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Meta to shut down Messenger app for Window and Mac

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER
Meta’s Messenger Is Shutting Down—How to Keep Your Chats Safe
For years, Windows and macOS users have had the option to access Meta’s Messenger through a standalone desktop app. This offered advantages such as full keyboard access, shortcut support, and seamless multitasking, features that often outperformed the web and mobile versions. However, those better days are coming to an end, as Meta has announced the shutdown of the Messenger desktop apps.

by Jade Bryan

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Samsung Galaxy Ring sensors in detail

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7 Min.

SMARTWATCH & TRACKERS
I Still Wear a Smart Ring After the Galaxy Ring Incident and Here’s Why
A few weeks ago, a well-known tech YouTuber became the center of a story that quickly spiraled beyond the gadget world. He was denied boarding on a flight because the battery inside his Samsung Galaxy Ring had swollen, trapping the device painfully on his finger. To make matters worse, he had to go to a hospital to have it safely removed.

by Camila Rinaldi

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7 Min. Reading time

The affordable 1More SonoFlow is a fantastic option.

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HEADPHONES
The Hidden Science of Stereo Sound: Why R and L on Headphones Matter
It seems almost inconsequential: two letters, barely visible even when printed—L and R, signifying Left and Right. Anyone who puts on a pair of headphones tend to casually take a glance, place them on their ears, and that's it. What are the letters there for, actually? Wouldn't it sound the same if you were to wear it differently? The short answer: no. The long answer is about how our brain decodes audio—and why an incorrectly worn pair of headphones can cause the entire sound architecture to collapse.

by Blasius Kawalkowski

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A person holding a white NFC sticker in front of smart home devices and a phone displaying a home screen.

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2 Min.

SMART HOME & ROBOTS
Only 40 Cents! You Can Control Your Entire Apartment with This
The light goes on as soon as you get home. To cap it off, your bedside lamp turns off when you activate sleep mode on your smartphone. Smart homes are no longer just about expensive devices, complex installations, or voice assistants, which are often more confusing than helpful. All it takes is a tiny detail to make everyday life smarter and more automated. In this article, we show you how this works - and how you can control your entire home via the simplest of means.

by Thomas Kern

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A cartoon cat joyfully holds a fish while a man shouts in excitement at a fishing scene.

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5 Min.

DEALS & ONLINE SHOPPING
Image AI: Make ChatGPT Look Obsolete with this Free App
One of the most popular applications of AI is image creation. Testing what you look like as a muppet or an anime character, or presenting yourself as an astronaut — the possibilities are endless! Now, a mysterious tool is preparing to perhaps even unseat ChatGPT from its throne. We'll tell you the name of this mysterious AI, who's behind it, and most importantly, how you can use it for free!

by Carsten Drees

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5 Min. Reading time

A network of smart devices including a TV, speakers, camera, and a refrigerator on a blue background.

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OUTDOOR & GARDEN
What Is Matter? The Smart Home Standard That Changes Everything
With support from Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung, Matter promises to become the standard to rule them all in the smart home category. What is Matter, what is Thread, what is in it for you, and what types of products does it support? nextpit introduces you to this new standard and answers the most pressing questions.

by Carsten Drees

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PRODUCTIVITY & SERVICES
WhatsApp Hack: How to Read Messages Without the Blue Checkmarks
Almost everyone knows the situation: a WhatsApp notification pops up and is quickly swiped away. Then you realize that you really want to know what it said. But you don't want to open the chat, because then you have to reply immediately. This is exactly where a simple trick comes into play, allowing messages to be displayed again without activating the blue checkmarks.

by Artem Sandler

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2 Min. Reading time

Google Pixel 9 Pro with Google Photos

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10 Min.

TABLET
16 Android Features That Totally Changed How I Use My Phone
With every new generation of Android, fresh features are added. But as the list grows, many of them end up overlooked or tucked away out of sight. We’ve rounded up the most useful Android features you need to know, and we’ll show you how to use and master them to level up your smartphone or tablet.

by Jade Bryan

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10 Min. Reading time

A man at a computer interacts with a glowing ChatGPT character amidst colorful digital elements.

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5 Min.

DEALS & ONLINE SHOPPING
I Use ChatGPT Every Day: Nothing Works for Me Without These 5 Prompts!
I'm often asked about ChatGPT: "How did you do that?" or "Why does it always look cooler when you use it?" That's exactly why I'm starting a new series today: My favorite prompts — sometimes simple, sometimes tricky, but always immediately applicable. I want you to see that you don't have to be afraid of AI — and that lots of cool ideas can really make your life easier.

by Carsten Drees

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5 Min. Reading time

Apple iPhone 16e with iOS 26 hidden features

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4 Min.

TABLET
These Hidden iOS 26 Features Changed How I Use My iPhone Every Day
iOS 26 will be one of the biggest iOS updates in years, including the new Liquid Glass UI design. But beyond the look and feel of the interface, the update introduces numerous smaller but thoughtful features and tweaks to improve your iPhone, some of which can be easily overlooked or hidden.

by Jade Bryan

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4 Min. Reading time