Bang & Olufsen’s headphones tend to stand out from the crowd, and their new fully wireless mode, the Beoplay E8, is no exception. The E8 is easily the best totally wire-free headphone I’ve used thus far, with comfortable earbuds that should fit your regardless of your ear shape, good battery life of around four hours per charge, and the best sound quality of any true wireless… Read More
Bang & Olufsen’s headphones tend to stand out from the crowd, and their new fully wireless mode, the Beoplay E8, is no exception. The E8 is easily the best totally wire-free headphone I’ve used thus far, with comfortable earbuds that should fit your regardless of your ear shape, good battery life of around four hours per charge, and the best sound quality of any true wireless… Read More
Whether you’re completely new to programming or looking to jump into a new kind of programming you’ve never touched, one of the most important questions to ask is: “Which programming language is right for me?” These days, you have so many languages to choose from, it can be quite overwhelming to pick one when you don’t have much experience. In this article, we’ll cover the best modern programming languages for web, mobile, desktop, game, embedded, and utility development. Treat this as an overview and a jumping-off point. For Web Development Web development is unique in the programming realm, which presents...
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Google has once again been called out for algorithmically encouraging the spread of dubious, politically charged speculation and misinformation around a topical news event. Read More
Google has once again been called out for algorithmically encouraging the spread of dubious, politically charged speculation and misinformation around a topical news event. Read More
Unlike Windows and macOS, Linux is what you make it. There are few limitations on which parts of the operating system you can swap out. So you’re free to install any Linux operating system and tweak it into your dream machine. But you could save time by installing a Linux operating system that already does what you want. Thing is, there aren’t just one or two Linux operating systems to choose from — there are hundreds. Each bundles together different free and open source components in different ways. How do you know which one to use? I can’t answer that...
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A new iOS app called Album+ is taking advantage of the increased A.I. capabilities and GPUs in modern iPhones to help people better manage their photos. The app’s features are similar to those found in something like Google Photos – it can also de-duplicate photos, for example, as well as categorize the people, places, and objects it finds in your images. But the difference is… Read More
In the future, we might look back on 2017 as the year smart assistants came of age. The technology has been simmering along in the background for a while, but recently we’ve seen an explosion in the number of compatible devices. Leading the charge is Google Home. Powered by Google Assistant, it’s a multi-purpose assistant that can do everything from turning off your lights to playing videos on your television. But if you really want to get the most out of Google Home, which devices should you buy? What purchases will let you exploit the technology to its full potential?...
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Apple’s return to growth in the saturated China smartphone market was echoed by a report from IDC, out this morning, which attributes the rise in Apple’s market share to the strong sales of the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Apple’s rebound indicates there’s still pent-up demand for iPhones in China, the report also noted. And it forecast the launch of the iPhone X… Read More
Stories are now a firm favorite when it comes to Instagram features. They’re a simple way to share less-polished moments with your followers, only to be deleted from the public sphere 24 hours later. And since Instagram effectively stole the idea of Stories from Snapchat, you’d be right to expect pretty much the same features: filters to give your photos and videos a more retro look, stickers, text overlay, face filters. It’s all there, plus all of Instagram’s other features. For some of us, though, this just isn’t enough. To really make your Instagram Stories stand out, you’ll need to...
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Typefaces aren’t solitary creatures. They like to hang out, and it’s up to you to make sure they play well together. Choosing a typeface is a lot like getting dressed to go out. If you’re going to the opera, the choice is pretty easy. But sometimes you’re invited to a Michelin-starred restaurant/roller rink and the choice becomes a little less clear. The key is figuring out the message and the audience. Once you’ve determined those two things, you can begin refining your options. The mechanics of actually choosing the perfect typeface can be a bit touchy-feely, and it varies from...
