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Google will soon make it possible for video apps on Android Automotive to switch between video and audio modes when the car is in motion, right as Google plans to bring video apps to Android Auto.
Video apps already exist on Android Automotive, but they work exclusively when the vehicle is parked. This means that the content is cut off the moment the vehicle is in motion, which is a good thing in most cases, but can be a downside with some types of content. For example, video podcasts and sports games benefit from the visuals, but they aren’t required.
That’s exactly why Google will allow Android Automotive apps to switch between video and an audio-only mode when the vehicle is in motion.
Googleexplainsduring a developer video:
We’re also enabling audio while driving experiences for video apps on cars with Google built-in. You can now implement seamless transitions from parked video playback to audio-only listening while driving. Suppose you’re streaming a live sports event while getting curbside pickup. Now, you can continue listening to the audio when you start to drive again.
For now, this is available in an early access program and only on cars running Android 14 and above through Android Automotive OS. App developers need to manually implement the feature.
The benefits are obvious, but the timing is also pretty exciting. Google confirmed this week that it will “soon” support video apps on Android Auto – the phone-based platform that works on car displays – and it stands to reason that this functionality could make its way over.
For now, though, there’s a lot of waiting. Not only do we need to wait for this new functionality to make its way to Android Automotive apps, but we also have to wait for video apps to come to Android Auto. Either way, though, Google is putting a lot into building out Android app functionality in cars, and there’s a lot to look forward to.
Snipping Tool has received quite a bit of love in recent years. Microsoft has added or is testing several additions, includingemoji support, Draw & Hold for converting strokes into shapes, and the ability to detect QR codes.
Earlier this month, the tech giant unveiled AI features that will make their way to Snipping Tool in the”new generation of Windows experiences.”
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Snipping Tool will be able to automatically adjust to capture a tight frame around content.
While there are other screen capture apps, such asShareXandGreenshot, I prefer the simplicity of Snipping Tool. Microsoft has also worked hard over the last few years to add core functionality to Snipping Tool that makes it more powerful.
Microsoft is testing the ability to record GIFs with Snipping Tool.
Microsoft started testing emoji support in Snipping Tool last year. Soon, the app could gain support for recording GIFs as well.
Snipping Tool on Windows 11 could soon gain a powerful new feature. Support for recording GIFs is in testing within Snipping Tool.
After recording a GIF, you’ll be able to copy or export the file in low quality or high quality. The CTRL+G shortcut will help you jump into GIF creation and editing (Windows+G opens Game Bar, which explains why the GIF shortcut uses the Control key).
Microsoft has not officially announced the feature, but X user phantomofearth shared information aboutGIF support in Snipping Tool:
“First look at a new Snipping Tool feature coming soon to Windows 11: the ability to quickly create GIFs from screen recordings! You’ll get options to export/copy the GIF, with a choice between low and high quality. This menu can also be accessed with a keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+G.”
Snipping Tool can already record videos, but those captures are MP4 files. GIFs are lightweight files that can be embedded or shared in several apps and websites. Sometimes you just need a simple video that doesn’t take up a lot of storage.
Apple is working on making other voice assistants available in iOS according to a new report
The move is expected to be required to conform to European Union regulations
You can make your iPhone’s Action Button load up either ChatGPT or Gemini right now
According to a new report fromMark Gurman at Bloomberg,Appleis working on adding the ability to use alternative voice assistants, including AI chatbots likeChatGPTandGemini, instead of Siri on iPhone for the first time.
The move comes because Apple will need to comply with expected European Union regulations.
Gurman quotes “a person with knowledge of the matter” as a source for his story, but he has a track record of being accurate when it comes to predicting what Apple is going to do next.
According to the same report Apple is still working hard at making Siri, viaApple Intelligence, more conversationally believable, and have even set up offices in Zurich to create an “LLM Siri” in the future that will be more intelligent.
So, it’s certainly not a case of Apple abandoning Siri for other voice assistants, but it looks like it will have to allow third-party voice assistants to replace Siri on the iPhone if it wants to keep selling iPhones in the EU in the future.
