latest version of Files. The technology behind the app isn’t strictly new — there have been local media casting apps for years, and that’s not including individual […]
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Pre-installed apps on low-end Android phones are full of security holes
[ad_1] The DHS-funded report uncovered 146 apps, which come pre-installed on inexpensive Android handsets, would pull shenanigans like eavesdropping through the microphone, unilaterally changing their permissions or surreptitiously transmitting data back to the manufacturer without ever notifying the user. Kryptowire found these bugs on phones from 29 different manufacturers from relatively unknowns like Cubot and […]
Porsche’s Taycan lives up to its EV hype
[ad_1] Electric vehicles are great at accelerating quickly, helped along by that low center of gravity (because of all that battery weight). But the laws of physics still apply and cornering can be a challenge if an automaker wants to give drivers more than 100 miles of range. More range means more battery and more […]
Twitter’s political ad ban will also curb ads for hot-button issues
[ad_1] The new rules will restrict ads for contentious subjects like abortion and climate change. Some keywords, such as “conservative” and “liberal,” won’t be allowed as a matter of course. The list of barred keywords will receive continuous updates, Twitter said. The company’s new policies also curb the use of microtargeting, or attempts to skew […]
Apple TV+ snags Gary Oldman for spy drama ‘Slow Horses’
[ad_1] The show — named after the first novel in Herron’s series — tells the story of a team of British intelligence agents banished to MI5’s lackluster Slough House department due to making major mistakes in the field. Oldman plays the group’s leader, the clever but curmudgeonly Jackson Lamb. The role is a departure from […]
Hulu increases the price of its live TV service, again
[ad_1] “The new price better reflects the substantial value of Hulu + Live TV and allows us to continue offering all of the popular live news, sports and entertainment programming included in the plan,” the company explained in the announcement. To help ease the pain, the company recommends switching to streaming-only plans during times of […]
Colin Furze made a real version of Junkrat’s RIP-tire from ‘Overwatch’
[ad_1] Furze took the engine from a petrol-powered chainsaw and retrofitted it, with plenty of cunning, into the middle of a tyre. With some extra adornments and a remote control, the RIP-tire managed to cut a paint can and smash several panes of glass. Obviously, Furze breaks down how he made the device in the […]
Echo Studio review: Amazon finally nailed the audio quality
[ad_1] Once you’ve found a good spot, all you have to do is add the device to your Alexa app. A few taps later and the Echo Studio is set up and ready to go. There’s an audio-calibration feature that analyzes the room for the best acoustic performance. However, that process begins automatically when you […]
The best USB car charger
[ad_1] Why you should trust me I’ve reviewed car chargers for Wirecutter since 2014, monitoring every noteworthy new charger. Additionally, I’ve tested hundreds of other charging accessories, researching and writing our guides to USB wall chargers, USB-C laptop chargers, and USB-C accessories, among others. Previously, for three years I was the accessories editor at iLounge, […]
How to hack your holiday meal
[ad_1] Of course, you can also put the Instant Pot — everyone’s favorite kitchen gadget — to work. I use it to make mashed potatoes — Marcus’ favorite part of the holiday meal and the dish I’ve hated since I was a kid. (I’ve always loved Brussels sprouts though. Go figure.) Marcus likes to say […]