by ANDREW HEINZMAN As flagship devices from Samsung, Apple, Google, and OnePlus get more and more expensive, you might feel forced to keep up with the increased prices. But times have changed, and most phones under $500 offer the performance, battery life, and camera quality that used to be reserved for high-end handsets. In other […]
by JOE FEDEWA There are a few companies that people seem to have trust issues with. Google is one of them, and it’s no mystery that the company collects a lot of data about you. But just how much does it have? Let’s check. How to See Everything That Google Knows About You The good […]
by VANN VICENTE Has anyone ever sent you the four-letter acronym “TTYL” instead of saying goodbye? Here’s what this popular internet slang term means, and how you can use it in your next online conversation. “Talk to You Later!” TTYL stands for “talk to you later.” This initialism is used to tell someone you’re leaving […]
by Michael Crider This year a lot of people are using video chat for the first time, and a lot of them might not be comfortable with technology in general. If you’re trying to have a holiday video chat with your family, what’s the easiest way for all of them to get on board? The […]
By Reuters PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) – France’s data privacy watchdog has handed out its biggest ever fine of 100 million euros ($121 million) to Alphabet’s Google for breaching the country’s rules on online advertising trackers (cookies). New record 100 mln-euro data privacy fine for Google Regulator also fines Amazon 35 mln euros (Adds details, […]
by Suzanne Humphries In a rare move, Instagram has updated its layout to include dedicated tabs for its Reels and Shop features. This change makes it easier to watch short-form videos or shop for goods from your favorite creators and brands, and to discover fun new products. “This year, with the pandemic and much of […]
50 Fascinating Comparison Photos That Will Give You An Entirely New Point Of View by John Travis What we have come to know so far is that perspective is everything and it is quite right. You can truly appreciate something by looking at it with the help of your existing knowledge and then comparing it […]
by Vann Vicente Sometimes a tool like Photoshop may be too heavy for your simple image editing needs. In those cases, Canva might be a better fit. Find out how to use it to design clean, attractive materials—without any knowledge of design. What Is Canva? Canva is a popular online graphic design application that makes […]
by Tim Brookes High-dynamic-range (HDR) video is taking off in a big way. Some of your favorite movies are already available with enhanced color and brightness, and look even better than they did in their original theatrical releases. But some remasters have caused critics to cry foul, igniting a debate around technical capability and artistic […]
by Andrew Heinzman Zoom is introducing an optional end-to-end encryption tool to keep prying eyes out of private meetings. The end-to-end encryption offering, which is still a technical preview, launches the week of October 20th for free and paid users. Still, Zoom says that encrypted calls are missing a few features, like live transcription and […]
