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The Blink XT2 also features two-way talk, motion-activated recording, and customizable activity zones. Get real-time alerts whenever it detects motion, and use the Blink Home Monitor app to view live video feeds from your phone or tablet. Pros Wireless setupTwo-way talkFree cloud storage Cons Not compatible with Google HomeNo third-party storage optionsSluggish motion detection Blink XT2 overview Energy-efficient technology Blink states that the battery life of the XT2 camera is up to two years, based on “average use....

TechRepublic contributor Esther Shein writes in “Up to 12.5 million Americans could struggle to find work in 2030 due to a growing skills gap” that according to a joint report, “The Future of Jobs in the Era of AI,” released by Faethm and Boston Consulting Group, “there is a strong need to redeploy, upskill or reskill people: In the U.S., for every six jobs that are being automated or augmented by new technologies, one additional job will be needed to develop, implement and run those new technologies....

Or maybe it’s your boss, your parents, your best friend, or agent… those are some pretty important people in your life and blocking them from contacting you could cause all sorts of problems. You may be wondering then, “Why even use Do Not Disturb?” Well, there are simply times when you want to be disturbed as little as possible. This can be especially true if you are constantly inundated with a deluge of notifications and you just need to be offline for a while....

Because of this, it’s become crucial for you to not only avoid such messages but also to report the senders and block their addresses. By reporting those senders, you very well might prevent others from receiving that same spam. Sadly enough, nearly every messaging service is vulnerable to spam, including Whatsapp. If you use this app, you need to start blocking and reporting those bad actors. Let me show you how....

You can set the Gmail app up so that when those emails come in, it will automatically create them as events in your calendar. Not only can you set this up for the web-based version of Google Calendar, but you can also do it for the mobile version as well. And I’m going to show you how to do just that. Also: How to create a Google Calendar event right from Gmail How to enable Smart Features and Show Events from Gmail Requirements The only things needed for this to work are a Google account and the Gmail app installed on your mobile device....

I will show you how easy it is to enable/disable Live Caption on Android 12. In fact, I’m going to show you two methods for doing so. To use Live Captions, you’ll only need a device running Android 12 or later. What’s remarkable about Live Captions is how accurate it is. And, even better, it works whether the video is on mute or not. The implications of that should be obvious....

Also: Traveling soon? Take this 6-port charger with you One of the most widespread usages of UWB is Apple AirTags but the technology is gaining steam. Another exciting use of UWB is unlocking cars and smart homes. Automakers, such as BMW, Audi, Ford, and Hyundai already claim that UWB-equipped devices will one day serve as digital keys for unlocking cars. Other use cases include things like keyless entry for homes, manufacturing and logistics, sports, asset tracking, and more....

Also: Follow ZDNET on TikTok This feature is called TikTok Live, and it allows content creators to have more genuine interactions with their followers through live vertical video. In addition to connecting with fans, TikTok Live video has some other major perks for creators. Livestreams also enable fans to send qualifying creators virtual gifts, like virtual roses, silly filters, and virtual stuffed animals. In addition to getting a cute token of their viewers’ appreciation, creators are able to redeem these gifts for TikTok diamonds, which they can then convert to real money....

I’m going to show you how to install two different Linux distributions, Kali and Parrot OS, on your Raspberry Pi. To do this, we’re going to use the Raspberry Pi Imager software on a separate computer to copy the operating system onto a microSD card, then use that to install it on a Raspberry Pi. As a Raspberry Pi user, you’re probably already familiar with this tool. If you want a refresher on how to install and use this software, you can check out this primer on how to set up a Raspberry Pi....

Parallels allows you to move and share content between Mac and Windows seamlessly. The latest version, Parallels 17, is optimized for macOS Big Sur (11.0) and the latest Windows 10 updates. So, you can run over 200,000 Windows software, including Microsoft Office and even graphics-intensive CAD programs and games, without rebooting or experiencing performance issues. Version 17 of Parallels offers notable improvements. The user interface is smoother, and so is video playback....

Apple first announced iCloud Shared Photo Library back in June as part of iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and MacOS Ventura. A few beta updates later, the feature was removed from the update while Apple ironed out some bugs. Also: How to use your iPhone as a webcam with Continuity Camera in MacOS Ventura Fast-forward to the end of October, and the release of iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1 and MacOS Ventura all include the new feature....

Let’s face it, we all need to jot down notes. Once upon a time that meant scrambling for a Post-it or a scrap of paper. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had to take a quick note and wound up having to first open an app or go to a web page. Often, that scramble happens in a moment of desperation and I wind up forgetting what I was wanting to write down altogether....

“We continue to navigate the industry-wide supply chain challenges that have been worsening lately,” CFO Tarek Robbiati said during the company’s Securities Analyst Meeting. “With materials in short supply and logistic costs rising, we expect the supply chain issues will likely take well into the second half of the next calendar year to begin abating.” At the same time, the company expects to end the fiscal year with even higher backlogs than it did at the beginning of Q4....

Despite lacking access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) and US 5G chips, Huawei has continued to produce well-designed smartphones with excellent camera systems, such as the Mate 50 Pro, and innovative wearables like the Watch Buds, both of which Huawei plugged at its MWC device briefing. Also: Huawei’s new smartwatch flips open to reveal tiny companion earbuds There was no news about the upcoming P60 and Mate X3 smartphones, but the Chinese company did highlight the Huawei Watch GT Cyber, which launched in China in November 2022 at ¥1288 (~$185/€175)....

In other words, Prime Day gave fraudsters a target-rich environment. It’s true. My wife and I were among those targeted. In our case, it wasn’t a phishing attack. The bad guys had already harvested some of our personal information. Sitrep (situation report) CHECKCARD AMAZON. COM AMZN.C SEATTLE WA ON 07/15 - $193.77 We found no legitimate charge and became convinced the charge was fraudulent. Our next step was to contact the bank’s fraud department....

If you can think of it, it’s probably been made and available. Also: The 2022 M2 Apple iPad Pro is my (drone) copilot But there’s one accessory that I use more than any other. In fact, it’s the one I find the most versatile and useful. It’s the GoPro 3-Way 2.0 mount. What is the GoPro 3-Way 2.0 mount? It’s a camera grip, a tripod, and an extension arm all in one....

IBM said total cloud revenue was $7 billion for the quarter, up 13%. Broken down further, IBM said cloud and cognitive software revenue – which includes Red Hat as well as Cognitive Applications and Transaction Processing Platforms – was up 6% to $6.1 billion. IBM said adoption of its Cloud Pak lineup boosted growth. Cognitive applications were led by security and AI applications. Transaction processing platform revenue fell 7% and cloud revenue was up 29% in the second quarter....

CEO of Blockchain Australia Steve Vallas told the Senate Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre on Friday that blockchain just can’t seem to shake its association as the “wild west”. “We spoke at the testimony for the second issues paper, and I think when we had that conversation, you asked me whether Australia was doing well, and I think my response at the time was that we’re well placed,” Vallas said....

According to the app monitoring website Down Detector, users began reporting problems at around 2:08 pm ET, with more than 1,500 incidents reported at its peak. As of 2:49 PM, that number has fallen to 45 reports. Users took to Twitter to vocalize their frustrations or make light of the situation. Instagram has yet to acknowledge the issue. The app just experienced an outage last week, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, according to reports....