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Adobe to pay $100+ to artists for their video clips, will be used to train Sora’s competitor

Adobe is looking to expand its AI capabilities in video generation. According to documents seen by Bloomberg, the company is offering its network of photographers and artists $120 to submit short video clips of people engaged in everyday activities. These clips are to be used as training data for Adobe’s AI systems. The types of […]

Apple finally allows used Apple parts in repairs

Apple today made a huge announcement about the upcoming changes to its existing repair processes. With this upcoming process change, customers and independent repair providers can now utilize used Apple parts in repairs. This process change will be supported starting with select iPhone models this fall. Apple mentioned that the used genuine Apple parts can […]

Microsoft starts throwing full-screen Windows 11 ads on Windows 10, 18 months before EOS

Microsoft has started informing Windows 10 users about the upcoming end of mainstream support for the OS. This notification is a full-screen ad, appearing on user desktops and conveying that Windows 10 support will terminate on October 14, 2025. The ad presents two choices: “Learn more” and “postpone.” Selecting “Learn more” redirects users to a […]

Google Maps Keeps Changing My Route [How To Avoid Rerouting]

When Google Maps keeps changing my route, I’m usually not eager to discover the fastest route or avoid tolls. All I want to do is stick to my original plan. Unfortunately, Google Maps doesn’t let you turn off automatic rerouting. But luckily, I found three handy workarounds: 1. Turn Off Background Data Usage For Google […]

Google Maps Only Showing Directions: How To Start Your Route

If you have a problem with Google Maps only showing directions without the start button, this article will help you fix it easily. I’ll explain why this issue occurs, and then give you a quick solution. Let’s start! Why Is Google Maps Only Showing Directions? Not having your location as your starting point is the […]

How to Fix Google Maps Flickering [Step-by-Step]

Google Maps flickering can be so subtle that it’s barely noticeable, or make the app downright unusable. Whichever the case, I’m here to help you out. Follow along to get rid of this issue in no time: 1. Disable Hardware Acceleration Hardware acceleration lets your browser delegate certain tasks to your device’s hardware components, potentially […]

How To Share a Pin on Google Maps: Follow These 6 Steps

If you want to learn how to share a pin on Google Maps, this article is for you. I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step, so you can effortlessly share locations with anyone, anywhere. Let’s get into it! How To Share a Pin on Google Maps Now that you know how to share a pin […]

Google Maps Not Saying Street Names [5 Easy Fixes]

Google Maps not saying street names during navigation is a common, but annoying issue. Luckily, it’s also easily fixable. Follow along to see how to resolve it step by step: 1. Change The Voice Selection Language Google Maps offers different languages but not all of them support announcing street names. To fix that, switch to […]

Google Maps Legend: Discover Layers, Routes, and More

Understanding the Google Maps Legend is key if you want to master this navigation tool. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about it so you can make the most out of your mapping experience. What Is the Google Maps Legend? The Google Maps Legend explains the various symbols, colors, […]

Google Maps Reviews Not Showing [3 Quick Fixes]

As someone who relies heavily on Google Maps for local business information, I know how annoying it can be when reviews are not showing up. That’s why, I dug deep for solutions and found three that work. Let me guide you through them: Clear Cache and Data Enable Location Services Update Google Maps This should […]

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