Although it’s not a household name yet, Lofree is intent on making its mark in the tech accessories space with its beautiful, memorably designed hardware. You might remember the brand from our previous review of its gorgeous wireless mechanical keyboard, which I liked a lot. Its … | Continue reading
In the 160 or so years since the first skyscrapers were built, technological innovations of many kinds have allowed us to build them to reach astonishing heights. Today there is a 1,000-meter (167-story) building under construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Even taller buildings a … | Continue reading
Everyone — with the exception of old people still clinging to their AOL addresses decades after their 500 free hours have expired — uses Gmail. At this point, it’s almost a byword for email, with individuals and workplaces embracing it enthusiastically. That’s because it’s really … | Continue reading
It appears Apple will finally be adding wireless charging capability to the iPhone. Following speculation that the Big A has already begun mass production for its upcoming flagship handset, Dutch tech news outlet TechTastic has unearthed leaked images of what is purportedly iPhon … | Continue reading
Blockchain can help you retain ownership of your data and digital assets without relying on central authorities. | Continue reading
When it was first conceived in 2009, Bitcoin’s creators probably did not have an inkling of how this nascent technology would potentially change the world. Back then, it was meant as a fully decentralized cryptocurrency that would not be under the authority of any government or r … | Continue reading
They say he’s more than a man but less than a god. When they say this, of course, they’re talking about Vladimir Putin — king of the shameless outdoor bare-chested, dad bod(ish) photo. Here he is, for example, flipping a judo opponent (without a shirt on); riding a horse (without … | Continue reading
The idea of a smart home has been knocking around since the Jetsons hit our TV screens in the sixties. However, the oldest science fiction dream is finally becoming a reality. The smart home system refers to a variety of overlapping electrical and wireless systems that will enabl … | Continue reading
The President won’t, but it’s about time Silicon Valley spoke out against Nazis and white supremacists in the US. And it’s good to see some of the biggest names in the industry voicing their opinions against bigotry right now, given the state of affairs following the racially cha … | Continue reading
Google has just pushed an update to its Home smart speaker that lets you make calls to any phone number in the US and Canada for free. As with its other features, you can place a call with your voice: just say, “Hey Google, Call Abhimanyu,” or whoever else you’ve been dying to ta … | Continue reading
The most exciting time in any company’s life cycle is a period of strong, sustained growth. While winning is rewarding, sometimes what got you there is what will keep you from getting to the next level. When many startup founders are riding the crest of a wave, they’re most susce … | Continue reading
Rumors have been floating around about a 4k Apple TV for ages now, but maybe those rumors are a bit more literal than anticipated. A ‘leak’ on Chinese social network Weibo purports to show an actual Apple television unit, not just a set top box. I say leak in quotes because there … | Continue reading
One thing the news media doesn’t shy away from is telling you about how your technology use is out of control. Your kids are getting too much screen time. We’re costing businesses billions wasting company time on YouTube and Facebook. Experts say the reason your relationships are … | Continue reading
Google today announced it was adding a Q&A feature to Google Maps and Search for Android users. When you look at a Maps page for the business or landmark, you will have the option to see questions others have asked of the business, as well as ask your own. You’ll be notified when … | Continue reading
A tweet sent by former US President Barack Obama last week just became the most-liked in Twitter’s history. "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion…" pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 1 … | Continue reading
Zen Protocol (ZP) came out of stealth mode earlier this month to present an alternative to Ethereum. ZP is a platform designed to make moving Bitcoin and other assets with smart-contracts easier, more efficient, and friendlier to noobs where it matters: in their wallets. It’s int … | Continue reading
It is widely reported that an incredible 97% of consumers will leave a brand based on a negative customer experience. Meanwhile, a recent study by Marketforce revealed that 66% of customers would switch mobile carriers to get better value for their price. Equally, 33% will change … | Continue reading
Private Internet Access not only looms as an unquestioned industry leader in protecting your online activities, but with deals like this two-year subscription for only $59.95 (63 percent off its regular price), it’s also one of the most affordable VPN services as well. | Continue reading
The Facebook birthday message has practically become an internet trope: A myriad of people you haven’t had a real conversation with in years will come out to type ‘hbd.’ But now Facebook is actually putting your sudden popularity spike to good use by introducing birthday fundrais … | Continue reading
Google wants to save you from the sniffles. Today the internet giant announced that it will soon begin displaying detailed pollen level forecasts straight into Search. The new feature practically helps users avoid seasonal allergy symptoms by letting them know in advance how high … | Continue reading
Yesterday, myself and several other technology journalists received an email from a public relations firm called Misty Mountain PR, touting the virtues of the Memobottle A7 for “women in tech.” The pitch was laughably bad, and in addition to being roundly mocked on Twitter, a cou … | Continue reading
Facebook’s latest attempt to appeal to teens has quietly closed its doors. The social media platform’s Lifestage app (so unsuccessful that this is probably the first time you’ve heard of it) was launched a little under a year ago to resounding apathy and has struggled ever since. … | Continue reading
Tesla already has a pretty sleek configuration tool that helps you figure out how much it would cost you to buy the new Model 3. Unfortunately, one thing it doesn’t tell you is exactly how much cash you’ll have to bleed for federal taxes and other fees. But thanks to this calcula … | Continue reading
Pocket sized computers such as the Raspberry Pi have transformed DIY computing over the years. Here in 2017, the IoT juggernaut is gathering pace and is taking things to another level as the next generation of potential development platforms arrives. Robotics and open source hard … | Continue reading
