CNET tested the Bluvol I11 Apex, a $90 cordless hair straightening comb that offers three heat settings (320, 365 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit), an LCD display showing temperature and battery level, and up to 45 minutes of use per charge. The reviewer, who previously used a Tymo Ring straightening brush, tried the device on curly, thick hair and found it straightened effectively in a single pass thanks to ceramic-glazed plates designed to prevent hair damage.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-30
Android Authority writer Megan Ellis describes using Google's Results About You feature, which scans search results for a user's phone number, email, home address, and in some regions ID or Social Security numbers. When it finds a match, Google sends a notification and lets the user request removal of the listing, which Google says it will delete for all users if the request meets its criteria. The tool is accessed through the Google app's profile menu or a dedicated website.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-30
A developer testing Apple's macOS 27 'Golden Gate' beta documented multiple alignment glitches, outdated icons, and stale documentation across the system, including in QuickTime, System Settings, the Touch Bar panel, the Network app, and Mission Control. The release, positioned as a stability-focused follow-up to last year's Tahoe update, also reportedly broke third-party menu bar apps due to architectural changes and introduced new crashes and slowdowns.
squareorbits.com
· 2026-09-29
A gaming guide outlines several ways to improve frames per second without buying new components, including lowering in-game graphics settings like texture quality and shadows, disabling motion blur and V-sync, and capping frame rate via NVIDIA or AMD software. It also recommends closing recording tools, keeping GPU drivers updated, and switching Windows 11's power plan to Best Performance mode.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-28
Multiple Pixel users have reported that their status bar, Quick Settings tiles, and notification shade are becoming unresponsive or failing to display new notifications following the Android 17 QPR1 update. Some users say notifications appear but can't be tapped, while others report notifications not showing up at all. Google's official PixelCommunity Reddit account has acknowledged the reports and suggested resetting app presets or restarting in safe mode as temporary workarounds.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-28
Google has released version 1.0.981607934 of the Pixel Buds app, adding Gemini-powered voice control over earbud settings such as EQ presets, ANC mode, conversation detection, and touch controls. The feature requires the Gemini app and is rolling out now via the Play Store.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-28
A how-to guide walks users through logging into their home router's admin panel to review and adjust default security settings. It explains how to find a router's IP address on both Windows and Mac systems and locate the separate admin login credentials, often printed on a sticker on the device itself.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-27
Roku TVs can begin narrating on-screen content when a remote's Options (star) button is pressed four times in quick succession, a shortcut meant to enable a screen reader for accessibility. This can happen unintentionally, such as when a remote is jostled in couch cushions or stepped on by a pet. Pressing Options four times again turns it off, or users can disable it manually through the Settings and Accessibility menu.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-26
Apple's Always-On Display keeps a dimmed Lock Screen visible on supported Pro-model iPhones, but some users find it fully turns off instead of staying dimmed. The feature is limited to iPhone 14 Pro and later Pro models plus the iPhone Air, and can be toggled in Settings under Display & Brightness. Several common settings issues can cause it to malfunction, each with a simple fix.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-26
A tech guide outlines specific Windows 11 settings menus where users can turn off promotional content, including Start menu app recommendations, lock screen tips, search highlights, and personalized offers found under Settings > Recommendations & offers. It also suggests adjusting notification settings to remove 'Suggested' items and checking Installed Apps for manufacturer bloatware that can be uninstalled.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-26
A tech guide walks through built-in screen recording tools available on Android and iOS phones, starting with Google Pixel devices. On Pixel, users access the Screen recorder widget from Quick Settings by swiping down with two fingers, then adjust options such as showing touches, adding a selfie camera overlay, and capturing app or microphone audio before starting the recording, which saves to Google Photos. The guide also covers similar steps for Samsung Galaxy phones and iPhones.
wired.com
· 2026-09-25
Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment's new game, includes an extensive assist mode accessible from the pause menu that lets players adjust damage dealt and taken, dodge windows, and even toggle immortality or one-hit kills. Players can switch these settings on or off at any time without reloading, and several presets mimic traditional difficulty tiers for those who don't want to fine-tune individual sliders.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-24
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