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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Brits warned over summer party gadget that can fry your phone and BREAK your camera – it can even damage your eyesight
PARTYGOERS have been warned over a popular dancefloor gadget that could 'ruin' their smartphone cameras this summer. Laser lights are a common feature at weddings, concerts and festivals. 5 Pictures can go permanently grainy and adopt colourful hues after sensor damage Credit: Reddit / u_JohnnieWalker- 5 The Reddit poster, u_JohnnieWalker-, says they own an iPhone 14 Pro, and shared images of what their camera looked like after the laser shined on it Credit: Reddit / u_JohnnieWalker- 5 Party lasers can fry camera sensors in smartphones because they are intense beams of light that can heat up the sensor Credit: Reddit / u_JohnnieWalker- But poor management of them can break your pricey smartphone. "I was at a party last night and the DJ had a laser light of some kind, whilst filming a friend... I noticed the image went all grainy and [a] pinkish/purplish colour," one Reddit user "I immediately stopped recording and quit/restarted the camera app, hoping it was a glitch but the image was still the same. "I then tried restarting my phone and also tried another camera app but the camera seems to have been ruined." READ MORE TECH TIPS The Reddit poster, u_JohnnieWalker-, says they own an iPhone 14 Pro, and shared images of what their camera looked like after the laser shined on it. Everything through the lens is fuzzy and awash with colourful hues. It might seem artsy and fun, if the issue wasn't permanent. Party lasers can fry camera sensors in smartphones because they are intense beams of light that can heat up the sensor. Most read in Phones & Gadgets While it is uncommon, this can happen. They don't just damage smartphone camera sensors either, but traditional photography cameras too. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates Sony urges customers to not directly expose their cameras to laser beams. "They may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction," the camera maker writes in a "If you're in an environment with a laser display, whether indoor or outdoor, with direct or indirect exposure (bouncing laser beams of a reflective object), the damage to the camera CMOS sensor is still severe. "This damage can also occur if your camera is off but not covered by the lens cap." Party lasers are not typically pointed into crowds, or at eye level, out of precaution. While the concentrated beams of light can damage cameras, they can also cause permanent eye damage when exposed for a long period. 5 Party lasers are not typically pointed into crowds, or at eye level, out of precaution Credit: Getty LiDAR sensors found in newer cars can also cause the same invisible, but permanent damage. These sensors, which can detect objects and estimate distances , are used in automated driving and some safety features. A Colourful specks start appearing on the screen, as the LiDAR sensor appears to be "frying" the camera in real-time. In both instances, the colourful specks and hue the camera adopts after laser damage will be there forever - unless you take your device to the repair shop. LiDAR sensors work by shooting a constant stream of infrared lasers out into the world, which a computer uses to 3D reconstruct the car's surroundings, including any nearby objects. While humans can't see these laser beams, camera sensors are very sensitive to them. 5 The LiDAR sensor on a Volvo EX90 is the black raised bar above the windscreen Credit: Volvo iPhone tricks to try today Here are some of the best... Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap in the bar and type a currency (like €200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency Check if you're due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Drivers warned to remove all gadgets from their cars this weekend or risk losing £1,000s
Almost all of your gadgets are at risk WHEELY BAD Drivers warned to remove all gadgets from their cars this weekend or risk losing £1,000s Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS need to take extra care with their gadgets this weekend – and definitely don't leave any in your car. All motorists risk a costly bill alongside a tech headache if they make a common mistake. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Make sure you don't leave your iPhone in a car on a hot day – it's a very bad idea Credit: Apple This weekend will see hot weather all weekend across the UK – and that's bad news for your expensive gadgets. It turns out that heat doesn't just make your gadgets run more slowly and shut them down, but causes permanent damage too. In fact, too much heat can permanently shorten the battery life of your phones, tablets, laptops, and even wireless headphones. And one of the worst things you can do is leave them in your car, where temperatures can quickly rise to damaging levels. OFFICIAL APPLE WARNING Most rechargeable gadgets that you have at home or in your car use lithium-ion batteries. These batteries degrade over time as you use them – leading to shorter battery life (and in some cases, slower performance as your device tries to protect the battery). When your iPhone gets too cold or hot, the battery struggles to perform effectively, which can lead to problems and even total shut-downs. But with heat, you also risk causing permanent damage to the battery cell. An official Apple warning explains: "Use iOS and iPadOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). "Low- or high-temperature conditions may cause your device to change its behaviour to regulate its temperature. