Google Meet Update: You Can Now Do More From Picture-in-Picture Window
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You'll be able to do more from the picture-in-picture window thanks to a Google Meet update rolling out now, Google said in a blog post Wednesday.
Google's videoconferencing tool already enabled you to leave a meeting and turn your camera or microphone on and off from the picture-in-picture window. Now, you'll be able to do five more things: raise your hand, use in-meeting chat, turn captions on and off, more effectively resize the picture-in-picture view and access flexible layouts.
The update will roll out over the next two weeks.
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Fairphone 4: A Phone For Those Who Care About Sustainability, Not Megapixels
Smartphone manufacturers usually tout improved camera features and other specs, but a new player in the US market is banking on social responsibility.
Murena's Fairphone 4 is made from "fairly sourced and recycled materials" by workers paid a living wage, according to the Dutch manufacturer.
Available in Europe since 2021, the device has now landed in the US, powered by Murena's /e/ operating system, a modified take on the Android OS that Murena says is designed to protect user privacy.
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Microsoft Brings Bing AI to More Browsers
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Microsoft launched it's artificial intelligence-powered search on Bing six months ago. In that time, there have been more than 1 billion chats and 750 million AI-generated images produced, Microsoft said Monday.
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What to Expect from Mobile World Congress 2024
Snag Apple Accessories for as Low as $10 at Woot
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Apple makes some of the most sought-after tech products out there, but they're also some of the priciest. With as much as you pay for your Apple devices, it only makes sense to want to protect your investment. But cases, wristbands and other accouterments can also add up. If you've been looking for a case, keychain, charger or wristband for your gear, you can now find Apple branded accessories starting at $10 at Woot. These discounts are active until June 14 or until stock runs out.
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How to Write a Resume With ChatGPT
If you're looking for a new job, a great resume can get your foot in the door. Unlike a cover letter, which has to be tweaked for every new position, your resume needs to be updated only every year or two to showcase your skills, experience, education, honors and references.
With the state of the job market; mass layoffs; and the shift to the gig economy, investing time now to create an epic resume will pay off. Your resume is the first touch-point you have with a prospective employer, but if staring at a blank page and trying to write about yourself is discouraging, then let artificial intelligence do the legwork.
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Apple Intelligence Arrives With iOS 18.1: Here Are 3 Features That You'll Use Daily
The wait for Apple Intelligence is over. Apple has teased and promised many features since introducing its AI technology earlier this year, and now we get our first taste of Apple's AI ambitions in iOS 18.1.
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CES 2025: Inside the $100K Mini Smart House Revolution
AC Future debuted award-winning smart home designs at CES 2024, picking up an Honorary Mention in Fast Company's Design by Innovation Awards and two Good Design awards in the Transportation and Graphic design categories. Now the company has returned to CES 2025 with a more grounded vision: Collaborating with Italian design firm Pininfarina, AC Future has arrived with complete models for several different kinds of mini smart homes -- and you can preorder one now.
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