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Struggling with Noise? MIXX Earplugs Have You Covered

9 hours ago | knowtechie.com | Steven Knight

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. If you are anything like me you'll know all too well the pain of being a light sleeper. With every miniscule rustle within a 60-mile radius capable of waking you up with a start, you need something to keep that sound at bay. Likewise, if you struggle to get some shuteye on a redeye, then some quality earplugs are probably what you need.
Creators Rejoice! Instagram's Edits App Is Here

1 day ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Instagram has just released a new video editing app called Edits, available now for free on both iPhone and Android. This app is designed specifically for content creators and is Instagram's answer to CapCut, the popular editing app linked to TikTok.
Will Apple Break Tradition with a Sky Blue iPhone 17 Pro?

1 day ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is expected to launch this September, sticking with the company's traditional schedule. While Apple hasn't confirmed anything yet, a buzz is growing around a possible bold new color for the iPhone 17 Pro: Sky Blue.
When Can We Expect the iPhone 17E? Early Production Hints at 2025

1 day ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Apple is reportedly preparing the iPhone 17e, a possible follow-up to its recent budget-friendly model, the iPhone 16e. According to a reliable leaker, Fixed Focus Digital on , Apple has already begun early production planning for the device, with trial production, a small-scale test phase, nearly underway.
Teen Scrolling Too Much During School? Pinterest Has a Solution

1 day ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Pinterest is trying out a new way to help teenagers stay focused during school by encouraging them to take a break from the app. The company is testing a pop-up message that will appear on the screens of teens aged 13 to 17 in the US and Canada during school hours, from 8 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday.
Were You Tricked Into a Subscription?

2 days ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the company of misleading customers into signing up for its Uber One subscription service without proper consent and then making it hard for them to cancel. The Uber One plan offers certain benefits like discounted rides and deliveries for a $9.99 monthly fee.
Teens Using Instagram? Meta's AI Is on the Case

2 days ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Meta is upgrading how it uses AI to identify teens using Instagram, and in some situations, it may now override users' account settings based on what the AI finds. In 2024, Instagram introduced a system that uses AI to estimate users' ages. It looks for clues that someone might be under 18.
Is Google's Search Dominance Unfair? DOJ Thinks So

2 days ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. The US government and Google are back in court, this time to figure out how to fix what a judge already ruled: Google has an illegal monopoly on internet search. The Department of Justice (DOJ) says Google's power comes from a "vicious cycle" - it pays billions of dollars to be the default search engine on devices and browsers.
What Does It Mean for Users?

2 days ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Bluesky is starting to add blue checkmarks to certain user accounts. These checkmarks are a way to show that an account is real and belongs to someone important or well-known.
OpenAI CEO Reveals How Much Politeness in AI Chatbots Really Costs

3 days ago | knowtechie.com | Ronil Thakkar

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Politeness costs nothing, but with AI chatbots like ChatGPT becoming more common, that might no longer be true, at least when it comes to energy use and costs.