SlashGear • 19th July 2024

How Yamaha Went 'Ladies Only' To Try To Get Women Into The '70s Motorcycle Scene

In 1977, Yamaha launched the Passol with a mission to get more women on the road. With women's needs in mind, Yamaha designed the Passol to be affordable, compact, and easy-to-use. Running on an automatic transmission, the scooter had a low seat height (680mm), a lightweight frame (45kg), and an overall cute appearance with color options. Aside from this, Yamaha made the Passol with thoughtful design considerations for the female experience, such as its iconic "step-through" layout which helped...

SlashGear • 18th July 2024

How To Add And Delete Words In Your iPhone Dictionary

The fascinating thing about languages is that they're constantly changing, meaning they're not dead. With time, languages survive because the meaning behind words evolves, and new words are created every day. Due to globalization, words also gain new meanings within cultural exchanges. Through the years, the internet has broken many barriers to interactions that would have never been possible without channels like online publishing or social media. However, it can be annoying when technology lag...

SlashGear • 9th July 2024

How To Add A Website Shortcut To Your iPhone Home Screen

While mobile apps are great, they're not always the perfect solution for every smartphone user's needs. Sometimes, the mobile app just isn't good, either because the company's target market prefers in-person or browser-based transactions. In other cases, developers may not have the resources or capacity to regularly adjust their apps to the latest iOS updates or comply with Apple's developer requirements. It's also important to not keep unnecessary apps on your iPhone to avoid security breaches....

SlashGear • 7th July 2024

How To Close Every Tab At Once In Google Chrome

There are plenty of ways to make the Google Chrome app work for you, like zooming out of your browser or even changing your search engine. One simple thing you can do to make your life a lot easier on the app is to manage your tabs a little bit better. Yes, we're talking about all those open tabs.
If you're the kind of person who uses search engines a lot, it can be easy to suddenly find yourself with dozens (or even hundreds) of tabs open at a time. In some cases, a couple of tabs may be necess...

SlashGear • 29th June 2024

CarPlay Features For iOS 18: What's New?

While cars offer the freedom of movement and convenience, they can also introduce new challenges for drivers, especially those who may have physical or mental limitations. Whether you have a permanent, life-long disability or suffer from a passing condition, issues with your mobility, vision, or hearing, can make car trips feel overwhelming. Thankfully, Apple is committed to supporting its less able-bodied consumers. For its upcoming iOS 18 update — arriving later this year – Apple plans to add

SlashGear • 10th June 2024

Why Your Makita Battery Charger Is Flashing Red (And How To Fix It)

Aside from the red blinking light, there are other light indicators that you should be wary of when you notice it on your Makita charger. For example, a flashing green/red light means that the battery is defective and flashing yellow means it's not cooling as it should. On the other hand, a solid yellow means it's still conditioning.

However, there are some light indicators that mean good news. For example, if you see a light that is flashing green, this means that it's ready to charge. On the

SlashGear • 14th April 2024

How To Reduce Photo File Sizes On Your iPhone

How To Reduce Photo File Sizes On Your iPhone No matter how much you might love your Apple products, even the most dedicated fans can be frustrated with its storage space. Unlike some Android phones, whose storage space you can expand with an SD card, an iPhone can't change its internal device storage as easily. Apple has been introducing iPhone models with more storage space for the past few years, which has been a welcomed change. The company's also made iPhones work well with cloud storage, a

SlashGear • 19th March 2024

5 Chainsaw Maintenance Tips & Tricks

Among power tools, chainsaws are one of the most heavy-duty ones out there. Designed to withstand the elements, it's unsurprising that it may require regular TLC to keep running smoothly and safely. Chainsaws are great for everything from woodworking and casual landscaping to more critical uses like clearing roads during calamities or forest management. In addition, there are also several types of chainsaws in terms of size, power source, and design, like electric chainsaws, battery-powered chai

