A mobile application (or mobile app) is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices. They are usually available through application distribution platforms, which are typically operated by the owner of the mobile operating system, such as the Apple App Store, Google Play, Windows Phone Store, and BlackBerry App World. Some apps are free, while others must be bought.
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Report: Tinder’s new panic button is sharing your data with Facebook and YouTube
A Gizmodo report found that Tinder's latest safety feature, 'Panic Button,' shares user data with third-party ad-tech companies ...
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Ride-hailing apps are failing sexual assault survivors — UrSafe aims to change that
There's a growing concern over the safety of ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, but UrSafe, a hands-free personal safety ...
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How to turn your iPhone into a Google security key
Here's how you can take advantage of the latest Google update to turn your iPhone or iPad into a security key to keep your ...
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WhatsApp finally gets dark mode on Android — here's how to enable it
WhatsApp is finally getting dark mode on mobile — but only for Android for the time being, so iPhone users will have to ...
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A brief history of UX design and its evolution
When you think about user experience design it's a term we instantly associate with apps and websites. And especially when ...
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Instagram deletes the IGTV button no one was using
Instagram has gotten rid of that IGTV button on the front screen that no one appears to have touched since it debuted a year-and-a-half ...
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Here's how to check your AirPods' firmware version
Want to find out your AirPods' firmware version? What specific bit of software they're running? Well, in this Basics post ...
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Accidental Tesla ‘butt dial’ upgrade highlights confusing future of car maintenance
Earlier this week, author Nassim Nicolas Taleb, tweeted about his interactions with Tesla after he accidentally upgraded ...
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Strava’s 'Year in Sport' highlights astounding human achievements
This week was fitness app Strava's turn to release its yearly platform roundup when it released its Year in Sport review ...
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Google purged 1.7K malicious 'Joker' apps from the Play Store
No, we're not talking about the movie. Google has removed 1,700 instances of a family of billing fraud malware dubbed Bread, ...
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PowerDot’s shocking electrical stimulation helped me recover like an athlete
PowerDot's electronic muscular stimulation device promises to aid recovery and increase your athletic perormance. I electrocuted ...
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Dirac's new app makes your headphones sound more like good speakers
Audio research company Dirac may be best known for its high-end room correction software, but its also made headways into ...
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Google lifts ban on Ethereum wallet app it thought was mining cryptocurrency
On Wednesday, Google restored Ethereum app MetaMask, after it mistakenly removed it from its Play Store for believing it ...
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Facebook owns the four most popular apps of the decade
Analytics firm App Annie revealed data about the most-downloaded apps and games of the past ten years. Most of it is about ...
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Review: Hot Wheels id makes the perfect STEM gift for kids with iPads
There's always been something magical about Hot Wheels toy cars. Introduced in 1968, they were among the first children's ...
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Netflix's newest original is a scripted series about Spotify
Netflix today announced its plan for a scripted series about “Swedish music sensation Spotify.” The series, based on ...
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Visual accessibility will be a priority in 2020 — here’s how to adapt your site
Law suits are becoming more common, and US and many EU countries are more rigorously enforcing their by-laws applying to ...
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Bose's Star Wars headphones are exactly what we deserve
Bose's Star Wars headphones are another addition to the "pointlessly branded products" shelf, and you know what? This is ...
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DaVinci launches the IQ2, the latest version of its badass weed vape
One of the best weed vapes in the game — the DaVinci IQ — has just got an update. So, say hello everyone, to the DaVinci ...
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All I want for Xmas is the ability to message myself on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of my most used apps, but I don't love it. With a few small tweaks I'm sure it could go from being a good ...
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From the iPhone 4 to the S7, these are TNW's most beloved phones of the 2010s
The 2010s were a crazy time for phones, and in this piece we reveal the devices that meant the most to us over the last ten ...
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My god, budget phones are fucking good these days
After a terrible experience when I was younger, I avoided budget phones like the plague. But, after using the Honor 9X, my ...
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This new app is leveraging blockchain to help sexual assault survivors
Smashboard, an alternative social media app challenges rape culture and create an all-inclusive, feminist online community ...
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'There are definitely registered sex offenders' using Tinder, PlentyofFish, OkCupid says Match Group rep
A recent investigation found more than 150 instances of sexual assault involving dating apps. Approximately 10 percent involved ...
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CHEAP: My sweet-sounding god, the Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker is 20% off
Looking for a sweet Cyber Monday deal? Then 20% off this Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker could be the one for you. Hurry though, ...
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CHEAP: Si! Ja! Da! Here's 95% off a lifetime membership to language-learning app Mondly
We all want to learn another language, right? Well, this lifetime membership to the language learning app Mondly could be ...
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What developers should know about iOS 13 before updating their apps
A look at 3 major updates iOS 13 brought us, and where developers should pay special attention to when planning an app release. ...
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Popular Android apps are shipping with outdated bug-ridden software
Researchers have found that several popular Android apps, including Facebook, Instagram and WeChat, come with outdated software ...
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How healthcare apps are helping drug users transition from addiction to recovery
As a society, we are faced with many challenges, and it’s no secret that one of the more prevalent is that of substance ...
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Loog Pro review: You won't find a better guitar for kids, but the app might frustrate you
The best way to learn how to play a guitar is whichever method works for you. Anyone who tells you different is either selling ...
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How I used app store optimization to get my game downloaded 2M times
A couple of years ago, I wanted to turn my theoretical app store optimization (ASO) knowledge into a working skill. So I ...
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This 'elitist' dating app matches you up for 2-minute livestream dates
Starting from December 1, the League Live feature will automatically pair singles up, based on their mutual preferences and ...
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How Facebook crammed all its major features into a 2MB Lite app
Over the past few years, several major mature tech companies including the likes of Google, Uber, Spotify, and Twitter have ...
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Apple is holding a surprise event in December, but don't expect much
Here's a surprise: Apple has one more event in store for the year, and this time it's for... apps? The company sent out invites ...
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Microsoft's killing the Cortana app in most markets next year
The latest blow to the world's greatest Halo shout-out, Microsoft revealed via support pages that it'll soon be shutting ...
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146 security flaws uncovered in pre-installed Android apps
Researchers at Kryptowire have uncovered 146 security vulnerabilities in preinstalled apps across 29 Android handset manufacturers. ...
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WhatsApp fixes bug that would have let hackers exploit devices using MP4 files
WhatsApp has fixed a vulnerability involving involves malicious MP4 video files that could potentially allow an attacker ...
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How to design better buttons
A button is an interactive element that results in the action described on it. If it says “save” on a button, clicking ...
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I pimped up my house with these cool LEDs and I’m still a loser
I thought that adorning my studio with some LIFX Beam LED lights will make it more Instagrammable — and bring me joy. Little ...
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Google is rolling out RCS, text-messaging on steroids, in the US
Rich Communication Services (RCS) has been a long time coming. Billed as the future of text messaging and the technology ...
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Planned Parenthood launches clinic search tool to make abortion safer in the US
Planned Parenthood launched new ‘Abortion Care Finder’ on Tuesday to provide more information for women and to help ...
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How to check your AirPods' battery percentage on an iPhone
Want to find out how exactly how much juice your AirPods have left? Well, in this guide we show you how to do exactly that. ...
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How to opt out of Revolut's data sharing policies
Revolut, like a lot of tech companies, shares data about its users with third parties. But you can opt out of that if you ...
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Google forges new 'app defense alliance' to fix Android malware menace
Google officially announces a partnership with cybersecurity firms ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium to catch sketchy apps before ...
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Vulnerability in Asus Wi-Fi software put users at risk of fraud and robbery
A data leak in Asus Wi-Fi software made it possible for hackers to sniff your data and hijack your smart home devices, including ...
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Microsoft packs Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and PDF tools into one nifty app
Last night, Microsoft unveiled a new Office app that bundles Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and PDF into one. The app – available ...
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Adobe's new Photoshop Camera app puts AI-powered filters on your phone
Adobe just announced a new version of Photoshop for your smartphone, but it's nothing like the one you use on your PC. Instead, ...
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This app will help you find your AirPods in seconds
Most of the time, I forget my Airpods, Apple Watch, and earphones under the blanket or on my bedside table. I spend way too ...
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Adobe Photoshop finally arrives on the iPad
Adobe Photoshop, the company's most anticipated app for the iPad, is finally here. The release follows an official announcement ...
