Facebook is cleaning up the redundancy in its Snapchat Stories clones. Today Facebook is killing off the Messenger Day stories feature and replacing it with Facebook Stories inside Messenger. Now, Facebook Stories posts in either Facebook or Messenger will appear in both apps, and viewing will be synced too so you won’t see a Story in one app if you already watched it in the other.… Read More
Facebook is cleaning up the redundancy in its Snapchat Stories clones. Today Facebook is killing off the Messenger Day stories feature and replacing it with Facebook Stories inside Messenger. Now, Facebook Stories posts in either Facebook or Messenger will appear in both apps, and viewing will be synced too so you won’t see a Story in one app if you already watched it in the other.… Read More
Are you old enough to remember having nothing but a wired telephone in the house? It was a mystery when it rang — not knowing who’s calling and for what purpose, until you picked up the receiver. Today, the slabs of glass and metal that we carry with us everywhere buzz several times each hour. Push notifications on smartphones are constantly vying for our attention, creating the same curiosity in our mind as that ringing telephone: “What could that be?” With finite time left in our lives, we ought to be selective with what we grant our attention to. One...
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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote a new report about Apple’s plans for next year. According to him, the company is going to release three new iPhone devices next year. They’ll all have edge-to-edge displays with a notch. The successor of the iPhone X could be roughly the same size and shape. According to Kuo, this new iPhone would feature a 5.8-inch display with a density… Read More
Missouri is launching an investigation into whether Google has broken its consumer protection and antitrust laws. Read More
Considering installing a second operating system, and want to be aware of the risks? Having Windows and Linux installed on your PC can increase productivity and give you the option of trying out a new OS. But it isn’t always smooth sailing. While most of these issues can be avoided, there are easy problems to fall into. Here are seven dangers of dual booting that you should be aware of before installing a second operating system on your PC or laptop. 1. Accidental Overwriting of Data/Operating System If this isn’t the most important, it’s certainly the risk that can scupper...
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If you want to add something extra to your report or essay, then an attractive cover page can help. Not only can it bring flair to your document but it is useful at the same time. A cover page introduces the paper to your audience with a title, author, date, and brief summary. As we’ve previously explained, this is the first impression your readers get and provides the big picture of what the document contains. So, if you are ready to complete your business or educational paper with a cover page, here are several terrific Microsoft Word templates. Templates for...
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Spotify, the $16 billion digital music “startup” that is hotly tipped for an IPO, continues to lay the groundwork to diversify its platform beyond basic streaming. In the latest development, the company is going to start selling beauty products. Yes, you read that right, you can now buy makeup on Spotify. The new service is the latest expansion of Spotify’s partnership… Read More
ESPN today announced it’s launching a short-form version of its SportsCenter show on Snapchat, which will kick off today at 5 PM ET. The show will then begin to release new episodes on a twice-daily basis, at 5 AM and 5 PM on weekdays and once, at 5 AM, on weekends. The launch will make SportsCenter the first-ever daily sports show on Snapchat’s platform. The move comes at a time… Read More
More and more of our information is being stored on our computers, devices, and online. We’ve covered how to secure your iPhone, but you also need to secure your computer, especially if it’s a laptop. People can gain access to your Mac, private files, and sensitive information if you aren’t careful. Today we’ll look at 20 ways you can secure your Mac to prevent your data falling into the wrong hands. Don’t panic if you don’t use all these methods — some are better than none! Disable Automatic Login The automatic login feature on your Mac is convenient, allowing you to sign into your...
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Qualcomm’s board of directors has unanimously voted to reject an acquisition offer from rival chipmaker Broadcom. Read More
A code smell is a chunk of code or general coding pattern that looks like it might indicate a deeper issue in the overall structure and design of a codebase. Think of a code smell as any sign that suggests a section of code should be refactored. It’s not that the code is buggy or non-functional — often times, smelly code runs just fine — but smelly code is often hard to maintain and extend, which can lead to technical issues (especially on larger projects). In this article, we’ll highlight 10 of the most common code smells, what to look...
