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2018's top iPhone apps show drop in Snapchat use
Snapchat use drops for the third straight year as YouTube takes the top spot on Apple‘s recently released list of the most-downloaded iPhone apps of 2018, meaning the video sharing company can now officially consider itself the “most popular iPhone app of the year,” as noted by Mashable. So, did you snap or cruise the […]
A foldable phone could be the future of smartphones
Samsung just unveiled a foldable phone, the malleable mobile sporting new tech the company’s calling Infinity Flex. Essentially a smartphone that can open up on itself to become tablet-sized, the prototype’s got tech lovers talking since it’s the first device that actually has a folding screen. That’s right, there’s a hinge inside the screen. Read […]
Music-making robot plays alongside musicians, has its own band
Engineers at Georgia Tech Center of Music built a robot that can play alongside musicians. The robot improvises beats and rhythms that match the music around it. Read more: Brendon Urie’s isolated vocals from “Roaring 20s” will give you chills Named “Shimon,” the automation takes the form of a marimba. Its arms can hit a plethora […]
Twitter testing feature that tells you who to unfollow
It seems like Twitter is always working to make social networking more like real life. And, reportedly, the big blue bird even wants to help you ghost people online now. It’s testing out a feature that suggests who to unfollow. Read more: Dallon Weekes ran into P!ATD at Reading Need help culling the herd? What […]
Need costume ideas? Ask Siri "What should I be for Halloween?"
Are you stuck for Halloween costume ideas this year? Take out your iPhone and ask Siri, “What should I be for Halloween?” Chances are some of the Apple virtual assistant’s replies will tickle your funny bone. We don’t want to spoil the party, but — as pointed out by Bustle — Siri’s answers range in […]
Ticketmaster starts testing facial recognition concert tickets
[Photos by: Pexels, OurClipArt.com] Would you be willing to have your face scanned to enter a concert in lieu of hanging onto a ticket? That's apparently what Ticketmaster is banking on, as the ticketing giant is currently testing facial recognition technology to replace conventional tickets, as reported by Digital Music News. Read more: Now you […]
Music streaming surpasses CD sales worldwide for the first time
[Photos by: Pexels] While one might already assume it's the case, it looks like streaming has finally surpassed CDs as the largest music format worldwide, according to a new report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Read more: Apple to shut down iTunes music downloads Per the IFPI's annual data, the global recorded […]
Here's how online quizzes log your personal data
Facebook and Google are not the only websites collecting your personal data. Some online quizzes are also selling your answers to other companies. Read more: Here’s all the data Facebook and Google have on you—and it’s a lot According to a report from Mic, many online quizzes, on and off Facebook, are using your answers, as well as your […]
Apple's iOS 11.3 lets you finally see your iPhone battery health
[Photo by: Jamie Street] Last week, Apple dropped the iOS 11.3 update, which features a much-touted “Battery Health” feature—so you can finally see just how bad your iPhone battery actually is. Have you taken a peek at your iPhone battery's health yet? Read more: Apple to shut down iTunes music downloads After it was revealed […]
Panasonic is working on a voice-activated fridge
Meet Ku, the mobile refrigerator. Yup, you read that right: a fridge that comes to you! Read more: “Die With Me” app only lets you talk to people if your phone’s about to die Panasonic has released a video of their mobile fridge named Ku. This fridge can bring you a cold beverage, your leftovers from […]
"Die With Me" app only lets you talk to people if your phone's about to die
[Photo by: rawpixel.com/Unsplash] Being outside is already awful, but being outside without your phone fully charged is what nightmares are made of. What are we expected to do if our phone dies—actually talk to someone? No thanks. Read more: People are boycotting Facebook because of that sketchy “data breach” To lessen the anxiety that we all face […]
People are boycotting Facebook because of that sketchy "data breach"
[Photo by: Facebook] After a two-day slide in Facebook stocks due to reports of a massive “data leak” at the hands of analytics company Cambridge Analytica, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton is calling for a Facebook boycott with the hashtag #DeleteFacebook. See Acton's tweet down below. Read more: Facebook makes massive News Feed overhaul As noted […]
Google's "Dog View" feature lets you see street view from a dog's perspective
[Photo by: Google Japan/Youtube] When you're traveling in a new place, it's always best to have a local show you around. What's even better? If that local is a dog. Read more: These 20 adorable pups are more punk than you’ll ever be Thanks to Google's Street View, it looks like we can now see just […]
This minimalist new phone wants to curb your addiction to devices
[Photo by: Light Phone 2/Indiegogo] A low-key, streamlined new cellphone is being funded to help confront the antisocial addiction to screen-gazing. Want to unload all but the most vital phone functions for a weekend (or more)? Light Phone 2 might be your thing. Read more: The cellphone from 'The Matrix' is coming back The stark […]
Horrifying 'The Ring' scene brought to life with augmented reality
[Photo by: @shekitup/Twitter] Well, we definitely don't want this in our living room! One inventive horror fan has recreated that scary scene from The Ring movies with augmented reality, and the hair-raising results are just a little too real. Check it out below. Read more: Book a stay at the 'Friday The 13th' camp Yep, […]
Apple finally reveals what all the weather symbols on your iPhone mean
[Photo by: Giphy] Sure, a snowflake icon means some snow's a-comin', and a little cloud symbol means it's going to be cloudy… but do you really know what all the weather icons on your iPhone mean? Thankfully, Apple has offered a handy-dandy guide that legit shows us what all the weather symbols on our iPhones […]
The "View Image" button on Google image searches is going away
[Photos by: Pexels, Google] It looks like Google's beloved “View Image” button—the one that comes in so handy during image searches—is going away forever, due in part to the tech company's recent settlement with stock photo agency Getty Images. Read more: 13 weird Google search results for bands While a reverse image search on Google […]
Don Broco share heartbreaking message with new song “Tightrope”
On the eve of their third album, Technology (out Friday via SharpTone Records), British indie rockers Don Broco are sharing their stirring new track “Tightrope,” which explores the delicate balance of human relationships. Their latest track shares a poignant message about needing support from a loved one who doesn't have the emotional reserve to be […]
Apple to introduce new iPhone X, according to analyst
[Photo by: Apple] Apple will reportedly introduce three new iPhone X models this year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. The news follows last week's prediction that the first-generation iPhone X will be discontinued in 2018. Read more: Apple apologizes for slowing down iPhones In new information uncovered by MacRumors, Kuo forecasts that […]
Will the iPhone X be discontinued in 2018?
[Photo by: Apple] Apple's iPhone X was just released in November, but now, certain technology analysts are predicting that the latest iPhone model's lifespan may not extend past this year. Will a new iPhone XI supplant the X by the end of 2018? Read more: Apple apologizes for slowing down iPhones The tech giant announced […]
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