Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall has now been generally released, and it poses as much of a risk to your privacy as it could be a boon to your productivity. Recall is just one of several new features that either have or will be arriving on Copilot PC, Microsoft said Friday. Recall, Windows' improved semantic search, Live Captions, Cocreator, and Restyle Image and Image Creator within Photos are now all available for Copilot PCs that include Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs as well as PCs with qualifying processors from AMD and Intel. A few features -- Click to Do, Live Captions, and Voice Access -- are available for Copilot PCs running on Snapdragon, but support for AMD and Intel chips isn't quite available. For Microsoft, the release of these AI-powered features are cause for celebration, finally delivering on promises of an AI-powered world that the company first made a year ago. But in the weeks and months since Microsoft first announced Recall, a darker side of its potential has emerged.

A couple weeks ago, a reader asked me about the best streaming TV setup for a 90-year-old neighbor who is not tech-savvy. My mind immediately jumped to Roku, whose smart TVs and streaming players have always emphasized simplicity. But I also know that Roku's streaming platform has become more complicated in recent years, and its once-basic menu system is not what it used to be. While I'd still recommend Roku to someone who's on the lower end of the tech learning curve, our neighbor in this scenario would benefit from some out-of-the-box settings tweaks. Whether you're setting up a Roku for yourself of someone else, here's how to make the streamer as easy to use as possible: Roku is now requiring new users to put a payment method on file during setup.

Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall has now been generally released, and it poses as much of a risk to your privacy as it could be a boon to your productivity. Recall is just one of several new features that either have or will be arriving on Copilot PC, Microsoft said Friday. Recall, Windows' improved semantic search, Live Captions, Cocreator, and Restyle Image and Image Creator within Photos are now all available for Copilot PCs that include Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs as well as PCs with qualifying processors from AMD and Intel. A few features -- Click to Do, Live Captions, and Voice Access -- are available for Copilot PCs running on Snapdragon, but support for AMD and Intel chips isn't quite available. For Microsoft, the release of these AI-powered features are cause for celebration, finally delivering on promises of an AI-powered world that the company first made a year ago.

At launch events for both the iPhone 16 and iOS 18, Apple made much of its new Apple Intelligence software features: a collection of AI tools and features intended to help you get more from your iPhone. Now, those features are starting to roll out--though we're still waiting for certain upgrades. Here's everything you can do at the moment in Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.2, in the parts of the world where it has launched (including the US and Canada). You'll also need an iPhone 15 Pro, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any of the iPhone 16 models to access these AI functions. You'll be prompted to set up Apple Intelligence right after upgrading to iOS 18, but if you need to set it up later, head to Settings in iOS: Tap More for Your iPhone, and then Set Up Apple Intelligence.

Dyson helped pioneer the cordless vacuum space, and now it's testing the waters of the robot vacuum arena. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav has been available in other parts of the world for a little while, but it recently came stateside to the tune of 1,200. The company claims a 360-degree vision system, complete with cameras and LED lights, along with suction power akin to that of its stick vacuums sets the 360 Vis Nav apart from competitors. But even if that's true, Dyson is undeniably late to the party. Robot vacuums have gotten a lot better in the past three to five years, and there are dozens on the market -- including some that offer much more in the way of features for a similarly exorbitant price.

There is nothing more disappointing and irritating than Alexa app stuck on setup during the setup process of alexa device.Especially when you have bought new amazon echo device and excited to explore the features of alexa enabled device and if its giving a hard time on setup so person usually feel disheartened. But don t worry, you are not alone as many people encounters this same issue while setting up their alexa app for the alexa device and today in this troubleshooting guide, you will get to know all the reasons behind this problem and steps to fix this issue. As Alexa app plays a major role in completing the setup process and configuring the device with the wifi, therefore based on user reports in amazon forum we are listing complete troubleshooting tips with which you can overcome this issue with ease. So lets start the ball rolling! There s no doubt to say that amazon alexa powered smart home home device has become part of everyone life today because of its amazing capabilities and features.This digital assistant is capable of voice interaction,providing weather,playing music, streaming podcasts, setting alarms,offering reminders and much more.

In my recent review, I found Meross' outdoor Wi-Fi smart plug to be an affordable and quite capable addition to your smart home. The indoor version of that plug, however, leaves much to be desired. The two devices are relatively similar in function on paper. The interior model of the plug is fairly wide (4.5 inches across), but that's out of necessity, as it offers two three-prong outlets, with a 10-amp maximum load rating per outlet. The plugs are independently operable, both via the hardware buttons situated in between the two outlets and via the app on your mobile device.

Controlling your smart home is easy to do with the best Echo speaker, since Amazon's Alexa works with so many different smart home gadgets. If you've recently acquired an Echo Dot (third-generation) and aren't sure how to set it up, you've come to the right place. Setting up your new Echo Dot (third-generation) speaker doesn't take long at all, but there are a few steps you need to follow. Here's how to set up your Echo Dot 3. The Amazon Alexa app is available for download on iOS and Android devices. If you already have the app installed, check to make sure you're running the latest version of it.

Smart assistants can make life so much easier--and Google Assistant is no exception. If you're just dipping your toes into the world of smart home, a smart speaker like the Nest Mini from Google is a fantastic place to start. The Nest Mini is a much-improved version of the Google Home Mini, but it's been given a new name and a few software upgrades. The powerful little device has 360-degree sound, three far-field microphones, and Voice Match technology that can differentiate your voice from other family members. But before you get to using that, here's how to set up your new Nest Mini.

The Leviton Decora Smart Switch integrates with Apple HomeKit to control lights, ceiling fans, and other compatible products. The Leviton Decora Smart HomeKit Switch works over WiFi and packs a special chip that makes it compatible with Apple HomeKit. It connects to an app called Leviton Decora Smart Home that is only available for iPhone. To set up the switch, Apple HomeKit uses special barcodes that you scan with your phone. We preferred the Decora Smart Home app over the My Leviton app, finding it to be more polished and intuitive.