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Sketchy Android keyboard app with 40M downloads makes money off unauthorized purchases
Android third-party keyboard app Ai.type has been found to stealthily sign up users for millions of unauthorized purchases ...
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Here's how to hide Apple Music in the new macOS Music app
Now iTunes is dead, we have to use the new macOS Music app instead. Unfortunately, that includes Apple Music. Here's how ...
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The Google Pixel 4 reviewed... acrostic-ly
Welcome, one and all, to the world's only acrostic review of the Google Pixel 4 — the content you didn't even know you ...
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Apple and Google remove 50+ apps that served malicious ads
Apple and Google have cumulatively removed over 50 apps from their respective mobile app stores that were found serving malicious ...
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Q4 digital report: Pinterest gains on Instagram and TikTok don’t stop
Catch up on the global state of digital in October 2019 with data highlights from the new Digital 2019 Q4 Global Digital ...
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Stalkerware apps struck down for the first time ever by the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made its first case against the developers behind three stalking apps that may also be ...
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Uber will let you book Delhi metro tickets on its app (at some point)
Uber India said today it's partnering with Delhi metro to let you plan your whole journey through a new transportation mode. ...
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TikTok fights back against ISIS propaganda
TikTok, the song-and-dance social media app that's spiked in popularity this year, is allegedly the site of the latest attempt ...
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Facebook begins testing dark mode and a Twitter-like interface for desktop
In May, Facebook said it was going to redesign the website and bring dark mode to its website and mobile apps. While it began ...
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Telegram is postponing its token sale, and it’s still not happy with the SEC
Telegram has yielded to the US Securities and Exchange Commission over the sale of its Gram tokens, for now. But it still ...
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Google's Datally app for saving on mobile data is dead
Google’s data-saving app, Datally, has disappeared silently from the Play Store after two years since its release, noted ...
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Disgusting DNA app falsely claims it can tell how gay you are
In what's an obvious scam, a developer going by the name Joel Bellenson who allegedly works for a company called Insolent ...
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China’s social credit system isn’t about scoring citizens — it’s a massive API
China’s emerging social credit system (SCS): rarely has a topic been more hotly discussed, and more poorly understood. When ...
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Chinese communist party’s app is reportedly spying on its 100M users
A report from the German cybersecurity firm Cure53 suggests the Chinese communist party's app, Study the Great Nation, ...
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Yandex says its new TikTok-style app can identify what you're wearing
Russian tech giant Yandex just launched a TikTok rival called Sloy, which means 'layer' in Russian. The app lets you create ...
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WhatsApp for Android has mysteriously disappeared from Google Play [Update: It's back]
WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular privacy-oriented messengers, has suddenly disappeared from Google Play — and ...
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Google is rolling out dark mode for Gmail and Maps
Google has confirmed it's releasing dark mode for Gmail and Maps for Android 10 and iOS 11+, which leaves everyone else with ...
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Apple bans app that warns Hong Kong citizens about police activity, again (Updated)
Apple removes HKmap.live, a crowdsourced live maps app that protestors in Hong Kong used to track police movements, days ...
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[Best of 2019] Google's free coding tool for beginners lands on desktop
Google is officially bringing its free coding tool called Grasshopper to desktop web, and introduce two new classes specifically ...
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macOS Catalina's new features, ranked by how 'Apple' they are
macOS Catalina is out today and that means one thing: a ranking of how 'Apple' each of its new features are. Thank us later. ...
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Here’s how to hide what you're listening to on Spotify
Spotify gives you some options to privatize your activity. The first is a private session. This can be easily done on desktop ...
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This bot that helps people with depression could be the future of therapy
The “Flow” app aims to help those struggling with their mental health while they wait to be seen by a medical professional. ...
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Android stalker app cases increase by 373% in 2019
Stalkware apps have increased a whopping 373 percent during the first eight months of 2019 when compared to the same period ...
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Signal patches Android bug that allowed hackers to answer calls on your behalf
Signal fixes flaw in its Android app that could potentially allow a bad actor to force a call to be answered at the receiver's ...
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How to get started on Threads, Instagram's DM app
Instagram's Threads is the new messaging app specifically for close friends. Here's how you can get started using it today. ...
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[Best of 2019] An iPhone 11 Pro Max review especially for you, human
The unique position Apple holds in the phone market makes it hard to know exactly how to review it, but we found a way: by ...
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How to make listening with one earbud better on Android and iOS
Do you often listen to music and podcasts with only one earbud in your ears? Here's how to make the most of this habit on ...
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Instagram spins out Threads, its version of Messenger
Instagram is launching Threads, the dedicated chat app specifically for sending photos and videos with your close friends. ...
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Uber Works is Tinder for blue-collar jobs, and it's launching this week
After establishing its food delivery business, Uber is jumping into another category of the gig economy –matches blue-collar ...
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How to make the home button on your Apple TV remote take you home again
If you have an Apple TV, you might've noticed the home button's function changed. Here's how you can change it back. You're ...
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tvOS 13 is what Apple TVs should've been like 4 years ago
The Apple TV's tvOS 13 update is a good one, but it all feels too little, too late for the current hardware. Still, it's ...
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The fastest way to update (and delete) apps on iOS 13
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Mario Kart Tour just smoked Pokémon GO in day-one downloads
Mario Kart Tour just beat out its fellow licensed gaming properties in terms of day-one downloads -- and not by a small margin ...
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How to easily free up space on your phone using Google Photos
Google Photos, available on both Android and iOS, automatically backs up 15GB worth of photos and videos for free. Or for ...
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Google's hyperlocal news app Bulletin makes headlines as it shuts down after just a year
Google is killing one of its products, again. This time it's the company's hyperlocal news app Bulletin. In a letter to users ...
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Mired in crime controversy, Uber reveals new safety features
Uber revealed a number of new safety features for its app, including 911 texts, rider PIN numbers, and on-trip reporting. ...
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Studying brains can explain why tech affects men and women differently
Results found that when men see pictures of video games, the part of the brain that causes addiction showed higher levels ...
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Android users suckered for $100s by basic calculator and QR code scanning apps
Fleeceware apps on Google Play were found to abuse the Play Store policies and grossly charge users hundreds of dollars for ...
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Instagram is reportedly testing dark mode, here's what it looks like
We're officially in the dark mode era. iOS 13 and Android 10, which rolled out recently, both have that option. Sadly, ...
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2 malware-infected photo apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Google Play
Google has removed two malicious apps with a combined total of over 1.5 million downloads after they were caught serving ...
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VPN apps with 500M+ installs caught serving disruptive ads to Android users
Four Android apps with cumulative installs of more than 500 million have been found to serve disruptive ads outside the apps. ...
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Here's what we like about iOS 13 (and one thing we don't)
The latest upgrade to the iOS operating system is here, after having been teased for months. iOS 13 adds a number of features ...
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The excellent Pocket Casts podcast app is now free on Android and iOS
Pocket Casts, the top-notch, full-featured podcast player owned by NPR, is now available for free on both Android and iOS. ...
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Why apps should enhance real-world experiences, not replace them
Most mobile apps seek to be the center of attention. Unfortunately, they don't place a high consideration on the impacts ...
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Google's bringing its Kormo app for entry-level job searches to India
Google is looking to bring its Kormo app to India to capture the job market scene in India, according to a report by the ...
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Period tracker apps caught sharing sensitive health data with Facebook
Popular period tracker apps used by millions of women are sharing sensitive information such as monthly timings, contraception ...
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Honor's latest app helps the visually impaired read documents and roadsigns
PocketVision can make the written word easier to read
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Microsoft unveils new To Do as Wunderlist founder mourns its imminent death
Microsoft today revealed an update for its To-Do app, now simply called To Do, that makes the app much more useful and pleasant ...
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Facebook just launched its Dating service
Facebook Dating is finally here. The social network launched the feature today in the US and 19 other countries, after announcing ...
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Some Tesla owners reportedly got locked out of their cars because the app was down
Connected things are wonderful until they fail on you. Numerous Tesla owners allegedly experienced this today as they got ...
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Chinese face-swapping app goes viral, invites criticism over privacy clause
Last week, a Chinese social app developer named Momo introduced a face-swapping app called Zao. The app, which lets you overlay ...
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How to see what ads Instagram thinks you'll care about
Ever wonder what Instagram thinks you're interested in? Turns out the site has a list of what kinds of ads it think you'll ...
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It’s a huge problem that most health apps are created by men — here’s how to fix that
If most creators of healht apps are men, while most users are women, it's bound to lead to problems and worse user experience. ...