SlashGear • 7th January 2024

5 Of The Best Apps To Stop Impulse Shopping

5 Of The Best Apps To Stop Impulse Shopping Fresh out of the holidays, many of us (and our wallets) are still reeling from the season of overconsumption. From having too much to eat, chugging an absurd amount of drinks, to buying way more than we need — the sobering post-yuletide evaluation of your life is bound to hit at some point. The Christmas season tends to feed into our impulses in more ways than one, especially when it comes to shopping. In 2022, a Slickdeals survey revealed that 73% of

SlashGear • 6th January 2024

How To Format An SD Card On Mac

How To Format An SD Card On Mac

In the age of cloud storage, there are still plenty of reasons to use a Secure Digital (SD) card. SD cards are cost-effective storage, backup, and transfer solutions because they are significantly cheaper upfront than external hard drives. Aside from this, SD cards are also pretty lightweight, compact, and easy to bring around remotely.

SD cards are compatible with a range of consumer electronics, from mobile phones and digital cameras to tablets. For this reaso

SlashGear • 7th December 2023

eSim Vs Wi-Fi Stick: Which Should You Use While Traveling?

eSim Vs Wi-Fi Stick: Which Should You Use While Traveling? Gone are the days of physical maps that can destroyed by the elements, getting lost in a sleepy town, and holding your breath while asking strangers where the bus stops are. With the internet at your fingertips, you can navigate, translate, and instantaneously share memories from your mobile phone. One of the most straightforward ways to stay connected abroad is through data roaming. But if you have high data needs, it's important to und

SlashGear • 20th November 2023

5 Maintenance Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Hybrid

5 Maintenance Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Hybrid With many car manufacturers going green with their engines, you've probably already done your homework on why a hybrid is the right eco-friendly vehicle for you. Known for their fuel efficiency and range flexibility, hybrid vehicles offer the convenience of gas vehicles while allowing you to reduce your carbon footprint. Whether you're a first-time hybrid owner or a long-time fan of sustainable vehicles, maximizing its full potential is alway

SlashGear • 19th November 2023

How To Add Any Downloaded Song To Your Spotify Library

How To Add Any Downloaded Song To Your Spotify Library While streaming services like Spotify have changed the way we consume music forever, it has also created a complicated environment for artists to earn from their music. One of the earliest signs of things going wrong for Spoity was when it pulled thousands of songs from its library due to royalty issues in 2015. Despite going public with a $29.5 billion valuation in 2018, the streaming app has continued to receive criticism for unfair compen

SlashGear • 18th November 2023

3 Places To Sell Your Second-Hand AirPods

Since its launch in 2016, Apple has quickly dominated the wireless earbud market. While Apple doesn't outright disclose the sales of its AirPods, ZipDo estimates that Apple sold around 110 million pairs worldwide in 2020. By 2023, per MarketSplash, Apple's wearable sales totaled $13.5 billion with an impressive 98% satisfaction rating. Although massive, these numbers aren't at all surprising, especially given that there are plenty of secrets that AirPods users can benefit from, such as its custo

SlashGear • 15th October 2023

5 Proven Tricks To Mouse-Proof Your Car And Garage

5 Proven Tricks To Mouse-Proof Your Car And Garage For many car owners, it's not uncommon to find mice droppings, nests, or chewed-up wires inside or near your vehicle. While there's a whole list of possible animals that could have made a home out of your car or garage, one of the most common culprits is the mouse. In 2020, The Washington Post shared that rodents are attracted to our vehicles for many reasons, such as it serving as shelter and warmth during the cold season and its wires providin

SlashGear • 19th September 2023

Is Venmo Down (Or Is It Just You)? Here's How To Tell - SlashGear

Is Venmo Down (Or Is It Just You)? Here's How To Tell In reality, websites and apps going down are a normal occurrence on the internet. However, this can be extra scary when it's apps that have our money, like Venmo, are having problems. Because of its convenience and ease of use, many of us are transitioning to digital banking or e-wallets for our various financial needs. However, it also puts us at more risk from bad actors, such as hackers or scammers. Ten years ago, Anonymous hackers were ja

