Apple’s dream of becoming a $1 trillion company will have to wait — at least for a little while. Despite the release of the iPhone X, which was accompanied by a wave of positive reviews and seen as Apple’s interpretation of what a next-generation smartphone looks like, Apple wasn’t able to create the so-called “supercycle” that would prompt a massive wave of… Read More
Google parent company Alphabet’s big run over the past few months came to a screeching halt today after it came out with its fourth-quarter results, which fell beneath expectations set by Wall Street for the advertising giant — sending the stock down around 5% and shaving off billions in market cap. While Google owns a massive chunk of the advertising system — and it still… Read More
Just a PSA: If you charge your car regularly at a public charge station, you might want to keep an eye out for fraudulent charges on whatever card you use to pay for it. Researchers have found that some charge stations, specifically those that require a dedicated card, “have not implemented basic security mechanisms” like encryption. Read More
If you miss the old video games of your youth, the 10 emulators listed in this article will let you relive your childhood like you’ve never imagined. Frogger, Double Dragon, Donkey Kong, and Doom. Does it get any better than that? Just because the consoles are long gone, doesn’t mean the games have to be. All you need is a modern Android phone and a good emulator app installed, and you can be playing those old video games just like you used to. Just try not to stay up all night gaming and show up late for work in the...
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After losing $440 million last quarter, Snap Inc is launching a merchandise store…but the goal isn’t to make money. Today the company launched the Snap Store which lives in the Snapchat app’s Discover section and lets you buy Snapchat merchandise liek a $20 Dancing Hot Dog Plushie or a $30 Dog Lens T-Shirt. You can scan the Snap Code below with the Snapchat camera to open… Read More
After losing $440 million last quarter, Snap Inc is launching a merchandise store…but the goal isn’t to make money. Today the company launched the Snap Store which lives in the Snapchat app’s Discover section and lets you buy Snapchat merchandise liek a $20 Dancing Hot Dog Plushie or a $30 Dog Lens T-Shirt. You can scan the Snap Code below with the Snapchat camera to open… Read More
If and when your crypto investments go back up feel free to spend about $100,000 on one of these new creations from the watchmakers at MB&F and noted horologist Stepan Sarpaneva. The watch, called the MoonMachine 2, has a “heads-up” time display on the back end of the case where you see the hours and minutes in bold numerals along with a Sarpaneva-style moonphase display that… Read More
Making a screen capture training video is a useful skill in any career. Maybe you’re an engineer looking to teach a new hire how configure something, an executive trying to make company training videos for staff, or an artist creating YouTube videos to show people how you create your masterpieces. You can create screen capture trainings with a wide assortment of free applications. Christian covered several great screencasting apps you can use and Joel reviewed three screen recorders that do the job as well. In this article, I’m going to use a free screen capture application called ActivePresenter. Regardless of...
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In September 2016, YouTube launched a new app called YouTube Go. This was exclusive to India, where people tend to own older, underpowered phones, or have issues connecting to the internet. In February 2017, YouTube Go launched as a beta, with more people in more countries invited to try it. And now YouTube Go is being officially launched in more than 130 countries. YouTube Go Goes Global YouTube Go is one of a handful of lightweight apps Google has been developing of late. The idea is to allow more people in more countries to use Android and gain access to...
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It has never been easier to discover new music. Between Spotify, Apple Music, Google Music, and the other streaming services, algorithms are serving up personalized lists that cater to your exact tastes in music. But if you think back to how you discovered music in days gone past, there are other ways than to rely on algorithms. Rather than simply reinforcing your taste in music, these alternative methods give you the opportunity to discover new genres of music, help you think outside the box, and give you a chance to widen your horizons. 1. Ask Friends Who better to tell...
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California’s Department of Motor Vehicles releases an annual report detailing the number of disengagements reported by companies it has licensed to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state. This year, the report reveals some interesting details about the progress of some of those companies, including Waymo, GM’s Cruise and Tesla (sort of – you’ll see what… Read More
Nintendo really out Nintendoed itself with last month’s Labo announcement. The cardboard kit gets some innovative use out of the Switch’s underlying technology, letting kids build robot, fishing rods, pianos and the like, using the console’s Joy-Con controllers as the brains. At a kick off event in New York City today, the gaming giant offered some hands-on insight into… Read More
Today on Amazon, you can save on rugged Bluetooth speakers, an electric snow thrower, the Fire TV, and much more. Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand W/ AFC Wall Charger - Supports wireless charging on Qi compatible smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X (US Version) - Black Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand W/ AFC Wall Charger - Supports wireless charging on Qi compatible smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, Apple iPhone 8,...
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We don’t just use our computers, we form emotional bonds with them and the software they run. You can see this in debates over macOS and Windows, PlayStation and Xbox, or Galaxy phones and iPhones. For better or worse, the gadgets we use often work their way into our hearts and our sense of identity. This is no different in the free software world. Only here, we don’t show our support by buying products. Given the nature of the open source ecosystem, it’s easy to love Linux and never show appreciation to the people who make it all happen. There...
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YouTube Go, a mobile version of YouTube built for emerging markets with features like offline viewing and nearby sharing, is today expanding to over 130 countries worldwide. This wider rollout will make YouTube Go available to a large number of people who want the ability to watch YouTube videos, even if they don’t have a good connection, or find themselves offline. The list of new… Read More
Medumo co-founder Adeel Yang has plenty of first-hand experience dealing with cancellations for procedures and appointments as a physician — but it’s been a problem that’s a deceptively hard to solve. So Yang and his co-founders decided to start Medumo to address the problem they’ve seen so often themselves. The company’s main goal is to reduce procedure… Read More
If you’ve ever tried to buy a car, there’s a good chance that a lot of your research has shifted online as it’s become easier and easier to figure out exactly the kind of car you want — and less of it is about going to a dealership. At least, that’s what Michia Rohrssen is baking on. He and his co-founders started Prodigy, a company based on extending that same… Read More
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the huge number of Windows 10 features? For starters, you’ve got the new features added with every major update, plus the hidden Windows 10 features that not many people know about. That’s a lot to keep track of. Today, we want to highlight some Windows 10 features that not enough people use. Whether they’re brand new, old but forgotten, or just plain underutilized, here are 10 features that deserve another look. 1. Windows Sonic Surround Sound Chances are that if you have basic headphones for your PC, they output stereo sound. While this is...
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Germany’s national competition regulator has announced it’s looking into market conditions in the online advertising sector, responding to concerns that a lack of transparency could be skewing market conditions. Read More
You can buy almost everything online at a discount. However, certain groups of people can get even steeper price cuts. Out of everyone, students and educators receive the deepest discounts. But you need to know where and how to get student discounts on laptops, tablets, and other electronics. We’ve covered the seasons to buy, and the retailers to buy from, for electronics for students. (Also, to some extent, educators as well.) When to Buy a Laptop When to buy a laptop varies depending on the season. From roughly July to September, you’ll find loads of back-to-school deals. Then, from November...
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