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates "Using an iOS or iPadOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life." It's not likely to break 35C this weekend, but you're still at risk. That's because your car temperature can go well above the outside temperature. So if you're leaving your phone in your car while you're swimming at the beach, that's a big mistake. 3 Be very wary if you're driving anywhere this weekend Credit: Unsplash And the same goes for tablets, laptops, and your Apple AirPods too. You're looking at gadgets worth thousands of pounds. "Store your device where the temperature is between -20° and 45°C (-4° to 113°F)," Apple warns. "Don't leave your device in your car because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range." Apple says you must always avoid "leaving your device in a car on a hot day" – and certainly don't let it linger in direct sunlight. Why does heat damage batteries? Here's what you need to know... Hot temperatures can cause permanent damage to batteries That's because batteries contain fluids, and work through chemical reactions When heat is applied to a battery, the fluid inside starts to evaporate This damages the internal structure of the battery Components like the voltage indicator can be affected by heat This can allow batteries to charge at too high a rate, which can lead to a loss of electrolytes This can reduce battery life over time As batteries heat up, chemical reactions inside will also occur faster Excessive chemical reactions can reduce long-term battery life Similarly, you want to avoid using your iPhone for navigation in a car when it's very hot or in direct sunlight too, unless you've got air conditioning. If your iPhone gets too hot, you might notice some of these changes: Charging slows or stops Display dims brightness or goes totally black Signal gets worse as mobile radio in phone enters low-power state Camera flash disables Apps have lower frame rate or longer loading times Navigation switches off or goes audio-only Your iPhone might also switch off entirely if it gets too hot. At this point, you'll need to make sure you get your iPhone to somewhere cool as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage. In extremely high-temperature situations where you leave gadgets in direct sunlight, there's even a fire risk – and that could result in staggeringly huge bills. HOW TO FIX YOUR IPHONE BATTERY If your iPhone does get serious heat damage, the battery will degrade. And if that happens too often, you'll find yourself with a worn down battery on a phone that holds increasingly less charge. You can check your phone's battery capacity compared to when it was new by going into Settings > Batter > Battery Health. 3 You can check your iPhone's battery health at any time in the Settings app Credit: The Sun Normally you'd expect to hit 80% at around 500 charge cycles (charging up and down), which typically takes a person about two years. So if yours is well below that, you'll want to take action or you'll be constantly stuck looking for a charger – and your phone may run more slowly too. One option is to just replace the device entirely, but this is very costly. A cheaper alternative is to pay for a battery replacement from Apple, which typically costs less than £100. IPHONE BATTERY SWAP – HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Here's how much you'll pay for iPhone battery replacements in the UK and the US.. iPhone 5 Series iPhone 5S: £N/A / $69 iPhone SE Series iPhone SE (1st gen) – £N/A / $69 iPhone SE (2nd gen) – £65 / $69 iPhone SE (3rd gen) – £65 / $69 iPhone 6 Series iPhone 6 – £N/A / $69 iPhone 6s – £N/A / $69 iPhone 6s Plus – £N/A / $69 iPhone 7 Series iPhone 7 – £65 / $69 iPhone 7 Plus – £65 / $69 iPhone 8 Series iPhone 8 – £65 / $69 iPhone 8 Plus – £65 / $69 iPhone X Series iPhone X – £N/A / $89 iPhone XR/XS Series iPhone XR – £85 / $89 iPhone XS – £85 / $89 iPhone XS Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 11 Series iPhone 11 – £85 / $89 iPhone 11 Pro – £85 / $89 iPhone 11 Pro Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 Series iPhone 12 mini – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 Pro – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 Pro Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 Series iPhone 13 mini – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 Pro – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 Pro Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 14 Series iPhone 14 – £95 / $99 iPhone 14 Plus – £95 / $99 iPhone 14 Pro – £95 / $99 iPhone 14 Pro Max – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Series iPhone 15 – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Plus – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Pro – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Pro Max – £95 / $99 iPhone 16 Series iPhone 16 – £95 / $99 iPhone 16 Plus – £95 / $99 iPhone 16 Pro – £109 / $119 iPhone 16 Pro Max – £109 / $119 This will give your iPhone like-new battery life, and can even boost its performance too. But to avoid big bills, it's best to simply avoid letting your gadgets get too hot in the first place. That way, you'll have to replace your mobile less often.
