How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
To enable Circle to Search on the Pixel phones, open up the main Settings page, then pick Display and Navigation mode. You’ve got two options here: gesture or button navigation. Whichever you’re using, tap the gear icon next to the current mode, then turn on the Circle to Search toggle switch. Over on the Samsung […]
How Google’s AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Can’t)
When can you expect your query to trigger an AI-generated summary of the results? “AI Overviews appear for complex queries,” says Mallory De Leon, a Google spokesperson. “You’ll find AI Overviews in your Google Search results when our systems determine that generative AI can be especially helpful–for example, when you want to quickly understand information […]
15 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date
The next version of Google’s mobile operating system—Android 15—is on the horizon, with a host of new features and improvements. Google promises productivity enhancements, better privacy and security, and smoother performance. There are also upgrades for foldable and larger-screen devices. Android 15 is only available as a beta for select devices right now, with the […]
‘Choose what you want most over what you want now’ – The Irish Times
Discipline – it doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? It can conjure ideas around rules and restrictions. But discipline can be a good thing, says personal development expert Moira Geary. Discipline can set us free. “Discipline can be described as choosing between what you want now and what you want most,” says Geary. Sure, […]
How to capture the northern lights on iPhone
How to capture the northern lights using your iPhone 11 or newer.(Davis Wells) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – With the northern lights in the Kentucky sky Friday night, hundreds of photos were sent capturing the amazing spectacle. If you didn’t see them in the night sky last night, you can see them again Saturday night […]
How To Train for a Multi-Day Ski Traverse
With a huge ski trip beckoning, it was time to design a training program and get to work! Here’s how it went. During my 20s, I was lucky enough that my lifestyle kept me fit, and I didn’t need to do any training to maintain a solid level of mountain fitness. However, as real life […]
Here’s how to deal with intrusive questions – The Irish Times
What age are you? How much did that cost? Don’t you want kids? How many points did he get? Some people feel a peculiar entitlement to information. It could be a relative, a work colleague, a former schoolmate or a nosy neighbour who has a knack for mining data that you’d rather not share – […]
How to Track Your Sleep Using Your Fitbit
With your Fitbit purchased and charged up, you can simply place it by your phone, then open the Fitbit app for Android or iOS, and you should see a prompt to connect the device—provided Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. All of your physical activities will then start to be logged and synced automatically to […]
How To Ditch Your Car: A Guide To Being Car-Free In Los Angeles
Keep up with LAist. If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you’ll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. L.A. may be the city of the car, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to cut back on […]
maintain a consistent sleep routine, get to bed early and down screens – The Irish Times
Got a lot on at work? Or maybe you’re worried about a loved one, about money, or you’ve had a fight with a friend? These are just some of the things that can make us feel stressed. It’s not a nice feeling. “When we get stressed, we can have a physiological response. Hormones are released […]