Stay Smart, Stay Secure: Your Latest Digital Life Updates


The digital world never sleeps, and staying on top of the latest tech news is key to getting the most out of your devices and protecting your privacy. This week brought a flurry of exciting updates, from Google Gemini's new video analysis and scheduling features to Samsung's generous offer of a free year of Perplexity Pro AI. But it's not all about new toys; we're also seeing crucial reminders about maintaining your Samsung account and proving your writing is human in an AI-dominated landscape.

For Android users, there are plenty of tips to boost battery life, clear cache for a faster phone, and even automate tasks so you never miss a birthday text again. Plus, we've got the scoop on accessing Samsung's hidden Wi-Fi menu for advanced control. With AI integrating deeper into our daily lives—from Gmail summaries to offline AI apps—it’s more important than ever to understand how to leverage these tools while keeping your data private. Dive in to discover how to optimize your devices, enhance your digital security, and harness the power of AI responsibly.

Samsung might delete your old account soon - here's how to stop it from happening
If you have an inactive Samsung account, you need to login ASAP if you want to keep it.
You can turn your Google Search into a podcast now - here's how
Search can talk back and summarize information to help you learn more about your queries.
How to clear your Android phone's cache and make it feel like new
You won't believe how much better your device will run.
How to share your location on Android - via text or Google Maps
It's not quite as simple as 'Dropping a pin' with your iPhone, but it's worth your while to be familiar with both these methods.
I found a file-transferring app that works between Android and Linux - and it's free to use
I'm always on the lookout for apps to make it easier to work between Linux and Android, and this one by Packet fits the bill.
This hidden Android feature lets me hit pause on distracting apps - how it works
Here's how to temporarily disable any Android app to minimize interruptions.
Automate tasks on Android and never forget a birthday text again - here's how
I like having automated tasks on my Android phone, and MacroDroid might be the best, easiest route to achieving that goal.
2 clever ways Android 16 guards your security - but you need to enable them
Once you turn on these new Android 16 security features, your information and phone will be better protected against harm.
I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to instantly improve the battery life
Even if your Samsung phone's battery seems decent, a few setting adjustments can help you stretch each charge even further.
Your Samsung phone has a hidden WiFi menu. Heres how to access it
Years ago, Samsung put a secret WiFi menu in the settings of its phones, and accessing it can put a wide variety of features right at your fingertips. We'll show you how.Accessing the feature is pretty simple and should be available on all modern Samsung devices, including Samsung tablets. Here’s the process:Open your settings menu and navigate to Connections.Tap...
How to prove your writing isn't AI-generated with Grammarly's free new tool
The feature works with Google and MS Office Documents to show if you used AI.
The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone - how to use it
Gemini's upgraded video capability is rolling out this week. See if you've already got the feature.
Samsung users can get Perplexity Pro AI free for an entire year - that's $240 off
The deal is available to Samsung phone owners in the Galaxy Store. Here's how to get it.
Google Gemini will let you schedule recurring tasks now, like ChatGPT - here's how
You can tell Gemini to run a specific action every hour, every day, or every week, and it will perform the task at the right times all on its own.
The 6 ChatGPT settings you need to change to get the most out of the AI chatbot
ChatGPT has completely changed the tech landscape in some massive and irreversible ways. ChatGPT was the first AI chatbot that really made an impact in wider society, and since then, it has evolved and improved a fair bit.Did you know that there are lots of settings and features that you can leverage to get even more out of your ChatGPT experience?...
This new Google app lets you use AI on your phone without the internet - here's how
Try different AI models on your phone with Google's new AI Edge Gallery app - no Wi-Fi or cell service required.
Your Gmail inbox now includes Gemini summaries by default - how to stop them
You no longer have to manually start Gemini summaries for long email chains, but you can also opt out if you don't want them.
Your Google Gemini assistant is getting 8 useful features - here's the update log
At Google I/O 2025, the company teased upcoming features coming to its latest AI assistant. Here's the rundown.
Google's popular AI tool gets its own Android app - how to use NotebookLM on your phone
The high-powered research assistant has been released as a standalone Android app, and an iOS version is on the way.
Worried about ChatGPT saving your chat data? Don't be - just click this one button
I change this ChatGPT setting for almost everything - even mundane chats - to protect my privacy. Here's why.

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