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This app uses AI to add a Pixel-style night photography mode to your iPhone
In the past couple of years, every major Android phone has had a night mode feature. While we might see Apple bring a night ...
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Duolingo adds Latin to its free language learning app
Now you can find out what "lorem ipsum" actually means.
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Yelp now lets you personalize its app based on lifestyle and diet
Yelp is rolling out new options for personalization today, meaning you'll tell the app about your dietary and lifestyle preferences, ...
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Here's how to add italics and bolding to your WhatsApp messages
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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What the hell does the telephoto lens on your phone do?
Have you ever wondered what the telephoto lens on the back of your phone does? Well, we have the answer for you (it's all ...
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Come on Apple, make it easier to browse artists in the Music app
Is this a minor complaint? Yes, but that doesn't mean it's not important to me. So, Apple, please fix your music app — ...
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Don’t be an idiot — here’s how to store and remember all your passwords
We’ve produced a guide on how to securely store and remember all your passwords using password managers including LastPass ...
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CHEAP: Ugh, $80 for this Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is a DISGUSTING deal
Going about your day without access to a constant stream of music is unthinkable. And the solution? A Bose SoundLink Micro ...
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5 ad hacks for apps looking to capitalize on strong retargeting strategies
If you’ve developed an app — even if you’re successfully selling it — there’s one statement that’s unquestionably ...
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This startup's 'AI' to build your apps is just a bunch of human devs
AI is one of the most common buzzwords of the current startup generation. Companies often claim to have revolutionary AI ...
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Here's how to listen to articles on your phone
There’s a whole selection of apps that make news more accessible and engaging including paid subscriptions like Curio, ...
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How to download YouTube videos to watch offline
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Step up your note-taking game with these easy to use apps
Here are some of the best note-taking apps and tools: use them and you'll spend more time working on your ideas than waiting ...
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Instagram and WhatsApp get a 'from Facebook' stamp to remind you who's boss
To be honest, I'm kind of impressed Facebook held out this long. After buying WhatsApp and Instagram several years ago, ...
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Drowning? Here are the best to-do apps to sort your life out
Here's a list featuring some of the best to-do apps to help you win at life. Thank us later.
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How to make Twitter’s new design suck less
I know, I know – lots of people hate Twitter's new design. But you should try these tricks before you give up on it. You ...
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How to find something to watch on Netflix, without endless scrolling
Sure, Netflix is super popular. But it's not always easy to find something worth watching. Here are some top tips to help ...
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Babbel's update encourages users to chart their own language course
Babbel, the popular language-learning app, is getting a makeover. Updated language lessons now put the spotlight on bite-sized ...
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time: there were 205 harmful apps with over 32 ...
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YouTube is the world's top-grossing video app with $138M in user spending
Google must be happy. YouTube is the world's top-grossing app in the photo and video software category for a second quarter ...
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WhatsApp is reportedly building a desktop version that works without your phone
WhatsApp is reportedly working a desktop version of it apps that works independently without your phone. So you can message ...
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Just because sex toy apps can count calories doesn't mean they should
This article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between ...
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How to mute annoying chats on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram
A comprehensive guide on how to mute annoying chats in modern-day chat apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram ...
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Tinder’s new safety feature hides profiles of LGTBQ+ people in discriminatory countries
Tinder released a new safety feature, “Traveler Alert,” which aims to protect its LGTBQ+ users when they travel to ...
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Google confirms Search results are broken for ‘some’ Android users
No, you're not the only one: a bunch of Android users are complaining they're unable to load Google Search results in full ...
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Google’s Gallery Go is a lightweight Photos alternative that works offline
Google has boosted its app lineup for Android Go with Gallery go – a lightweight version of Photos that uses machine learning ...
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Facebook's Messenger Kids failed to do its only job of keeping tabs on children's chats
In 2017, Facebook launched a messenger app for kids to let them safely chat only with people approved by their guardians. ...
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The Jour mindfulness app helps you build a daily journaling habit
Mental health problems are one of the leading causes of disease burden worldwide, and major depression is the second leading ...
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No, you don't own your apps — here's why it feels like you do
Possessions are going out of fashion. An endless stream of media reports claim millennials – that amorphous mass of people ...
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Dating app 'reviews' won't tackle harassment
This article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between ...
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How to request FaceApp to remove your data from its servers
A short guide on how you can ask FaceApp to remove your data from its servers. There are a lot privacy concerns surrounding ...
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How to build Reddit custom feeds (also known as ‘multis’) like a pro
Here is how to build up custom feeds (otherwise known as multis) on Reddit, and avoid mixing business with pleasure like ...
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Over 100 Chinese loan apps are leaking millions of users' financial data
In China, over 100 loan apps are leaking their users' private data, including contact details, financial information, and ...
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Google has removed 7 'stalkerware' apps from its Play Store
Google has pulled seven tracking apps from the Play Store after Avast found they allowed people to stalk on their employees, ...
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Google’s Parrotron AI helps people with speech impediments talk freely
Google's AI division has developed new speech-to-text software for people with verbal impairments which reduces word error ...
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Anonymous chat apps fuel both free speech and cyberbullying
When the anonymous social media app YOLO was launched in May 2019, it topped the iTunes downloads chart after just one week, ...
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PSA: FaceApp can use your uploaded photos and your likeness for "commercial purposes" (Updated)
FaceApp has sparked fresh concerns for its ambiguous terms and conditions that grant the company a "perpetual" license to ...
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CHEAP: Stop reading, start buying — the latest Chromecast is only $25
The Chromecast is one of the best bits of household tech available today. Even better, you can currently get the media streamer ...
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It's 2019 and Google still can't keep malware out of its Android app store
Symantec researchers find a new app that advertised itself as an unofficial version of Telegram app — only to push malicious ...
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Sexual assault survivors are using this sex education app to regain confidence
Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and ...
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Snapchat account
If you’re still on the fence about deleting your Snapchat for good, you have the option to simply deactivate your account, ...
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PRIME CHEAP: A 4K Fire TV Stick For $25? This must be a mistake
It's Prime Day! That means one thing: deals. And right now there's an amazing offer on Amazon's 4K Fire TV stick media streamer. ...
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How to find and remove fake accounts on Twitter
Are fake followers hindering your influence in the Twittersphere? Do you want to get rid of them once and for all? We're ...
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Tinder made a Lite app that's 25x smaller than the original
Tinder is launching a lite version of its app especailly for emrging markets. The app is nearly 25 times smaller than the ...
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Here's how to mute those Instagram Story spammers
Don't you hate it when your favorite Instagram accounts spam you with a lengthy roll of Stories? Here are two tricks to stop ...
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Spotify now has a Lite app for Android users in 36 countries
Spotify has just launched a Lite version of its Android app that's designed to work well on low-end devices and spotty connections. The ...
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10+ million Android users installed a fake Samsung update app (Updated)
Update (July 9, 2019): A Google spokesperson said the app violates Play Store guidelines, and the company has removed the ...
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‘The world’s greatest email app’ is a privacy nightmare
Superhuman isn't all that super.
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Here's how gamification can help your business understand your users
Today’s operations require more comprehensive stores of information, most of which deals expressly in the human behavior ...
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[Best of 2019] The Cowboy e-bike is so good I want to cycle with it off into the sunset
We've tested out a fair number of electric bikes at TNW, but we think the Cowboy might just be the best. We never want to ...
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Twitter account
If you’re still on the fence about deleting your Twitter account for good, you have the option to simply deactivate your ...
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How to simplify your shopping routine with these handy apps
This edition of TNW Basics takes a look at three different shopping lists that you can use to take your shopping game to ...
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This repulsive app generates nudes from photos of clothed women
If you think creating anyone's nude photos or deepfake was a difficult task, think again. An app called DeepNude has developed ...
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4 cool things you can do with the iOS calculator
The iOS calculator is cooler than it looks — there are a range of cool tricks and tips you can use to really take your ...
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Facebook account
Social sites walk a fine line between being handy and consuming your life. Facebook make it tricky to delete your account ...
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Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps
A two year study, conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and CSIRO's Data61, analyzed more than a million ...
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Netflix's 'Project Rumble Pak' tests vibrating mobile movies
We're all used to our console controllers vibrating during intense gaming sequences. Some movie theaters incorporate vibration ...
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Duolingo finally adds Arabic to its repertoire
Duolingo's stable of languages expanded today to include Arabic -- both the spoken and written word. With this, Duolingo ...
