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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.

How to Use Visual Intelligence: Google Lens iPhone Alternative

The best Apple Intelligence iPhone 16 feature is for sure Visual Intelligence! Often compared to Google Lens, iPhone’s version lets you take an image and search for it on Google. It is also possible to ask ChatGPT about the image, use it to summarize or read aloud photographed text, and more. We’ll teach you how to use Apple Visual Intelligence.

How to Share Genmoji with Android

By Amy Spitzfaden Both

How to Share Genmoji with Android

Genmoji is a new Apple Intelligence feature that allows you to create and share your own emojis. The feature is only available in Apple native apps so you cannot create Genmojis in other messaging platforms like WhatsApp, but you can share Genmoji with non-Apple users in a couple of different ways. Let's learn how!

Reset Photos App Suggestions: Memories and People & Pets

Your Photos app has a facial recognition search feature that is used to identify different people and animals in your life. These are then automatically turned into Memories and show up as suggestions in the People & Pets album. If you notice that your iPhone is incorrectly identifying certain loved ones or not including them in your Memories, doing a quick reset can fix the issue!

Buyer's Guide 2024: Best Music & Audio Gear

In addition to writing for iPhone Life, I am a musician, DJ, and content creator. In 2024, the world of music and audio gear is brimming with cutting-edge innovations and thoughtfully designed equipment that caters to both audiophiles and creators alike. There’s been a ton of gear released recently that’s gotten me really excited to create and experience music in new ways. The boundaries of technology are always being expanded, combining superior audio quality while still being accessible to a wide range of people. Hopefully this list of my favorite music and audio gear helps elevate your creative potential and enjoyment of sound!

How to Make iOS 18 Photos App Less Annoying

Design changes to frequently used apps are not always well received, and the iOS 18 Photos app updates have been heavily criticized. What many don’t realize is that you can now completely customize the Photos app. While you cannot get the old app back, you can hide any features you don’t use, highlight your favorites, and reorder everything in a way that works best for you.

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