Consumer privacy and digital security are major talking points in the smart home world, and for good reason. If you’re going to use multiple devices in your home that both hear and see almost everything you do, it’s important to trust in their manufacturer’s security practices. Amazon, Google, and Apple all came under intense scrutiny recently regarding their devices’ voice recordings and subsequent transcription. Amazon responded by allowing users to opt out of “human review” of recordings and introduced a feature that let users automatically delete any recordings the device made....

The United States Food and Drug Administrationannouncedtoday anew pilot programdesigned to help Apple and other technology companies develop new digital health accessories faster while maintaining some government oversight. Accordingto Bloomberg, the agency said it had selected nine major tech companies for the pilot program that may let them avoid some regulations that have tied up developers working on health software and products. “We need to modernize our regulatory framework so that it matches the kind of innovation we’re being asked to evaluate,” FDA Commissioner Dr....

Earlier this week, we showed you anew posterfor theHarry Potterspin-offFantastic Beasts and Where to Find them, which featured all of the main characters. Today we have a new clip, where Queenie (Alison Sudol) is seen making a magical strudel for Jacob (Dan Fogler) and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). Hopefully this is the first of many new clips as we get closer to the November 18 release date. Warner Bros. debuted the clip on the movie’s officialTwitter, which shows how theNo-MajJacob Kowalski reacts to Queenie using her magical powers to make a strudel....

Welcome back to iDownloadBlog’s lessons in iPhone Photography. Before we get into today’s lesson, iDB reader Latinpride011 left a comment last week asking for a quick video about Hueless. I can’t oblige everyone, but I try my best. Sohere you go. I hope it helps! Now that we’ve got that taken care of, let’s get youriPhone photographymoving! In this lesson I want to introduce you to a cool little technique we call ‘panning’....

A report surfaced last week that revealed a number ofHellboycharacters from the comics will be featured in the newHellboyreboot, such as Abe Sapien, Alice Monaghan, played by the most recent casting addition,Sasha Lane, and Ben Daimio. Today we have word that Ed Skrein, who is coming off his villainous role as Ajax in last year’sDeadpool, will play Major Ben Daimio, who is described as a “rugged military member” of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B....

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Hierarchy. Summary Hierarchy’s five main characters were all full of secrets and hidden agendas, but some of theK-drama’s protagonists were more interesting than others. The newestNetflix K-dramasaw Kang Ha executing his revenge after the mysterious death of his brother, who had entered Jooshin High School thanks to a scholarship program.Hierarchy’s castincludes a lot of promising young actors who perfectly brought their characters to life in one of the most anticipated K-dramas of 2024....

Spoiler Alert: Spoilers Ahead for We Were LiarsBookTok is gradually making its way onto our screens, and Prime Video’sWe Were Liarsis next up on the roster. The teen drama series is based on the novel of the same name by E. Lockhart and revolves around a wealthy teen girl, Cadence Sinclair (Emily Alyn Lind), and her wealthy family, the Sinclairs, who spend their summers on their private island, Beechwood. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Cadence, or simply Cady, returns to Beechwood to recover while also trying to piece together what happened the day of the accident, as she can’t remember anything, uncovering a devastating family secret....

There are a few tough boss fights you’ll come across in this survival horror game. One of them in Cynthia Weaver, and we’ll teach you how to beat her in Alan Wake 2. During ‘Return 5: Old Gods’, you’ll eventually face off against the Taken version of this old lady, and she isn’t as innocent as you may think. Here’s how to defeat her. Alan Wake 2: Cynthia Weaver boss guide She’s a tough cookie to crack, and takes a bit of thinking to take down....

Quick Links The Whiteclad Noble is an agile boss inBlack Myth: Wukongthat’s arguably the most difficult to defeat in Chapter 1. Its strikes will come thick and fast, but you should be able to eliminate them if you have the strategy and tools at your disposal. To take down the Whiteclad Noble, you should be prepared. Follow these tasks and you’ll be ready to eliminate him: This water-based warrior is a hard boss to face as he’s so mobile....

In the marketing blurb for theiPhone 15 Pro, Apple describes the camera system as being like ‘having seven pro lenses in your pocket’. In reality, it’s more like having seven pre-set levels of zoom in your pocket, but the ability to quickly switch between different focal lengths can be useful when you’re shooting different types of photos. The main camera on your iPhone 15 Pro andiPhone 15 Pro Maxhas three lens options, and by default the Camera app uses the 24mm lens....

How To Connect Your Bose Headphones To Your MacBook We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. These days, the market for high end audio gear is about as saturated as it has ever been in the course of human history. That’s particularly true when it comes to headphones, with virtually every major electronics faction producing earbuds and wireless, noise-cancelling devices designed to deliver earworms to users in hi-fi fashion....

One of the great things aboutGarminwatches is how customizable they are. You can fine-tune most settings related to your workouts and activities, including GPS tracking options during outdoor activities, notifications you’ll get, and what data fields you see at a glance. Outside of activity customization, you can also personalize many other aspects of the watch. Thewatch faceis one such area that allows for customization. The exact level of customization depends on the particularGarmin watchface, with some offering limited adjustments....

How To Find The Right Height To Mount Your TV You’ve taken the decision to wall mount your television. Besides making sure you have theright set of tools to mount your TVand figuring out awire layout to hide your TV cablesand keep things clutter-free, working out the perfect mounting height is a vital step towards an ideal viewing setup that delivers both comfort and picture quality. The question of the right height for your TV may seem simple at face value, but there actually isn’t a single answer....