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We all scroll through our social media feeds, commenting on posts, liking photos, and clicking ads without a second thought. But while using social media like this feels harmless, its not always as safe as it seems and can put you at risk of falling victim to cybersecurity threats like malware.

While AI-fueled virtual assistants like Siri and Google Assistant have been supporting us for some time now, the next generation is coming in hot. As Google entrusts its AI-powered Gemini Apps with more and more power, we're getting new integrations like the recently launched extension for Spotify.

If you use the Google app on your iPhone or Android phone, you mightve noticed a few random highlights appear on words or terms of interest. This is a new feature the search giant introducedcalled Page Annotationand it gives you more information on what youre reading.

Streaming services are packed with features, but not all get the spotlight. Apple TV+ is often celebrated for its sleek design and original content, but one feature doesnt get enough credit: its approach to offline downloads. Apple TV+ does offline downloads differentlyand betterthan most competitors.

Smart TVs are everywhere today; it can even take a bit of work to find a not-smart or dumb TV. Personally, I'm not a fan of smart TVs, and I found a better alternative sitting on a shelf in my office.

If you regularly use Google Photos on the web (rather than on your smartphone), you'll be pleased to learn that the web version is getting a small UI change. This UI change means the menu options match those recently introduced to the mobile version of Google Photos, and is designed to make it easier than ever to find the content you're looking for.