Default motion smoothing causes the unnatural "soap opera effect." Experts recommend turning off motion smoothing for most movies and shows. Motion smoothing improves fast-paced action like sports and ...

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iOS 26’s Liquid Glass user interface brings dramatic change to the iPhone, so it’s no surprise that some people hate it. If the new translucent look is just not for you, you can tweak or turn off ...

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What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release ...

While Google disagrees, the company may have decided again that your data is its toy. Here's how to try to stop Gmail from training its AI on your email. There's no shortage of big tech companies that ...

Google Photos has introduced a Motion Photos feature with higher end Android models, similar to Apple’s Live Photos. The few seconds of video-like motion make the images come alive. However, it can ...

The specter of violating user privacy is once again haunting Google, and this time around, AI is at the center of it. Specifically, the Gemini AI and its deep integration within Google’s productivity ...

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Meta AI is now embedded across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, powering search suggestions, comment summaries, and chatbot interactions. If you've noticed a little blue-and-purple ring icon in your ...