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News: Microsoft's Live HoloLens 2 Apollo 11 Demo Didn't Take Flight, but You Can See It Thanks to Unreal Engine's Video

On Monday, the Microsoft Build conference kicked off, showcasing a series of demos that went off without a hitch — except for one big one.

News: Apple $45 Million Corning Investment Shores Up iPhone Display Supply, Opens Up Investment AR Innovation

After awarding $410 million to the company that supplies it with VCSELs and LiDAR sensors, Apple has made another strategic investment into a company that may contribute to future augmented reality hardware innovations.

How To: Change ringtones on the Nokia N97

In this tutorial, we learn how to change ringtones on the Nokia N97. From the main menu, you will first tap the menu key. After this, scroll down the menu list and tap on the settings menu. From here, tap on profiles and then tap normal. After this, tap on 'customize' and then tap on the ringing tone option. From here, you can choose which tone you want to play when someone calls your phone. Once finished, select the song and then return back to the ringtone menu. If you're finished, go back ...

How To: The Fastest Way to Roll Through Multitasking Cards in iOS 7.1

Apple baked multitasking and quick app switching into iOS back in 2010 with the launch of iOS 4, but the multitasking view changed in iOS 7 to show previews of the apps you have open. Unfortunately, this made swiping through open apps slower than before.

How To: Overclock a rooted Motorola Droid phone easily

The Motorola Droid was one of the first and is still the most popular Android phone. It's hardware keyboard, a unique feature among it's competitors, will keep it there for a long time, but it's performance is starting to lag behind. Why not overclock it's processor, giving it some much-needed speed? This video will show you how to overclock a rooted Droid the easy way, and help you make your phone work faster.

News: Interactive Surface Developer Lampix AR/VR Winner of SXSW Accelerator Event

Judges at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Accelerator Pitch Event named Lampix the winner in the Augmented and Virtual Reality category, conference organizers announced today. The ninth annual competition, which took place over the weekend in Austin, Texas, pitted 50 startup finalists against each other in 10 technology categories.

How To: Jailbreak an Apple iPhone 4 or other iOS 4.1 device with limera1n

In this clip, we learn how to jailbreak an Apple moble device running iOS 4.1. This, of course, includes the iPhone 4, iPod Touch and iPad. Learn how to download an run the limera1n jailbreak tool with this hacker's how-to.

News: Facebook Introduces AR Platform at F8

During his opening address on April 18 at F8, Facebook's developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched the company's augmented reality platform centered on artificial intelligence-powered cameras.

News: Microsoft Releases Snapchat-Like Photo Editor on iOS

Microsoft, even being Apple's fierce competitor, is no stranger to producing iOS apps—in fact, they've made 94 of them. But their latest iOS app may be their silliest yet: a goofy photo editor named Sprinkles.

How To: Measure Your Heart Rate with Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy S5 has an exciting feature through which you could measure your heart bit. So this video will show you how to measure your heart rate with Samsung Galaxy S5. Watch the video and follow all the steps carefully. Employ the technique in your Galaxy S5 phone.

How To: Configure the settings on an HP TouchPad tablet

The HP TouchPad is a webOS tablet capable of displaying media, browsing and connecting to the web, downloading and accessing apps, and more. This guide walks you through the process of configuring a number of settings on the device. Learn how to adjust the time, location services (GPS), screen lock, privacy features, and more.

How To: Buy a new eBook on an Amazon Kindle 2 eReader

Interested in adding a new book to your digital collection? It's easy! And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started buying and downloading eBooks from the Amazon bookstore to your own Kindle 2 or Kindle 3 eReader, take a look.

News: Apple Just Released iOS 13.2 Developer Beta 3 for iPhone

There's nothing quite as exciting in the beta testing world as a new update. Battling overloaded servers to download the latest update as fast as possible, just to scour through the new OS looking for the biggest features to the smallest changes. It was only Thursday that Apple seeded iOS 13.2 developer beta 2, so count us surprised that we get to experience today's release of developer beta 3 so soon.

News: Gorilla Glass 6 Fixes the Worst Part of Glass Phones — How Slippery They Are

During a recent press event, Corning revealed the latest generation of Gorilla Glass, aptly named Gorilla Glass 6. While the focus at the event was on the improvements to its scratch and impact resistance, Corning also revealed some exciting prototypes which change the textures of the glass.

How To: Install an SNES emulator on a Verizon Droid 2 Google Android smartphone

In this clip, you'll learn how to install and use a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator on a Droid 2 phone. Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon Droid 2 Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to see what it takes to play Nintendo ROMs on a Droid 2 cell phone, take a look.

How To: Remove dust from Nokia 6280

This video demonstrates how to remove dust and dirt from inside a Nokia 6280 mobile phone. The video walk you through opening the cell phone and removing the dirt from inside.

