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You can now try a beta version of OnePlus’ Android 12-based OygenOS operating system, provided you own a OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro. The latest OxygenOS 12 software contains various new features and design updates, plus it integrates Oppo’s ColorOS codebase, as revealed earlier this year after OnePlus and Oppo announced a closer working partnership. The user interface has been given a visual overhaul. The design has been created around the use of light and shadow, which apparently increases ease of use and readability. More specifically, OnePlus says simplified icons and typography, along with more subtle gradients and the…
Android device owners who have run out of things to watch on Netflix can rejoice, for the company’s Play Something feature is reportedly starting to roll out to all users today, following a period of closed beta testing among a handful of subscribers.On the surface, Play Something is just a button Netflix users can press when they don’t want to watch Community for the umpteenth time. The feature will then find a seemingly random TV show or movie for those users to stream.Play Something isn’t truly random, however, and Netflix says that it will take each users’ viewing history into…
Would you stay away from all social media for a month to collect $2,500? Could you stay away from all social media for a month to collect $2,500? AT&T online authorized sales agent All Home Connections has announced the Social Media Detox. In simple terms, stay away from all social media for 25 days to get paid.To get started, you will need to apply by filling out the application found by tapping on this link. The deadline to submit your application is October 25, 2021, at 12 pm noon MT. During the week of November 1st, the applicant selected to…
Microsoft is making it easier for users of its email service to share emails and email threads with Microsoft Teams in an effort to foster collaboration.As reported by MSPoweruser, the software giant has been working on this new feature, which allows Outlook users to share emails to Teams, for quite some time now. While it was initially scheduled to be released back in March, the feature was delayed for unknown reasons.Now though accord to a new post on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, it’s set to be available this month but how useful it will be for Outlook users remains to…
The new Apple Watch Series 7 is going to be available in the coming weeks, according to a press release from Apple. While the Apple Watch Series 7 doesn’t feature a major redesign, it has a larger display with a curved edge and some beautiful new models and finishes. If you’re thinking about ordering, here’s everything you need to know. Apple Watch Series 7 release date and price The Apple Watch Series 7 will be available for order at 5 a.m. PT on Friday, October 8. It will ship on October 15, when it also releases in stores. The price…
The European Parliament’s lead and shadow rapporteur for a major reboot of the bloc’s digital rulebook have called for an investigation following the Facebook whistleblower leaks. One of the MEPs has also called for incoming EU rules to directly tackle business models that favor “disinformation and violence over factual content”. In a joint statement, the lead rapporteur for the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), Christel Schaldemose (S&D), and Alexandra Geese (shadow rapporteur for the Greens/EFA), said they are in touch with the former Facebook employee turned whistleblower, Frances Haugen. In an interview with 60 Minutes today, Haugen revealed herself as…
Want to help the planet and your body at the same time? Eat more plants. There are many good reasons to start a vegan or vegetarian diet. If enough of us, as a society, reduce the amount of meat we eat, we can lessen the damage done by climate change and cruel factory farms. It can improve our health, too. Plus, vegetables simply taste fantastic. Starting any diet presents a challenge, especially one that takes entire categories off the table. A great, convenient way to begin your vegan or vegetarian diet is with a meal-kit delivery service.What Is a Meal-Kit…
Last week, TikTok announced its first foray into the world of NFTs with “TikTok Top Moments” – a set of digital collectibles tied to short videos from Lil Nas X, Grimes, Bella Poarch and more.For the NFT business, it felt like a big deal. Crypto is fueled by social media and star power, and companies recognize the need for reputable celebrities to legitimize the tech. TikTok, already a partner of the blockchain-backed music streaming service Audius, was making its crypto ambitions clearer than ever.This article is excerpted from The Node, CoinDesk’s daily roundup of the most pivotal stories in blockchain…
Linux is a powerful and fully customizable operating system with an endless number of distributions that differ significantly from one another, offering complete personalization for all applications. Trust us — it gives MacOS and Windows a run for their money. When choosing a Linux system, it’s common to pick a distribution, or “distro,” that compiles all the open-source features you want into one installation package. The number of distros that Linux has would take way too much time for you to sift through. To help you narrow down your search, we’ve compiled a list of the best distros that Linux…
It’s been over 40 years since the first computer mouse shipped, and since then, we’ve learned to cut the cables. Wireless mice are a dime a dozen and are much more common now, but only a select few make our list of the best. It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping on a budget, focused on gaming, or have ergonomic needs, there’s a wireless mouse for you. We’ve rounded up the top wireless mice available in 2021, from a large trackball mouse like the Kensington Expert to an inexpensive portable powerhouse like the Microsoft Mobile Mouse. Our top pick, however, is…