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AI Environmental Impact: How Is AI Affecting the Earth?

Today, AI is everywhere. While the benefits of AI to society are promising, a brand-new concern is coming to light: AI has a large carbon footprint, requiring a lot of energy and water. By 2026, the International Energy Agency predicts data centers—which power AI and cryptocurrency—could consume 4 percent of energy usage worldwide, the same amount of electricity required to power Japan. While there are ways to offset AI’s environmental toll, it will require widespread awareness and ongoing sustainability initiatives in order for us to use this advanced technology responsibly.

iPhone SE 3 top image

The rumors were true! Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE at the "Peek Performance" event today, and the new iPhone's features did not disappoint. Though not much has changed on the outside, the SE 3 is jam-packed with high-end improvements. But, is the third-generation iPhone SE the upgrade you've been waiting for, or would it be better to go for the iPhone 13 mini, or even wait for the iPhone 14 mini? Let's find out.  

Apple’s All-New Studio Display Is Priced Just Right

The all-new Studio Display was announced alongside Mac Studio at Apple's March 8 "Peek Performance" event. Apple's new display features a 27-inch 5K Retina screen, which boasts 600 nits of brightness, and includes a 12-megapixel (MP) Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that supports spatial audio. Let's dive into the specs!

2022 iPad Air (5th generation)

In their Spring 2022 event, Apple announced a new generation of iPad Air tablets. With some serious performance upgrades, these handy devices are now faster and more powerful. In fact, the features of the new iPad Air almost exactly mirror the more expensive iPad Pro. With only a few key features to set them apart, is the budget-friendly iPad Air your best option for an Apple tablet? Let's cover the new upgrades, the differences between the Pro and Air, and find out which iPad is right for you. 

If you have used FaceTime with three people or more, you have come across the scattered layout of floating bubbles, which can appear disorganized. Another issue with FaceTime’s layout is it gives no clear signal of who is talking during conversations. Fortunately, Apple has managed to find a solution to this problem with Grid View. Here’s how to enable and disable Grid View on FaceTime.

Follow Our March 8 Apple Event Coverage & Join the Conversation

Apple will hold its first event of the year on March 8, where we will finally find out which of the new devices we've been anticipating are coming our way, including an iPhone SE with 5G, the 5th generation of iPad Air, and several possible new Macs. Our editorial team will be watching the Apple event live stream, and we'll host a conversation in our private Facebook group as the event happens; you're invited to join in, ask questions, and share your opinions. We'll tape a special podcast episode after the announcement, where we’ll discuss everything just announced. Read on to learn more about how to be a part of our event coverage. 

How to Change Name on Zoom

By August Garry

How to Change Name on Zoom

Do you know how to change your Zoom name? You might want to do this to give yourself a fun nickname in a themed Zoom party or even add your graduation date to a virtual alumni event (that's what I did, recently, anyway). For whatever reason you need to learn how to change your name on Zoom, we've got you covered.

Fix Touch Screen on iPhone Not Working

If your iPhone or iPad touch screen is not working, it can present all kind of trouble for you. Luckily there are a few things you can try to get your touch screen working again that are minimally disruptive to your life and device. If none of this works  or your device is entirely unresponsive to touch without even sporadic connection, it might be a hardware issue; but before we jump to that option, let's look at everything to try when your iPad or iPhone is not responding to touch.

How to Use Face ID with Mask

By Amy Spitzfaden Both

Face ID with mask

If you want to use Face ID with a mask, up until now you haven't been able to unless you own an Apple Watch. As of iOS 15.4 Beta, your iPhone allows you to use Face ID with a mask. Those who don't have the iOS Beta, will be able to use this feature once iOS 15.4 is publically available. Here's how to set up Face ID with a mask.

How to Delete Photos from iPhone but Not iCloud Photo Library (iOS 17)

Can you delete pictures off iPhone and keep them on iCloud? Yes, you can! Here's how to delete photos from iPhone but not iCloud. This is a bit tough, because if you sync photos to iCloud from your iPhone, whatever pictures are deleted on your iPhone are also deleted from your iCloud Photo Library. We’ll teach you the four ways to stop iCloud from deleting photos you delete off your iPhone.

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