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite launches early -- here are our first impressions
Niantic's latest AR-based walking-encouragement app, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, launched unexpectedly today. It was supposed ...
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Alibaba is nudging users to be more ethical with its in-app minigames
Four years ago, in a move designed to explore the viability of new offline sales models, Alibaba ran a little experiment. ...
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YouTube is testing hiding comments in its Android app
YouTube's comment section is notoriously famous for funny and vile comments. The streaming service is testing out hiding ...
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How to download new apps to your Fitbit watch
FitbitOS has several apps available to enhance its use as a smartwatch. Here's how you can download new apps and clock faces ...
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Google is rolling out RCS messaging without waiting for carriers - here's what that means
Google is rolling RCS out without waiting for carrier support. The company is rolling out RCS support for Android users in ...
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Nintendo makes over Dr. Mario for iOS and Android
Nintendo revealed last night that its next mobile game is finally hitting the stores next month, and it's the comparatively ...
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Google Play hosted phishing apps impersonating Turkish cryptocurrency exchange
Malicious apps impersonating Turkish cryptocurrency exchange BtcTurk are circumventing Google’s recently adopted security ...
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How to get started with mind mapping apps
Are lists failing you? Maybe a mind map is what you need! Thanks to a range of apps those too can be done on smartphones ...
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Praise (insert preferred deity), Spotify finally has a podcast tab
After cramming the podcast section in library, Spotify has finally redesigned the interface by placing Podcast tab in the ...
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This smartphone app could change the way we treat eating disorders
A new smartphone app promises to help anorexia sufferers learn to eat again. “Anorexic patients can normalize their ...
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How to make one of those 'Best of' Instagram collages
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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How to instantly close all the open Safari tabs on your iPhone (and iPad)
Do you have hundreds of tabs open on your iPhone browser? And want to quickly and simply close them all down? We've got you. ...
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Facebook revives its mobile data gathering program with a new app
Facebook today announced a new app called Study, that'll collect your data in exchange for monetary benefits.
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How to mute noisy conversations (and accounts) on Twitter, Gmail, Slack, and more!
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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CHEAP: Sweatiness awaits with 21% off Jabra's Elite 65t gym-ready earbuds
On the hunt for a new pair of wireless earbuds? Then check out this great offer on a pair of Jabra Elite 65t true wireless ...
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Facebook bans Huawei from pre-installing its apps, but does it matter?
Facebook has banned the Chinese tech company from pre-installing its apps – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – on Huawei's ...
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This keyboard app spell-checks gender bias to challenge how we talk to girls
One project hoping to change perceptions around everyday, gender-biased language is the Samsung-backed app created by Plan ...
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GameClub wants to preserve forgotten iPhone games for a new generation
Ever wonder what happened to the iPhone games that you can no longer find, that one day just disappeared from the App Store ...
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It sure looks like Apple is gearing up for more cryptocurrency apps
At this year's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference the company is announcing its "CryptoKit;" a cryptography-oriented tool ...
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Privacy is Apple’s most premium product
However, Apple was selling another feature to all of us – privacy. Apple took jibes at Google and Facebook and tracking ...
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The new iOS Photos app makes it easier to manage and edit photos
Photos takes a few cues from Adobe's Lightroom
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How to sync non-Amazon ebooks across multiple Kindles and apps
Did you know you can add non-Amazon ebooks to Kindle apps and devices? AND you can read that same ebook in sync across multiple ...
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Women’s fertility app secretly took $1.79M in funding from anti-abortion campaigners
A report from the Guardian found that fertility app Femm has been funded almost $1.8m by anti-abortion and anti-gay campaigners. ...
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Pokémon goes full-on fitness with new sleep tracker
The Pokémon Company reveals several new apps and software, the most unusual of which is a sleep tracker app. Have we reached ...
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Here's how you can apply experience-design to your everyday life
The other day a coworker and I were chatting about our phone’s home screens and the way we organize our app icons. ...
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Your iPhone is leaking personal info to tracking companies
The Washington Post finds a lot of third-party iOS apps are sending sensitive personal information to tracking companies. ...
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This game reveals the hidden racial bias of dating app algorithms
It should be no surprise that racial bias factors into swiping matches on dating apps — but algorithms used by these apps ...
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Understanding the rising popularity of China’s rural influencers
Beginning in 2016, China saw the sudden and meteoric rise of the short video social media platform Kuaishou 快手. The ...
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Trying to quit your phone addiction? There's an app for that
We’re squandering increasing amounts of time distracted by our phones. And that’s taking a serious toll on our mental ...
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PSA: Stay away from this ‘Bitcoin Collector’ app – it’s malware
Have you seen a new "Bitcoin Collector" program promising up to $45 worth of free cryptocurrency each day? Stay away, it's ...
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Thailand's oldest bank hints at new blockchain app powered by Ripple
Thailand's oldest bank, Siam Commerical Bank (SCM), has hinted it will be experimenting with blockchain technology powered ...
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Hands on: The touchscreen NAD M10 is the shape of amps to come
We went on a trip to London and got our hands on the incredible NAD M10 amplifier – a brilliant bit of kit that feels unique ...
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How the messaging app 'bthere' became a sexual assault prevention tool
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual ...
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Listen, parents, here are 3 reasons you shouldn't use child tracking apps
The use of self-tracking and personal surveillance technologies has grown considerably over the last decade. There are now ...
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Microsoft unveils Minecraft Earth, the new AR hotness
In celebration of Minecraft's tenth anniversary, Microsoft played its Pokemon GO card and released an augmented reality phone ...
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Google's new free app teaches kids to read by listening to them
Google has just ripped the beta label off Rivet, its free mobile app designed to help young children learn to read. It's ...
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The most compelling tech tools to assist the visually impaired
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, here's a look at some of the most innovative apps and solutions helping ...
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Bolt won't beat Uber by copying it – it needs to forge its own path
Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, is a ridesharing app that's aiming to take over the world. Unfortunately, it plans to do ...
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Tencent's Chinese PUBG dupe has enemies who wave after you shoot them
Tencent revealed this week it would be pulling its test version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds from the Chinese market. ...
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Bumble’s Louise Troen on censoring dick pics using AI
We're coming to you live from day one of TNW 2019, our flagship conference in Amsterdam. Up next is Louise Troen, Bumble’s ...
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Microsoft releases Visual Studio dev kit for Ethereum dapps
Microsoft is further broadening its suite of enterprise-grade blockchain tools with the launch of a dapp development kit ...
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Apple's iOS 13 slated to focus on replacing other companies' apps
Apple's developer conference WWDC now less than a month away, and Bloomberg's latest report spills beans on what to expect ...
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Apple quietly released its own iPhone game, starring Warren Buffett
Apple has apparently made its first game in years, in partnership with, of all people, Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. ...
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Bumble will use AI to automatically censor unsolicited nudes
Starting in June, users of dating apps including Bumble, Badoo, Chappy, and Lumen will have access to the AI-based tool “Private ...
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China’s dating apps are experimenting with livestreamed matchmaking
China’s largest date-to-marry matchmaking apps are experimenting with leveraging live-streaming to help users find love, ...
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Mario Kart Tour could be Nintendo's biggest smartphone win
Nintendo is preparing to offer up its next mobile game, and rumor has it the company is hoping this one will be a gold mine. ...
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Actually, reading books on a phone is great
As a physical book apologist, it pains me to write this. I love books. I love the unwieldy weight, the slowly yellowing pages, ...
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Apple’s reportedly making a tag to track your things
Last night, 9to5Mac reported that Apple is working on an app – codenamed GreenTorch – that'll replace Find My iPhone ...
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Google/Amazon deal sends YouTube to FireTV and Prime Video to Chromecast (finally)
Google and Amazon appear to have buried the hatchet, and are now offering their video streaming apps on each other's devices. ...
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Jumbo is an iPhone app that clears your old tweets and Google searches
There’s an insane amount of news every day about social networks screwing up and compromising user data. So, it’s advisable ...
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Activision knows when its employees are having sex
The Washington Post this week reported Activision Blizzard has been using various apps to track its employees' health ...
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Payment options in apps can be designed better
Let’s start with a simple thought: What was the last meal that you had? How did you decide to eat a certain dish as opposed ...
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9 design ideas for the future of digital dating
Whether you are a gen-Z, millennial or a recently separated 40-something, chances are you have heard of or used Tinder enough ...
