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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Spotlight is the gateway to everything on my iPhone. From looking up contacts to toggling obscure features, I use Spotlight every day to get things done. But while many of us use it, I don't think most use Spotlight to its fullest potential. Yes, it's a way to search for things on your iPhone, but it's also a "launcher" for automations, a calculator, a currency converter, and a way to run tasks inside your favorite apps. If you have an iPhone, these are 10 Spotlight search hacks you should know. Bypass the Clock app to set timers, alarms, or to use the stopwatchThe Clock app lets you set timers, alarms, and set a stopwatch, too. Normally, you'd launch the Clock app to access all those features on your iPhone, but Spotl...

For Lioness, TV superproducer Taylor Sheridan teamed up Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña for an action spy thriller—and it's not at all surprising that the show's a hit. Saldaña stars as Joe McNamara, a CIA senior case officer in charge of a program that deals almost exclusively in recruiting women as undercover operatives. Having just completed season three, the show is on track for a renewal...if the producers can lock down Saldaña and company. While we eagerly await word, enjoy these other thrillers with distinctive takes on crime and spycraft. Some with men!Black Doves (2024– ) Keira Knightley stars as Helen Webb in this genre-bender, wife of the Secretary of State for Defense of the UK—and also a secret spy in the employ of the Black Doves mercenary spy organization of the title. She learns...

Tech products can get expensive fast. When you factor in the historic demand from the ongoing memory crisis, you might find yourself spending more than you'd like for the people on your list. It doesn't have to be this way. There's a surprising variety of products you can pick up for $50 or less. While not everything in the tech world can be found at this price point (at least, not with any expectation of quality), you can buy name-brand speakers, headphones, trackers, and more. If someone on your gift-giving list is looking for a new gadget, these under $50 products may just be it.Best portable speaker under $50 to gift: JBL Go 4If your giftee wants a portable speaker, it's tough to beat the JBL Go 4 at this price point. This is a great portable (emphasis on portable) speaker from a compa...

Google Pics has arrived. Credit: Google Google launches (and retires) apps at a rapid rate, so it's not always easy to keep track of everything that's coming and going. One of the more recent launches we've had is Google Pics, which is now available to users subscribed to Google AI Pro ($19.99 a month) or Google AI Ultra ($99.99 or $199.99 a month).It sits alongside Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets in your Google Drive Workspace, and it's part Canva, part Photoshop: It does a bit of graphic design (like putting together an event poster), and a bit of image editing (like cutting unwanted objects out of your vacation photos), and if you're paying for one of those Google AI plans mentioned above, ...