While we won’t call this a huge watershed moment per se, something nominally interesting in the world of Weird Social Media Things happened this morning: Snap and Twitter are now worth the same based on their market caps. With some small moves on both companies’ shares, both companies are now hovering around $18.7 billion in market cap. There are some extra mechanics that go into… Read More
Erato, one of the first companies to make and sell fully wireless earbuds, has a new product available called the Verse that’s more affordable than its flagship Apollo 7 buds, but with great sound quality, a lighter form factor, and innovative graphene drivers that provide quality audio with fewer compromises. The small, bullet-shaped earbuds are a good alternative for would-be AirPod… Read More
While we won’t call this a huge watershed moment per se, something nominally interesting in the world of Weird Social Media Things happened this morning: Snap and Twitter are now worth the same based on their market caps. With some small moves on both companies’ shares, both companies are now hovering around $18.7 billion in market cap. There are some extra mechanics that go into… Read More
Most gamers enjoy a first person shooter (FPS) at least occasionally. From franchise juggernauts like Call of Duty to standalone games like Overwatch, it’s hard to beat the satisfaction and intensity of FPS games. Yet not all shooter games are created equal. Tactical shooter games — shooters which require a high level of aiming dexterity and teamwork — take the genre up a notch. Often simulating actual military conflicts (which the tactical gaming community has deemed milsims, or military simulations), tactical shooters truly put your FPS skills to the test! Here are seven of the best you can play today. 1. Tom Clancy’s...
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We get it, you want to be like Casey Neistat, Peter Mckinnon, Matti Haapoja, or any of the countless other YouTube vlogging stars. You’re going to need a camera to start vlogging, along with a handful of other accessories. Today I’ll be showing you what to buy for the ultimate vlogging setup under $1,000. Let’s get started! Best Vlog Camera You’re going to need a camera if you want to vlog. It’s the most important part, and you can’t really vlog without one. We’ve previously covered the best DSLRs for your money, but buying a vlog camera is slightly less...
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The iPhone X is an expensive glimpse into the future of smartphone technology, and the crown in the jewel is Face ID. Using infrared and an array of scanners on the front of the device, the iPhone X can recognize who you are and where you’re looking, to unlock your phone and authorize purchases. The other thing those sensors can do is map your face onto an emoji character, something Apple has dubbed Animoji. Who said cutting edge technology needs to be useful? Here’s how to send and save Animoji on your iPhone X. What Is Animoji? Animoji is animated...
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Still need to do a little Christmas shopping? Don’t worry, because not only can you get the gifts you want from Amazon shipped on time, but you can save big! Panasonic Advanced eneloop Rechargable AAs Panasonic "Advanced" eneloop Individual Battery 3 Hour Quick Charger with 4 eneloop Rechargeable Batteries, White Panasonic "Advanced" eneloop Individual Battery 3 Hour Quick Charger with 4 eneloop Rechargeable Batteries, White Advanced individual quick battery charging technology Buy Now At Amazon $21.79 When it comes to rechargeable batteries, eneloops are generally considered the best. Right now, you can get this set for its all-time low price....
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When it comes to photography, we’d love to say that all you need is a camera, lens, and vision. But that simplifies things a bit too much. Truth is, photography is all about light. To take great photos that you can be proud of, you need to be able to manipulate light. And in order to manipulate light in a way that gets you the end result you envision, you need accessories. Plus photography is hard work! Sometimes it helps to invest in gear that simply makes life easier for you. Here are the most practical accessories you can buy as...
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If you don’t own a Chromebook yet, you should consider one as your next laptop. Forget the bad things you’ve heard about Chromebooks years ago. Things have changed, and Chromebooks are now formidable work machines. The Chrome Web Store contains all kinds of powerhouse apps, including a number of productivity-boosting apps you’ll love. But if you’re going to buy a Chromebook, make sure to buy one that also runs Android apps! Why Run Android Apps on a Chromebook? Starting in 2017, all new Chromebooks were supposed to support Android apps. As of this writing, we’re towards the end of the...
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Just over a year ago, Google announced a major change to the way its search index will rank sites: it will go mobile-first. As the company explained at the time, Google’s algorithms will eventually primarily use the mobile version of a website’s content to rank its pages, to understand structured data, and to show snippets from the site in its search results. This week, Google said… Read More
Apple is said to be working on a way to allow developers to build apps that work with touchscreen input on iPhone and iPad, and with mouse and trackpad on Mac devices, to be implemented next year, according to Bloomberg. The system would unify development environments for both of Apple’s main computing platforms, iOS and macOS, allowing them to target all devices with a single app instead… Read More
The first remote control was invented in 1894 when a radio signal made a mirror galvanometer move a beam of light. Just over a century later, you can use a remote control to automate almost any task imaginable around your home. In 2017, you can remotely control more than radio players and televisions. Many of these don’t need a standalone remote control. Instead, you can essentially use your smartphone as an all-purpose remote to program ceiling fans, automated lawnmowers, and much more. However, if you’re interested in a more traditional remote control option, a universal remote may be more your...