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Snapchat's reinventing itself to fight Instagram
Snapchat announceda a bunch of things at their partner summit last week including games, shows, AR lenses, and SnapKit for ...
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Face-to-face interactions shouldn't be replaced by digital communication
What with Facetime, Skype, Whatsapp and Snapchat, for many people, face-to-face conversation is used less and less often. These ...
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This app turns your Samsung Galaxy S10's camera cutout into a nifty battery monitor
The notch isn't just dead space.
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Google kills off Google+ and Inbox in ritual slaughter
If Google were a TV show, it'd undoubtedly be Game of Thrones. Like Game of Thrones, it'll introduce a prominent new character ...
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EOS and TRON's most used dapps are either gambling or 'high risk'
The most recent dapp statistics show cryptocurrency gamblng apps are all the rage on Ethereum's rival blockchains EOS and ...
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How to get Twitter's new 'Lights out' dark mode on iOS
Twitter had a dark mode but now it's rolling out a darker mode called lights out for iOS that has true black background instead ...
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The Neato Botvac D6 robo-vacuum is a godsend for hairy pet owners
This adorable, D-shaped robot can definitely handle what your pets drop, as long as you're willing to let it make a few passes. ...
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New Android malware targets 32 cryptocurrency apps and 100 international banks
Meet "Gustuff," the new Trojan horse virus that's out to steal your cryptocurrency (and your fiat!) from your online accounts. ...
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How to use PS4 Remote Play on your iPhone
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Discover Quickly is an excellent tool for finding new music you'll love on Spotify
Tthere's an intuitive new app you can use to find new tracks and artists on Spotify quickly and easily - but be warned, it's ...
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Apple TV+, News+, and credit card: Everything announced at today's event
Here's everything you might have missed Apple's special event today, from new TV programming to a game subscription service. ...
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‘First cryptocurrency football club’ is still paying players’ salaries in fiat
Contrary to what was promised last year, semi-professional football team Gibraltar United is still not paying its players ...
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This app collects wallpapers designed to hide Samsung Galaxy S10's camera
The Hidey Hole app for Samsung's Galaxy S10 collects hole-punch wallpapers from Reddit – so you can easily hide that hole. ...
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Snapchat is getting into games -- here's what we'd like to see
Rumor has it Snapchat's going to reveal a new in-app game platform next month. Here are a few things the company could do ...
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Google now lets you easily compress photos straight from the Photos app
A few weeks ago, we explained how you can save space on your phone by using Google Photos to back up your pictures. Now, ...
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Apps are the unexpected savior of dying indigenous languages
In a globalized world, “global languages” have come increasingly to the fore, often at the expense of smaller, regional ...
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Twttr is (very subtly) better than Twitter
Twitter's tester app, the aptly named "Twttr," is perhaps not as different from the main Twitter as we'd hoped, but it's ...
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Who are you siding with in the Spotify-Apple antitrust war?
Apple and Spotify are locking horns over whether the iPhone maker is engaging in anticompetitive behavior with its App Store ...
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Lessons in Herstory uses AR to rectify women’s place in history books
Lessons in Herstory, is bringing life to the forgotten stories about women’s triumph in American history by retelling it. ...
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Apps are stealing your attention — here's how to break up with your phone
On average, people spend almost six hours on their phone everyday. But it's not all their fault, phones and apps are designed ...
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Google Earth and Carmen Sandiego is the best combo since PB & J
Carmen Sandiego has invaded Google Earth, and it's such a perfect combination we can't figure out how no one has thought ...
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Abra finally treats its users as adults, lets them handle Ethereum directly
Yesterday, cryptocurrency wallet and services provider, Abra, announced that users can now purchase Ethereum through its ...
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YouTube has set the stage for its own death, but can any app rise to challenge it?
Since its creation in 2005, YouTube has been the go-to website (and app) for watching videos. Today, with more than a billion ...
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Google squeezed an offline dictation AI into its keyboard app
Google says it's effectively miniaturized a cloud-based neural network system for speech recognition into an 80MB mobile ...
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Report: India accounts for a quarter of TikTok's billion downloads
TikTok – the app that lets you create 15-second dubbed videos – is on a rapid growth curve. The app crossed 1 billion ...
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This Chinese turn-based singing game looks amazing
Meetup Music (or 音遇) is a Chinese, turn-based singing game that has been lighting-up the country's app stores. We've ...
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How to turn on Slack's dark mode on iOS and Android
Slack's finally rolling out its dark mode on its iOS and Android apps. We'll show you how to turn on the dark mode, but first ...
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Revolut launches auto-exchange for cryptocurrency – and I can’t find a reason to hate it
Online challenger bank, Revolut, has just introduced a new feature which makes it easier to protect yourself from volatile ...
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Carrefour will use blockchain to let curious mammals know where their milk came from
French supermarket giant Carrefour is pouring milk all over its blockchain, allowing its customers to see the whole thing ...
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Google built a free app to teach Hindi and English to kids in India
Google just released a new Android app called Bolo (‘speak’ in Hindi) that's designed to help children learn Hindi and ...
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Fender Play is an excellent guitar tutor for people with social anxiety
Everyone knows the best way to learn guitar is to pay for lessons from a local professional. But what if that's not really ...
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How to free up space on your phone with Google Photos' unlimited backup service
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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How to stop Facebook from tracking your location
Facebook is know to be notorious to track your data. You can at least limit the location data the social network collects ...
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How to stop WhatsApp from downloading photos automatically
WhatsApp is probably one of the most used apps all over the world. And people send photos to each other freuqently that clutters ...
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How to use two-factor authentication on popular PC gaming platforms
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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A love letter to the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Bluetooth speaker
If my house was on fire and I could only pick up one bit of technology, it might just be the UE BOOM 3 that I grab first. ...
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Your company is losing mobile customers - here are three ways to optimize mobile experiences right now
When’s the last time you booked a Lyft or Uber or ordered a meal on DoorDash using your laptop? Many popular apps and services ...
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TikTok is under fire in India over alleged cyberbullying
Most of us know TikTok - the app that allows users to create 15-second videos - as a place for silly (and sometimes cringy) ...
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How to track timezones around the world with these free apps
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Can you gamify love?
We gamify our children's chores, learning a new language, and our workouts. Why not gamify our love-lives by levelling up ...
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13 ways to get customers to choose your app over the competition's
Competition between apps can be fierce. It’s no longer just about selling a great product and doing some light advertising ...
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How to use Instagram collections like a makeshift Pinterest
Instagram's "collection" feature allows you to save any post on the app, and you can also turn every collection into a themed ...
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Why doesn’t Google make Gmail more like Inbox?
Often in cheesy rom-coms they say “All good things must come to an end.” Except it doesn’t in movies. But, if it's ...
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The Roomba i7+ is an $1,100 robot vacuum that's worth every penny
Two months in and I’m ready to call it. The race is over. For the money, there is no better robotic vacuum on the market ...
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After Facebook, Google apologizes for running a user data collection program on iOS
Last night, just when we were trying to get our heads around Facebook's data collecting program, TechCrunch reported that ...
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Facebook convinced teens to sell their privacy for $20
Another day, another Facebook controversy
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A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily gather data about you
As we learned last year, Facebook has a habit of stealthily grabbing customer data to improve its own products and services, ...
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Open standards can disrupt Facebook’s messaging monopoly
Facebook is working on integrating Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp's messaging platforms into a monopoly. Here's how it ...
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It's not just WhatsApp - India's fake news problem plagues several popular social networks
You can't discuss the 'fake news' phenomenon in India without bringing up WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging service ...
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Moonday Mornings: Kik preps to fight the SEC over ICO
It's Monday Morning, you should know how this works by now.Dive in for a wrap up of the weekend's blockchain and cryptocurrency ...
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Ballsy mobile devs can now monetize their games with cryptocurrency
Mobile games made with the Unity engine can now support earning, spending, and tipping cryptocurrency thanks to a new SDK. ...
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How to send files, links, and text from your phone to your desktop
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, ...
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No, buying drugs via apps isn’t safer
Markets for illicit drugs are constantly evolving to increase profits and reduce risks to suppliers in response to law enforcement ...
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Google's head of account security has fix for cryptocurrency SIM-swapping
In light of the SIM-swapping epidemic, we spoke with Google's head of account security about what cryptocurrency investors ...
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You can now share your Netflix faves to Instagram Stories — if you have an iPhone
When streaming first took off it felt like the period of shared viewership had ended. How could anyone gather around the ...