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Lightroom is the default photo management and editing app for photography enthusiasts and pros. But Adobe’s recent decision to go all-in on subscription pricing, as well as a gradual shift toward the cloud, has many users looking for Lightroom alternatives. In case you missed it, here are the key changes: The old desktop version of Lightroom, renamed Lightroom Classic, is now only available on subscription. The days of buying (and keeping) the software outright are over. You now have to pay in perpetuity. Classic is accompanied by the all-new Lightroom CC, an entirely cloud-based service. While it’s undeniably convenient to...
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While Mass Effect: Andromeda was one of the most hotly anticipated games of 2017, the game’s launch saw intense backlash from fans of the franchise. In the weeks following its release, the developers scrambled to patch issues and regain some faith among players. Mass Effect Andromeda - PC Mass Effect Andromeda - PC Chart your own course in a dangerous new galaxy. Unravel the mysteries of the Andromeda galaxy as you discover rich, alien worlds in the search for humanity's new home Buy Now At Amazon $19.92 But it looks like BioWare chose to ditch the franchise, as it has...
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Twitter lists are one of its most underused and underappreciated features. By adding users to a list, you can make personalized miniature feeds of themed content. For example, I have lists for my favorite sports team, tech writers, and investment gurus. Best of all, you can add people to lists even if you don’t follow them — that way you won’t be forced to clutter up your main feed yet still stay abreast of tweets you care about. Sounds awesome, right? Well, it would be, but Twitter’s native list management tools are shockingly bad. The solution? Use a Twitter list manager instead....
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Everyone’s betting on artificial intelligence. While some are warning that AI poses serious risks, the fact is that artificial intelligence programming is where many careers are headed. The good news is that you can jump into AI programming with widely popular languages like Python, Java, C++, and even older languages like Lisp, so get back to the screen and see if your skills are sharp enough to make your mark in this budding and buzzing field. In other words, put your skills to the test in this AI programming challenge — fly around a virtual universe, send ships to mine planets, and...
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For a long time, the way to take a screenshot in iOS has stayed the same: holding down the Power and Home buttons together will capture whatever’s displaying on your screen. However, with the new iPhone X, this poses a problem — the device has no Home button! Thankfully, it’s still super easy to take a screenshot on the latest iPhone. Here’s how to take a screenshot on your iPhone X: Navigate to the page you want to take a screenshot of. Press and hold the Side (Power) button and Volume Up buttons at the same time for a moment....
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With Black Friday slated for November 24, there are plenty of savings to be had — many starting the evening before. With limited quantities of the best deals, it’s always good to be prepared. One way to do that is to scope out the early ads and decide what you want to focus on. Walmart has released its Black Friday ad, and these are some of the best deals they have to offer this year. The official Black Friday deals will be available in store starting at 6pm on November 23, 2017 per time zone. In-store Black Friday deals will...
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Gmail is part of our everyday habits. And, why not. There are plenty of reasons to love Gmail. It is completely free; there is plenty of storage space; it gives you free POP3 access to your email as well as free offline access to your email messages via the IMAP route; choices like Gmail Inbox or the veteran Gmail app to pick from; and a slew of browser add-ons that make Gmail more interesting. Then, there are the attachments. They are the icebergs floating in the sea of emails. Thanks to Gmail’s generosity, you can send attachments with a maximum...
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While some of the largest chip manufacturers are looking to shift their focus onto the GPU for their biggest machine learnings, there’s a blooming ecosystem of new chip startups looking to rethink the way processing for AI works That includes a European-based startup called Graphcore, which said today that it has raised $50 million in new financing led by Sequoia Capital. Graphcore,… Read More
It takes courage to say you were wrong about almost everything. But that’s what Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel did this week, and that’s what it will take to save Snapchat. From algorithmic feeds to partnerships to target markets to recruiting adults, Snap is planning a 180-degree turn across the board. It’s warranted. The Q3 earnings report was a blood bath with Snap’s… Read More
It takes courage to say you were wrong about almost everything. But that’s what Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel did this week, and that’s what it will take to save Snapchat. From algorithmic feeds to partnerships to target markets to recruiting adults, Snap is planning a 180-degree turn across the board. It’s warranted. The Q3 earnings report was a blood bath with Snap’s… Read More
