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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dress Up Digitally: Google's Doppl App and Its Virtual Fitting Room

Ever thought about seeing yourself in a new outfit before buying it? Google's Doppl app is here to make that happen. It's like having a digital fitting room right on your phone. You snap a full-body pic of yourself in good light and a simple stance, then upload a screenshot of the outfit you're curi

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Face Sales Ban in Japan Due to Patent Fight

A recent court decision in Japan has blocked Google from selling certain older Pixel phones. The ruling came after a patent dispute with Pantech, a Korean mobile company. The patents in question involve technology used in 4G networks. The court found that Google had not been cooperative in resolvin

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop: A Confusing Mix of Old and New

Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows Gets a Darker Error Screen

Windows is changing its famous blue error screen to black. This change is part of a bigger plan to make Windows more reliable. Last year, a big problem called the CrowdStrike incident caused many Windows computers to crash. Now, Microsoft wants to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new error

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Gets a Smarter AI Search, But Is It Enough?

Google has brought back its AI-powered search feature in Google Photos, but this time with a faster response time. The feature, known as "Ask Photos, " allows users to search for images using natural language queries. For example, you can ask it to find photos of "dogs" or "beach" and it will show y

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Bringing Back the Game Boy Camera Feel on Your iPhone

A developer known for creating a popular game emulator for iPhones has made something new. This time, it's an app that mimics the old Game Boy Camera. The app is called Delta Camera. It's not fully ready yet, but people can test it if they pay a small fee each month or year. The Game Boy Camera cam

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel's Clock App Gets a Makeover: What's New and Who Cares?

The Clock app is a staple on every Android device. It's not flashy, but it's used a lot. Google just pushed out an update, version 7. 14, and it's not just any update. It's bringing some changes that might make your life a tad easier, or at least a bit different. First off, there's a new widget in

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini Update: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Google recently announced a change to its Gemini AI assistant on Android devices. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This update has sparked some confusion and concern among users. The initia

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Beauty Standards: A Look at Virtual Facial Preferences

AI has been trying to figure out what makes a face attractive. Researchers used five different AI models to create images of what they think are "ideal" and "attractive" faces. They then measured these virtual faces to see if they match up with old-school beauty standards. Most of the faces generat

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

JBL's Endurance Zone: A New Way to Listen While Moving

JBL has introduced the Endurance Zone earbuds, a fresh take on open-ear true wireless earbuds. These aren't your typical earbuds. They're designed to let you hear your music and the world around you at the same time. Think of them as a mix between headphones and open-back speakers. They're perfect f

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