Gadgets and Tech
Cryptocurrency Mining Apps Banned From Google Play Store
The developer policies in the Google Play Store have changed and it does not seem to show good days ahead for the cryptocurrency mining community.
Facebook Is Rating Users Who Flag News Stories As False
Facebook is now rating its users' trustworthiness on a scale of zero to one (decimal score) based on their flagging of news stories as false and is assigning them reputation scores.
Rumored Apple Car Launch Pushed Back To 2025
The idea of the Apple Car has come up before, despite them having nothing to show for it as proof that it's a thing.
Teenager Hacks Apple, Steals 90GB Of Files
Apple recently had a breach that was created by someone who many would never suspect. A sixteen-year-old from Australia managed to get into servers and take some files that likely weren't his.
Walmart Opens e-Book Store To Expand Online Presence
Walmart is finally getting into the business of e-books by opening up its own electronic bookstore.
Netflix Is Testing Commercials, And Binge-Watchers Are Complaining
Popular streaming service Netflix proved a welcome break from traditional television and it has been an enjoyable run. But the company has introduced a few changes that could see users opt out of thei...
Google Android 9 Pie Update Improves Battery Life, User Interface
After the success of the Android Oreo operating system (OS) for the past couple of years, Google is set to release their newest operating system to update their Android phones. With a successful previ...
Samsung Is Partnering With Spotify For All Your Music Needs
Samsung has entered into a long-term partnership with Spotify.
Researchers Develop New App That Could Extend Your Smartphone's Battery Life
Battery life has been a huge issue for lots of people for as long as smartphones have been around. As great as a phone may be, battery life just never seems to be that great, especially when a user is...
Apple Users Could Get A Stylus In Next iPhone
Apple users might finally be getting something that has been rather unique for modern mobile devices. The tech company might offer a stylus in the next iPhone. It's a move that will make some happy an...
20 Things Android Phones Do Better Than iPhones
The Android versus iPhone debate has been raging on since the term "smartphone" became commonplace in the mid-2000s. Typically, the answer to that seemingly age-old question depends on the preferences...
New Study Links Snapchat Filters To Body Dysmorphia
Some of us do it without even thinking anymore: open the Snapchat app, set it to selfie mode, and flip through the growing variety of filters to find the perfect one that will alter our faces just the...
Apple Will Now Let Users Trade In Old Devices
The idea that someone can actually trade in older technology for a price and then use that money towards getting something better is not new but for Apple, it is. The company is reportedly allowing pe...
Alexa & Cortana Join Forces For Your Voice Control Needs
Most people would have never even thought that Alexa and Cortana would ever join forces to make everyone's lives easier, but here we are.
Apple Delays FaceTime Update Featuring Group Chat
Apple has announced something that is sure to create a sense of sadness in a lot of people, at least those of us who may have desperately wanted group-chat on FaceTime. It's a popular app that allows ...
Amazon Alexa Will Now Tell You It’s Learned Answers To Old Questions
Those who use Amazon's Alexa to help them out on a regular basis—whether it be with the Echo or another piece of Amazon-owned technology—are familiar with asking Alexa hundreds, if not thousands of q...
Google Is Fighting To End "Warning Fatigue" With Security Upgrades
Cybersecurity is one of those terms that is often spoken about in the media. It's also something that deeply concerns a lot of web-natives. However, just because they're concerned with it doesn't mean...
From Business Trips To Family Vacays: 30 Must-Have Travel Apps For Every Jetsetter
Traveling can be tough because you need to plan everything from flights to accommodation and things to do. The scariest thing is being in an international country and feeling lost as you don't know wh...
Google Finally Allows Android And iOS Users To Disable Gmail Conversations
It used to be that Google was just a search engine, but now they do just about everything. From email to maps to instant messaging - you name it, they're probably already handling it or planning to.