Skype officially dies on May 5th. Microsoft plans to retire it in favor of Microsoft Teams (free). The legacy Skype left behind is a special one. It was one of the first platforms to adopt global communications, allowing us to ...
The past 12 months haven’t been good for Firefox. In July, Firefox’s owner, Mozilla, quietly snuck in tracking software it developed in collaboration with Meta to keep tabs on what ads you click. Then, earlier this year, it removed language ...
Most smart TVs use the Google TV interface, which is widely accepted as one of the best TV UIs. It also has the best functionality in terms of app compatibility, since you get Google’s Play Store with its massive library ...
We’ve all heard that if you’re not paying for the product, you are the product. The internet app ecosystem monetizes users through ads and data tracking. While mainstream apps are often designed to serve large platforms more than users, self-hosted ...
It’s hard to find one media file buried between screenshots, memes, and camera roll pictures. The temptation to keep snapping away is stronger with a quality camera phone. However, you miss out on how smooth things can be with a ...
Summary Netflix is testing an OpenAI-powered AI search engine that goes beyond basic search features like titles, actors, and genres. The AI-powered search engine will allow users to find content based on more specific inputs such as mood. The feature ...
In the not-so-distant past, spam, while annoying, was easy to spot. Riddled with typos and glaring grammatical mistakes, you could easily tell them apart from legit emails. Fast-forward to today, and generative AI makes it possible to craft persuasive spam ...
Imagine carrying one key to unlock every door, home, office, and car. It is convenient, but behind that convenience lies hidden risks. Here’s how password managers work and what you need to know to use them safely on your Android ...
Gmail has been my go-to for everything email for years. It’s familiar, flawlessly integrated, and frankly, just there. But the growing buzz around privacy-focused alternatives, particularly Proton Mail, intrigued me. With its strong focus on encryption and user control, the ...
Gboard is one of the most popular keyboards and is the default option on most flagship and budget Android phones. While it’s easy to use and performs reasonably well, it can feel basic compared to other keyboard apps. If you’re ...
