Pokémon, and more recently Pokémon Go, are extremely popular, and this both with kids, teens and adults. But while the game is fun and can be quite addictive, in-game play isn’t exactly appropriate for younger children, what with the battles and all that. Not to mention that you don’t want your 3 year old wandering […]
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Google Wants to Keep You Reading
If you’ve ever spent any amount of time on Wikipedia, you know how easy it is to lose yourself for hours clicking on embedded links that lead you to related articles. I once started reading up on my favorite cartoonist and found myself learning all about traditional Spanish meals three hours later. Well, if reading […]
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Amazon’s New Fire HD 10 Tablet’s Awesome Features
I have two Fire Kindles. I love them. They’re great for a variety of things – games, web browsing, video chatting, even documents and calendars. And even though I already have two of them, I have Fire Kindle envy. Because let me tell you, this new tablet is something else. First, because it’s only $149.99, […]
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You Can Now Access Instagram Directly From Facebook’s Mobile App
If you are a Facebook user and also own an Instagram account, you might soon notice a slight change in your mobile Facebook app display. In an effort to make it easier for Facebook and Instagram users to access their Instagram account, Facebook will be adding an Instagram link directly in its mobile app. The link […]
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Three of the Best Apps that Will Let You Video Call Across Devices
A few weeks ago, my family was having a corn shucking party. Me living so far from them, I could not attend. I haven’t seen my family in a long time, and my cousin insisted on planning a video call so that I could speak to everyone, say hello, give updates, and show off my […]
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Three Great Video Enhancing Apps for iOS Devices
With today’s technology, anyone with a smartphone can be a great photographer – and videographer. Many iOS devices offer built-in effects, but for the more adventurous of users, they are often not quite enough. Here are three great video enhancing app that offer great sounds and effects that are sure to please even the most […]
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Google’s ‘SOS Alerts’ Offers Guidance and Information During a Crisis
I recently posted about Google’s new 911 feature, which aims to help users figure out where they are so they can tell 911 operators in case of an emergency. Yesterday, Google launched ‘SOS Alerts’, a system that will alert you to any imminent danger in your vicinity, show closed roads and provide phone numbers for […]
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BuzzFeed Has Partnered With GE to Create a Bluetooth Equipped Hot Plate
BuzzFeed’s ‘Tasty’ videos are everywhere. In fact, since its debut not quite two years ago, Tasty has become the “largest social food network in the world”, reaching “one in four Facebook users worldwide” and attracting “2.3 billion videos views every month”. Given Tasty’s popularity, it doesn’t come as a surprise that BuzzFeed decided to take […]
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Google’s Phone App Now Display Your Location (and more) When You Dial 911
Every one in North America is taught to call 911 in case of an emergency at a young age. The service has saved countless lives and has prevented countless crimes since its inception in February of 1968. Unfortunately, in many cases, responders come too late or have no real idea of where they’re going because […]
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Yes, Your Mobile Devices Can Kill You
People take their mobile devices everywhere. That’s the whole point of owning a mobile device, isn’t it? To be mobile? I can’t tell you how many times my kids have dropped their cell phones in the toilet. But that’s mainly inconvenient (and gross, sure). I mean it won’t kill them. The problem lies in a […]
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Samsung’s New App Could Make Live Game Streaming a Breeze
I have recently posted about Facebook’s live stream feature and upcoming original and exclusive programming. Videos and live streams are all the rage as of late, with Twitter and Amazon also thinking about ways they can add more generous video features to their list of services. So it isn’t surprising to learn that Samsung wants […]
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Microsoft’s “Seeing AI” App Could Be a Game Changer for the Visually Impaired
On Wednesday, Microsoft released its Seeing AI app for iOs users. Intended for the blind and visually impaired, the app uses the iPhone or iPad camera to help them identify objects, products and even people that have previously been added to its database. It can also read text, scan barcodes and detect emotions on people’s […]
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You Might Get Better Control of Who Sees Your Instagram Posts Soon
Just a few weeks after introducing their new Archives option to every user, Instagram announced that it is currently testing a Favorites option for the social media giant across a small percentage of its users. We all know that Instagram doesn’t offer a whole lot of options when it comes to who can see our […]
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Pokémon Go Raids Are Finally Here, But You May Be Disappointed
The long-awaited Raid Battles feature was finally released a couple of days ago, but already some obvious flaws have surfaced. Initially, only Pokémon Go players level 35 and over could take part in the battles – which means not a whole lot of players got to enjoy the update. Throughout the day, however, those levels were […]
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Kids, Don’t Text and…Bike?
