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Geeky Gadgets
16 hours ago
- Geeky Gadgets
June 2025: The Best Android Apps Right Now
Enhance your Android device with these ten essential apps, carefully selected to improve functionality, productivity, and convenience. Whether you're managing battery life, editing photos, protecting your privacy, or customizing your interface, these tools are designed to elevate your experience. Here's a detailed look at each app and how it can enhance your Android usage in a new video from Matt Robb. 1. Multi-Device Battery Monitor Keeping track of battery life across multiple devices can be challenging, but this app simplifies the process. It syncs battery statistics for your smartphone, tablet, and smartwatch, providing a centralized view of your power usage. With AI-powered insights, it optimizes energy consumption and sends timely alerts when battery levels drop below your preferred threshold. This ensures you stay in control and avoid unexpected shutdowns, making it an indispensable tool for managing your devices efficiently. 2. Camera Remote Shutter Transform your Android device into a remote shutter for your camera with this app. Using Bluetooth connectivity, it allows you to capture photos remotely, making it ideal for group shots, long exposures, or creative photography. Features like timer settings, burst mode, and repeat captures ensure you get the perfect shot every time. Say goodbye to awkwardly timed selfies and hello to professional-quality photos with minimal effort. 3. Luminar: Advanced Photo Editing For photography enthusiasts, Luminar offers a comprehensive suite of editing tools that cater to both beginners and professionals. From skin retouching to RAW file adjustments, this app provides professional-grade features with intuitive gesture controls. Whether you're enhancing portraits or fine-tuning landscapes, Luminar simplifies complex edits, making it a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their photography game. 4. Volume Styles Customizing your Android interface has never been easier with Volume Styles. This app allows you to redesign your volume slider with customizable themes and layouts, adding a personal touch to your device. You can also integrate shortcuts for quick access to brightness, media playback, or other essential controls. It's a small yet impactful tweak that enhances the way you interact with your device daily. 5. Noid: Smart File Management Noid takes the hassle out of file management with its intelligent features. It automatically categorizes your documents, photos, and videos, making sure everything is organized and easy to find. With advanced search tools and secure backup options, Noid not only boosts efficiency but also protects your data. If you value seamless organization and security, this app is a must-have for your Android device. 6. By Air: Real-Time Flight Tracking Frequent travelers will find By Air invaluable. This app provides real-time updates on flight statuses, gate changes, and delays, helping you stay informed and prepared. Additional features like airport guides and online check-in options streamline your travel experience. Whether you're planning a trip or tracking a loved one's flight, By Air ensures you stay ahead of any travel disruptions. 7. Widget Share Widget Share offers a unique way to stay connected with friends and family. This app allows you to share widgets, such as photos, notes, or reminders, directly with others. It's a creative blend of functionality and personalization, making it perfect for collaboration or simply staying in touch. Whether you're sharing a to-do list or a cherished memory, Widget Share adds a personal touch to your interactions. 8. Evapail: Privacy Protection Protecting your inbox from spam and unwanted emails is effortless with Evapail. This app generates temporary email addresses, allowing you to sign up for services or newsletters without exposing your primary email. It's an essential tool for maintaining privacy and reducing digital clutter, making sure your inbox remains secure and organized. 9. Pixelshot: AI-Powered Screenshot Management Managing screenshots can be tedious, but Pixelshot simplifies the process with AI-driven organization. The app automatically categorizes and tags your screenshots, making them easy to search and retrieve. Privacy-conscious features ensure sensitive information is handled securely, giving you peace of mind while managing your digital content. It's an excellent tool for anyone looking to declutter their device. 10. Crossplatform Disc Test Storage performance is crucial for maintaining a reliable device, and Crossplatform Disc Test helps you stay on top of it. This app measures the speed and health of your internal and external storage devices, such as SD cards and USB drives. By identifying potential issues early, it ensures your storage remains efficient and dependable, making it an essential tool for anyone concerned about data reliability. Explore These Essential Apps These ten Android apps are tailored to meet a wide range of needs, from productivity and customization to privacy and performance. By integrating these tools into your daily routine, you can unlock the full potential of your device. Whether you're a frequent traveler, a photography enthusiast, or someone who values organization and security, there's something here for everyone. Explore these apps today and take your Android experience to the next level. Here are more guides from our previous articles and guides related to Android productivity apps that you may find helpful. Source & Image Credit: Matt Robb Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. 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Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Announces Investigation Of Luminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAZR) and Encourages Investors with Substantial Losses or Witnesses with Relevant Information t
NEWTOWN, Pa., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws involving Luminar Technologies, Inc. ('Luminar') (NASDAQ: LAZR), resulting from allegations of providing potentially misleading business information to the investing public. If you have non-public information that could assist in the Luminar investigation, or if you are a Luminar investor who suffered a loss and would like to learn more, you can provide your information HERE. You can also contact attorney Eric Lechtzin of Edelson Lechtzin LLP by calling 844-563-5550 or via e-mail at elechtzin@ THE COMPANY: Luminar Technologies is an automotive technology company developing advanced sensors, software, and safety systems for autonomous vehicles. THE ALLEGED WRONGDOING: On May 14, 2025, Luminar published a press release announcing the resignation of company founder, President, and CEO Austin Russell, effective immediately. According to the press release, Russell's resignation resulted from a business conduct and ethics inquiry conducted by an internal audit committee. Following publication of the press release, Luminar's stock price fell $0.80 per share, or 16.81%, to close at $3.96 per share on May 15, 2025. ABOUT EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving securities and investment fraud, our lawyers focus on class cases alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft, data security, and consumer fraud. For more information, please contact: Marc H. Edelson, Lechtzin, LECHTZIN LLP411 S. State Street, Suite N-300Newtown, PA 18940Phone: 844-696-7492 or 215-867-2399 ext. 1Email: medelson@ Email: elechtzin@ Web: This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions. No class has been certified in this case, so you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. Your ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Skylum and Google, sitting in a tree –sor-ry, A-p-p-l-e!