Of course, that could mean that the ability to use a different voice assistant could be limited to only iPhones sold in the EU, but either way, it opens up the possibility of using Google Assistant, or even ChatGPT or Gemini with your iPhone if you prefer it to Siri.
Siri can already handoff complex requests to ChatGPT, but the implementation is clunky, and certainly not as smooth as it would be if ChatGPT was handling all the voice assistant tasks by default.
Of course, you can actually use ChatGPT and Gemini with your iPhone right now via their apps, but a while ago I discovered anice hackfor calling up the voice mode of each AI from a simple press of the Action Button.
While the AI chatbots can’t interact with your phone settings like Siri can it at least gives you a feel for what it would be like if ChatGPT or Gemini was your voice assistant, and it’s an excellent way of opening the AI apps quickly if you want to ask a question and need an answer fast.
If you’d like to try this right now then simply follow these steps:
In Settings choose the Action Button, and then Shortcut. Scroll down the list of apps you see here and choose either ChatGPT or Gemini, and then choose either ‘Start voice conversation’ or ‘Talk Live with Gemini’, from the options that appear..
(It’s important to do it in the way described above and not access ChatGPT or Gemini via the ‘Open App…’ button, because this won’t give you the voice mode options.)
Now, when you give the Action Button a press and hold, you’ll jump straight into a voice chat with your preferred AIchatbot.
I actually set this up a while ago on my iPhone and I still use it all the time. I find it really hand for when I have a question that needs an answer and I’d rather ask ChatGPT using my voice than start typing with the keyboard.
Remember, if you want to turn off Siri completely, or reduce accidental Siri activations, then in Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Talk & Type to Siri you can turn “Hey Siri” off and change the settings for activating it.
Keeping your computer cool is essential for optimal performance. When a PC starts to overheat, the processor frequency will drop (thermal throttling), and the cooling system kicks into high gear. This isn’t ideal as a hot system won’t perform as well, leading to a potentially noticeable slowdown. One method of maintaining temperatures within a PC is installing a liquid cooler, which typically comes in two main forms: an AIO (all-in-one) and a custom loop.A custom loop is far more complex and requires that you periodically drain the liquid, pull out and clean the components, and replace the liquid tubes or any other aging parts of the system before adding fresh coolant. If that sounds too involved, there is fortunately another option, which is much more straightforward: an AIO. These cooling systems come sealed with the liquid already inside, and aren’t designed to be taken apart, essentially consisting of a water block attached to a radiator via two tubes.While you don’t need to drain or take apart an AIO, there is still some basic maintenance required in the form of removing dust from the radiator fans and keeping the interior of your PC case clean. If you’re considering adding a new thermal management system to your setup, here’s how to choose the right liquid cooling kit for your PC.>>> AP18L4K Acer TravelMate P6 P614 P614-51-How long does an AIO system last and what are its advantages
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Letting your loved ones borrow your digital games is a cinch… at least after you finish the setup process.
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Nintendo has shaken up how it treats yourdigital gamepurchases. It’s now calling thosevirtual game cards, and it hopes to make it easier for you to share your games across multiple Switch systems. You can even let friends and family members borrow a game you’ve purchased from the eShop so they can play it on their own Switch. Getting things set up is a slightly complex process, but in most cases, you’ll only need to do the tricky stuff once. In any case, we’re here to help.
Thevirtual game card systemwent live on the console on April 30 when Nintendorolled out a major update. The Nintendo Switch 2 (which arrives on June 5) will support virtual game card lending and borrowing as well. Virtual game cards also include any of a game’s associated DLC (i.e. extra downloadable content) that you’ve acquired.
If you haven’t tried out this way of letting your kid, partner or roommate jump into a Switch game you’re not currently playing, sharing a virtual game card is a pretty simple process. We’ll break down how to do that before explaining how to use virtual game cards across two of your own Switch consoles.