I genuinely need a new bed this month. And with a small room and a large mattress, it’s imperative that I know what the next one will look like, whether it’ll go with the decor in there, and whether I’ll genuinely be happy plonking down coin and taking the trouble to transport it … | Continue reading
Despite numerous threats from hackers to unleash the remainder of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, the latest leak ironically comes from the source itself. It turns out that HBO accidentally aired next week’s episode ahead of time, The Independent reports. The new episode was pur … | Continue reading
India might have Reliance Jio offering cheap internet plans, and forcing others to lower their rates, but that doesn’t mean we get good internet speeds. According to a recent Speedtest report, India ranks low on the chart of internet speeds; both mobile as well as broadband. The … | Continue reading
Don’t you just hate it when the YouTube clip you’re trying to watch pauses midway to buffer, or drastically lowers the resolution to a pixelated mess? A group of MIT researchers believe they’ve figured out a solution to those annoyances plaguing millions of people a day. Using ma … | Continue reading
Dungeons & Dragons fans will be happy to know that the makers of the uber-popular tabletop role-playing game have made good on their promise from March to roll out a companion app to aid in your adventures. Available at this desktop site, D&D Beyond offers a complete Fifth Editio … | Continue reading
After being booted from multiple domain registrars for its hate-filled content, neo-Nazi media outlet The Daily Stormer (TDS) has found a new home on the dark web. It tweeted the URL to the new site in the past few hours; you’ll need the Tor browser to access it. Shortly after it … | Continue reading
Uber is facing twenty years of audits following a ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to the latter, Uber didn’t do enough to protect the privacy of its riders or drivers. The FTC ruled that the rideshare company had not adequately protected the information of … | Continue reading
Today US President Donald Trump tweeted yet another psuedo-violent cartoon directed at CNN, retweeted a person responsible for spreading the hoax that led to Pizza-gate, and managed to retweet a tweet calling himself a fascist. To say the least, his social media use paints the pi … | Continue reading
Along with the many other changes Facebook is rolling out today, it’s also updating its Camera application on iOS and Android — one can only presume in an attempt to draw more attention to it, along with its not-terribly-loved Stories feature. You’ll be able to go Live from the C … | Continue reading
Some days ago, the business intelligence firm L2 revealed that brands are posting more stories on Instagram than Snapchat. But now, seems that Heinz and Facebook Creative Shop are taking stories to the next level. As part of a quick experiment with sponsored stories, they’ve foun … | Continue reading
Facebook’s mobile apps are getting a new look, though blink and you might miss some of the changes. The most obvious update is coming to comments, which now look a lot more like a conversation in your average messaging app rather than than a series of posts. This falls in line wi … | Continue reading
Instagram is introducing a simple but significant feature today: Comment threads. Just like Facebook, you can now reply to individual comments; previously, you could only make a general comment under a photo. To start or participate in a thread, simply tap the reply button under … | Continue reading
Web-hosting company Dreamhost revealed this week that it was locked in a legal battle with the US Department of Justice over a protest site — and the DoJ wants all the information it can get on the site’s visitors — all 1.3 million of them. The DoJ served Dreamhost with the warra … | Continue reading
If you’re like any of the 50 million premium users streaming music on Spotify, or the 94 million users watching video content on Netflix, or Apple Music’s 27 million paying listeners, then you probably put a high premium on your ability to consume multimedia content on your digit … | Continue reading
It seems there are still a few small surprises in store for Apple’s iOS 11, and not all of them good: the latest developer beta of the OS makes it a pain to manually set brightness. Previously, you could toggle automatic brightness on and off right from the Display & Brightness s … | Continue reading
Google is at long last making good on its promise to bring its messaging app Allo to desktop – and the roll-out has already been set in motion. Earlier today the search engine giant launched the web-based version of its Assistant-powered messenger, which you can now access straig … | Continue reading
Women in tech have to contend with a lot of awful bullshit on a day-to-day basis. From creepy guys and their unwanted sexual advances, to rampant bullying and harassment, the world of STEM can be a really hostile place. But one issue doesn’t get talked about enough — the issue of … | Continue reading
It was a light bulb moment for me a few days ago. I was just sitting by myself when I swiftly realized there are actually some rules that help high performing content teams drive great results these days. (Although, it wasn’t entirely a surprise — as I’ve spent a few years in the … | Continue reading
The Pokemon Go community on Reddit has unanimously cried out against Niantic’s plans to make raids an invite-only activity in the next version of the popular game. Yesterday, the game maker revealed in an official blog post that, following an upcoming update, trainers will get th … | Continue reading
Rather than undertaking the arduous process of determining whether to keep or toss each individual item, go the simple route and just push it all to the cloud with 2TBs of Zoolz Cloud Storage space. Right now, you can get that space for life for just $49.99 (over 90 percent off) … | Continue reading
It has been scientifically proven that the more you smile the more people like you, but it turns out this this pattern might not necessarily translate all that well in the language of emoji. Researchers from the University of Amsterdam, the University of Haifa and the Ben-Gurion … | Continue reading
Today, the 1940s Hollywood version of the fedora-wearing, cigarette-smoking, down-on-his-luck private dick chasing down a femme fatale has gone the way of Blockbuster and other old-timey industries and professions. Same for the investigative work of Sherlock Holmes, the Hardy Boy … | Continue reading
Emoji is the language of now. And as is the case with languages, it’s bursting forward, making its mark on almost everything. You can now even buy web addresses that consist of an emoji, followed with a traditional top-level domain (TLD). One site that plans to make it easier to … | Continue reading
Following the tragic events in Charlottesville this weekend, a string of high-profile chief executives – including Intel CEO Brian Krzanich – have decided to resign from President Trump’s advisory council, The Guardian reports. Pharmaceutical titan Merck and sports apparel retail … | Continue reading