That is essentially the message parents all across the Netherlands are trying to get through to their children. While we’re worried about texting and driving and developing apps to prevent phones from working in moving cars on this side of the pond, Dutch developers are doing the same – for bicycles. It really should come […]
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People in Pittsburgh Can Report Bad Smells Via App
CREATE Lab (which stands for Community Robotics Education And Technology Empowerment) came up with the app, Smell PGH, as a way to help Pittsburgh’s residents to help improve the quality of the air they breathe. Pittsburgh and surrounding areas have the 8th worse air quality in the United States by the American Lung Association, mainly […]
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Snap Map Will Help You Find the Hot Spots
Do you feel like you’re never made aware of all the cool events and parties your friends are attending? Or maybe you’re into stalking that friend you have a crush on or knowing what your boss is into over the weekend? Well, there’s an app for that, and it’s called Snap Map. Of course, if […]
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Pinterest Has Updated Its Lens Feature
Pinterest launched its Lens feature this February, and the app has now given it its first update. Pinterest Lens allows users to identify clothing, food and décor by taking pictures of objects with their mobile device. But Lens is much more than an online catalogue. For example, if a user takes a picture of their […]
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SEGA is Bringing Back its Classic Games – On Mobile Devices
SEGA has announced that its new collection, SEGA Forever, will feature the quintessential classic games we love in new formats intended for mobile devices. The collection will be free for all users; to generate revenue, SEGA Forever will contain ads, but you can do away with those by making a single $1.99 payment. You’ll even […]
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Binky May Be the Anti-Social App We All Secretly Crave
Facebook, Twitter and other social media started off as a fun way to connect with friends and stay in touch. I remember when, a few years ago, Facebook announced that you could now reply directly to comments on your page. What great news that was! To start a dialogue right there on the appropriate post, imagine […]
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Apple’s Top App Picks for 2017
Since 1997, Apple has made it a tradition to publish their pick of what they consider the most well designed apps for the year. This year, the 20th anniversary of their first best app list, is no exception. For obvious reasons, Apple only considers apps that they feel best highlighted the capabilities of one of […]
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The Best Smartphone Apps For DIY Carpentry [Infographic]
If The Block has taught us anything, it’s that you don’t need to be an architectural genius to fix up a property. When it comes to assembling equipment for the job, it pays to tool up your smartphone in addition to your tool belt. This infographic from furniture manufacturer Jarrimber takes a look at some […]
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High Tech Solutions to Schoolyard Bullying [infographic]
Bullying has always been with us, but it has only been in recent years that we’ve learned just how damaging it is. Beyond the physical harm, children who are bullied suffer from eating and sleeping disorders, decreased academic achievement, and depression. And that has resulted in the development of various kinds of tools to battle […]
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4 Top Apps and Software for Mobile Phone Cloud Security
Your mobile phone is an integral part of your everyday life. You use it for almost everything. Unfortunately, its storage limitations force you to keep most of your important data in the cloud. You know the concerns of uploading your private documents and want to protect them. Here are four apps and software products for […]
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App Stores Black Friday: Health and Fitness Apps to Look Out For
Black Friday is the shopping extravaganza that came over from America and took the UK by storm. On the day after Thanksgiving, stores and online retailers in the U.S. slash prices on everything from TVs to clothing – and a frenzy of bargain-hunting ensues. Black Friday falls on November 27th in 2015, and this could […]
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4 Great Apps For Game Show Lovers
Game shows are some of the most enduring forms of entertainment on television, largely thanks to their capacity to invite viewers to play along. But no matter how much fun it is to follow along with game shows at home, answering trivia questions with family members or deciding what you might do in a contestant’s […]
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Infographic: Why People Uninstall Mobile Apps
The same problem goes for apps as it does for most other consumer products: it’s one thing getting a customer to use your product but how do you get them to keep on using it? Repeat custom or longevity of use is what separates good apps (and good companies) from great ones. So, just how […]
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Infographic: 50 Apps to Track Everything…
Modern mobile technology is powerful, and apparently, so is our need to track almost everything we do. So, now, there are apps that let you track your social life, your eating habits, and how well you sleep.
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Top 10 Apps For Car Owners – infographic
Google Maps has definitely made our lives a lot easier; scouting for new destinations was never this simple. However, if this is the only car related app that you use then you are missing on a lot of good stuff available out there. While we can understand your reluctance to wade into the myriad options […]
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The Complete History of Android: Cupcake to Android M – Infographic
Android is a household name today with nearly 81% of smartphones running on this operating system. However, there are not many who know of the humble beginnings of this giant. The infographic here allows us a glimpse into the journey of Android from an operating system meant for digital cameras to what it is today. […]