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Alexa and Siri to the rescue: How to use smart speakers in an emergency Smart speakers tell you the weather, play music, answer trivia questions, help you prank your spouse (more on that at the end), and they just might save your life one day. Make sure you know these commands to get help in

Instagram video blurry? Company heads admits quality is degraded if views are low Instagram posts looking a little blurry lately? That may because the company reserves top quality video based on content popularity, the head of Instagram recently admitted. Adam Mosseri, head of the social media app, revealed in a user-driven “Ask Me Anything” that

Apple's AI update is here: What to know about Apple Intelligence, top features Apple's artificial intelligence-centric update is finally rolling out on devices. The first features in Apple Intelligence launched Monday after months of anticipation in the latest operating system update for supported iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Apple Intelligence, which was first teased at

What is generative AI? Benefits, pitfalls and how to use it in your day-to-day. Artificial intelligence is a phrase that can inspire awe or fear, depending on who you’re talking to. But whether we like it or not, it seems AI is here to stay. The overall market is projected to reach $1,339 billion by

When will Spotify Wrapped be released for 2024? Here's what to know Spotify Wrapped is on the horizon and music lovers are eager to share what songs they've been jamming to on social media this year. On Thursday, Spotify announced via a pop-up in the app that "2024 is almost a wrap," and users should

Crooks up their game in pig butchering scams to steal money Pig butchering scams are getting more sophisticated – and more costly – by the day. One report found criminals have swindled an estimated $75 billion from victims. And just recently, a criminal organization in Asia was taken down, adding another $46 million to that

Sotheby's to hold its first auction for artwork made by a robot; bids could reach $180,000 Sotheby's will be holding its first-ever auction of artwork created by a robot later this month. The auction house's "digital art day" event will include "AI God," a portrait of Alan Turing created by Ai-Da, a "humanoid robot artist."

Robot vacuums turn to self-driving tech to avoid household obstacles The new do-everything Roborock Qrevo Curv maps your home, vacuums and hot-mops. And then it tidies up for next time. When the first Roomba robot vacuums showed up for work in 2002, they felt their way around the house by bumping into walls, chair legs

Do it with your phone: 3 essential photography tips for capturing stunning nature shots Expedition vacations offer unforgettable experiences, but capturing those moments with a smartphone camera can be challenging, especially for amateur photographers.  USA TODAY spoke with two experienced wildlife photographers who shared their top three tips to help amateur photographers elevate their shots

Vintage electronics: Retro tech is hot for kids and their parents A friend recently asked if I knew where he could get a “vintage” Sony Walkman for his 14-year-old daughter’s Birthday. That’s all she wants, he said. Not an iPhone. Not a PlayStation. Not even a pony. She wants the same gadget I carried around

Is it safe to share biometric data? Tech expert weighs in Apple has been using your face data for security for seven years. You likely use your fingerprint to unlock at least a few of your devices. But have you paid with your palm at Whole Foods yet? Did the Transportation Security Administration scan your

Adobe launches massive training program to fight digital skills gap Our lives are increasingly being defined by digital content and experiences. This is even more true for the younger generation, whose world revolves around TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and other social media platforms — whether work, life or play. This has resulted in a rapidly growing $250-billion