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Drivers warned to remove all gadgets from their cars this weekend or risk losing £1,000s
BRITS need to take extra care with their gadgets this weekend – and definitely don't leave any in your car. All motorists risk a costly bill alongside a tech headache if they make a common mistake. 3 Make sure you don't leave your iPhone in a car on a hot day – it's a very bad idea Credit: Apple This weekend will see hot weather all weekend across the UK – and that's bad news for your expensive gadgets. It turns out that heat doesn't just make your gadgets run more slowly and shut them down, but causes permanent damage too. In fact, too much heat can permanently shorten the battery life of your phones, tablets, laptops, and even wireless headphones. And one of the worst things you can do is leave them in your car, where temperatures can quickly rise to damaging levels. Read more on Apple OFFICIAL APPLE WARNING Most rechargeable gadgets that you have at home or in your car use lithium-ion batteries. These batteries degrade over time as you use them – leading to shorter battery life (and in some cases, slower performance as your device tries to protect the battery). When your But with heat, you also risk causing permanent damage to the battery cell. Most read in Phones & Gadgets An official Apple warning explains: "Use iOS and iPadOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). "Low- or high-temperature conditions may cause your device to change its behaviour to regulate its temperature. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates "Using an iOS or iPadOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life." It's not likely to break 35C this weekend, but you're still at risk. That's because your car temperature can go well above the outside temperature. So if you're leaving your phone in your car while you're swimming at the beach, that's a big mistake. 3 Be very wary if you're driving anywhere this weekend Credit: Unsplash And the same goes for tablets, laptops, and your Apple AirPods too. You're looking at gadgets worth thousands of pounds. "Store your device where the temperature is between -20° and 45°C (-4° to 113°F)," Apple warns. "Don't leave your device in your car because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range." Apple says you must always avoid "leaving your device in a car on a hot day" – and certainly don't let it linger in direct sunlight. Why does heat damage batteries? Here's what you need to know... Hot temperatures can cause permanent damage to batteries That's because batteries contain fluids, and work through chemical reactions When heat is applied to a battery, the fluid inside starts to evaporate This damages the internal structure of the battery Components like the voltage indicator can be affected by heat This can allow batteries to charge at too high a rate, which can lead to a loss of electrolytes This can reduce battery life over time As batteries heat up, chemical reactions inside will also occur faster Excessive chemical reactions can reduce long-term battery life Similarly, you want to avoid using your iPhone for navigation in a car when it's very hot or in direct sunlight too, unless you've got air conditioning. If your iPhone gets too hot, you might notice some of these changes: Charging slows or stops Display dims brightness or goes totally black Signal gets worse as mobile radio in phone enters low-power state Camera flash disables Apps have lower frame rate or longer loading times Navigation switches off or goes audio-only Your iPhone At this point, you'll need to make sure you get your iPhone to somewhere cool as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage. In extremely high-temperature situations where you leave gadgets in direct sunlight, there's even a fire risk – and that could result in staggeringly huge bills. HOW TO FIX YOUR IPHONE BATTERY If your iPhone does get serious heat damage, the battery will degrade. And if that happens too often, you'll find yourself with a worn down battery on a phone that holds increasingly less charge. You can check your phone's battery capacity compared to when it was new by going into Settings > Batter > Battery Health . 