Add Facebook to the List. Messenger Also Saves Recordings to Improve AI

We’ve been hearing a lot about Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft saving voice recordings so that they can train their artificial intelligence. Sometimes that’s with the help of a third party. We can now add another one to the mix. Facebook admitted that Messenger also saves recordings so that they can train the A.I. Like the other tech companies, they too have ended the practice. Messenger Voice Calls Transcribed Well, it’s really not so surprising about Facebook Messenger, is it? Facebook has a history of playing fast and loose with user data. … Read more

Posted by / August 15, 2019 / Posted in News

5 of the Best PC Cases For Desktop PC Builder

Buying the right PC case matters. If you’ve been building your PC and are at the very last step of picking out the perfect case to hold all your hardware together, there are a few things to consider. At the very minimum you want to get the right size for your needs to can accommodate all your hardware and USB devices. Some cases go the extra mile and offer muffled sound, tempered glass panels, spacious innards, lower temperatures and extensive water-cooling support, plus RGB lighting among other extras. The PC case you pick shouldn’t just be a looker, though, but you need a form factor… Read more

5 Alternatives to Google Play Store You Can Install on Your Android TV

There are plenty of smart TV platforms out there, but Android TV is one of the best. It may not be as tightly controlled as Apple’s tvOS or as simple to use as the Roku platform, but it makes up for this with sheer customizability. For proof, look no further than the existence of third-party app stores. There are plenty of apps available in the Google Play Store, but you may not find everything you need. Fortunately, all you need to do is install one or more of the following app stores and you’ll have many more options. … Read more

Laptop Touchpad Not Working? Here Are 7 Fixes

The touchpad is an age-old feature, having long since replaced the “pointing stick” (or what I liked to call the “nipple”) as the standardized alternative to mouse control on a laptop. But if your touchpad stops working while you’re on the move, or in any other situation when you don’t have a spare mouse handy, you can end up stranded. But don’t start training yourself to use Windows with only a keyboard just yet. Here’s our collection of tips on how to fix a malfunctioning touchpad (starting with the simplest). Note: you’ll need an external mouse or touchscreen to go through with some of these… Read more

How to Use Google Translate in Google Sheets

Google Translate is a handy tool when learning a new language. With the Google Translate app, you have various options available such as identifying a language or using your camera to translate a sign (among others). It’s also possible to use Google Translate in other Google services such as Sheets. By inserting a simple code into a cell, you can translate any language into another. Let’s see how it’s done. Related: 5 of the Best Free Online Translators to Translate Foreign Language Translate Any Language in Google Sheets To use Google Translate, open Google sheets, and type the word you want to translate in any… Read more