On paper, smartphones are amazing pieces of glass. They have magically cured boredom as we always have something to do — those endless feeds of content are a perpetual source of inspiration, information and amusement. And yet, feeds need to die because they distort our views and disconnect us from other human beings around us. Many people have deleted the Facebook app from their phone… Read More
Our verdict of the Yi 4K+:The ability to record 4K 60fps at half the price of its GoPro Hero 6 equivalent, the Yi4K+ is great value for money. It's doesn't record telemetry, but the ability to use an external mic is a fantastic addition. 910 We're giving away a Yi 4K+. Keep reading to find out how to win!GoPro has almost become a genericized trademark for “sports actions camera”, but it really shouldn’t be. From Chinese maker Yi Technology comes the Yi 4K+. It’s is a lot cheaper than its GoPro equivalent – the Hero Black 6 – and a...
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The nature and extent of Russia or Russian-linked actors interfering with the election is yet to be determined, but it’s not for want of inquiries. Half of D.C. is looking into it in one way or another, and Senator Diane Feinstein is no exception. Today she sent letters to several parties involved, including Facebook and Twitter, asking for a variety of documents relating to her… Read More
Adobe rules the roost when it comes to the Portable Document Format (PDF). Like it or hate it. Even as Adobe Reader puffed up with importance and size, free PDF alternatives have romped into the scene. They brought in new features and some you could only find in the commercial Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, the paid big brother of the still free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. There are still good reasons to use it. A better typography engine, support for 3D content, and the bridge to the Adobe Document Cloud is on top of the list. You have 2 GB of free storage there...
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Uber now lets riders add multiple stops to a single ride. This may be a standard feature of ordinary cab rides, but it has proven to be a long time coming for Uber and other ride-sharing services. Lyft added the option in 2016, and Uber has now finally caught up with its biggest competitor. Love it or hate it, Uber is changing the way many of us get from A to B, especially in big cities. However, Uber is far from perfect, and despite its many advantages over regular taxis, it also has its disadvantages. One of which is the...
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In what the company is calling “a very difficult time for hardware companies in the smart kitchen space,” Tea infusion device startup Teforia is saying it is ceasing operations today, according to its website. The above note about it being hard for hardware companies in the smart kitchen is likely a reference to devices like the now-defunct Juicero (which raised more than $100… Read More
Mac software is awesome, but there’s no denying that Windows software is widespread. Thus, many Mac users find themselves needing to run Windows-only apps from time to time. Maybe you need to use a specific piece of software that only runs on Windows, or just miss something from your Windows days. Whatever the case, you have options for running Windows programs on your Mac. Here’s an overview of them all, plus our favorite method that will suit most people. 1. Virtual Machines Virtual machines (VMs) allow you to run an operating system (OS) inside a piece of software. The virtual...
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Demand for the iPhone X has been “off the charts,” according to Apple, which led to the new device selling out in a matter of minutes. Well, that and the limited quantities available at launch. According to several reports, ship times dropped from two to three weeks for all models to up to five weeks, only 10 minutes after pre-orders opened up. Because of the scarcity of the… Read More
Events in recent years have led to many comparisons to George Orwell’s literary cornerstone 1984. The dystopian future that Orwell presented was heavily influenced by events in his lifetime, including the rise of Fascism, Communism, the two World Wars, and the beginnings of the Cold War. The novel’s central character is Winston Smith, a government employee whose task is to rewrite books, documents, and other media so that it always maintains the current Party line. Or, in other words, to create political propaganda. Orwell wasn’t writing from a place of pure imagination — propaganda was used heavily by all sides...
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