3 You can check your iPhone's battery health at any time in the Settings app Credit: The Sun Normally you'd expect to hit 80% at around 500 charge cycles (charging up and down), which typically takes a person about two years. So if yours is well below that, you'll want to take action or you'll be constantly stuck looking for a charger – and your phone may run more slowly too. One option is to just replace the device entirely, but this is very costly. A cheaper alternative is to pay for a IPHONE BATTERY SWAP – HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Here's how much you'll pay for iPhone battery replacements in the UK and the US.. iPhone 5 Series iPhone 5S: £N/A / $69 iPhone SE Series iPhone SE (1st gen) – £N/A / $69 iPhone SE (2nd gen) – £65 / $69 iPhone SE (3rd gen) – £65 / $69 iPhone 6 Series iPhone 6 – £N/A / $69 iPhone 6s – £N/A / $69 iPhone 6s Plus – £N/A / $69 iPhone 7 Series iPhone 7 – £65 / $69 iPhone 7 Plus – £65 / $69 iPhone 8 Series iPhone 8 – £65 / $69 iPhone 8 Plus – £65 / $69 iPhone X Series iPhone X – £N/A / $89 iPhone XR/XS Series iPhone XR – £85 / $89 iPhone XS – £85 / $89 iPhone XS Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 11 Series iPhone 11 – £85 / $89 iPhone 11 Pro – £85 / $89 iPhone 11 Pro Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 Series iPhone 12 mini – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 Pro – £85 / $89 iPhone 12 Pro Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 Series iPhone 13 mini – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 Pro – £85 / $89 iPhone 13 Pro Max – £85 / $89 iPhone 14 Series iPhone 14 – £95 / $99 iPhone 14 Plus – £95 / $99 iPhone 14 Pro – £95 / $99 iPhone 14 Pro Max – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Series iPhone 15 – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Plus – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Pro – £95 / $99 iPhone 15 Pro Max – £95 / $99 iPhone 16 Series iPhone 16 – £95 / $99 iPhone 16 Plus – £95 / $99 iPhone 16 Pro – £109 / $119 iPhone 16 Pro Max – £109 / $ 119 This will give your iPhone like-new battery life, and can even boost its performance too. But to avoid big bills, it's best to simply avoid letting your gadgets get too hot in the first place. That way, you'll have to replace your mobile less often.
India Today
13-05-2025
- India Today
Google changes its ‘G' logo for the first time in 10 years
Following almost a decade, Google is revamping its iconic 'G' logo. The search engine giant has unveiled an overhauled version of the vibrant symbol, swapping the well-known solid red, yellow, green, and blue building blocks with a fluid gradient shift between the same hues. The change is a small but significant one for Google, which has not undergone a major visual overhaul of the 'G' logo since 2015. It also indicates how the company is increasing its emphasis on artificial NEW LOOK: WHAT'S DIFFERENT?Instead of the flat, blocky colours we've seen for years, the updated 'G' logo now features a gradient that blends the four colours. This gives the icon a more modern and dynamic look, designed to feel more aligned with Google's evolving design language and digital identity. Despite not being as glaringly different for smaller sizes, the gradient in the new look gives the logo a softer and more fluid effect. The revamped version is also more screen tech-friendly and even easier to see across multiple ALIGNMENT WITH GOOGLE 'S AI VISIONRedesign is more than a cosmetic touch. It serves as a badge of Google's intent to leverage artificial intelligence in all its offerings. The development is in keeping with the branding of Google Gemini, the search giant's AI-generative assistant, whose emblem already features a blue-to-purple gradient. It is a pointer to a general change in branding for Google as it highlights innovation through AI visual STARTS AMONGST IOS AND PIXEL USERSAs per a report by 9to5Google, the new 'G' logo is now rolling out to ios users via the Google Search app. It has also begun showing up on some Android devices via the Google app beta version 16.18. As of now, the new icon is predominantly visible on Pixel phones and some ios devices. The older 'G' logo continues to be used on most other platforms, such as the web and non-Pixel Android hasn't yet provided a date for the full rollout, though the new look will start to show up on more devices over the next few ABOUT OTHER GOOGLE LOGOS?To date, the primary Google corporate name, written out in full, has not changed. Nor is there word yet on if other product logos, such as Chrome, Maps, Gmail, or Drive, will also head down the same path. Yet given Google's obvious branding move towards gradients and AI-esque imagery, it stands to reason that similar changes might be on the 'G' logo is one of the most recognisable technology icons globally. It shows up on billions of devices, browser tabs, app icons, and more. While this design refresh might seem insignificant, it marks a bigger strategic shift, highlighting how Google is marrying design and function to reflect its shifting persona in the AI is the first time since 2015 that Google has refreshed its 'G' logo. With its new gradient aesthetic, the tech giant is embarking on a more contemporary, AI-driven future, while maintaining the essential appearance familiar to users everywhere. As Google continues to incorporate tools such as Gemini into its environment, the new 'G' might be merely the start of an even wider visual InMust Watch
