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I had never seen anything quite like it. As someone who has lived in central Florida for years, hurricanes are a common hardship, but the worst I’ve ever experienced was more than a fraction of the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Helen. And Florida is different than the mountains of Asheville, which I have called home for the past decade. And no one in Florida was prepared for the impact Hurricane Helen would have on our mountain communities.I just flew home from a trip to San Francisco for Meta Connect 2024 (where I tested the fancy Quest 3S)…

Kelly Wang/ZDNETI’ve been using Android since version 1.5, so features don’t often catch me off guard. As you can imagine, it can be a very exciting moment when you come across an unfamiliar Android feature.For casual (or new) users of Google’s mobile operating system, there are probably some hidden gems waiting to be discovered within Android, some of which are quite useful.Related article: Android 15 announcement: Here are 8 exciting (and useful) features coming to your phoneWe’ve selected five lesser-known Android features that we think every user should at least know about. So that functionality is readily available when you…

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Choosing among the best Android phones depends on the features you prioritize and your target price range. There are many Android phone brands, each with distinct approaches to hardware and software, and price tags vary widely. We’ve tested over a dozen current phones to land on a definitive list of the top Android phones you can buy now. For transparency, we don’t aim to point out which Android phones have the most features or the highest benchmark scores; you can look at a publicly available specs…

September was officially Apple Month. Among several other updates from Apple, four models of the long-awaited iPhone 16 have been released. We also checked out some weird and cool gadgets at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Kyle spent a day jet skiing with the GoPro Hero 13 Black and found it to be a bit pricey, but packed with features. Google also updated its Pixel Buds lineup with the near-perfect Pixel Buds Pro 2. Photo: Dua Rashid/Gizmodo XGIMI has revamped its MoGo Pro lineup with the $500 MoGo 3 Pro, and the third version looks nothing like its predecessor. It has…

Android 16 is an anticipated update to the widely used Android operating system. Although we are still months away and details are limited, we can begin to imagine what will happen. Since we already know what Android 15 is capable of, let’s explore the possibilities of next year’s version. When will Android 16 be released? Google updates Android OS every year. Android 15 has a release date of fall 2024, meaning the next version, likely called Android 16 (codenamed Baklava), won’t arrive until 2025. The past few Android updates show that Google wants to wait for a fall release. But…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETAmazon is offering some great October Prime Day deals on the Fire Kids tablet, my kids’ favorite device for entertainment at home and on the go. Thanks to some well-timed trades, Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet is down to $75 (or 50% off). Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet is down to $110 (lowest price ever, 42% off).Also: 50+ Best Deals to Buy Now on Prime Day in Early October 2024These Fire tablets are my favorite choice for kids under 10 because they’re built to last. The aluminosilicate glass screen can withstand even the most unruly kids,…

We may receive a commission for purchases made through our links. Arsenii Palivoda/Shutterstock Whether it’s the urban dystopian setting of Cyberpunk 2077 or the vast wilderness of Red Dead Redemption 2, the video game experience has come a long way. No matter which platform you choose, whether it’s PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, there are titles in every genre. There are also tons of fun gadgets that are essential to your PC gaming setup. advertisement While advances in technology are pushing the price ceiling higher for the latest gadgets, there’s still a wealth…

Image source: IQOO iQoo12 Vivo and iQOO smartphones are currently receiving the Android 15 update ahead of Google Pixel devices. This makes the Chinese brand the first OEM to roll out Android 15. The latest FuntouchOS 15, based on Android 15, has been announced with several premium features. Android 15 is scheduled to roll out to Google Pixel smartphones in October, but many Pixel users are currently using a beta version of the operating system. It’s worth noting that Google typically prioritizes releasing the latest Android operating system for Pixel devices. Funtouch OS 15 update is available for iQOO 12…

When buying your first smartphone, the first thing you have to decide is which one to buy. The main choices are iPhone and Android. While both iPhone and Android have many great features, they are very different in some ways. life wire Overall findings iPhone A closed hardware and software ecosystem. Manufacturer: Apple. Built-in assistant: Siri. Also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Fewer versions are available at one time. Features limited to those implemented by Apple. android You can easily download apps from official and unofficial sources. Manufacturers: Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, etc. Built-in assistant: Google Assistant. Also…

1Best gadget for the summerJISULIFE Portable Neck Fan Boasting over 35,000 five-star Amazon reviews, online customers and our team at GH appreciate this discreet — yet powerful — hands-free neck fan that features three cooling speed settings and up to 16 hours of battery life. Lynzee Marmor, the Associate Visual Editor at GH, wears this gadget at outdoor concerts, theme parks and her everyday commute on the subway. “At a glance it looks like I’m rocking a pair of headphones around my neck, but really I’m a neck fan lady!” 2Best gadget under $10CEHNCEH Strawberry SlicerThis tiny little gadget is…