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How To Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Social Media

You’ve probably been caught off guard by videos that play automatically on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - in fact, just across the internet in general. They begin playing as soon as you load a page or (if they’re more deviously implemented) when you start scrolling through a page to catch your attention.  Whether you just want to put an end to autoplay videos on social media platforms, or are looking […]

todayMarch 22, 2019

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How to Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Your Browsers

Automatic video play is a feature that, while nice to have when it’s surfacing content that’s related to your interests, can be pretty annoying. Autoplay videos can be harmful, too, exposing you to violent, offensive, or otherwise unwanted content that you shouldn’t have to see by default. The Verge reports that several browsers, like Google Chrome and Firefox, now have built-in measures to curb autoplay videos, but for the most […]

todayMarch 20, 2019

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Snapchat Set to Launch Gaming Program

Cheddar reports that Snap may be launching a new gaming platform for Snapchat as early as next month at the company’s Snap Partner Summit in Los Angeles on April 4th. Then The Information reported last Summer that Snap was working on a gaming program. And CNET reported that Snap also bought an Australian game studio named Prettygreat back in January. Essentially, all signs point to yes, this is happening. This […]

todayMarch 18, 2019

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Using Tech to Find Your Keys

There's a pretty solid argument to be made for integrating some kind of tracking technology onto your keyring. After all, a lost set of keys can create some pretty big headaches. Billed as the "world's smartest key holder," the KeySmart Pro embraces this line of thinking and adds a few extra bells and whistles. The manufacturers claim that the KeySmart Pro with Tile™ Smart Location “is the ultimate key organizer […]

todayMarch 14, 2019

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Check Engine Light On? Get it FIXD.

Most of us panic when our check engine light comes on – mostly because we have no idea what it actually means. Now a new app attempts to ease your mind and take the stress out of car repairs. Invented by three Georgia Tech grads, FIXD plugs in easily below your car’s steering wheel and sends everything you need to know about your car directly to your phone via a […]

todayMarch 12, 2019

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Tech That Helps You Sleep

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a whopping third of adults report that they get less than the recommended amount of sleep. No doubt you’ve had your share of sleepless nights where you spend what seems like hours tossing and turning and staring at the clock, especially at this time of year, when Daylight Savings Time feels like you’ve been unfairly robbed of those precious Z’s. […]

todayMarch 11, 2019

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HTC Vive VR System – A Real Life Holodeck in Your Home

At this year’s Mobile World Congress, HTC had people flocking to their Vive VR (Virtual Reality) System demo.   According to reviewers at cnet, The HTC Vive is “the best VR experience you can have right now, if you’ve got the space.“ It offers a flat-out amazing virtual reality experience with sharp visuals, great motion controls and full-room sensing to walk around in virtual space.   Developed by HTC and Valve, […]

todayMarch 7, 2019

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5G Is Here Today?

5G will probably change our lives in more meaningful and immediate ways than the flashy new foldable devices. It’ll mature sooner, and it’ll turn us into even bigger mobile data consumption addicts. But based on what reviewers witnessed at this year’s Mobile World Congress, it’s just not ready. Companies like Qualcomm are straight up lying to people when they emblazon the words “5G is here today” on the side of […]

todayMarch 6, 2019

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The Punkt MP02 – A Simple Phone for Hectic Times

The Punkt MP02, which just debuted at this year's Mobile World Congress, is about putting a full stop to the distractions and diversions of modern life. Its phones are the postmodern anti-flagship devices that suggest that maybe their users don’t need the internet with them every waking moment of every day. The MP design combines ruggedness with character and a timeless minimalism that’ll look striking decades from now. The buttons […]

todayMarch 5, 2019

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