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The new iOS 18 Home Screen feature I’m most excited about is not the one you’d expect

Unless Apple goes bonkers this weekend and reinvents itself as a tamer of goats, a new iPhone will be revealed on Monday. And with it, the official release of iOS 18. This brings a slew of new features – including plenty of customisation. Given Apple’s historically opinionated stance, it allowing even an iota of deviation from What Apple Says Goes™ is news. But perhaps the company is relaxing in its old age, because you’ll soon be able to make the iOS 18 Home Screen your own in ways never before possible on an iPhone. However, the new feature I’m looking…

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The future of kitchen tech has no wires, and I’ve seen how it works

If you’re anything like me, your countertop is littered with kitchen gadgets. Some have even started to make their way out of the kitchen. And lots of gadgets means lots of wires. At least, for now. Midea is working on some tech that brings together your kettle, blender, steamer, and cook pot into a single cooking power hub. But the rest of the industry is very close behind. Combining functionality is a big focus for Midea. Speaking to Scott Sun at IFA 2024, he explained that things can’t always get smaller. Robot vacuums, for example, need to cram in the motor,…

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Miami has spoken: We want more trains—and it looks like we might actually get them

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiFriday September 6 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppMiami could be getting a whole lot more interconnected over the next few years.  Last month, a ballot measure in the Miami-Dade primary election asked voters what they needed from Miami-Dade County transit, and a whopping 80% said they wanted more options. In response, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a proposal that will fully fund transit reserves, according to CBS News. “The fact that the public has just given a clear message, we’re going to find a way to move forward with those full reserves,” Levine Cava said in the county’s…

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This battery-powered smart security camera promises continuous recording

There are plenty of security cameras to pick from. Battery-powered options are more convenient, so you don’t have to fiddle around with wires. But, then you’ve got to deal with charging the camera, which I always forget. That’s why Reolink’s new Altas PT Ultra looks particularly good – its 20000mAh battery is so huge it promises continuous recording. Let’s start with the 20000mAh battery, which promises to keep the camera rolling for 12 hours a day, for a solid eight days, on a single charge. That’s pretty impressive if you’re the sort who forgets to charge your gadgets. And just to keep…

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This robot vacuum and mop lives inside your washing machine (yes, really)

If you’re anything like me, your home is littered with cleaning gadgets. But this new device from Midea might be the way to get rid of it all. It’s the ultimate cleaning machine, combining a washer, dryer, and robot vacuum and mop (yes, really). Midea’s aptly named Washbot is an innovative two-for-one deal, combining a washing machine with a robot vacuum and mop. This space-saving marvel features an integrated self-cleaning docking station for the robot, and requires just a single plumbing connection for both washing and cleaning functions. With AI-powered gentle steam cleaning for clothes and a robot vacuum that…

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Stuff’s IFA Awards 2024: the best tech highlights from the huge tech expo

IFA 2024 has once again transformed Berlin into a tech lover’s paradise, showcasing some of the most innovative and exciting gadgets announced this year. As always, we’ve combed through the sprawling exhibition halls to bring you a curated selection of the most impressive announcements and launches. From cutting-edge foldables, to shiny new coffee makers, this year’s show has something for every tech enthusiast. So, without further ado, let’s celebrate the winners of Stuff’s IFA 2024 Awards – the gadgets and gizmos that have us excited for the future of tech. Best of IFA 2024 Asus Zenbook S 14 Asus is…

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I Started Watching Movies With the Subtitles On, and Now I Can’t Stop

Quick LinksAccents and Mumbling Actors It Has Become Habitual for Me Key Takeaways Subtitles are essential for understanding accents and mumbling actors, ensuring no dialogue is missed. Modern sound mixing prioritizes music over dialogue, requiring subtitles for clarity. Subtitles aid in learning new words and are crucial for watching foreign films in their original form. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT About five years ago, I started watching movies with subtitles. Now, it’s difficult to watch any film without a stream of text accompanying every line of dialogue. While some of this is habit, some content…

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These Are My 10 Favorite Spotify Playlists for Background Music

When working or studying, I prefer tuning into music and sounds to help block out the external noise and fully concentrate on the task. As such, background music plays a crucial role in my daily life. Being a Spotify user, these are my go-to playlists for background music. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT My first favorite is Spotify’s Piano in the Background playlist. This playlist includes hours of calm piano music, perfect for days when I feel like working with piano music in the background. All the songs in the playlist are purely piano sounds…

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Nanoleaf Blocks are the pretty yet practical smart lights my home office needs

Nanoleaf has long had you covered for ways to illuminate your walls that go well beyond simply swapping out dumb bulbs for smart lights – but they’ve pretty much all been for show. The new Nanoleaf Blocks line-up is equal parts fetching and functional, adding useful shelves and pegboards into the mix for the first time. This mix-and-match system says it’s hip to be square, with two sizes of panel. You can then add optional textured panels for a bit of variety. They’ve all been reengineered from Nanoleaf’s older square light panels, with a thicker form factor that should make…

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This TV “Tip of Your Tongue” Search Function Is a Game Changer

Quick LinksTiVo’s Tip of the Tongue Search Is a Game Changer TiVo Is Expanding Its Coverage We’ve all been there: you sit down to watch TV but can’t figure out what to watch. Or worse, someone has suggested something to watch, and you can only remember a tiny bit of information, like the actor’s name or a key quote. TiVo hears this frustration, and its updated voice search function is here to help you. TiVo’s Tip of the Tongue Search Is a Game Changer TiVo’s search functionality has steadily improved for years. First, it offered deeper integration into your streaming…

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