Earlier this morning Samsung’s Galaxy S9’s camera was awarded the highest-yet score from DxOMark, and now its screen gets the best-of-all-time nod from DisplayMate and display wonk Ray Soneira. The margins between the victor and the vanquished, however, are growing thinner every generation. Read More
Earlier this morning Samsung’s Galaxy S9’s camera was awarded the highest-yet score from DxOMark, and now its screen gets the best-of-all-time nod from DisplayMate and display wonk Ray Soneira. The margins between the victor and the vanquished, however, are growing thinner every generation. Read More
When people think of gaming, Linux isn’t exactly the first operating system that comes to mind. The vast majority of the consumer market still uses Windows which is where the majority of games are played. But does that mean you can’t game on Linux? Definitely not! Here are five Linux distributions made specifically for gaming. 1. SteamOS From the company (Valve) that changed the way we bought games comes SteamOS. The SteamOS experience is probably the closest you’re going to get to a games console. Built on Debian, it’s touted as being optimized for a “Living room experience” or as...
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Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying it: celebrities, especially those like the Kardashians, have millions of followers because they’re famous for something (or not). But what about the rest of us, the average Joes and Janes of the world, who just want more followers on Instagram and Snapchat? While we may not attain celebrity status, there are a few ways to obtain some success with your Instagram and Snapchat pics. 1. Have a Hook One of the best ways to stand out from the crowd is to be unique and have a hook. Not everyone cares...
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Facebook has claimed to have found no further evidence of co-ordinated Russian-backed ad purchases on its platform targeting the 2016 Brexit vote in addition to the ad buys it previously reported. Read More
For years, Google’s “featured snippets” have offered quick answers to users’ search queries by pulling information from web pages and placing it in a box above the search results. This week, Google began rolling out a new snippet experience for web searchers with multiple answers to the question posed in the search box – something that addresses the problem of… Read More
Is your phone unlocked? Sure you might know the passcode, and it may be rooted or jailbroken. But does your carrier prevent you from inserting a SIM card from one of its rivals? Is your smartphone (or mobile internet-capable tablet) locked to one single carrier? If so, it’s carrier-locked. But what if you want to use a SIM card from another carrier (or network)? The answer is that you’ll need to unlock your phone. Here’s what you need to know. Is It Legal to Unlock Your Phone? A few years ago, it was illegal to unlock your smartphone. Until 2014,...
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Everybody likes a bargain, right? If money is tight you won’t be able to buy a Sonos One or PS4 Pro without saving up for months or sticking it on a credit card. However, retail therapy doesn’t have to cost a fortune. As eBay is demonstrating with “Under $10”. “Under $10” is exactly what you’d expect: a new section filled with products all costing under $10. Sometimes considerably less. It’s fair to say eBay isn’t the force it once was, but this is a reminder that eBay is one of those websites for bargain hunters. Everything Under $10?! The “Under...
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There is a lot of amazing content online, but there’s a lot of awful stuff too. Mainstream media often tells you that the really awful stuff is hiding, just a single click away. While finding this kind of content isn’t quite that easy, it is out there. Out of sight… but not entirely out of mind. Nefarious content like this uses a “special” type of secure server, known as bulletproof hosting. But why doesn’t the government just take down these servers? And how do the hosts get away with hosting such horrifying content? What Is Hosting? Before understanding what bulletproof...
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Snap, Inc. calls itself a “camera company” so it shouldn’t be all that surprising that it’s working on new versions of its Spectacles hardware (especially since we reported just that last June). But a new report from Cheddar has surprised some with news that Snap is working on a refresh of their hardware´set to launch later this year, as well as a two-camera version… Read More
The iPhone’s Settings app is a labyrinth of well-hidden options and useful customizations, but they’re not immediately apparent if you don’t know where to look. Even more confusingly, some of the best settings aren’t in the Settings app at all. Today we’re going to investigate some of the lesser-known iPhone settings. Keep reading to find out more. 1. Invert the Screen Colors We’re all accustomed to how an iPhone looks. The various on-screen menus have used a light grey tone for years. Perhaps you’re getting bored of the color scheme, maybe you just want to create a talking point with...