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The UK government's settled status app for EU nationals is an embarrassment
A bit like any central government IT project, really.
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Popular travel app hands out Trump-shaped stress balls to anyone who books a trip to Mexico
Travel app TRVL is offering Trump-shaped stress balls to travelers heading to Mexico, as a reward for those visiting in spite ...
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Report: WhatsApp surpasses Facebook as the social network's most popular app
In recent years, Facebook has arguably been the most popular app in a lot of major markets across the globe. However, WhatsApp, ...
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Facebook launches Spectrum to make uploading large images easier
Spectrum promises to make mobile uploads better.
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Twitter's Android app finally gets a chronological timeline button
After rolling out the button to switch between chronological and algorithmic timelines for iOS, it arrives on Twitter for ...
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YouTube now lets you swipe through videos like Instagram Stories
We've all wasted hours watching recommended videos on YouTube, but now the company is making it even easier to procrastinate ...
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8 digital New Year’s resolutions to improve your personal and work life
Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur — from managing ...
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Blockchain startup Zwoop collapses following cancellation of ICO
VC-backed cryptocurrency startup Zwoop has gone into administration. According to an exclusive report by The Telegraph’s ...
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VLC hits 3 billion downloads, and will soon add AirPlay support
VLC, the beloved open source video player, has now been downloaded over 3 billion times! On top of this, the company will ...
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Just because you can earn cryptocurrency for squatting doesn’t mean you should
It's barely the middle of January and we've got our first "why did they invent that" cryptocurrency token project of the ...
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Instagram now lets you easily share your posts across multiple accounts
Instagram is introducing an official regram feature to its iOS app, so you can share the same post from multiple accounts ...
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Square launches SDK to help mobile developers take in-app payments
Square wants to make it easier for mobile devs to deal with payments
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AirPlay 2 is coming to more TVs, proving Apple can change its mind
The announcement during CES that a raft of TV brands are getting AirPlay 2 support is a sign that Apple is starting to change ...
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No, Samsung isn't pre-installing Facebook on your phone
Early this morning, Bloomberg reported that Samsung doesn't let users uninstall the Facebook app from some of its phones. ...
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Google twists Samourai Wallet's arm to disable privacy features
Samourai Wallet, a bitcoin wallet provider, is temporarily disabling some of its privacy-related features following a request ...
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Keep your digital life secure with these 6 simple tricks
Data breaches, widespread malware attacks, and microtargeted personalized advertising were lowlights of digital life in 2018. As ...
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Weather apps are secretly selling your location data to the highest bidder
Location data is a funny thing. You need it to get an accurate forecast, and they, the app-maker, need it to cash in on a ...
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How Uber Lite was engineered to thrive in emerging markets
Last June, Uber launched its ‘diet’ app –Uber Lite – in India, with a view to support users with older phones, and ...
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12 tactics for engaging and retaining your mobile app users
As more and more businesses create stand-alone branded mobile apps, competition for user attention is fiercer than ...
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10 amazing and helpful apps that will inspire you
There are millions of mobile applications available to smartphone users today, and that number will only keep growing ...
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Get your shit together in 2019 with these 7 free productivity tools
New year comes with new promises (i.e. lies) about finally getting your life in order. If you're really going to try, then ...
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How an app can help fight loneliness in old people at Christmas
While loneliness is experienced by all ages, it's especially pronounced in older people. In the UK, 51 percent of all people ...
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Don’t worry about screen time – focus on how you use technology
Many Americans find themselves bombarded by expert advice to limit their screen time and break their addictions to digital ...
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How to find and share your top Instagram posts from 2018
Using the app or website, Top Nine, you can see your best performing Instagram posts from this year based on likes, comments, ...
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Microsoft's Hummingbird app uses AI to deliver a personalized news feed
Microsoft has quietly released an AI-based news app called Hummingbird on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. It's currently ...
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Tumblr reemerges on the App Store after controversial NSFW purge
After a turbulent few weeks, it appears Tumblr may finally be back on track. Its app has now reappeared in the iOS App Store. ...
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These are the coolest things we reviewed in 2018
We review a lot of cool stuff at TNW. In fact, it's one of the best parts about working here -- instant access to some of ...
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3 surprising ways social ‘neighborhood’ apps could boost your business
Have you ever logged onto Facebook, only to be inundated with mundane status updates from your ex-high school classmate or ...
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4 fitness tech trends you can expect to see in 2019
For a tech founder, working in the industry of health and fitness is extremely challenging — but the rewards far outweigh ...
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All those free apps on your phone are tracking your location and selling your data
The New York Times explained how many popular mobile apps are tracking your precise location round the clock, and then selling ...
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Instagram gets WhatsApp-style walkie-talkie voice messages
Facebook-owned Instagram has just added one of the best features from its sister app, WhatsApp: direct voice messages.
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Google+ will die 4 months sooner thanks to new bug affecting 52 million users
After announcing in October it would be shuttering Google+, its little-loved social media site, Google today announced that, ...
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These are the 10 coolest Kickstarter campaigns of 2018
Kickstarter is always a mixed bag. On the one hand, there are some of the most innovative products on Earth, all in one place. ...
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7 awesome apps you might've missed in 2018
Tons of great apps came out in 2018, but it's hard to keep track. Check out TNW's list of awesome apps you might've missed. ...
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Tumblr's porn ban slams the door on women and other marginalized communities
After graphic images of child sex abuse appeared on Tumblr in November, the app was quickly removed from Apple's App store ...
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How to add a wake up weather forecast to your iPhone Lock Screen
Hidden deep in the recesses of the Settings menu is a feature Apple, presumably, wants you to use. Part of iOS 12, Apple ...
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Motion design looks hard, but it doesn't have to be
Motion helps make UIs expressive and easy to use. Despite having so much potential, motion is perhaps the least understood ...
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Why your phone's notifications are the way they are
The notification bell that was once used to keep us in the loop is now mostly used to bring us back into the loop instead. ...
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The internet is toxic because humans are toxic
No matter how well we code, no matter how convincingly we simulate and augment reality, there's no software that can make ...
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Google removes 2 popular Android apps that enabled click fraud
Google finally The search giant removed CM File manager and Kika keyboard apps after an internal investigation for ad fraud ...
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25 of our favorite Mac apps (2018 Edition)
It's that time of year again, a time to look back and reflect on the best new apps and the trusted, reliable applications ...
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9 tips to edit and post photos on Instagram like a pro
There are millions of photos shared by Instagram users. You definitely don’t want your followers to miss your photos in ...
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Our favorite iOS apps for the iPhone and iPad in 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to look at some our favorite apps of the year. While not all of these are brand new, ...
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Apple's Entrepreneur Camp is a show of support for all women in tech
Apple announced earlier this week it'd be launching an app development camp exclusive to female-led companies and developers, ...
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Experts warn AI could hardwire sexism into our future
From Apple's Siri to Amazon's Alexa, voice recognition and AI assistants are typically female by default. Technology isn't ...
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Forget Siri: Here's how to use Google Assistant on your iPhone or iPad
It's safe to say the digital assistant wars are over. Siri, arguably, is awful, and the clear-cut favorite in the space is ...
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7 EU countries accuse Google of violating GDPR by tracking users
Consumer groups in the Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, Greece, Slovenia, Sweden, and Norway have asked regulators to look into ...
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2018: The year Congress and social media collided
One of the biggest, and most unwelcome revelations of the past few years is just how much social media platforms can be -- ...
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We’ve got 99 problems — does your app solve one?
Everyone knows that apps fail. No one wants to build a mobile app that gets one thousand downloads and then capsizes into ...
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Genies makes realistic looking Bitmoji that can be used in other apps
Genies has launched their new Android and iOS mobile app that lets users create a digital version of themselves that looks ...
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Facebook's former PR firm seeded fake stories about bias at Apple News
Facebook's recently-fired PR firm allegedly floated a story to journalists that Apple News was biased against Republicans. ...
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Email on mobile sucks, but it’ll get better in the next 10 years
The problem is the medium itself - mobile communication has aspired to take over the entirety of our business communication. ...
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Shark S87 robotic cleaning system: A great vacuum with bad AI
I remember a time not so long ago where robot vacuums would set you back $1,000 or more and prove more work than they were ...
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Here's our first glimpse of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic and WB Games surprised everyone this morning by dropping the first trailer for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the spiritual ...
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Be My Eyes app lets you lend your eyes to a blind person in real time
The free app, Be My Eyes, connects blind and visually-impaired people with sighted volunteers who “lend their eyes” to ...
