Cody Hmelar

Cody Hmelar

Freelance contributor

Cody Hmelar is a radio and photojournalist working in broadcast engineering. Hailing from the heart of Silicon Valley, he explores the intersection of technology with human interest.

Articles by: Cody Hmelar

TripAdvisor

I used TripAdvisor’s new AI-powered hotel summary to plan my next vacation

By Cody Hmelar published

TripAdvisor is aggregating its library of user reviews and using AI to summarize them into helpful advice

Google Chrome browser app on iPhone

Chrome just got 5 updates to speed up your web browsing – here’s how to use them

By Cody Hmelar published

Google speeds up the search bar, adds more intelligence, and finally lets you search your bookmarks.

The Netflix Cup

Netflix is breaking into live sports – but probably not in the way you imagined

By Cody Hmelar published

Netflix is set to air a live golf tournament that pits F1 stars against fairway pros.

Eleven, Mike, and Will stare into the distance from a hill in Stranger Things season 4

Netflix set to open stores that could immerse you in your favorite binge experience

By Cody Hmelar published

Netflix has plans to open retail experiences that will sell you on the idea of the streaming service

New Adobe Lightroom blur tool in action on a night portrait

Adobe Max 2023 unveils AI-powered editing tools that can make almost anything from text prompts

By Cody Hmelar, Timothy Coleman published

The annual Adobe Max 2023 event unveiled major updates to Creative Cloud and the latest AI-powered tools

Apple tvOS 17

Your Apple TV can now make FaceTime calls and play karaoke – if you update to tvOS 17

By Cody Hmelar published

The latest Apple TV platform prioritizes shared experiences, both in-person and online.

Emergency Alert

Your phone's about to get loud. Here's how to manage the National Emergency Alert System Test

By Cody Hmelar published

Everything you need to know about October 4's big test

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