jdpower

What Is Limp Mode, and Why Do Cars Use It?

Limp mode is a vehicle safety feature that halts the motor when powertrain components detect a problem. It also deactivates air-conditioning, radio, and screens to reduce the impact of these secondary ...
MacRumors

How to Use Your iPhone's StandBy Mode

StandBy is a Lock Screen mode in iOS 17 and later that activates when an ‌iPhone‌ is charging and positioned on its side. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the feature. StandBy ...
Ars Technica

Small study suggests dark mode doesn’t save much power for very human reasons

If you know how OLED displays work, you know about one of their greatest strengths: Individual pixels can be shut off, offering deeper blacks and power savings. Dark modes, now available on most ...
Popular Science

YouTube has a hidden ambient mode: Here’s how to turn it on (and off)

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Everyone will have their own preferences when it comes to watching ...

Fortnite Social Game Mode: Release Date, Gameplay, and More

Looking forward to the upcoming Fortnite Fall Guys social mode? Check out our breakdown of everything we know about the mode ...
CNET

Google's AI Mode Expanding to Everyone: Here's What It Does

The new mode is the latest step in the trend of tech companies integrating AI tools into more of our daily processes. Imad is a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas ...
jdpower

What Is Eco Mode?

Pretty much every modern car is equipped with a driving mode selection system. Usually, this choice implies at least three modes: standard, sport, and eco. The truth is, in most cases, the difference ...
Mashable

Elon Musk reverses plan to get rid of 'light mode' on X

Light mode will remain on X after Elon Musk backs down from removing it completely in favor of dark mode. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) And Musk had at least one more radical idea ...
CNET

Google's AI Mode Is Changing How You Search. So What Is It?

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...
TechCrunch

Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling

As a paranoid journalist, I am an enthusiastic user of Apple’s opt-in “extreme protection” feature, Lockdown Mode. Apple launched Lockdown Mode in 2022, and since then the security feature is ...
Popular Science

How to use AI Mode instead of regular Google searches (or avoid it altogether)

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. AI has made its way into nearly all of the apps and websites we ...