Facebook and Instagram have begun testing a feature that allows you to more easily bring your Instagram contacts into Messenger. The experience, which is entirely opt-in for the app’s users, is the latest in a series of integrations between Instagram and Facebook’s properties, which has earlier included the cross-posting of Instagram Stories to Facebook as well as the ability to… Read More
Cartoons have made you laugh countless times on TV and online, but in game form? That’s right! You might not know it, but your favorite cartoons have been turned into some of the best and most entertaining mobile games on the market. Maybe it’s that classic cartoon style lends itself well to gaming, but these are seriously some of the most entertaining, most addicting, and most satisfying games to play on mobile. Read on to see the absolute best free games on the market fashioned after cartoons. 1. South Park: Phone Destroyer I can’t begin to measure how impressed I...
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Kinin is a new portable aromatherapy vaporizer that, in theory, offers a refreshing break from THC and nicotine based vapes. Multi-use products let you inhale the strange fragrances of “Narrow leaf eucalyptus,” “Polynesian kava kava,” and “nootropics.” The product is part of the new trend toward healthier vaping and is aimed at yoga lovers and other… Read More
Did you know that you can password protect PDFs? This underused PDF feature is great for when you have to email and sign sensitive forms or contracts. We’ll show you free and professional tools to add a password to your PDF. Do you know of other methods and tools to secure PDFs? Please share in the comments below! How to Password Protect PDFs With Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is a full-service PDF creation suite. It’s $14.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. Besides making and editing PDFs, you can password protect PDFs in Adobe Acrobat...
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With YouTube ads not providing the revenue they once did, many gaming video creators are supplementing their output with live streaming as well. But it’s not quite the same as pre-recorded videos. When playing live, there are some different strategies you should take to retain an audience. But never fear, we have some advice for those looking to create or grow a live streaming channel. Here are 10 tips for growing (and retaining) your live stream audience: 1. Find Trending Games, But Not Oversaturated Ones When starting out with live streaming on Twitch or other platforms, you’ll want to choose new...
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Solar power could transform small communities around the world, but remote villages can’t always scrape together the thousands of dollars required to install the cells. The Sun Exchange wants to change that by leveraging the hearts and wallets of hobby investors, who cover the installation costs and then have their share of the revenue trickle in for years to come. There’s even… Read More
The general look of some operating systems remain the same, regardless of what you do to them. Linux is different in that regard, with a very high level of flexibility at its core. Each computer running it can vary wildly in both looks, and behavior. As such, it’s easy to have something on Linux that’s suited just for you. This can be hard to do though, if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. This applies even more if you’re using something a bit unique. In this case, using a window manager as your desktop environment. If you’re considering this...
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Nest Labs is one of the biggest names in the smart home industry thanks to its iconic Nest Learning Thermostat. Since launching in 2010, the company has released various smart products, including webcams, smoke detectors, security systems, and more. There’s one app you can use to control all of these products: the free Nest app for iOS and Android. But what exactly does the Nest app do? And what features does it offer? Keep reading to find out. Which Devices Are Supported? The Nest app currently supports the following smart home products: Thermostats: Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E Cameras:...
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Star Wars has had a strange smartphone history. The franchise was a no brainer for the Motorola Droid — Verizon actually had to license the name from Lucasfilm, so it follows that a few R2D2 handsets followed over the years. More recently, Sharp, of all companies, scored the rights in time for Rogue One. With The Last Jedi a mere weeks away, it’s OnePlus’s time to shine, with… Read More
We all know LinkedIn as a place to keep on top of your professional network and search for job openings. But there’s plenty more to the platform than just that. One of my favorite features on LinkedIn is being able to follow influencers and thought leaders who are not just sharing interesting links with their followers, but also publishing valuable, insightful content directly on LinkedIn itself. Intrigued? Follow a few of these popular influencers to keep your LinkedIn feed overflowing with fascinating, insightful content from some of the world’s most respected industry leaders. 1. Richard Branson Needing no introduction, Richard...
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Last month Qualcomm rejected a $70 per share acquisition offer from Broadcom — but the rival chipmaker isn’t stepping away. Today it’s announced it’s nominated a slate of eleven directors for Qualcomm’s board. Read More
For the first time, Facebook is opening up to children under age 13 with a privacy-focused app designed to neutralize child predator threats that plague youth-focused competitors like Snapchat. Rolling out today on iOS in the US, “Messenger Kids” lets parents download the app on their child’s phone or tablet, create a profile for them, and approve friends and family who they… Read More
A Mumbai-based startup called ftcash is helping small businesses in India move beyond cash. In some cases, it’s also providing loans to fund their operations. Co-founder Vaibhav Lodha, who demonstrated ftcash on-stage today at TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield, said he first got the idea from his newspaper vendor, who complained that none of his customers seemed to have the cash at… Read More
For the first time, Facebook is opening up to children under age 13 with a privacy-focused app designed to neutralize child predator threats that plague youth-focused competitors like Snapchat. Rolling out today on iOS in the US, “Messenger Kids” lets parents download the app on their child’s phone or tablet, create a profile for them, and approve friends and family who they… Read More
Onefootball founder and CEO Lucas Von Cranach, whose popular football app now has 25 million fans in 200 countries around the world, confirmed on stage today at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin 2017 that his company has raised more funding — including both an unreported Series B and C round. This would bring the startup’s total raise to date to over the $20 million publicly reported.… Read More
When you install and set up Windows 10, you’re asked to choose a system language. You can change the language later on and we’ll show you how. We’ve talked about changing the system language in Windows 8. Today we’ll look at how to change the system language in Windows 10 for the current user, for all new users, on the Welcome screen, and how to make the added language the system default. If the system is currently displaying a language you don’t know, refer to the screenshots to know what to select and where. The icons and button locations are...
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Overwatch is one of the best shooters out there — but coming in as a beginner isn’t easy. There are tons of playstyles, maps, and teamwork conventions you’ll need to get a handle on. But before all that, you’ll need to pick an Overwatch hero.This guide is available to download as a free PDF. Download Which Overwatch Hero Should You Play? The Beginner’s Guide now. Feel free to copy and share this with your friends and family. And that’s easier said than done. There are 25 Overwatch characters, and each of them is unique. Their attacks, abilities, ultimates, roles, and best strategies are highly...
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Cars these days are basically computers with wheels, and as with other computers, you’ll probably want to make a few changes to protect against cyberthreats. Trillium, presenting today at Disrupt Berlin’s Startup Battlefield, is looking to be the security solution for in-car computer systems, adding extra encryption, intrusion detection, and other firewall-like features. Read More
Notch creators Eszter Ozsvald and Stepan Boltalin have been working on their project since 2013 and are finally ready to unveil their final product on the Disrupt Berlin stage. The company, which received funding through SOSVentures and Hax Accelerator, allows users to scan their bodies in motion, allowing for powerful analytics on golf swings, gymnastics, routines and everyday activities.… Read More
The traditional pregnancy test hasn’t seen any innovation in over 30 years, with the exception of adding a digital component. Lia Diagnostics, launching today at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin, wants to change that. The Lia pregnancy test will be the first-ever flushable test to hit the market, offering a more sustainable, disposable, convenient and private way for women to find out if… Read More