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Following rumors over the weekend, chipmaker Broadcom has today confirmed it has approached wireless chipmaker Qualcomm with an acquisition offer that values the company at $130BN (including $25BN of net debt). Read More
You love Linux, and you’re checking some of the best websites. But you don’t know all of them. Perhaps you get your fix here at MakeUseOf, or perhaps you have a list of sites that teach you about Linux but don’t tell you much about what is happening day to day. There are hundreds of Linux sites out there, websites, blogs, communities, and so on. But which ones should you be following? Well, aside from MakeUseOf, you should be looking at these 10 great Linux sites. 1. OMG! Ubuntu! Probably the most fun and engaging website on my entire list...
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In another time, consoles and PCs reigned supreme for gaming. And while they are still the better option for most people, there’s no denying the power of those pocket computers we’re carrying around with us everywhere. Throughout the years, the technological capabilities of smartphones continues to improve. And because of this, we’re able to play games that were otherwise only available on dedicated gaming rigs. Many games have been ported over to iOS and Android smartphones by now, but what are the absolute must-haves? We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best mobile ports of console games around,...
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Electric bikes range in price but the best ones come in just north of $1,000. Now, however, you can own a foldable electric bike with a 50 mile range for less than $500. The Jolt ebike, created by a guy named John Madden, is selling now at an early bird price of $499. That’s a quarter of the final price and a great deal on an ebike. The bike is about the same size as your standard… Read More
“Phishing” entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 2005, and for good reason: it’s a major online security nightmare that users should be well aware of. Check out these scary facts by Google: Phishing attacks succeed 45 percent of the time. Nearly 2 percent of Gmail messages are designed to trick people into giving up their passwords. Earlier this year, even Google Docs was targeted in a massive phishing attack. That just goes to show the high-stakes war we have to fight with cybercriminals every day. You don’t know when you will be ambushed next. You need every tool at your disposal. Google has a...
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You may not realize this, but Google will delete automated Android backups without warning. This realization came to light thanks to a Reddit post (first highlighted by Android Police) that explains exactly what’s going on. Reddit user Tanglebrook discovered this issue the hard way, after losing all the data from their Android phone backup. Tanglebrook found out that if you don’t use your Android phone for a certain amount of time, your backup is deleted. Google explains in its support pages: “Your backup will remain as long as you use your device. If you don’t use your device for 2 weeks, you may see...
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Android TV is rapidly becoming one of the best ways to watch apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. And thanks to the success of the 2017 Nvidia Shield, it’s now starting to rival Roku as the must-have operating system for cordcutters. But not all Android TV boxes are made equal. At one end of the scale, the $300 Nvidia Shield Pro ships with 500GB of storage. At the other end, some cheap Chinese models on eBay come with as little as 4GB. Luckily, it’s easy to add more storage capacity! Adding More Storage Capacity to Android TV If...
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The Windows Disk Check command, or CHKDSK, is a vital Command Prompt tool that lets you scan your hard drive for errors and fix them. Since you typically run this on your Windows disk, the tool can’t check it while Windows is running — so whenever you schedule a CHKDSK, Windows has to run it the next time you boot. When that happens, you’ll see a message that says A disk check has been scheduled. To skip disk checking, press any key within X second(s). The default is 10 seconds, which may not work for your needs. Perhaps you’re having problems with...
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Do you think leaving an Amazon review is a waste of time? Then, an Amazon program that’s been around since 2007 might have you thinking twice. Amazon’s Vine Program consists of a group of handpicked reviewers who get products for free in exchange for honest reviews. Amazon doesn’t give away too much about how reviewers are selected, but there are some basic guidelines that you can follow in an attempt to be one of the lucky ones receiving free swag. What is the Amazon Vine Program? Amazon’s Vine Program is an invite-only group of reviewers that receive products for free in exchange for...
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As more media companies realize Russia bought advertising space or promoted news stories — fake and otherwise — on their platforms, covert influence has become the new money laundering. Both activities hide below the surface of legitimate enterprises, cast a shadow of disrepute on those very enterprises and can be neutralized through transparency and accountability. Read More
The proposed tie-up between two American telecom giants was formally called off this weekend. Sprint and T-Mobile had been negotiations for months but ultimately decided not to go forward with a deal. “The companies were unable to find mutually agreeable terms,” the businesses announced in a joint press release Saturday. Last week, reports suggested that the deal was on the verge… Read More
