The Galaxy S22 Is Going… Purple?

Colors are able to convey several kinds of ideas and emotionsconsciously or not. To the point that it’s anessential fundamental topicin pretty much all forms of visual art. It even ties into most interior design, like how most school rooms use cooler (i.e. Samsung And it’s what Samsung says gives its latestGalaxy S22color option,Bora Purple, more meaning. Samsung With its pastel and neutral tones, Bora Purple embodies optimism and a sense of calm....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Sara Barrett

The Game-Changer in Reducing Hand Pain: My Experience With a Vertical Mouse

Reduce muscular strain, avoid pressure on the wrist, and prevent muscle fatigue Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lifewire/Slack As a writer and editor, I have a desk job. Lifewire/Slack But here’s the thing: I use my mouse constantly while hanging out at my desk. Years ago, I ditched standard mice in favor of ergonomic mice. Was my standard ergonomic mouse part of the problem?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Jeff Santana

The GoBalance Sport Board Will Reinvent the Way You Exercise at Home

This fun tech game could be your next fitness game-changer Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Particula-Tech I’ll make a confession right here: I’m not a huge fan of exercise. Particula-Tech That’s why I wanted to try this balance board from GoBalance. I wondered: Would it keep me interested in a workout? Would it actually give me agoodworkout? Lifewire Did it really have much variety?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Ashley Fleming

The GoCycle G4i Made Me a Folding E-Bike Believer

The GoCycle G4i, the latest from the veteran folding electric bike maker, has a lot to prove. Yes, it folds. There are exceptions, like Specializeds Turbo bikes, but they attempt to pass as a conventional bike. LIfewire / Matthew S. Smith The GoCycle G4 can collapse to under half its normal size. Its also light (for an electric bike) at 36 pounds. Theres also an F1 inspired interface with LEDs that shows gear position, speed, and battery charge....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · William Mccann

The Gold in Your Phone Could Help the Planet

A Canadian companysays it can recoveraround 99% of the gold used in electronics circuits using new chemical techniques. Recycling could cut the cost of personal electronics by reducing waste. It’s part of a growing effort to keep components from damaging the environment. Vladimir Bulgar / Science Photo Library / Getty Images The company Excir claims its proprietary chemical process can extract precious metals from circuit boards in seconds. Also, metals contained in consumer electronics are valuable....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Todd Ruiz

The Google Pixel Watch Is Official, and You Can Pre-Order One Right Now

But which version will you get? We finally have official details and a release date for Google’s newest wearable: The Google Pixel Watch. And water resistance for up to 50 meters. Google So it won’t compete with your smartphone, but it’s also not a smartphone itself. Of course, the Google Pixel Watch is also loaded with various sensors, much like its FitBit counterparts. So it will be able to track where you are and how you’re doing on several fronts....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Ashley Hart

The Grid Should Be Fine When We’re All Driving EVs

Thanks to the power-sucking electric car sitting in our garages, we are doomed to eternal darkness. The reality, though, is less doom and gloom. Will electric vehicles put a strain on the grid once everyone is driving them? Electrify America Theres always the possibility but itll be years before that happens. In other words, EVs are not exclusively charged by coal power plants. Coal is only about 19-percent of our power grid and its use will continue to shrink over time....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · David Parker

The Group Messaging Revolution: Why Everyone's Talking About GroupMe

It’s free and works on any iOS, Android, or Windows gear. Compatible with many different devices. Ability to leave conversations. Tim Robberts / Stone / Getty Images These lists operate as high-speed discussion forums, sharing text conversations with everyone in the group. People can join and leave private groups in much the same way they enter and leave online forums. Anyone can send a message that’s viewable by everyone else in the group....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Kelsey Carey

The Growing Movement to Fix Discrimination Against LGBTQIA Tech Workers

The groups say they seek greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Some LGBTQIA+ advocates say progress has stalled. We’re thrilled to have CompTIA as our newest member." Mapbox / Unsplash Research shows that LGBTQ tech employees face challenges at work. But, Campbell said, as the industry grew, a male-dominated culture developed. “It has contributed to issues with equal pay, career advancement, harassment, and organizational performance.” Manuel Arias Duran / Getty Images...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Susan Wagner

The Guardians of the Galaxy Game Is a Great Alternative to the Movies

When I found out Square Enix was making a game, though, I was reserved. I still dont want to come up for air. But it doesnt stop there. Square Enix Throughout the game, you take on the role of Peter Quill, the Guardians not-so-fearless leader. Another concern I had going intoGuardianswas a reliance on “games-as-a-service” features like daily/weekly challenges and microtransactions. Take On Me While Im overjoyed with how much Im enjoyingGuardians, it isnt quite perfect....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Jacob Graham

The Hidden Benefits of Samsung's SmartThings App for Your Smart Home

How to control all your smart home devices from one app. What Is the SmartThings App? SmartThings lets you control a large family of devices from an ever-growing library. kate_sept2004 / Getty Images You do need to have a SmartThings Wi-Fi hub to connect with many SmartThings devices. You need the hub to connect non-Samsung smart home devices. Samsung also sells a combinationSmartThings Wi-Fi mesh router and smart hub, which accomplishes the same job....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Cathy Russo

The Hidden Dangers of AirDrop: How to Safely Turn It Off

Using Control Center is faster. Control Center Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to openControl Center. The same applies to older iPads running iOS 11 or earlier. Tap and hold theNetwork Settingstile (top-left title with Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, and more). The tile will expand to show more options. Tap and hold theAirDrop icon. AirDrop will now be turned off on your gadget. configs OpenSettingson your iPhone or iPad....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · James Martinez

The Hidden Secrets of Hard Drive Partitioning You Need to Know

SeeHow to Partition a Hard Drive in Windowsfor detailed steps on creating a partition in each version of Windows. We keep updated reviews of these tools in ourFree Disk Partition Software Tools list. In Windows, this primary partition is usually assigned the drive letter of “C”. WLADIMIR BULGAR / Science Photo Library / Getty Images You might run Windows and Linux, orWindows 11andWindows 10, or even three or four different operating systems....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Zachary Anthony