Samsung has something worth your time if you like to keep tabs on kids, pets or other cherished items. The Korea electronics giant just announced Connect Tag, a small internet-enabled device that tracks location and lasts a week between charges. In other words, this is a similar offering to existing electronic tagging devices from the likes of Tile, the U.S. startup that pulled in $25… Read More
The trend among console companies for releasing tiny versions of their classic gaming systems shows no sign of stopping. In fact, given how successful Nintendo’s classic re-releases have been, it could be set to expand beyond consoles and into the world of retro home computers. But do you really need to spend $100 for a palm-sized version of your favorite 1980s game console? Surely there’s some sort of alternative? Well, of course there is. It’s a device that most fans of retro gaming have possibly already heard of: the Raspberry Pi. Here are five retro game consoles that can be...
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Astro’s Luna Display hardware dongle is a dream for anyone who wants their iPad to act as a second screen for their Mac – wirelessly. Now, the company has revealed a clever update that turns the front-facing camera of your iPad into a neat, contextual button that gives you access to a range of features without cluttering up your user interface. In case you missed it, Luna Display is… Read More
You may or may not have scored an SNES Classic from Nintendo, but either way, you don’t have the true retro gaming fan’s SNES reboot – yet. That’s because it’s not out yet, and it’s not even made by Nintendo: It’s the Super Nt, the next reference quality console recreation from Analogue, the same gadget maker that created the Nt Mini to play NES games… Read More
For some reason, people love gaining karma on Reddit. Even though the points amount to little more than a number next to your username, users are always quick to cash in on easy ways to earn those sweet internet points. While many of the most highly-rated Reddit posts of all time deserve their spots, plenty of crap rises to popularity for no good reason. Join us in scratching our heads at some of the most highly-upvoted posts that should have gone straight to the trash. Note: To assess each post’s popularity, we’ve included the number of points each one had...
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There are a multitude of Linux operating systems to choose from. Spin-offs, clones and distributions (another word for “operating systems”) based on other distributions. One example is Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu, which in turn is based on Debian. But not all distros are based on other versions of Linux. One example is Solus, an independent distribution that has been gaining traction lately. Its target audience is the everyday home user, and it delivers user-friendly experience. Let’s find out why Solus might be a candidate for your new daily driver. The Solus Mantra “Less is more,” which can...
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We Heart It, an image-sharing site used by 40 million teens as of a couple of years ago, is informing users their personal data may have been compromised. The company was alerted to a possible security breach last week that involved over 8 million accounts, it said on Friday. The breach took place a few years ago and includes email addresses, usernames and encrypted passwords for We Heart… Read More
The best compact camera smartphone attachment you can buy is getting an Android version, and a heap of updates for the existing iPhone model that make it even better (and it’s already excellent). The DxO One, DxO’s first camera hardware, gets a free software update this morning that adds Facebook Live multi-camera streaming, time-lapse an more, and customers can sign up to find… Read More
LimeBike, one of several companies competing in the rapidly expanding bike-sharing space, has raised a $50 million C round to continue building out the operation. The company is also looking into ways to differentiate itself from the competition — including the two 900-pound Chinese gorillas in the industry, Ofo and Mobike. Read More
For many, the Google Play Store is just an app marketplace: You see an app you like, you tap Install, and you go on with your day. But the Play Store has a bunch of lesser-known features and secrets that can kick your enjoyment of Android up several notches. Don’t know the first thing about the Play Store? Then check out our introduction to downloading Android apps. Once you’re comfortable with that, here are several tips and tricks that will make app management much easier on Android devices. 1. Test and Refund Apps Did you know that you can get...
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Our verdict of the Doogee BL7000:The premium feel, responsiveness, affordable price and great display make this device stand out. However, the battery life and sheer weight do let this device down, which is surprising considering the selling point is really the 7000mAh battery.610 We're giving away a Doogee BL7000. Keep reading to find out how to win!With phone manufacturers appearing from every direction it’s becoming increasingly difficult for them to differentiate themselves from the rest. Do you choose the path of innovation and risk your new device with a built-in bottle opener turning into a flop? Or do you improve...
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A key reinstallation attack vulnerability in the WPA2 wi-fi protocol has been made public today. Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef has identified what he dubs a “serious weakness” in the wireless protocol. Read More
Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games are hugely popular — League of Legends is the most popular video game in the world, after all, and it’s held that title for a long time. The combination of strategy, action, chaos, and short match times makes for an addictive genre. While most MOBAs are played on a computer, players can get their fix from apps on their phone or tablet, too. A lot of these apps look like they’re trying to port League of Legends or Dota 2, and they have varying degrees of success. Others aim for something completely new. I...
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Multitasking on your Mac is something that Apple has tried to make pretty easy. You Mac machines come preloaded with tools like Mission Control and Exposé to keep track of all your open apps and files. But if you want to keep just one window or file on top of all others, that’s where a third-party app like Fenêtre comes in. With a free and pro version of the app, you can try it out first to decide if it’s worth buying. You can place websites on top of all other windows, and interact full with the site, clicking links and searching for content....
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Picture this: You’re sitting in an important meeting. You’ve made sure to silence your phone beforehand, but despite your forethought, all of a sudden you hear the familiar 8-bit sound of discovering a secret in Zelda. Someone’s sent you an email, and your phone has loudly announced this to everyone in the room. It’s embarrassing, and you feel like an idiot as you garner annoyed looks. You swear you lowered the volume, so why didn’t it work? Depending on which company makes your Android phone, you may have two independent volume sliders. One, the Ringer Volume, is only for phone...
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For whatever reason, iOS apps sometimes become unresponsive. There’s no way to know if or when the issue might arise, but when it does, it’s annoying. Sensibly, Apple has included a way (along with all the other major operating system like Android and Chrome OS) to force close apps that stop working. It’s the iOS equivalent of pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete on Windows. In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to close unresponsive apps on your Apple mobile device. First, A Word of Warning Some people (and I’m guilty as charged) obsessively close all their mobile...
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Those yellow and pink Post-It Notes (“sticky notes”) are among the most loved office stationery items of all, and that love is why so many stick note apps exist, include sticky note apps for Windows. It’s a sign they haven’t outlived their usefulness yet. NoteApp is a virtual sticky note that you can use for brainstorming or collaborating with teams in real-time. You just need a browser and an email address to sign up with. Organize Your Thoughts on a Virtual Corkboard Sticky notes are helpful because they can be visual aids, always in your face from wherever you tack them....
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You may remember that last year, Verizon was punished by the FCC for injecting information into its subscribers’ traffic that allowed them to be tracked without their consent. That practice appears to be alive and well despite being disallowed in a ruling last March: companies appear to be able to request your number, location, and other details from your mobile provider quite easily. Read More
Earlier this week, it was revealed that independent phone maker OnePlus was collecting all manner of information from phones running its OxygenOS — without telling users, of course. Caught red-handed, the company is backing off from the opt-out data collection program, giving users a choice up front instead of buried in the options. Read More
Earlier this week, it was revealed that independent phone maker OnePlus was collecting all manner of information from phones running its OxygenOS — without telling users, of course. Caught red-handed, the company is backing off from the opt-out data collection program, giving users a choice up front instead of buried in the options. Read More