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Dyson may be busy building cars these days, but it’s also still making its bread and butter, including vacuums and other home appliances. The connected Pure Hot + Cold Link fan, heater and air purifier combo is one of those, and it’s an awesome way to spend some of that holiday cash coming your way. It’s not for everyone – it’s a $500 ($700 here in my local… Read More
Security touches everything we do, online and offline. There is no longer a distinction between our lives and the internet. We socialize, make plans, work, and bank online. With so much data flowing between servers around the world, keeping it safe and private is essential. Regrettably, there is a vocal subset of companies and governments that disagree. They believe that we shouldn’t have a right to privacy and that our data is now theirs. This push-and-pull can seem complicated, or worse unimportant. Fortunately, there is no shortage of experts willing to share their expertise for us all to benefit from....
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Need to tidy up an Excel document? Here’s how to hide one or more worksheets. Excel is a very powerful piece of software, and it can produce spreadsheets that are packed with functionality. However, sometimes these documents can get rather unwieldy. One way to make them a little more user-friendly is to hide Sheets that aren’t used on a regular basis. This might be a result of certain Sheets being archived, or using a Sheet as a means of setting up functions or formulas behind the scenes. You don’t have to delete content from an Excel file in order to...
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The APA (American Psychological Association) style is followed by all kinds of academic institutions, journals, articles, and books. But nowadays, information isn’t only found in books and on websites. PowerPoint and Keynote presentations hold tons of knowledge. And yes, if you’re going to include that knowledge in your papers, it must be cited properly. But like all things, there are particular rules of citation you have to follow. How to Cite PowerPoint Presentations 1. Cite in References. Include it in the References list like any other online file (e.g. PDF) but mention the file format in brackets and the “Retrieved from” URL pointer. The...
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If you ever find yourself scrubbing through a YouTube timeline trying to find the exact moment of a punchline or a specific part of a tutorial, it can be time consuming and mind numbing. But if you’re a Chrome user, you can install a Chrome extension that takes all the hard work out of the process. How to Search Within a YouTube Video Chrome extension InVideo, which only works with the new version of YouTube, makes it easy to find the exact spot in any video with a simple search function: Navigate to the YouTube video you want to search. You...
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Recording your gameplay is an awesome feature of modern consoles. Whether you want to take a screenshot of a high score, or grab a video clip of an insane killstreak in a multiplayer match, you can save your coolest moments with just a few button presses. You don’t need to invest in an expansive capture card to capture simple clips of game moments. Next time you get an unbelievable kill in Battlefield 1, here’s how to capture the moment on your Xbox. How to Record Xbox One Gameplay Play your game as normal. When something happens that you want to...
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Alongside Twitter trolls and auto-playing adverts, unsolicited email probably ranks highly in most people’s lists of “most annoying things about the internet.” And it’s not just email spam that’s cluttering up your inbox. What chance do you have of maintaining a “zero inbox” philosophy if you’re under a constant barrage of notification emails from Facebook, your bank, and every other site where you have an online presence? Luckily, Gmail makes it easy to block emails from addresses you’re not interested in. How to Block Emails in Gmail Navigate to google.com/gmail and enter your Google Account credentials. Find an email from...
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The Christmas season may not be the ideal time for hiking and camping, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look ahead to next summer. Why not be proactive and gift your friends or family with awesome gadgets to kick that next outdoor adventure up a few notches? Even if you aren’t blessed with a fat wallet, there are still plenty of affordable gift ideas that don’t sacrifice utility or novelty. These emergency survival basics can make for great starting options, but here are a few niftier ideas that won’t break your bank account. 1. Water Purification LifeStraw Go Water Filter...
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Google has announced the date when its Chrome web browser will start blocking ads. And it is February 15, 2018. This is slap-bang between the dates when Chrome 64 (Jan 23rd) and Chrome 65 (March 6th) are due to be released. Think of it as a late Christmas gift from Uncle Google. In April 2017 we heard the first rumblings that Google was preparing to incorporate an ad-blocker into Chrome. Details were thin on the ground, but by July Google was actively testing the aforementioned ad-blocker in Chrome Canary, the experimental version of the web browser. Google Chrome Will Block...
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Creating convincing artificial speech is a hot pursuit right now, with Google arguably in the lead. The company may have leapt ahead again with the announcement today of Tacotron 2, a new method for training a neural network to produce realistic speech from text that requires almost no grammatical expertise. Read More
Stitch Fix’s first earnings report is not going well for the company, as its shares fell quite a bit after seeing a significant run up over the past month following its IPO. Stitch Fix closed up just 1% on its first day of trading but did not have a good week after it made its public debut. The company downsized its IPO initially, and it looked like things weren’t going well for… Read More
The Switch has had an amazing debut year, defying worries that it would crash and burn like its superficially similar predecessor, the Wii U. Unlike that console, however, the Switch is just stocked with amazing games. From serious challenges for seasoned gamers to multiplayer laughs with casual friends, there’s something for everyone. Here are our picks for the games any Switch owner… Read More
If you go to any company’s website these days, you’re probably starting to see some chat functionality more and more often — and for good reason, as it’s a quick way for those companies to get in touch with their potential customers. And Sendbird, which launched in February this year out of Y Combinator, has tried to quietly begin eating up this space by giving… Read More
