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How To Turn Your Smartphone Into An Early Warning System For Almost Anything
Photo: Sam Rutherford (Gizmodo) Our phones affect our lives in all kinds of ways, from socialising to travel, but these ever-present pocket gadgets can also act as early warning devices for a host of important alerts — from life-saving notifications to convenient warnings about your commute. Here we’ll show you what’s possible, and which apps you’ll…
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Why Hot Weather Is Really Bad For Your Gadgets, And How To Protect Them
Photo: Alex Cranz (Gizmodo) If you’re in the northern hemisphere then summer is already underway, which means your various gadgets and gizmos are going to be lying on beach towels, sitting in hot cars, sweating on the subway and generally getting hotter than they normally would. But even during Australian winter gadgets can be prone…
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How To Livestream From A Smartphone
Some moments in life demand a live stream: Protestors swarming down your street. The immediate aftermath of a World Cup final. Maybe even a best man speech. Livestreaming allows your friends, family, and followers unprecedented access to what’s going on around you, and nearly every major social network and video app seems to have some…
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How To Make Your iPhone Play Nice With Your Windows PC
If you’ve spent any time around Apple products, you know that “compatibility with hardware made by rival manufacturers” isn’t high up on the company’s priority list. But using your iPhone with a Windows PC can be a smoother experience than you might think.