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The Issues with UK’s Green Deal Scams eroded trust from the beginning. However, that was only the start of the problems with the Green Deal. For one, the program subsidized renovations that weren’t advantageous to homeowners. And the cash-back program the British government set up to subsidize the Green Deal was more popular than the loans. By the time the program was shut down, nearly twice as much money had been given out through the cash back program than loans....

According to Android Central, as of version 1.0.0.289, you can get Cortana to listen for spoken comms simply by saying, “Hey Cortana”—a little like Now’s “OK ” Siri’s “Hey Siri” h-free modes. l you need to do is go into Cortana’s settings make sure the “Hey Cortana” checkbox is ticked. There are some limitations to Cortana for Android’s hs-free mode, though: Android Central says that the hs-free mode “only works if the phone’s display is on, the screen is unlocked or you already have the app open,” but it also notes that this is the case for Now’s hs-free controls on many Android phones....

Everyone will get a 1/64 scale diecast collectible toy Lamborghini, so your $35 will be well-spent no matter what. But the excitement comes from the chance you get for every purchase to win a bigger Lambo. In addition to the collectibles, 2,500 winners will receive a 1/24 scale remote-control Lamborghini, 250 purchasers will get rideable battery-powered models for kids, four lucky people will win a pre-owned Lamborghini Gallardos worth over $100,000....

Interested users can participate in the challenge by uploading the best photo shot on their iPhone (within the past six months) using the hashtag (#ShotOniPhone) on Instagram or Twitter with their official public (not private) accounts. Users, who don’t have an account on either of these sites, you can submit their photo via email on shotoniphone@apple.com following the file format ‘firstname_lastname_iphonemodel’. According to the rules, the photo that you decide on submitting could be either straight out of the iPhone (unedited) or edited with either Apple’s own editing software or any third-party software....

The new look app features the material design that has developed for Android apps, has a retooled navigation interface. The mailbox pane, for instance, lives in a restyled slide-out “drawer,” the message viewer has a new, cleaner look. The app also has a brighter color scheme compared to the ubiquitous light gray of the older Gmail app. so new is support for Microsoft Exchange, as well as IMAemail accounts (think Yahoo Mail, iCloud, email from your IS, so you no longer have to use two different apps to check all your email....

While Google launched its ARCore augmented reality platform back in August of last year, it wouldn’t be until October that Samsung’s Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Galaxy Note 8 would be added to the support devices list. And while some expected Samsung’s newest smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, to support ARCore right out of the gate, that wasn’t the case. At the time, there was no word on when, or if, either one of the flagship phones would support ARCore at some point in the future....

The jailbreak has lost followers year after year. What they were looking for some iOS users were functions that the tech giant Apple did not offer officially and that, however, have been included in recent years. Another aspect is the customization – as in Android – and another is the installation of unauthorized apps. Be that as it may, the jailbreak is becoming less popular, and it is becoming more and more complicated....

As you can tell, my demands are largely fundamental. I am not looking for any whizzy features from the future or a shiny exterior. Surprisingly though, not every smartphone, irrespective of the price range, is capable of checking all of these items. I always end up living with at least one major and essential compromise. When Google introduced the Pixel 2 — a successor to the highly acclaimed Pixel 1, I was almost certain that this will be the closest contender to fulfilling these requirements....

Google has already revealed quite a fair bit about its upcoming Pixel 4 series but has shied away from sharing its hardware specs. Courtesy of 9to5Google, some key specs of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been leaked. The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will share the same feature set. They will both be made of glass panels and house a large camera hump. They will also feature stereo speakers, though only the top one will fire directly at the front....

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are Google’s newest flagships, but ever since the devices launched this month, a persistent rain cloud has followed the handsets around. Complaints about the display were quick to crop up, with early reviews pointing out that the colors were not as vibrant as some had come to enjoy over the years in other OLED displays (namely from Samsung). And while Google offered a specific display feature to add more saturated colors, it was only a 10% boost that many didn’t believe actually made a difference....

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a security alert to warn U.S. consumers about malicious campaigns and scams that are common during the holiday season. “As this holiday season approaches, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users to be aware of potential holiday scams and malicious cyber campaigns, particularly when browsing or shopping online,” reads the alert published by the CISA agency. “Cyber actors may send emails and ecards containing malicious links or attachments infected with malware or may send spoofed emails requesting support for fraudulent charities or causes....

Back in the early 2000s, most dumb phones came with a hidden diagnostic menu that allowed users to test the various hardware parts of a device. It was the perfect way to check a phone for any kind of defects before buying it, making sure that you did not get your hands on a lemon piece. Samsung has included a similar menu on the Galaxy S5, which is hidden by default....

However, things have changed considerably with Windows 10. In Windows 10, many users are getting confused about adjusting the volume on a per-app basis due to the massive UI change. The Volume Mixer option is still present in Windows 10, but it’s hidden under the sound settings. Also Read: How to Add Sound Equalizer on Windows 10 Steps to Adjust Sound Outputs for Specific Apps in Windows 10 PC If you are willing to adjust app sound individually on Windows 10 computer, then make sure to read the article till the end....

Job interviewers commonly use behavioral interview questions to assess your people, or soft, skills. Behavioral questions require thoughtfulness and focus to properly answer, and there is an art to answering them effectively. We can help with that. Read on to learn what kinds of behavioral interview questions to expect, how to answer them, and what tips to keep in mind. What are behavioral interview questions? Behavioral interview questions ask you to describe how you have dealt with real-life work situations you’ve experienced....

While the Galaxy S has been regarded for years as the best Android phone money can buy, at least until the Pixel XL came around. It’s always existed in the iPhone’s lengthy shadow. Even with a higher market share, a dominant OS. And a years-long lead on features like screen size and water resistance. The Galaxy S has stayed just out of reach of the iPhone zeitgeist. No matter how much it tried to create its own end-to-end experience....

It already happened with the fact that some of its devices occupied too much, with cheap construction materials such as plastic, and, the next step, will be the interface. Samsung’s personalization layer has always singed to ballast a bit the performance of some of its devices, and this and other reasons may have led to Samsung has decided to give a change to this interface as hated as loved....

Version 2.0 of the Street View Android app now supports the everyman VR viewer known as Cardboard. recently launched Street View as a stalone app as a way to bolster uploads of 360-degree imagery other user-submitted photos. That effort has paid off with a lot of great scenery that lends itself to virtual reality. If you want to see how it works, you don’t even need a set of goggles....

The basic premise of the extension is this: it allows you to generate unique URLs that link to — and highlight — specific text passages on a webpage, regardless of the page’s formatting. The person on the receiving end of the URL link will be automatically directed to the passage you want them to see. RELATED: Are browser extensions safe? Here’s what you need to know. Sound too good to be true?...

There are a few notable updates that developers will be happy about, along with a new feature that’s set to launch later this year that will let Google TV users cast directly from their Android phone or tablet to a TV. In order to capitalize on the momentum that the platforms are seeing — including 110 monthly active devices, 10,000 apps, and 300 hardware partners — Google has three new features for developers to integrate into their apps....

Recently, Google announced combining its Google Meet & Duo in one app later this year. Google Will Show Toll Charges in India, US, Japan & Indonesia Google Map keeps updating new features for the easiness of people around the world. It helps travelers to find the right path on unfamiliar routes. Google already announced this feature in April. Now it will be available for 2000 toll roads in countries Such as India, the US, Indonesia, and Japan....