When it comes to lending and borrowing virtual game cards, there are a number of caveats you’ll need to be aware of. Sadly, a casual internet acquaintance who lives on the other side of the country won’t be able to borrow a game from your Switch. The virtual game card system is designed for sharing games between friends and family — you’ll need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to make the transfer.
To wit, you can only lend out a virtual game card to another member of your Nintendo Account family group. Both Switch systems will also need to be connected to the same wireless network at the time a game is lent and borrowed.
You can lend out a game for 14 days at a time. While a game of yours is loaned out, you won’t be able to play it on your own Switch. However, if you do decide you want to hop back into that title, you can recall it at any time (which is, perhaps, a way to show a misbehaving child the consequences of their actions). Let’s run through the other key virtual game card lending provisos in bullet points:
You can lend out as many as three virtual game cards at a time.
A borrower can only take one game at a time, and they can’t borrow from multiple users simultaneously.
Similarly, you can only lend out one virtual game card to a given console at any time.
If a Switch has users that belong to different family groups, it won’t be able to borrow any virtual game cards.
Got all of that? Cool. Let’s jam through how to actually lend and borrow virtual game cards on the Nintendo Switch.
How to set up Switch systems to share virtual game cards
Before you actually get started with lending and borrowing virtual game cards, there are a few things you’ll have to do. First, make sure your system software is up to date. You can check that’s the case by going to the Switch home screen, thenSystem Settings > System > System Update. If your Switch isn’t running the latest system software, it will start the update process. Otherwise, you’re golden.
Next, as mentioned, you’ll need to make sure the Switch systems that are going to exchange virtual game cards are on the same wireless network. Once you’ve taken care of that, it’s time to ensure the consoles are in the same Nintendo Account family group, if you haven’t already done so. (A family group can include up to eight account holders, and a role-based system allows for parental controls.)
Slightly annoyingly, you can’tadd a Nintendo Account to a family groupfrom Switch consoles as things stand. You’ll have to set things up onNintendo’s website.
First, sign in to the Nintendo Account that will be the admin for the family group (only one account can be an admin per family group). From there, select “Family group” then either “Add a member” or, if you haven’t set up a family group yet, “Create family group.”
To invite an existing Nintendo Account holder to a family group, first click the “Invite someone to your family group” option (or go through the process ofsetting one up for a child aged 12 or younger, if that’s who you’re adding). Of course, if the person you want to invite to a family group doesn’t yet have a Nintendo Account, they’ll need to set one up.
Next, you’ll need to read a disclaimer about only adding people you know to a family group and then what will happen if either your account or theirs is banned (spoiler, it won’t be a good thing!). After you’ve agreed to the disclaimer and clicked Confirm, you’ll be prompted to enter the email address linked to the Nintendo Account you want to add to the family group. Click Submit when you’re done.
The person you’re inviting to the family group will receive an email. They’ll need to click the verification link, sign into their Nintendo Account if necessary and click “Join family group.” After that person has joined the family group, the admin can assign them a role.
Phew, okay. All of the hard/annoying stuff is out of the way. Save for connecting to the same wireless network, you should only have to do all of that stuff once to make sure a pair of Switch consoles is ready to use virtual game cards. Now for the fun part.
How to lend and borrow virtual game cards on Nintendo Switch
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For the sake of clarity, let’s call the system that’s lending a virtual game card Switch A. We’ll refer to the device that’s borrowing a game as Switch B (calling them Switch 1 and Switch 2 would have made things more confusing!).
Go to the Virtual Game Cards option on the Switch A home screen, then select the user that’s linked to your Nintendo Account. At this point, you’ll need to enter your password or a PIN if you’ve enabled theuser verification setting.
Pick the game you want to lend out from your library of virtual game cards then to goLend to Family Group Member > Select Select a User to Lend To.Select the person you’d like to receive the game, and then click on Lend.
After that, it’s the recipient’s turn to act. On the Switch B, access Virtual Game Cards from the home screen. Choose the user profile for the person that’s receiving the game, and enter the PIN or password if necessary. Then choose the Borrow option. After that, the virtual game card should start downloading, then you’ll be able to play!