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Have you ever eyed Luminar Mobile but don't own an Apple device? Well, now Skylum has teamed up with Google to bring a portable version of its popular Luminar image editing software to Android and ChromeOS. Dubbed Luminar: Photo Editor, this AI-driven image-editing app is available on Google Play right now and brings with it a whole host of automated features. When it comes to the best photo editing software, Skylum is known for its powerful artificial intelligence that drives its desktop-based software, Luminar Neo and Aperty. But in March 2024, it launched Luminar Mobile for Apple devices. Well, now those who use the Google ecosystem can access Luminar's image-editing AI on the go, too. Google's Strategic Partnership Manager, Maria Schmidt, had this to say about the partnership: "We're excited to collaborate with Skylum to bring its powerful AI-driven photo editing tools to the Android and ChromeOS ecosystems. This partnership showcases the potential of AI to enhance creativity and simplify complex tasks for users across different devices." According to Skylum's VP of Growth, Kostiantyn Tymoschuk: 'Partnering with Google accelerates our product innovation and reinforces our position as a market leader. Together, we're committed to delivering exceptional user experiences that surpass expectations by bringing the power of Luminar to Android users worldwide.' So, what does Luminar: Photo Editor bring to the table? Well, Skylum says that the UI has been built to adapt to device screens of varying aspect ratios and dimensions, including Chromebooks and folding phones, which is good news for anyone who edits across multiple devices. Plus, the program – like Luminar Neo itself – boasts "AI-powered tools that deliver professional-looking results in just a few taps, without the need for advanced photo editing skills". Making this an intriguing option for photo-editing newbies or those who don't want to while away the hours at their computer. Enhance AI: automatically adjusts common image-editing sliders such as shadows, highlights, contrast, and saturation, to deliver an instant edit. Structure AI: focuses on enhancing image details, 'without over-sharpening or introducing noise where it's not needed.' Relight AI: performs a 3D analysis of a photograph and uses that to deliver to adjust foreground lighting, enhance the mood or correct backlighting. Atmosphere AI: is used to add 'realistic fog, mist or haze, using content-aware and depth-based masking.' Sky AI: Luminar Neo is known for its sky replacement and Luminar: Photo Editor gets its own version, for automatic sky replacement, while also adjusting lighting and reflections to match. Skin AI removes blemishes and smoothens skin, 'while preserving natural texture.' Body AI 'Allows subtle adjustment of the torso shape - either reducing or enhancing the volume - for a more balanced appearance.' But Luminar: Photo Editor isn't just about AI-powered edits. It also features manual editing tools via the Develop tab, featuring the traditional tonal adjustment sliders. There's also an Essentials Tools tab, with various tools such as Crop, Erase, Landscape Enhancer, and Monochrome. And the Filter Collection tab, with color correction features, and various film-inspired looks. Luminar: Photo Editor is available now via Google Play as a perpetual license or subscription. The former is available for $59.99 (international pricing to be confirmed), while the Monthly Plan costs $4.99 and the Yearly Plan costs $29.99. You can also try the application out via a seven-day free trial. Want more photo-editing news? Capture One showed me an early glimpse at new retouching tools, plus, here's why I'm excited about DxO Nik Collection 8 for one big reason – MASKS! And if you're looking to sort out your image library, here is the best photo organizing software.