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How to scan documents with your phone
In this article, we show you a quick and easy way of turning a physical document into a digital one using only your phone. ...
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Tinder adds more gender identity options for Indian users
Tinder has introduced a new gender option for its app users in India. This feature includes more options for individuals ...
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Turn any photo into a WhatsApp sticker with this free Android app
Snap photos or import images into Sticker Studio, and you can quickly create stickers to use in WhatsApp on your Android ...
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Deep dive into Latin America's last-mile delivery startups
The last-mile delivery apps servicing the $2 trillion USD e-commerce market has global attention. Delivering products, groceries, ...
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Why your app idea is just 'meh' and won't succeed
You heard me correctly, I said “meh.” I’m not talking about the "meh" used to ironically describe something beautiful/awe-inspiring; ...
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The best new social media features of 2018
Social media sites and apps have changed a lot since the beginning of the year. Here are a few of our favorite changes from ...
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Instagram's rumored School Stories could be cool -- with rigorous moderation
Word on the street is that Instagram is testing a new, collaborative kind of Story -- specifically, a kind which would be ...
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Our lack of interest in data ethics will come back to haunt us
When was the last time you saw a creepy ad on Facebook, which seemed to know about a product you were discussing with a coworker? ...
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Get more cats on your Instagram feed by cheating the algorithm
If you’re anything like me, a blue-eyed tabby cat coquettishly peering at the camera from under its lashes makes you want ...
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London is making life way too hard for mobility tech companies
The urban mobility market has come a long way since London’s first horse drawn bus service in 1829. Even in the last five ...
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Pokemon GO finally counts your steps while offline
Niantic today announced a new feature for Pokemon GO called "Adventure Sync" -- a lofty name for a very simple feature: step ...
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Facebook trims Messenger's clutter with new update
Facebook today announced it was overhauling Messenger, updating the interface and cutting down on the embarrassing amount ...
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50% of American WhatsApp users don't know it's owned by Facebook
Research from the search engine DuckDuckGo has revealed 50 percent of American WhatsApp users don't realize Facebook owns ...
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Meet the people building their own sex toys
Since sex toys are becoming increasingly more expensive, some people are taking initiative and building their own sex toys. ...
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Q4 2018 internet report: Almost 4.2 billion humans are online
The data in Hootsuite and We Are Social’s new Q4 Global Digital Statshot report reveal that the ‘Next Billion’ is fast ...
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Adobe to finally bring the 'real' Photoshop to iPads
Adobe revealed at its MAX event that a new Photoshop would be coming for iPads -- and not just any old defrocked mobile version. ...
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Social media is being weaponized at a terrifying rate
Believe it or not, there are several ways in which social media can be used to sabotage, disenfranchise or misinform others. ...
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Rapid scaling can ruin your startup — so fix these technical problems now
In the grand scheme of things, everything has been going perfectly to plan. Your product or service launch has been a success, ...
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The free internet makes us the product — we need to stop it
The bad headlines continue to stack up for Facebook this year: from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to the New York Times ...
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Here's how to keep advertisers from using your phone number on Facebook
A Gizmodo report on Wednesday detailed the latest in a long series of Facebook privacy blunders. The report said, and Facebook ...
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Tattoodo wants to be the Booking.com of getting inked
Tattoodo has launched a platform that will allow people from across the world to find and book their next tattoo online.
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Crafty kids are finding ingenious ways to thwart Apple's 'Screen Time' feature
Apple first introduced Screen Time this summer as one of the key feature additions on iOS 12. By adding limits to specific apps, or your phone as a whole, Apple attempted to add a digital dose of self-control for those who need it most. People raved about the feature upon first ...
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This iOS 12 Shortcut automatically activates your iPhone camera during a police stop
Mobile phones are the great equalizer. Residing in each of our pocket's is a device that shifts the balance of power, if ...
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Apple acquires Shazam and announces it'll now be ad-free
Apple has officially acquired the musical identification app, Shazam. The hardware giant has also stated that the app will ...
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Instagram is testing a 'regram' feature to natively repost content
On Twitter there's the retweet button. Facebook has the share icon. On Instagram, nothing. To date, users have had to ...
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We shouldn’t market to people’s past — we need real-time, location-based strategies
We need to stop marketing to people's past and realize that people's hobbies, interests, and lifestyles change as time goes ...
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‘Free tech’ economy creates harmful monopolies and alters our self-expression
Many of the world’s biggest companies would be giving away their services for free in today’s digital economy and costs ...
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YouTube merges Gaming with main site after standalone app fails to impress
YouTube is transforming Gaming from a standalone site to a page on its main site. It's also admitted sticking games into ...
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Twitter will soon let you switch between algorithmic and real-time feeds
Twitter today announced a change to the way it shows tweets to users. The announcement detailed a future that includes ...
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Deebot Ozmo 930 is the robot vacuum you've been waiting for
As smart vacuums go, there's a lot of space between the very best, and the very worst. The Deebot Ozmo 930, by Ecovacs, belongs ...
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Google to kill Inbox early next year
According to a report by Fast Company, Google is giving its popular bundled email client service, Inbox the axe early next ...
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Everything Apple announced at its 2018 iPhone event
It's that time of year again. Apple CEO today Tim Cook took to the stage to announce all of the latest and greatest in Apple ...
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Apple's move to shake up the newspaper industry offers little upside
Apple is making a play at the publishing business. In March, the company acquired Texture, a subscription-based magazine ...
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Instagram's parents guide is helpful, but doesn't go deep enough
Instagram has put together a starter guide for parents of teens who use the app. Unfortunately it doesn't shed light on some ...
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The Bluenero is a smart aquarium that lets you spy on your fish
The Bluenero is a smart and internet-connected fish tank. It includes a HD camera, a filtration system, an oxygen pump, an ...
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The Davinci IQ is a masterful weed vape for the meticulous marijuana enthusiast
Sorry, what’s that? You roll your weed up in paper? And burn it with fire? Look, I admire the nostalgia, but it's all about ...
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Skype has yet another new design, but hasn't fixed its core problems
Skype is walking back its controversial Snapchat-esque redesign, but Microsoft hasn't addressed any problems the app had ...
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UK bans ‘misleading’ Facebook ads for a popular contraceptive app
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Natural Cycle's advert on Facebook after claims that ads were ...
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Samsung's new tech further blurs the line between banks and blockchain
Samsung SDS has created a blockchain-powered signature system for banks that lets users verify their identity just once every ...
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PSA: Major EOS bug makes it possible to steal valuable resources directly from users
EOS has another major vulnerability: this one allows for valuable network resources to be effectively stolen from user accounts ...
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Revolut launches Metal debit card that gives 'cashback' in cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency users have a new way of showing dedication to the cause. Meet Revolut's solid metal card that literally pays ...
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A New Yorker invited over 150 men on the world's most bizarre Tinder date
More than 150 men showed up to Union Square in Manhattan on Sunday, some with roses in hand or a gift for the mysterious ...
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Over 50k people have blocked Twitter's biggest advertisers over the Alex Jones debacle (and you can too)
Alex Jones can't win these days. As the unofficial mascot of conspiracy theorists everywhere, Jones -- the man who answers ...
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How ten-year-old Evernote evolved for the current app market
Everyone's favorite note-taking app recently changed its ten-year-old look. The Evernote redesign might look simple, but ...
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Online dating study shows everyone seeks partners 'out of their league'
A recently published study sought answers to a seemingly unquantifiable question: What does dating "out of your league" really ...
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Google's new Q&A app lets celebs personally answer your most boring queries
Google Cameos, a new app specifically for public figures, allows them to answer your most-searched questions, no matter how ...
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Internal Facebook note reveals clever 'psychological trick' to attract teenage users
Always on the lookout for novel ways to attract teens, Facebook purchased viral polling app TBH last October. The app fell ...
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Inside Google's plan to stalk your social media accounts
Google, once again, is excited about social media. But not in the ways you might think; this isn't about another in a failed ...
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How app store policies allow the Infowars app to survive -- and thrive
The Infowars app has shot to the top of the charts on both app storefronts, despite both companies ostensibly washing their ...
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All Android phones should run stock OS (including you Samsung!)
Countless consumers around the globe cherish the customization options available to them when it comes to their smartphones, ...
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Fitbit’s lousy period feature proves the need for more women in tech
Fitbit's recently released female health feature faces backlash over limited period tracking and this could be because there's ...
