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You don’t need to shout at Alexa anymore. From Thursday, October 18, Alexa’s Whisper Mode started to roll out to U.S. owners of Amazon’s digital assistant, though for now it only understands whispers in English. Whisper Mode, which Amazon unveiled last month, could come in handy in a number of scenarios. For example, if you’re trying to get your littl’un off to sleep and want to keep the atmosphere in the room calm and quiet, then whispering a command such as “play a lullaby” will prompt Alexa to do just that....

Summary Actor Hugh Grant has taken a strange career shift in the past few years, and I believe thatPaddington 2is at fault. Hugh Grant has appeared in all kinds of beloved movies since the start of his career, with him being an immensely popular actor for romantic comedies in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, many fans of Hugh Grant have noticed that the actor’s career has shifted in a major way in the past few years....

While Alexa-enabled devices like theBuy at Amazoncome equipped with some built-in features, these gadgets are a lot like your smartphone in that you have to add on additional games and applications to get the most out of your device. Skills are to Alexa what apps are to your smartphone. They’re those things like games, health and fitness tools, productivity enhancers, or controls for your smart home products that make yourBuy at Amazondevice so essential....

Have you ever heard someone argue thatThe Godfather Part IIis actually better than the originalGodfather? While there are plenty of sequels that don’t land anywhere near the glories and praise of their predecessors, there does exist a smaller batch of follow-up flicks that do, and the horror genre is filled with examples of iconic sophomore efforts and mid-to-late-canon entries. From modern-day terrors to long-ago thrills, here’s our roundup of the best horror movie sequels you can stream right now, featuring such titles asThe Conjuring 2andWes Craven’s New Nightmare....

Nothing picks up your mood faster than taking a long and relaxing road trip somewhere you love. But not every car is well suited to life on the road, and when you’re headed out for a long trip, the last thing you want is a car that can’t handle it. When you are ready to embark on a journey around the country, these cars have what it takes to help you enjoy the ride....

A redesigned app is the first step in the next phase for SiriusXM.Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends SiriusXMis entering a new generation in which the lines between its legacy satellite streaming radio service begin to blur even more with modern internet-based streaming music. As we learned atthe company’s massive press eventin November, that new generation begins today with a revamped app and web presence. And along with that comes a simplified price for those who only want (or need) the app and don’t require a satellite subscription....

It all started with a joke on the online doom pit that is X (formerly Twitter) and ended up with a free $200 bonus forNothing Phone 2abuyers. Or at least that’s what it seems like based on the social media exchange between Nothing CEO Carl Pei and Perplexity AI chief Aravind Srinivas. So, here’s the deal. The Nothing Phone 2a was launched at $349, went down to as low as $250 in India with a limited-time deal, and then Nothing served a blockbuster $200 freebie....

Choosing the right PC cabinet is crucial for ensuring compatibility, efficient cooling, cable management, aesthetics, and overall functionality of your computer build. Thus, it is highly recommended to take out time to research and choose a case that aligns with your needs and can contribute to a satisfying and well-performing PC setup. Speaking of which, we saw some really interesting newPC caseslast year catering to various needs and requirements of the consumers as well as including some innovative features....

The people of Paris have voted overwhelmingly to ban rented electric scooters from the city’s streets. In a non-binding referendum that the French capital’s authorities said they will respect, about 90% of those who cast their vote said they wanted to banish the rental machines from roads and sidewalks across the city.Privately owned e-scooterswere not part of the poll. The result of the referendum is a setback for e-scooter operator Lime, among others, who will have to vacate the city by September when the current contract ends....

With all of theCyber Monday dealstaking place today, landing a great holiday gift at a discount is easier than ever. One piece of tech that really stands out today is this Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Bluetooth computer speaker set, which make a great add-on to any computer. It’s just $59 at Walmart, which is a savings of $45 from the regular price of $104. Free shipping is included with your purchase, and Walmart is even offering an extended return window until August 14, 2025....

Realme certainly knows how to make an impression with the design of its phones. FromCoca-ColatoClaude Monet, the brand always seems keen to embrace unusual trends, and for the Realme 14Pro series, it has created something we’ve not seen before — a rear panel that changes color with the ambient temperature. I’ll let Realme explain what it does: “It employs advanced thermochromic pigments that react to temperature changes. When the temperature drops below 16 degrees Centigrade (61 degrees Fahrenheit), the phone’s back cover transitions from pearl white to a vibrant blue, reversing as environmental temperatures rise....

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Technology Summit starts on Tuesday, December 5, and to kick off the event, the company will live-stream the keynote at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET)on its YouTube channel. You can also catch updates prior to the keynote and during the presentation as they’re rolled out onQualcomm’s Twitter feed. The keynote will be presented by Qualcomm Technologies executive vice presidentCristiano Amon. “This year’s Snapdragon Technology Summit will feature an inside look at the latest innovations built into Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, along with demonstrations that exhibit upcoming technologies and advancements that will continue to shape the way we use mobile devices, always connected PCs and other future technologies,”the company says....

Elevate, Uber’s light-aircraft ridesharing project, has partnered with government and private industry groups to help develop the service,USA Today reports. On Tuesday, May 8, Uber released more details about UberAir atElevate Summit 2018in Los Angeles, the second annual convergence of “the foremost on-demand aviation leaders in industry, government, and academia.” Uber announced an agreement with NASA to investigate air traffic control issues. The study would focus on the Dallas area but did not specify whether it would employ real light aircraft or use simulations....