79 New Emoji Contestants Might Arrive In 2017
We've long made the case that an avocado toast emoji should be the next one on Unicode's list. And voilà : Avocado showed up as a potential contender for the next round of emoji! Earlier this week,...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Twitter's New Timeline
Photo: Courtesy Twitter.Twitter made a major change this week. Instead of displaying tweets in reverse chronological order, with the most recent tweets on top of your feed, Twitter will first show you...
View ArticleEinstein's Theory Of Relativity Was Just Proven Correct
Photo: Fred Stein Archive/Getty Images. One of modern physics' most well-known theories just got proven true today, and it's one of the most significant (and exciting) scientific discoveries in...
View ArticleThe Hottest New Social Media App (& How To Use It)
About three weeks ago, a new social network called Peach leapt into the world. Folks started tweeting their usernames and uploading GIFs and sketches to this new app. Forget Snapchat — Peach is now the...
View ArticleThis Quick Keyboard Hack Will Give You Tons Of Emoticons
If you've grown tired of your usual emoji-filled conversations, there's a quick way to change things up. Also hidden in your phone settings is a Japanese emoticon keyboard. It's got some fun,...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Drop An iPhone In Melted Crayons?
In one of the weirdest video ideas ever, Taras Maksimuk, creator of TechRak, decides to destroy an iPhone 6s in the worst way possible. In this experiment, Maksimuk melts the expensive smartphone in a...
View ArticleThis Scary Android Bug Could Erase Your Phone
Photographed by Rockie Nolan.Today, we have your periodic reminder not to click on strange links from strange people, or bad things could happen. The BBC reports that a powerful piece of Android...
View ArticleKanye Made Tidal Number One, But Does It Even Matter?
Photo: Dana Edelson/NBC.Exclusivity is one way to drum up hype about a new product, whether it's a limited-edition makeup launch or a new app. And Kanye West, who married into the business- and...
View ArticleTwitter Is Finally Getting Searchable GIFs
We're creeping closer to a time when all human communication can be conducted via GIFs, and we're not going to lie, it's super exciting. Will you ever be able to convey joy more clearly than with a...
View ArticleApple Refuses To Unlock Phone In San Bernardino Trial
Photographed by Rockie Nolan.A U.S. federal magistrate judge has ordered Apple to unlock the phone used by one of the shooters in the December San Bernardino, CA attacks that killed 14 people. Apple is...
View ArticleWelp, The Latest Hacking Target: Netflix
Photo: Courtesy Netflix.Your Netflix password isn't exactly secret. Heck, it may not even be your account (thanks mom!). But that doesn't mean it isn't worth protecting, particularly because Netflix...
View ArticleSomeone Just Created A Real-Life Version Of The Weasleys' Clock
The Harry Potter books and movies introduced us to a world of wizarding wonders that were nearly as engrossing as the plot. From leaping chocolate frogs to animated portraits and an owl-based postal...
View ArticleInstagram Just Made An Important Update To Protect Your Photos
Photo: Courtesy Instagram.Two factor authentication is currently one of the best ways to make sure unwanted parties can't gain access to your online accounts. And this week, Instagram announced it is...
View ArticleChrome Tab-A-Holics, We've Got A Trick You NEED To Know
Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile.Many of us love to use Chrome, but don't love how much battery and energy the browser sucks up. (My computer should not be crawling just because I've got 10 tabs...
View ArticleThe Unexpected Trend These 15 Celebs Love
Some celebs would rather let their assistants handle their Tweeting and Instagramming. But others have a deep love for technology, social media, and staying connected. With that in mind, it's not...
View ArticleFacebook May Be Able To Change Political Opinions
Photo: Mint Images/REX Shutterstock.We get it. You log onto Facebook and within seconds, you're confronted by posts espousing views you don't endorse or taking aim at political measures you hold dear....
View ArticleSamsung's Newest Phones Beat The iPhone In One Major Way
Photo: Courtesy Ken Yeung/VentureBeat. Today's smartphones are all incredibly powerful. For the most part, they load apps and websites almost instantaneously and they take photos just as well as an...
View ArticleKim Kardashian's Video Game Has Made A 9-Figure Profit
Photo: Kim Kardashian: HollywoodStill addicted to playing Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? You're not alone. And it's making Kim a lot of money. According to the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood developer Glu...
View ArticleA Woman Murdered Her Boyfriend Over Frustrations With... Facebook
Facebook activity has been the downfall of many a relationship. In fact, it's a leading cause in divorce cases. But one U.K. woman took anger over her partner's Facebook use way, way too far....
View Article5 Little Phone Hacks That Will Save You BIG Money
Photographed by Bek Andersen. Everything about our smartphone habit is expensive. The phones cost hundreds of dollars. The monthly bill is often more than a hundred dollars. And some of the best apps...
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