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John McAfee's 'unhackable' Bitcoin wallet (allegedly) got hacked
John McAfee threw down the gauntlet last week when claiming his newly-created Bitcoin wallet, Bitfi, was "unhackable." It ...
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Facebook and Instagram officially announce new tools to fight social media addiction
Facebook and Instagram have announced a selection of tools to help their users combat social media addiction and manage the ...
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Strava modularizes its old subscription model for more versatility
Strava – the running and cycling app – has a new subscription model that modularizes its old one, giving more choice ...
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A hands-on approach to designing for kids
This article aims to share a series of advices, stemming from lessons learned from designing for kids over a period of 12 ...
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MoviePass never had a chance
Subscription movie service MoviePass offered anyone willing to shell out $10 a month -- less than the price of a single movie ...
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Google bans cryptocurrency mining apps from the Play Store
All cryptocurrency miners are now banned from Google's Play store. The new ruling came with new updates to Google’s Developer ...
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Google’s AR design guidelines: baby steps — but a good starting point
When Google and Apple announced their mobile augmented reality (AR) platforms last summer, they rocked the 3D world. Almost ...
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Lyft contemplates 'zen mode' for those who want a quiet ride
How much would Lyft be improved if your driver knew ahead of time you didn't want to chitchat? A Lyft "zen mode" would eliminate ...
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Report: Facebook ad clicks tumble, but the internet keeps on growing
The new 2018 Q3 Global Digital Statshot report from Hootsuite and We Are Social shows that there was plenty of change in ...
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This odd gadget wants to help you lose weight using your... breath?
The Lumen analyzes your metabolism through your breath, using a process called the Respiratory Quotient. Its app then recommends ...
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We tried to force our intern to exercise with this app — it half-worked
Goya-Move is an app that stops children using their phones until they've hit a specific step count. We reviewed it by testing ...
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The Motiv Ring is a fitness tracker for folks who hate fitness trackers
Bored of those bracelet-style fitness trackers? The Motiv Ring is an impressive bit of kit that can monitor your sleep, fitness, ...
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Amazon's new tool tracks down odd parts to avoid those dreaded trips to the hardware store
Amazon's newest tool helps you scan, identify, and shop for spare parts. Part Finder uses the iPhone camera to avoid dreaded ...
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Human interaction keeps crumbling as Bitmoji become your Tinder wingman
Tinder is testing a feature that allows user's to send Bitmoji within the dating app. It's a way to break the ice but it ...
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Prepare yourself: Facebook could be the future of national census
Every ten years, governments around the world conduct their national census: a count of the resident population. This is ...
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WORLDSTAAAR: Watch if Google gets whacked with an $11B fine by the EU
Google will most likely be hit with a record fine from the EU today. This is set to be focused around its Android operating ...
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Skype finally gets call recording feature
Only 15 years after it was launched
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This app allows you to send rejected emoji to your friends
Declined Emoji: part 1 opens up a world of rejected emoji you never knew existed. Get ready for conversations full of inflating ...
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This device lets you grow weed while literally doing nothing
Ever wanted to grow some of that sweet devil’s lettuce in your own home? Well, thanks to Cloudponics’ GroBox, you can ...
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This sex-positive dating app connects people through their fantasies
As with, well, everything really, the internet has changed the dating game. Just think how ubiquitous the phrase “swipe ...
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Startups! Here's what you need to know before taking on Asia
Once your startup has taken off in your local market, expanding geographically is a natural next step. Asia is likely to ...
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Opera is expanding its suite of cryptocurrency tools with a built-in wallet
Opera is preparing to give Android users a built-in Crypto Wallet, the latest in its suite of tools for cryptocurrencies. ...
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Snapchat’s new feature shines the spotlight on community-made Lenses
Snapchat today announced it was rolling out Lens Explorer, a new feature that makes it easier for users to tap into the growing ...
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The first hours after a crime are crucial — here's how you can help the police
But letting citizens do police work — encouraging them even, by offering rewards — is not without risks.
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I tested this kid-friendly phone to see if it could protect me from pervs
Being a kid in today's world is tough. When I had a rough time at school, it generally stayed there. Yeah, there were chatrooms, ...
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8 nifty, new apps that will help you save money
No matter where your income-to-spending ratio currently sits, one thing remains true — you can save more money. Even if ...
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Google employees want to teach you to code for free with their cute new app
A bunch of Google employees participating in the company's Area 120 internal incubator have launched Grasshopper, a free ...
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This app is like Shazam for fonts
WhatTheFont is a Shazam for fonts -- a designer's dream. The app is a mobile version of the website previously developed ...
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Instagram now has stickers and 'hands-free' video
Instagram, which has been adding features an impressive clip, is getting a few more today. First up, you can now add ...
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Apple finally lets you remove 23 built-in apps you don't care about
We summarized five of the biggest reasons to download iOS 10 today, but as BuzzFeed reminded us, there's another big one ...
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This app will pay you for every step you take
Starting today, the easiest way to make some money is by doing what you already do so often -- walking. Sweatcoin is a new ...
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A ring that lets you feel your partner's heartbeat is trolling at level 10
The HB (heartbeat) ring lets you feel your partner's heartbeat while they're away. It's a sweet idea, until the internet ...
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Use this All-in-One Messenger for WhatsApp, Slack and Skype and chat like a boss
You're sick of constantly switching between Messenger, WhatsApp and Slack? All-in-One Messenger lets you use all of these ...
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Type like your grandmother used to with this authentic typewriter simulator
You will certainly appreciate the convenience of being able to delete and edit your spelling mistakes once you try out this ...
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Littlebook puts Facebook on your Apple Watch to feed your social addiction
Facebook fiends can now take the social network everywhere they go with Littlebook, an unofficial Facebook client for the ...
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Teenagers have built a summary app that could help students ace exams
Summize could be the summary tool every high-school student has ever dreamed about.
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You've probably broken the law on Snapchat without knowing
You should probably stop taking screenshots on Snapchat.
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Mark Cuban showed me how to use his weird chat app Cyber Dust, and now I love it
Cyber Dust (iOS and Android) was an enigma for me. I tried it and just couldn't quite get the feeling of just what the service ...
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Here's how to see your Snapchat posts after they've disappeared
Snapchat is known for its ephemerality and sure, you can save your posts if you remember, but how about getting a monthly ...
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Soundnode is the SoundCloud desktop app you've been waiting for
And it works on Mac, Linux as well as Windows.
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How to grow and monetize your Instagram account
Instagram has been the most disruptive social network to redistribute social power away from paparazzi and publications ...
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How to implement gestures into your mobile design
Gestures are the new clicks. Every app, game or tool you open on your phone must includes a swipe, tap or pinch to function. ...
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5 pieces of wearable tech for meditation & mindfulness
With projections on wearable tech becoming a $75 billion dollar industry by 2025, the largest sector ripe for cashing in ...
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Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 are worthy...if you play in Amazon's sandbox
In its line of Fire tablets, Amazon operates on a core principle: we'll give you a great tablet at a low price, as long ...
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9 of the best apps for sharing files between devices and friends
Here are the best apps for moving files between your computers and devices and sending them to your contacts. For Android, ...
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7 tips to create awesome mobile app designs
Native app UI design doesn’t give you much room to work with. When designing for smaller screens and shorter attention ...
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Here's Apple's temporary fix for that nasty iOS Messages bug, which also affects Twitter and Snapchat
A bug was uncovered in iOS recently that crashed the Messages app when users received a message with a unique string of Unicode ...
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Believe in horoscopes? This dating app will match you with other credulous people
There have been so many Tinder knockoffs that Product Hunt has a special list of the most notable ones ('Tinder for X'). ...
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10 best coding bootcamps for those on a budget, both online and in-person
If you're serious about coding, your luck hasn't yet run dry. Industry leaders around the world are teaming up to help you ...
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No porn on Periscope? The cam girl sites are delighted
The arrival of Meerkat and Periscope led to a rash of stories in the mainstream press about the impending flood of filth ...
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New uploader app lets you post photos to Instagram directly from your Mac
A few flawed online and emulation workarounds have made the rounds over time, but a new app for the Mac platform, by Anobot ...
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11 apps and services that don't exist, but (sort of) should
There's an app for nearly everything. But wouldn't it be nice to have a few new apps that would combine the best elements ...
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SMS vs. Push notification vs. Email: When should your app use what?
A main concern for many companies is evaluating the best communication technique to increase customer engagement. How do ...
