How to Use an Xbox One Without a Controller

How to Use an Xbox One Without a Controller The primary way to control an Xbox One console is by using a controller. However, what do you do when that essential controller goes missing or encounters technical issues? Luckily, there are alternative methods to control your Xbox One that can come in handy in these situations. In this article, we will explore these options and help you operate your console even when your trusty controller isn’t available....

April 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Matthew Rodriguez

How we test and review products at Android Police

How we test and review products at Android Police Android Police has been the go-to resource for Android news since 2010, and gradually over our lifetime, we’ve begun using our expertise to recommend products and services to you that our team of experts believe will make your life better. We promise you, our readers, that our coverage will always remain independent with honest opinions from our team of experts all around the globe....

April 10, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · James Hall

What Is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

What Is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)? You’ll likely have heard about Personally Identifiable Information, sometimes just called “personal data”, in relation to your security. But just because it’s an important part of data security as a wider topic doesn’t mean everyone knows what it includes, or even what it is. It’s actually not just of interest to cybercriminals. Countless services and governmental agencies want your personal details too. So what is considered to be Personally Identifiable Information?...

April 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Joshua Cooper

Deemo II finally lands on Android after two years — and it wasn't worth the wait

Deemo II finally lands on Android after two years — and it wasn’t worth the wait Back in May 2020,Rayark International announced a follow-up to its popular story-based rhythm game DEEMO, with the title entering into pre-registration at that time. Well, it’s almost been two years since that pre-registration listing, and Rayark has finally launched DEEMO II. Sadly it would appear the wait wasn’t quite worth it as the game suffers from performance issues, and worse yet, Rayark has absolutely stuffed the game with monetization....

April 9, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Erin Payne

Don't expect the Pixel Watch to blow your mind when it comes to battery life

Don’t expect the Pixel Watch to blow your mind when it comes to battery life Talk to anyone who’s ever owned a smartwatch, and you’ll likely see the same thing pop up on everyone’s wish list: longer battery life. It seems like no fully-fledged wearable can get far beyond a single day in regular use, no matter how far battery technology has come. Early rumors suggested thePixel Watch might have made some progress, but the latest information on Google’s first smartwatch suggests you shouldn’t hold your breath....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Alexis Reyes

How Meta Hopes to Make Hyper-Realistic Virtual Reality Possible

How Meta Hopes to Make Hyper-Realistic Virtual Reality Possible In his hope to bring about his Metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg has put Meta in a race to make hyper-realistic virtual reality possible. However, despite all the fuss, a fully-fledged Metaverse, the way Zuckerberg pictures it, does not seem to be anywhere around the corner. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

April 9, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Matthew Robinson

How to Change Your Niche on YouTube Without Starting a New Channel

How to Change Your Niche on YouTube Without Starting a New Channel As your YouTube channel evolves, you’ll probably change a lot as a human being as well. Your interests will probably change as you get older, and the old content format you used to publish on YouTube might not cut it anymore. If you’re bored with what you currently post on YouTube and you’re looking to adopt a new approach, consider changing your niche....

April 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · David Sanchez

JLab has a bunch of exciting true-wireless earbuds and more lined up for 2023

JLab has a bunch of exciting true-wireless earbuds and more lined up for 2023 True-wireless earbudshave evolved into countless subcategories now, with options ranging from the excellentSony WF-1000XM4to budget picks with tiny cases, like the Skullcandy Dime. With CES just a few days away, popular value-focused audio brand JLab is showing off its latest pair of pocket-friendly true-wireless earbuds and its first flagship offering, both headed for store shelves in 2023....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Jennifer Camacho

The Google Weather Frog has discarded its COVID-19 mask

The Google Weather Frog has discarded its COVID-19 mask Google’sWeather Frogis the company’s weather widget mascot. The frog can be seen when users type “weather” into their phone’s Google search bar. Froggy, as he is popularly known, has also appeared in multiple doodles that celebrate anniversaries or historical events. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, theweatherfrog began to appear with a mask covering its face. It was a subtle reminder to users to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Debbie Summers

Weekend poll: How much are you willing to pay for YouTube Premium?

Weekend poll: How much are you willing to pay for YouTube Premium? YouTube surprised most of its Premium subscribers this week by springing a massive price hike on anyone with a family planwithout much warning. Customers in the US, Canada, and parts of the rest of the world will now have to pay as much as $5 more per month to access YouTube ad-free, without any specific changes or new features announced alongside it....

April 9, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Johnathan Berry

What Is DisplayPort UHBR? How Will It Simplify the DP Standard?

What Is DisplayPort UHBR? How Will It Simplify the DP Standard? If you’re into high-definition video, you’ve probably heard of the two competing video standards—HDMI and DP. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time. Now, VESA has created the Ultra-High Bit Rate Certification (UHBR) to address this issue for DisplayPort....

April 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Robin Olson

6 Reasons Web 3.0 Won’t Solve Your Privacy Problems

6 Reasons Web 3.0 Won’t Solve Your Privacy Problems Web 3.0, the future of the World Wide Web, will grant you control over your data. As there won’t be a centralized identity management body on the web, you’ll interact directly with other individuals using self-sovereign identities (a way for you to manage your digital identity). Yet, despite Web 3.0’s potential benefits for data privacy, it won’t solve all your privacy problems....

April 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Kevin Thomas

Amazon just slashed the price of its 4K Fire TV Stick in half

Amazon just slashed the price of its 4K Fire TV Stick in half Amazon builds some of thebest streaming devicesaround, from “lowly” HD models to the beefyAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max— and they all make for great gifts. They give you access to thousands of streaming apps, games, and Alexa commands, and they won’t empty your wallet in the process. Right now, they’re even more affordable, as Amazon is discounting three models by up to fifty percent....

April 8, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Ashley Johnson