SlashGear • 8th September 2023

Whatever Happened To Sony's Aibo Robot Dog? - SlashGear

With its soft edges and programmed pup-like demeanor, Aibo is a robot dog companion designed by Sony. Using a combination of robotics technology and artificial intelligence, Aibo takes on the form of man's best friend to bring joy to your household. Linked to the cloud, Sony claims that Aibo continually grows and its personality evolves based on its environment. For example, Aibo may adjust its personality and demeanor based on your lifestyle, such as activity levels, or how often you and your h

SlashGear • 21st August 2023

5 Ways Siri Can Benefit People With Disabilities

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 27% of adults in the United States have some form of disability. Among these disabilities, Americans typically experience issues in cognition (12.8%), mobility (12.1%), independent living (7.2%), hearing (6.1%), and vision (4.8%). Unfortunately, we can have temporary or permanent experiences of disability at any point in our life. From accidents, and sudden illnesses to simply aging, disabilities come in various forms, which crea

SlashGear • 20th August 2023

5 Tips And Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Siri

5 Tips And Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Siri Since 2011, iOS-integrated smart assistant Siri has been a staple for Apple users everywhere. However, more than a decade later, many Apple users still aren't sure what to do with it. With a range of potential privacy issues, many people have even opted out of using Siri entirely. Given how much access our smartphones have in our lives, it makes sense for users to weigh in on the benefits and the risks of using Siri regularly before committing to its

SlashGear • 19th August 2023

How To Type To Siri On iPhone (And Why You Might Want To)

How To Type To Siri On iPhone (And Why You Might Want To) In 2011, Apple introduced its now-iconic AI assistant, Siri. Designed as a supplementary technology to its expansive Apple product lineup, Siri is an iOS-integrated feature that works on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod, Beats, and even the iPod Touch. More than a decade later, Siri has evolved in interesting ways, especially in terms of accessibility. Using its natural language processing model, Siri is able to perfo

SlashGear • 14th August 2023

What To Do If Someone Deepfakes Your Photo With AI

While tech giants like Google have made efforts to thwart deepfakes from taking over, there are some things we can still do to not contribute to the problem. First, we should be careful about sharing content without validating if it's a trustworthy publication or creator. While some countries like China are actively trying to crackdown on deepfakes in the media with legislation, many countries are still in the nascent stages in terms of preventive laws for cybercrimes.

Second, when we are made

SlashGear • 13th August 2023

How To Activate Siri On iPhone: An Easy Guide

How To Activate Siri On iPhone: An Easy Guide In a world that values convenience, people are always looking for better ways to interact with their devices. Launched in 2011, Siri is a voice-controlled assistant that was released as part of the iPhone 4s that adds some voice-activated productivity to your smartphone. In the years that followed, Siri has evolved in incredible ways, especially with the continuous improvement of advanced processing technology and AI-powered machine learning systems.

SlashGear • 12th August 2023

5 Of The Best Tricks Every AirTag User Needs To Know

5 Of The Best Tricks Every AirTag User Needs To Know We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 2021, Apple released the AirTag, a tracking device designed to locate personal items. A little over a year later, Yahoo! Finance reported that it has sold over $1 billion worth of AirTags by December 2022. While the AirTag is small in size, it's packed with capabilities that make it stand out among its competitors, especially for existing Apple users. With its year-long battery life,

SlashGear • 5th August 2023

What We Know About Apple's New AI Chatbot

What We Know About Apple's New AI Chatbot While artificial intelligence has been around for years in various forms, there has been a resurgence in interest due to generative AI technology and the rise of AI chatbots. In recent times, OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E, as well as Stability AI's Stable Diffusion, have been the subjects of widespread praise and criticism for their impact on multiple industries. While Google's Bard is marketed as a creative and helpful collaborator, Microsoft's Copilot fo