AMD is bringing power saving settings from Windows to Linux.
… The patch should improve power management for displays on Linux devices, potentially leading to fewer display issues and better battery life, especially on laptops. …
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Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts
… These features are limited to Gemini-enabled devices in the US for now. A Dynamic Slideshow feature will be available globally though, which enables users to display any Google Photos album as the screensaver when the TV is idle.
Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time
… If you don’t re-pause updates at the end of the 35-day period, updates will run as usual. The changes to Windows Update also include more detailed titles for driver updates, which will now include the device class they apply to, such as display, audio, or battery. …
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories
… When I first covered them earlier this year I was skeptical of how effective repurposing the screens many grocery stores now use to display prices could be for displaying photos and memories. …
The best budget smartphone you can buy
… The device sports a big OLED display, an Exynos 1480 processor, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Samsung is promising six years of OS and security updates, which is a lot for a phone in this price range. …
The new Trump Phone design is here
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You can grab a Sonos Era 100 for $85 off thanks to Sonos’ latest refurb sale
… It also features a built-in smart display that shows charging status, power output, and the temperature of the device you’re charging. …
Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date
… It automatically syncs with Google, Apple, Yahoo, Outlook, and Cozi calendars, pulling them into a single shared space that updates automatically. …
Apple Rumors
… The next big product category Apple is supposedly tackling is display-free smart glasses to rival Meta’s. …
Windows 11 tests an adjustable taskbar and resizable Start menu
… Windows 11 Insiders can access a shorter taskbar, too, which could come in handy for devices with smaller displays. …