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Doom-ed from the start Systrom says that his interest in computer programming stemmed from playing computer games. And while this might break the hearts of those who dislike violent games, his favorite title was the shooter, Doom 2! DJ Kevin Systrom in the house! While this may not be a usual announcement at concerts or clubs, it actually was one of the few things Systrom loved to do: DJ-ing. Back when he was in school, Kevin and a couple of his friends started transmitting a radio station....

Twitter is all about the content, and for those that follow a lot of different entities via the social network, missing content isn’t the best possible experience. As a result of this mentality, Twitter has put together what it calls “Highlights,” a brand new way for users to make sure that they don’t miss anything really important (or trending) from their social network. With the new feature, which is opt-in, Twitter will put together a comprehensive catalog of tweets, images and stories that were shared on Twitter over a period of time....

So far, I’m impressed. The UA Healthbox is the result of a partnership between HTC Under Armour. It’s a literal red box that you open up to find a fitness b, a -Fi connected scale, a strap-on heart rate monitor. l together, the box retails for $400. The nice thing about buying all this stuff at once is that they all work together as part of a single fitness routine....

Since the rollout, the operating system has experienced several hiccups. Some users were unable to activate the anti-tracking setting, while others experienced battery issues. Tap or click here for five new ways to customize your iPhone with iOS 14. The problems don’t seem to have abated, as Apple released the first update to iOS 14.5 for iPhones and iPad this week. If you haven’t updated yet, you should. It patches two huge flaws....

The connection was clear when the Treasury Department updated its sanctions listing for the hacking group, called Lazarus Group. The federal agency added a cryptocurrency address that was used to steal $600 million from the Ronin network, a blockchain network created by the Vietnamese game company Sky Mavis. The Ronin network powers the play-to-earn game Axie Finity. Sky Mavis created the network to get around Ethereum network congestion. Last month, the company revealed it had 173,600 in Ethereum (ETH) and 25....

But what if I told you there was an alternative? There is, and it’s been around since 1997. That alternative is Linux. Now, before you throw your arms up in the air in frustration, hear me out. Sure, there are tons of Linux distributions available to install for free. Those distributions range from the very basic to the incredibly complex and everything in between. Also: How to choose the right Linux desktop distribution Along with those varied versions of the operating system, there are numerous desktops you can opt to try....

And the results so far? Well, let’s just say Facebook has lost a significant amount of money thanks to its legal troubles. Billions of dollars are owed as part of an FTC settlement, for example, but it’s important to remember that these numbers are just a drop in the bucket compared to the company’s actual worth. Tap or click here to see how much Facebook owes. After so much trouble in court, Facebook is looking for any way it can to cover itself against further repercussions....

Now if we talk about the movie then let me explain to you all that the film is known as The Rock x Siri: Dominate The Day and will premiere Monday morning on the tech giant Apple’s YouTube channel. It is a complete movie, and it will be available for free. The ad has been made public by The Rock himself on his Twitter account, where he has also shown the promotional poster....

More: The best cheap tech gifts under $100The best cheap tech gifts under $75The best cheap tech gifts under $50The best cheap tech gifts under $25 You can utilize Apple’s Family Setup to check your kid’s location, set up shared contacts, set up screen time usage, and more. They don’t even need their own iPhone to have an Apple Watch. They can pair it up with yours, so you’re fully in control....

Just yesterday, a report surfaced that suggested the BlackBerry Venice, an Android-powered slider, would be making an exclusive launch on AT&T sometime in August. Now, as casually as one might be able to when talking about a brand new, unannounced handset, Evan Blass (@evleaks) has also showcased what the handset will look like, thanks to a newly leaked image. As we can see above, the device appears to have a curved display, with a microUSB port and headphone jack on the bottom....

This Futuristic Smartphone Can See Inside All Objects Some say that the segment of smartphones is reaching a level of exhaustion, and in this sense, it is necessary to innovate. During CES 2017, the Chinese manufacturer Changhong announced a smartphone with a Scio molecular sensor capable of detecting the chemical composition and calories of food. Let’s meet Changhong H2. The LG G5 and the iPhone 7 Plus have two rear chambers....

Take a moment to look at how many tabs do you have open in your browser? Go on, I’ll wait for you. If you’re like me, I’ll bet it’s a lot, and that you’ve had some open for so long that you can’t remember why it’s open. Also, if you’re like me, if all those browser tabs were to accidentally vanish, you’d feel a sense of panic or loss. But fear not!...

According to OnLeaks, the 2020 iPad Pro models may share the same dimensions as the current iPad Pro models. And while he has shared dimensions for the 11-inch model only, which suggests an overall dimension of 248 x 178.6 x 5.9mm, there is no detail for the 12.9-inch model. Further, he also says that the 11-inch model might feature a metal black, similar to the current generation iPad Pro, whereas the bigger 12....

Following the series of tests and pre-release procedures, HTC has gone through the steps to upgrade the unlocked HTC 10 flagship smartphone. The manufacturer recently confirmed that the flagship device will begin its Android 7.0 Nougat rollout on Friday, November 25. A nice holiday bonus for owners of the handset that officially launched earlier this year. But, that’s not all the good news HTC has in store. The company also confirmed its plans for the Android 7....

However, you don’t have to wait for Windows 11 to use some of your smartphone’s functions from your PC. You can connect an Android phone or iPhone to your Windows 10 PC with a desktop app. Tap or click here for instructions. With the latest release of iCloud for Windows, you can now sync your Apple passwords from a PC. If you already use iCloud and a PC, this makes things much more convenient....

Think you’re tech smart? Tap or click here to take a quick phishing quiz. You need to make sure your system is protected. This way, your network is locked down, and you can browse with the confidence your data isn’t at risk. Here are 5 free security downloads every computer needs. What if you’re sending out junk email? You might be. It’s the way some of the cleverest forms of malware spread by hijacking your email address to do their dirty work....

Verizon is America’s largest wireless operator. Often called “Big Red” due to their logo, they have some of the best coverage in the country, though not the best speeds since their network is obviously more taxed. Curiously, when Google announced the 2013 Nexus 7, they said it would work on every network in the USA, including Verizon. Fast forward to today and that’s obviously not the case. Big Red is incredibly stubborn, to the disappointment of many, about letting Google’s popular tablet run on their network....

Not anymore! Even those who don’t want to jailbreak their iDevice and keep their warranty intact can still watch Flash videos on their iOS device using a simple bookmarklet called iOSFlashVideo! This is touted as a free alternative to the Skyfire app, which costs $3 and not available in many countries as yet. Officially, iOSFlashVideo supports these video streaming websites – Dailymotion, Flickr video, Megavideo, Vimeo. All you need to do is visit http://iosflashvideo....

There are web apps that you can open in your browser and they will generate pleasant sounds that will make you fill relaxed and focused to your tasks. We’ve also featured similar apps in the past, such as Raining.fm, which we’re also going to feature in the list below. Without further ado, here they are. Noisli Noisli is a very simple to use web app where you change the background sound and color to help you be relaxed....

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation of the European Union (EU) that became effective on May 25, 2018. It strengthens and builds on the EU’s current data protection framework, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the 1995 Data Protection Directive. At its core, GDPR is a new set of rules designed to give EU citizens more control over their personal data. It aims to simplify the regulatory environment for business so both citizens and businesses in the European Union can fully benefit from the digital economy....