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Emerging Tech
Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Sale Smashes Online Shopping Records

By Christopher Wilmes on January 30, 2024

The annual online shopping frenzy that is Singles’ Day has just closed, and the figures confirm yet another sales record. Raking in way more cash than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined, Singles’ Day, which took place on Sunday, November 11, generated sales of a phenomenal $30.8 billion, up from $25 billion a year ago. Organized by Chinese internet behemoth… Continue reading "Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Sale Smashes Online Shopping Records"
Computing
The Best Dual Monitor Wallpapers

By Christopher Wilmes on January 30, 2024

freestocker/123RF Do you have a dual-monitor setup that makes it difficult to find handsome wallpapers and backgrounds? Once you have set up your multiple monitors, you can use these sources to find the best dual monitor wallpaper for you. If you’re wondering how to make these backdrops to work on your computer, check out Wallpaper Engine application. It will give you serious… Continue reading "The Best Dual Monitor Wallpapers"
Mobile
Apple Launches Repair Program for iPhone X, 13-Inch MacBook Pro

By Christopher Wilmes on January 30, 2024

Apple launched free repair programs for a pair of hardware issues involving the iPhone X and the 13-inch MacBook Pro with no Touch Bar. The repair programs, which were first spotted by Bloomberg on Apple’s support pages, focus on the iPhone X’s display module and the MacBook Pro’s solid-state drive. Apple said that some iPhone X units have been experiencing… Continue reading "Apple Launches Repair Program for iPhone X, 13-Inch MacBook Pro"
Other
Android Dark Mode Extends Battery Life, Google Confirms

By Christopher Wilmes on January 29, 2024

Android smartphone owners who want to enjoy longer battery life on their devices might want to try using dark mode, according to Google itself. Google confirmed at the 2018 Android Dev Summit that using dark mode extends the battery life of Android smartphones. It has long been known that brighter screens lead to faster battery drain, but Google provided more… Continue reading "Android Dark Mode Extends Battery Life, Google Confirms"
Movies & TV
The Best ‘Black Mirror’ Episodes Streaming on Netflix

By Christopher Wilmes on January 27, 2024

Charlie Brooker’s award-winning sci-fi series Black Mirror is like a new generation’s version of The Twilight Zone (which is also returning to television soon), but with a modern, technology-driven twist. The series’ dark, ominous stories examine what might happen if technological development, and our seemingly innocuous digital habits, were taken too far. Surprise endings or terrifying awakenings are at the core of every… Continue reading "The Best ‘Black Mirror’ Episodes Streaming on Netflix"
Smart Home
Facebook’s Portals Are Smart Displays That Let You Call FB Friends

By Christopher Wilmes on January 27, 2024

Are you ready for a screened smart speaker from Facebook? Now’s the time to buy. The social media giant announced on Thursday, November 7, that theFacebook brand Portal and Portal+ video-calling devices introduced last month are now shipping. The Portal and Portal+ are hands-free devices with cameras and microphones for video calls to Facebook friends. Both models are also Amazon Alexa… Continue reading "Facebook’s Portals Are Smart Displays That Let You Call FB Friends"

Author: Christopher Wilmes

Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Sale Smashes Online Shopping Records

The Best Dual Monitor Wallpapers

Apple Launches Repair Program for iPhone X, 13-Inch MacBook Pro

Android Dark Mode Extends Battery Life, Google Confirms

The Best ‘Black Mirror’ Episodes Streaming on Netflix

Facebook’s Portals Are Smart Displays That Let You Call FB Friends

Apple’s Foldable iPhone: Here’s Everything We Know

Step Inside the Nepalese Restaurant Staffed by Robot Waiters

The Best Deals on Nvidia and AMD Graphics Cards for Black Friday 2018