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    How to use your iPhone with one hand

    Without both hands, typing on the full-sized keyboard can be difficult. Instead, you can shrink the keyboard to the right or left of the screen. Open an app that accepts text, such as Notes or Mail. Tap in any text-based field or other area to display the keyboard. Press down on the globe icon at the bottom left. You’ll see three icons for the keyboard. Tap the one on the left to move the keyboard to the left. Tap the one on the right to move the keyboard to the right. Also: Here’s how to factory reset your iPhoneYou should now find it more comfortable to tap on the virtual keys with just the thumb of one hand. To return to the full-sized keyboard, press the left or right arrow. More

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    Safety guidelines provide necessary first layer of data protection in AI gold rush

    da-kuk/Getty Images Safety frameworks will provide a necessary first layer of data protection, especially as conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) become increasingly complex.  These frameworks and principles will help mitigate potential risks while tapping the opportunities for emerging technology, including generative AI (Gen AI), said Denise Wong, deputy commissioner of Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), which […] More

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    The 15 best Prime Day 2024 fitness tracker deals

    Prime Day starts today, so it’s time to press “buy” on all those products you’ve been eyeing. If the warm weather has motivated you to get more active, there’s nothing more motivating than a fitness tracker that helps you achieve your health and wellness goals. If you’ve been considering a fitness tracker or smartwatch to help you log your activity, monitor your sleep, and be more mindful of your health, Prime Day 2024 is one of the best times to snag one on sale. Here are some of the best fitness tracker deals you can find during Amazon Prime Day.Also: Amazon Prime Day 2024: Live updates on the hottest Prime Day dealsBest fitness tracker deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm) for $169 (save $80) More

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    The 25+ best Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals

    Kindles are perfect summer vacation companions, offering everything you’d need in a top-notch e-reader. They’re uber-portable (my Kindle fits in my coat pocket); they’re lightweight (far lighter than that hardcover taking up valuable real estate in your carry-on); and you can take them on the plane, to the beach, or in the bathtub, and you won’t have to sweat if they get some splashes of water on them (just don’t take them swimming, okay?)To sweeten the deal, Amazon slashes the prices of those e-readers during its Prime Day sale, making mid-July a convenient time to snatch one up before that August vacation. Prime Day is here, with deals running from today through July 17, when you’ll find steep discounts on everything from TVs to phones, among other gadgets and necessities. Right now, the best deals on Kindles are on the Kindle Scribe models. Amazon has taken off $20 to $40 on other models but has substantially discounted the Kindle Scribe with discounts starting at $105 and going up to $175 on select models More

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    The 20 best Prime Day home security deals: Ring, Blink, Arlo, and more

    Upgrading your home’s security can be expensive. But these indoor and outdoor home security Amazon Prime Day sales can help you save big while adding new smarts to your home security entry, surveillance, and lighting setup. For example, Amazon has deep discounts — up to 50% or more off — across its lineup of Ring and Blink products. While Blink targets simplicity with its battery-operated, wire-free products, Ring’s line of doorbells and cameras emphasizes cloud connectivity and now includes models that integrate Amazon’s eero mesh Wi-Fi system. Not to be left out, popular competitor Arlo — maker of one of our picks for best outdoor security cameras — also has a wide range of home security products on sale. A check of the company’s Amazon listings currently shows discounts (without mention of Prime Day), and the Arlo’s own site touts its annual security event More

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    The 45+ best Prime Day deals under $50

    The evening hours of day 1 of Amazon’s popular Prime Day sale are well underway. While it’s a great time to score savings on top products and expensive purchases you’ve been eyeing for a while, it’s also just as good a time to grab deals on more affordable items. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $50, so you can save your cash while sweeping up buys like Echo devices, Fire tablets, iPhone accessories, headphones, and more. We’ll be updating this list multiple times per day during the savings event, so be sure to check back here before you check out online. Also: The best Prime Day deals right nowThe best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $50Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker for $18 (save $22) More