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Podcasts are one of my favorite forms of both entertainment and staying informed. Yet, as with anything, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Here’s why I felt compelled to dial it back. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 I Listened to Podcasts First Thing in the Morning Bertel King / MakeUseOf You know the routine. Wake up, roll out of bed, make something hot to drink, and reach for an earbud. I perk up to a news podcast summing up the previous day’s headlines. I really enjoy getting news through…
Ever noticed that you can’t change your Spotify playlist into the order you want? It’s super frustrating. Why make it so difficult to arrange your music how you want? Well, switching around your Spotify playlists is much easier than you think—you just need to know where to look. How to Change Your Spotify Playlist Order I must admit, this took me longer to figure out than it should. I arranged my playlists years ago, but having added heaps since then, and with Spotify undergoing several reskins and style changes, the option to change the playlist order was gone. Or so…
It’s officially the most powerful games console to ever wear a PlayStation badge, but Sony’s blink-and-you’d-missed-it PS5 Pro reveal didn’t do a great job of explaining why gamers should be queueing up to part with their cash. “Those games that make you pick between 30fps but clean or 60fps but fuzzy? Yeah, you won’t have to do that anymore. $700 please.” The PS5 Pro might have a lot more GPU muscle and will make heavy use of AI-based upscaling to boost frame rates, but I’m not convinced that’s enough of a mid-generation leap to justify an upgrade. Sure, you get…
NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiTuesday September 10 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppSteve’s Pizza—”an essential pitstop on any trip that takes you above NE 121st Street,” as our writer put it—is turning 50 this month. To celebrate five decades of slinging affordable, sturdy pies piled generously with toppings, the family-owned and operated staple is hosting a day of half-off pizza, music and more. Starting at noon this Sunday, September 15, stop in at Steve’s (12101 Biscayne Boulevard) to score 50% off any pizza. The offer only applies to in-house orders and is limited to one pizza per customer, until 6pm. You’ll want to stick around…
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are part of the best smartphone line-up Apple has ever produced, introducing a host of innovative AI features that aim to simplify our lives. They’re brand-new, and are set to compete with the Google Pixel 9, Samsung Galaxy S24, and other handsets from this year. Want to get your hands on the latest iPhone? Here’s how you can pre-order the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro so you get your device on launch day. When is iPhone 16 available? Apple announced the iPhone 16 on Monday, 9 September at a keynote live from Apple Park. But, you can’t order the new…
It’s funny to think the rumour mill for years banged on about how the iPhone would soon have no buttons. Now the iPhone 16 has acquired two new ones: the Action button from last year’s Pros and the fancy new Camera Control – which debuts across the entire line. This decision will doubtless make minimalism fans shriek with fury (in unison, using a solitary pitch-perfect note), but for everyone else it’s a boon. Muscle memory is a good thing. And it’s been given a kicking in an era of smartphones. Yes, it’s lovely that your device can ‘become’ anything by…
With Apple unveiling the iPhone 16 last night, the long-standing rivalry for smartphone supremacy intensifies as it faces off against the Samsung Galaxy S24, which hit the market earlier this year. Both brands continue to push the boundaries with advanced features, superior design, and smarter AI integration. So, which base-level smartphone stands out? Let’s break down how the iPhone 16 stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy S24 across various categories. Design & Display: refined and durable Apple’s iPhone 16 retains its classic 6.1-inch design but introduces new colour options, including Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink. It also features improved glass durability,…
The iPhone 16 is the best smartphone lineup Apple has ever produced, introducing a host of innovative AI features that aim to simplify our lives, but one of the most exciting additions is Camera Control. This new feature, in the form of a dedicated camera button, merges Apple’s thoughtful hardware design with advanced software capabilities to make getting the perfect shot that little bit easier. Here’s everything you need to know about Camera Control: What is Camera Control? On the surface, Camera Control is a dedicated camera button, but dig a little deeper and you’ll soon realise there’s a lot…
The covers have officially come off the iPhone 16 generation. Each new iPhone model can usually be relied on to carve a spot near the top of any best smartphones list, and this year’s four have made meaningful improvements over their predecessors – but how do they compare against each other? Until we get hands on with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max we won’t be definitively picking a winner. In the meantime there’s lots to pore over from their respective spec sheets, though. Here’s what to expect when the four models…
The latest smartphones promise a laundry list of upgrades and new features to entice you to part with your cash – or sign up to a lengthy contract. But colours are the unsung addition that keeps things visually interesting, even if the design hasn’t changed all that much from year to year. I’m guilty of falling for the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s purple and 15 Pro Max’s Natural Titanium, and this year’s iPhone 16 line-up has a few stand-outs too. Apple’s next iPhone is set to come in five different hues, while the Pro variant gets four shades of titanium to tempt…