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Technology Was Supposed to Make Life Easier
Technology Was Supposed to Make Life Easier—So Why Are We All So Tired? There was a time when new technologies seemed exhilarating.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
4 Ways AI Can Assist With Last-Minute Christmas Preparations
The final weeks of the year tend to arrive all at once. Calendars fill up, workloads go off the charts, and suddenly the long-awaited rituals of festive preparation lose their excitement and feel rushed. If Christmas Eve is already around the corner and you’ve found yourself unprepared, consider delegating some of the heavy lifting to AI.
By Ana Chur2 months ago in Lifehack
Where Most of the World’s Internet Users Live
Where Most of the World’s Internet Users Actually Live We use the internet so casually that it’s easy to miss how unevenly it’s disseminated throughout the world.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
The Galaxy Watch 4 Is Getting One Last Major Update and It Feels Like a Milestone
Galaxy Watch 4 Gets Wear OS 6 With One UI 8 Watch—Possibly Its Final Big Update There’s something quietly melancholy about a gadget getting what may be its final significant update.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
How Wearable Tech Is Changing Life After Heart Surgery
How Wearable Tech Is Changing Life After Heart Surgery Heart surgery doesn’t end when someone leaves the hospital. In many ways, that’s when the difficult part begins.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
Wear OS 6 Makes Smartwatches Feel Smarter and Easier on Battery
Wear OS 6 Makes Smartwatches Feel Smarter—and Easier on Battery Smartwatch upgrades don’t normally attract much notice. Most enter silently, alter a few icons, add a setting or two, and walk on. For many people, they’re something you install and forget about.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
Google Pixel Watch 4 Feels Smarter With New Gestures and AI Replies
Google Pixel Watch 4 Feels Smarter With New Gestures and AI Replies Smartwatches have reached an intriguing phase. They’re no longer novel or experimental, and most people now understand what they’re for. They provide alerts, measure health, and save you from taking out your phone every few minutes.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
Why Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple Are Leading the Wearable Market Right Now
Why Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple Are Leading the Wearable Market Right Now Wearable devices used to feel like accessories—nice to have, but easy to overlook. A fitness band here, a smartwatch there. For many others, wearable devices were simply a transitory curiosity.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
The Ghost in the Machine Google Finally Wakes Up to the Pixel’s Pocket-Dial Nightmare
The Ghost in the Machine: Google Finally Wakes Up to the Pixel’s Pocket-Dial Nightmare A victory for those who are always frustrated, but a remedy that took far too long.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 Marks a Big Step Forward With 2nm Technology
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 Marks a Big Step Forward With 2nm Technology For years, Samsung’s Exynos CPUs have existed in a tricky environment. They were strong on paper, bold in design, and typically ahead of the curve in manufacturing—but real-world perception didn’t always match the promise. Comparisons with rival processors became commonplace, and expectations became cautious.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
Android Privacy Feels Different in 2026, and the Pixel Beta Update Explains Why
What the Latest Pixel Beta Update Reveals About Android and Privacy in 2026 A few years ago, privacy on smartphones felt confusing. You’d install an app, tap “Allow” a few times, and move on. Most people didn’t think much about what was happening in the background unless something went wrong.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack
Google Introduces New Android Features in Pixel Beta Update
Google Introduces New Android Features in Pixel Beta Update Beta updates rarely attract mainstream attention. They’re usually reserved for enthusiasts—people willing to tolerate bugs in exchange for early access.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Lifehack