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We’ve rounded up the best deals on multifunctional pressure cookers available right now, so you can cook more efficiently. More: How to use an Instant Pot or modern pressure cooker You can cook up to eight servings with this Instant Pot, making it an excellent choice for larger families. With its 12 built-in smart programs, this Instant Pot allows you to simply press a button and it cooks your food at precisely the right temperature for the right amount of time....

My German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, and kitty do an incredible job of dirtying my house and it’s exhausting trying to keep up with the dirt and hair. I’ve tested several I love, and a few on the other end of that spectrum. Below are the highlights of my extensive testing. Also: How to service your robot vacuum cleaner The Roomba j7+ has been one of my favorite robot vacuums to use throughout my house, whether that’s on the carpet, tile, or my rugs....

Earlier today, Samsung and HTC both launched their flagship handsets for 2015 — the Galaxy S6 and the One M9. Both handsets pack in the very best of technology that is available in the market currently and represent the epitome of what Android devices can offer. However, it is only when you closely look at the spec sheet of both handsets that you will realize that they are very different from each other....

A quick recap, the Galaxy S8 comes with a 5.8-inch screen and the S8+ rocks a 6.2 one. Both Super AMOLED and with Quad HD resolutions, of course. In comparison, the iPhone 7 Plus, that sports a 5.5-inch display, measures 158.2mm in height and is 77.9mm wide. The Galaxy S8, on the other hand, comes with a 5.8-inch panel and measures 148.9mm in height and is 68.1mm wide. Both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the S8+ are powered by the octa-core Exynos 8895 processor with 4GB of RAM....

A Samsung blog post details that the company is working with the three major wireless charging backers, pledging to “democratize this wireless charging technology with compelling smartphones.” ile that’s already a solid piece of evidence that the Galaxy S6 may support several major wireless charging stards, the latest GS6 teaser video adds in another hint. At the end of the short clip where “The Next Galaxy” speaks in first person, a large lightning bolt icon flashes on the screen....

The curved AMOLED devices that Samsung is currently using on its flagship handsets have allowed it to make its devices stand out from the competition. While they offer very little benefit in terms of functionality, they do help in making a device more compact and also make it look unique. Except for the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has always launched two variants of its flagship devices in recent times. One of them comes with a curved screen, while the other one features a flat AMOLED panel....

Of course, the brand knows that it cannot sleep for the next generation. Especially after the presentation of the iPhone X, a smartphone with which Apple has finally included screen without borders. The Samsung high-end is the maximum reference for Android. However, the brand does not forget that its mid and low range devices are also among the best selling devices. Since, although none of its “small” are positioned as the most sold, together they generate more profit than their own high range....

The thumb drive has a stard Type A B 2.0 plug on one side, a Micro-B B 2.0 plug on the other. I tested the 32GB model with an HTC One smartphone. Both of the drive’s connectors are protected by a sliding plastic shell that automatically retracts when you push the plug into a B port (you’ll need to pull the covers back out when you unplug it). Due to the thickness of the thumb drive’s shroud, I had to pop the bottom of my phone out of its Speck case....

Password Management Passwords act as the keys to the locks that secure the most precious of our resources and their management is something that has often not been given enough heed to. The two main steps in the password management process are detailed below. Password selection/generation The first step is the selection of passwords by users or the generation of passwords by the system (for the users). Some applications/enterprises generate passwords themselves for the users in order to maintain standards of security and integrity....

Some of the best software is simple, reliable tools that do precisely what you expect them to do. For example, a quality PDF app is essential if you work with PDFs regularly. One highly rated option is Wondershare PDFelement Professional, which lets you convert, annotate, edit, and sign PDFs. You can use this tool to manipulate PDF files as easily as you would a Word Doc, and for a limited time, Perpetual Licenses are on sale for $119....

A Canalys study shows that smartphone shipments in North America suffered a 6.4% decrease in the second quarter of 2022, with 35.4 million units shipped. This decrease can be attributed to economic challenges and high inflation. “A combination of high inflation, decreasing consumer confidence, and an economic slowdown is shrinking demand in North America, which was previously the world’s most resilient market,” said Runar Bjørhovde, Canalys research analyst. Economic challenges are forcing consumers to rethink purchasing decisions....

Yesterday, some press photos of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact made their way to the Internet. Following on its footsteps is its bigger brethren — the Xperia Z3 — whose press pictures have leaked today. The press photos show off the Xperia Z3 in a new dash of color, Copper, which will apparently be replacing Purple this time around. The model in the photo also sports the new SmartBand from Sony and shows off its E-Ink display in all its glory....

But apparently, the Harman/Kardon ition is capable of making even low bit-rate music files sound like high quality concertos. Since I collect mix tapes—yes, the digital kind— I love to stream music through services like Digitally Imported. I was curious about the capabilities of the software packed on this special edition hset. I pitted the two versions of the One against each other to hear if there is actually any difference between the two nearly-identical devices....

Beginners can start with the crowd favorite “Java Foundations,” rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by previous students. It’s widely used not only in web and software development but also for Android apps. Then get a great job with the help of “Java Interview Questions: Data Structures & Algorithms” and “How to Get a Job as a Web Developer.” Rob Merrill has taught over 35,000 students, and he can teach you the easiest coding language in the 6-hour “Python for Everyone”....

SwiftKey today released an update to the Android version of its keyboard with some major enhancements and features. The biggest change included in the update is a new default theme and SwiftKey Hub. The latter replaces the old hub that was accessed by long pressing the ‘123’ key. The updated Hub is accessible by pressing the hamburger menu located on the left edge of the prediction bar. It provides users with quick access to the keyboard’s layout and size, input methods, and more....

Senior Vice esident Sundar chai unveiled Android One at the I/O conference in ne, detailing a partnership with Indian hardware makers MicroMax, Karbonn, Spice to build near-stock Android phones that cost around $100 non-subsidized. According to an IDC report in ne, India is one of the fastest-growing smartphone markets in the Asia-cific region. Only 10 percent of the population owns a smartphone, creating wide open prospects for any company looking to make its way into the market....

Styluses work with touchscreen devices to write, draw, sketch, and more. The technology and features of styluses have come a long way since the PalmPilot days. For example, some styluses now have palm-rejection technology, tilt sensing capabilities, or shade like a real pencil. Depending on what you need a stylus for and what device you plan to use it with, there are many options on the tech market today. We’ve rounded up the best styluses to help you choose which one is right for you to create with....

But don’t let the size of the camera confuse you. These units are powerful and can capture amazing videos. In fact, all of the cameras included in this list have more than 20 megapixels (MP) and impressive stabilization and digital zoom capabilities. Must read: The best camerasThe best DSLR cameraThe best webcamsThe best cameras for beginnersThe best camera phonesThe best security camerasThe best camera accessories Megapixels: 24.2 MPBody weight: ....

A minute and a half of sheer Google-ness The one-minute-28-second ad, titled “Here to help” (that’s the extended version – there is a shorter one too), is a collection of a number of small videos highlighting all the services the brand offers. The ad begins with a simple Google search for “Flights to Orlando” then moves to Google Translator which translates the word “help” in different languages. The spot then highlights Google Photos and how one can select and share images with friends and family after which the Google Assistant gets in the spotlight....

After several times have been referred and commented the Samsung Bixby, now comes a certainty to the side of the South Korean giant with the registration of Samsung Hello brand. It has been speculated that Samsung will equip the future Galaxy S8 with all the technology that will allow it, as is normal, to set the standards for the smartphone market. In the field of virtual assistants, Samsung should ignore Google’s proposals and present its offer, which would be called Bixby....