You only need to be connected to the same wireless network when you’re actively lending and borrowing (“loading” or “ejecting” to use Nintendo’s terms for it) a virtual game card. You don’t necessarily have to be online to play a game once it’s on your Switch. Nintendo hasa help articlethat should help you address any error messages you encounter as part of the process.
Returning a virtual game card (perhaps so you can borrow a different one from Switch A) is straightforward too. Go to Virtual Game Cards from the home screen, select the relevant user profile, enter the password or PIN if need be. Go to the game, select Return to Family Group Member and then click Return.
This is all perhaps alittle more complicated than it has to be. It probably would have been easier for the Switch B user to receive a notification when Switch A lends a game out to them. Still, the process should be simple enough to run through, especially after you get the hang of it.
How to use virtual game cards across two Switch units
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One other thing you can do with virtual game cards is freely swap them between two of your own Switch consoles, even if one is in sleep mode. Maybe you have a Switch docked in your living room and a Switch Lite you take on the go. This system could be useful in that case. As ever, other users of a Switch console can play any game or DLC that’s installed on the system through their own profile.
To swap virtual game cards from one Switch to another, you first need to link them. First, bring the system that you can already install virtual game cards on (Switch A, we’ll call it) and the other one (Switch B) in close proximity to one another and connect them to the internet. Make sure your Nintendo Account is linked to a user on Switch B as well.
On Switch B, choose Virtual Game Cards from the home screen, then the user that’s linked to your Nintendo Account (again, you’ll need to enter a password or PIN if you have user verification on). Choose a virtual game card that you’d like to add to the Switch B, then go toLoad on This System > Next > Systems Are Close Enough(once you’ve ensured both consoles are within close proximity).
Next, return to Switch A. Again, do thevirtual game cards > user linked to the same Nintendo Account > password/PIN (if necessary)deal. You’ll then see a message about linking to another console. Select the Link option to enable this. After the linking process is wrapped up, click the OK button. You’ll also need to click on Load on This System if such a prompt pops up to load the virtual game card you picked earlier onto Switch B.
And that’s it! After that, you don’t need to keep the consoles in close proximity to each other to load virtual game cards onto either system.
Bear in mind that only two consoles can be linked at a time for this purpose. To set up another console as a new Switch B (we’re still calling it that for the sake of clarity), go through the same setup process again on that device.
Partway through, you’ll see a message on the new Switch B telling you that you already linked two consoles for the purpose of loading virtual game cards. After you read the information about that (and assuming that linking a different Switch is what you want to do), select Unlink next to the console that you want to unlink. Click this button again to confirm.
If you want to play digital Switch games across more than two consoles (perhaps you have one in your den, another in the bedroom and a third at a vacation home?), you may need to use a different method called the online license feature. Nintendo has a help article that’llwalk you through how to set that up.
With either method, there is a significant factor you’ll need to take into account. Save data isn’t automatically shared across each system, so you can’t simply start playing a game on one Switch and continue where you left off on another. To do that, you’ll need to transfer the data manually, either byhaving the two consoles in close proximity to each otherorviathe cloudif you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber.
How to hide virtual game cards on your Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has been around for over eight years. That’s a long time! Over that period, you may have amassed a large collection of digital games, perhaps making it increasingly difficult to find what you’re looking for. Thankfully, there’s an option to hide (and unhide) virtual game cards in your collection.
To hide one, go to Virtual Game Cards on the Switch home screen and choose the user that’s linked to your Nintendo Account. Highlight the game or DLC you’d like to hide, select Options and then Hide twice to mask that title from your library.
To view a hidden virtual game card, repeat those first two steps, then scroll down and choose the Can’t Find Software? option. From here, you’ll see a prompt to View Hidden Virtual Game Cards. Pick this and you’ll see the full list of hidden game cards.
You can unhide a virtual game card from this section too. Select the particular game, then choose Options and Unhide. It will then appear back alongside your regular library of virtual game cards.
A game card isn’t exactly useless while it’s hidden. You can still download the associated game onto your Switch while a card is hidden or lend it out to others in your family group.