Business Wire
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
LAZR Investors Have Opportunity to Join Luminar Technologies, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Luminar Technologies, Inc. ('Luminar' or 'the Company') (NASDAQ: LAZR) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Luminar announced in a May 14, 2025, press release "the resignation of founder Austin Russell as President and CEO of the company and as the Chairperson of the Board, effective immediately, following a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics inquiry by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors." Based on this news, shares of Luminar fell by more than 16.8% on the next day. If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at or by email at bschall@ The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber Freight's AI bet, Tesla's robotaxi caveat, and Nikola's trucks hit the auction block
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! For those U.S.-based readers out there, enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend, and if you're on the road, expect it to be crowded. AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, from Thursday to Monday. About 39.4 million of those folks will use a car. Let's get to it! This edition has news on loads of companies, including Aurora, Uber, Tesla, and Waymo. Plus, a number of startups you may be interested in. Got a tip for us? Email Kirsten Korosec at or my Signal at kkorosec.07, Sean O'Kane at or Rebecca Bellan at Or check out these instructions to learn how to contact us via encrypted messaging apps or SecureDrop. Luminar, the lidar startup turned SPAC, appears to be grasping for capital. Why else would the company make a deal with Yorkville Advisors Global that could bring another $200 million into its coffers through the sale of convertible preferred stock over an 18-month period? Under the terms, Luminar will issue $35 million in convertible preferred stock to the investors. Luminar may issue additional tranches in amounts of up to $35 million no more than every 60 days at a purchase price equal to 96% of the stated value of the convertible preferred stock. You might recall Luminar's board recently replaced founder Austin Russell as its CEO. The company is also going through another restructuring — its third in a year. Other deals that got my attention … SparkCharge, which offers what it calls 'charging-as-a-service' for fleets, raised $15.5 million in a Series A-1 round led by Monte's Fam, with participation from Cleveland Avenue, Collab Capital, Elemental Impact, MarcyPen, and non sibi ventures. Alongside the equity round, SparkCharge also secured a $15 million venture loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corp. Sylndr, a Cairo-based online used car sales startup that is expanding into auto financing, servicing, and tools for dealers, raised $15.7 million. The round was led by Development Partners International's Nclude Fund. The startup also raised nearly $10 million in debt financing from local banks in the past year. Is an auction a deal? Perhaps for someone. Nikola's hydrogen trucks, which have a value of about $114 million, are up for auction — one of the company's last steps in unloading all of its assets after filing for bankruptcy in February. Aurora has put human 'observers' in its self-driving trucks at the request of its partner PACCAR, a disclosure that has some scratching their heads about the move. To be clear, these 'observers' are not human safety operators, meaning they can't intervene. An Aurora spokesperson confirmed and noted they have a different role than the human safety operators in the company's supervised hauls. This news prompted folks to send me a slew of messages with questions like 'Why?' and 'What's the point?' Einride founder Robert Falck is stepping down from the role of CEO. Einride's CFO, Roozbeh Charli, will take over the role of chief executive effective immediately. Reliable Robotics, the autonomous aviation company, appointed Marc Stoll as its new CFO. Stoll is the former VP of Finance at Apple and partner at Eclipse Ventures. Zoox has completed the 'initial mapping phase' and will begin testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta later this summer. The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's request to expand its commercial robotaxi service area into more communities south of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Waymo and Uber plan to start offering robotaxi rides in Atlanta to select customers who signed onto a waitlist earlier this year. Tesla plans to limit where its robotaxis operate in Austin, Texas, to specific areas the company deems 'the safest,' according to Elon Musk. Using a geofence represents a major strategy shift for Musk, who spent years claiming his company would be able to create a general-purpose self-driving solution that could be dropped into any location and work without human supervision. Arc unveiled a new electric boat called the Arc Coast, a $168,000 watercraft with a center console design. Senate Republicans have voted to overturn a waiver that allowed California to set stricter air pollution standards for vehicles. The state has received waivers more than 100 times since federal laws granted the right some 50 years ago. Uber plans to launch a B2B logistics service in India through a partnership with a government-backed nonprofit that aims to break the domination of Flipkart, the e-commerce giant backed by Amazon and Walmart. Uber Freight recently launched a suite of AI features to shippers around the world as part of its existing supply chain software. That includes an expansion of Insights AI, which Uber Freight quietly launched in 2023, as well as more than 30 AI agents built to 'execute key logistics tasks throughout the freight lifecycle.' Senior reporter Sean O'Kane interviewed CEO Lior Ron about the company's dive into AI — including the how, why, and what's next. Yup, 'This week's wheels' is back with Rebecca Bellan, who writes about her time on the new Heybike Alpha, a sturdy, fat-tire, all-terrain e-bike with a $1,699 price tag. The entire review can be read here. For those who want the highlights: The Alpha ticked a lot of boxes for Bellan — notably the mid-drive motor with torque sensor and long-lasting battery. There were some frustrations, though, too. Putting the bike together, the app, and outsized horn were disappointments. But generally, Rebecca felt the Alpha was an excellent all-around e-bike, whether you want to take it on off-road adventures or use it in the city to do your weekly Trader Joe's shopping. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data