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Tank games are a blast. You roll around in a nigh-invincible metal behemoth running over obstacles, mowing down buildings, and taking potshots at the enemy. But there’s also a lot of great variety. Some games are fast-paced tactical battles, while others require that you manage mechanized minutiae. You might be in charge of a battalion, or on your own in a one-against-many battle where your greatest resource is your wits. From the ultra-realistic to the slightly crazy, you can find good tank games that mix armored warfare with the tactical or strategic gameplay you’re looking for. And, of course, plenty...
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The European Commission is still considering whether to regulate social media platforms to ensure they promptly remove illegal content — be it terrorist propaganda, child sexual exploitation or hate speech but also commercial scams and even copyright breaches. Read More
Google has added a new instrument to its Chrome Music Lab: Song Maker. As the name implies, Song Maker is all about making songs. It’s essentially an easy to use sequencer that lets you draw melodies in the browser (though it doesn’t feature some of the automation in the Music Lab’s Melody Maker tool). It’s no FL Studio, but it’s fun and you get to choose between… Read More
You know the drill, right? A new flagship comes out and bumps the last big name out of the top spot. We’re still a couple of weeks out from the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ release date, but the premium handset just got the DxOMark treatment, and it seems the company’s got another feather to put in its flagship’s cap. The site posted a 99 for the S9+, edging out the Pixel 2’s… Read More
You know the drill, right? A new flagship comes out and bumps the last big name out of the top spot. We’re still a couple of weeks out from the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ release date, but the premium handset just got the DxOMark treatment, and it seems the company’s got another feather to put in its flagship’s cap. The site posted a 99 for the S9+, edging out the Pixel 2’s… Read More
If you need a currency converter today, you have many options to choose from. Google Search, for example, can easily return currency conversions. Dedicated currency converter apps and websites are plentiful as well. But if you want to stay away from the web and mobile devices, here’s some good news: the Windows 10 Calculator has a “hidden” currency converter feature that may be right up your alley. How to Convert Currency in Windows 10 The currency converter was introduced with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update build. Currency conversion is available for nearly all major currencies. Launch the Calculator app on Windows 10 (type “calculator”...
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If you’re new to Uber, the many ride options can be pretty confusing. If you’re not sure which ride is right for you, find out all about the options here. Uber’s Economy Options UberX The standard Uber option is UberX. You along with up to three others with you ride door-to-door alone in a sedan. If you’re bringing a car seat with you, it could add up to $10 to your fare. UberXL This option is similar to UberX, except that instead of a sedan you’re getting picked up in an SUV or van. You can also bring along five...
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Of all the things Alexa can do, one of the simplest but most useful tasks is setting an alarm. There’s no need to fumble with an old-fashioned clock radio; just tell Alexa when you need to get up and she’ll jolt you out of slumber. If you wake up at the same time every day, there’s no reason to set your Echo alarm every night, though. You can be more productive (and keep the noise down at night) by setting a repeating alarm. Here’s how. How to Set a Repeating Alarm on Amazon Echo Method 1 For the easiest method,...
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Instagram wants to be your phone, not just your camera. And it wants to be better at it than Snapchat. Files buried in Instagram and the Instagram Direct standalone app’s Android Application Packages (APKs) are files and icons for “Call” and “Video Call”. APKs often show files for unreleased features that are lying dormant in an app waiting to be surfaced when… Read More
Google researchers know how much people like to trick others into thinking they’re on the moon, or that it’s night instead of day, and other fun shenanigans only possible if you happen to be in a movie studio in front of a green screen. So they did what any good 2018 coder would do: build a neural network that lets you do it. Read More
Google researchers know how much people like to trick others into thinking they’re on the moon, or that it’s night instead of day, and other fun shenanigans only possible if you happen to be in a movie studio in front of a green screen. So they did what any good 2018 coder would do: build a neural network that lets you do it. Read More
Instagram wants to be your phone, not just your camera. And it wants to be better at it than Snapchat. Files buried in Instagram and the Instagram Direct standalone app’s Android Application Packages (APKs) are files and icons for “Call” and “Video Call”. APKs often show files for unreleased features that are lying dormant in an app waiting to be surfaced when… Read More