How To: Batch Editing Photos and Videos on Your iPhone Just Got Way Easier

Your iPhone's Photos app just got a major new feature that lets you edit multiple photos and videos simultaneously. That means you no longer have to try and remember all the adjustments made in one image or video to try and get the same look in another photo or video.

News: Apple's iOS 14 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone Includes Widget-Specific Location Settings

Apple just released the fifth developer beta for iOS 14 today, Tuesday, Aug. 18. This update comes two weeks after Apple released iOS 14 developer beta 4, and 12 days after the release of iOS 14 public beta 4.

How To: Boost Your Productivity on Android

Not many people use their phone exclusively for making calls or sending messages today. If you're an Android user, the chances are high that you're using your phone or tablet for work-related activities. However, the basic set of apps and services your device was shipped with won't satisfy most users. The good thing is that Google Play Store has a nice selection of productivity apps for every task. Below you'll find a list of apps that will help you gradually optimize and organize your digita...

How To: Embed a Wiki article reference in your WordPress blog

See how to insert a hyperlinked reference to a Wikipedia article in your blog post or page with this free video blogger's guide. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

News: Bioimplants Will Bring Augmented Reality Straight to Your Brain

We're already glimpsing the future when we look at mixed reality through a headset, but is the real evolution of this technology something that will exist as part of our bodies? As intense as that may sound, TechCrunch's Jay Donovan offers compelling reasons why it's not such a crazy idea:

How To: Read and send mail on an Apple iPad

As with any other Internet-enabled mobile device, the Apple iPad can be used to send, receive and manage email. This official video guide from Apple presents an overview of the Mail app and will teach you everything you'll need to know to use read and compose email messages on your own iPad.

How To: Make international iPod Touch calls

There are two ways to use iPod to make international calls that you should think about, when you are using your iPod Touch. One method is a free method. The other method is an inexpensive one. You will need to down load the "fring" app. If you haven't already done so, you will need to download the SIP service.

How To: Extend the life of your iPhone battery

Low battery – two words you never want to hear. Banish them with these tips. You Will Need

How To: View Art from Your Chromecast in Augmented Reality

The Chromecast TV streaming lineup from Google is one of the more popular products in the category, primarily due to its low price tag and broad app support.

How To: Beat level 12-1 of Angry Birds Ham 'em High with three stars

Want to beat level 12-1 of Angry Birds with three stars? Learn how with this quick video walkthrough. While this guide is geared toward iPhone and iPod Touch users in particular, the basic technique will, of course, be the same for the Android version of the game. For all of the details, and to learn how to defeat Level 1 of Theme 12 of Rovio's Angry Birds Ham 'em High for yourself, take a peep.

How To: Take advantage of the new features of iOS 4.2 on an iPhone or iPad

This clip offers a whirligig tour of the best and brightest new features of Apple's iOS 4.2, the latest version of the mobile operating system that runs on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Learn how to get the most out of your iOS 4.2 Apple mobile device with this video guide.

How To: Get “Anywhere” Gesture Support, Themes, Call Counts, & More with Blinq for Android

The lack of Xposed support on Android Lollipop has left modules like GEL Settings incompatible with my Google Play Edition HTC One, so I've had to find a new launcher to meet all of my needs. While I can safely say I will never find the perfect launcher for me, Blinq comes pretty damn close.

News: Apple Just Patented This Silly Sunglasses-Lookin' VR Headset for the iPhone

Apple's plans for virtual, mixed, and augmented reality have remained a mystery for some time, but now we at least have some idea of what they're thinking about. UploadVR uncovered a patent showing a VR headset design that looks like a thick pair of sunglasses and utilizes an iPhone to provide an experience similar to the Samsung Gear VR.

News: Hack Proves Android Wear Can Work with iPhones (Demo)

With wearable tech becoming the latest trend in electronics, it's a shame that most smartwatches are locked down to one ecosystem. If you purchase a smartwatch, you can expect that it will not work with devices from competing manufacturers. That will be the case for the Apple Watch when the product finally hits shelves, and it has been the case for Android Wear devices like the Moto 360 for quite some time now.

How To: Root an HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G with the one-click method

Looking for the easiest way to root your HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone? You've found it. Rooting techniques don't come any easier than the one-click method demonstrated in this video guide. For all of the details, and to learn how to hack your own HTC Magic or MyTouch 3G, take a look.

News: Samsung's Galaxy S9 & S9+ Finally Get ARCore Support

Google's Pixel smartphone had a decent head start as one of the first devices to offer ARCore, but that early exclusivity has been frustrating for some Android device owners. Some of that frustration was relieved when Google added more Android devices to the ARCore list in February.

How To: Get your free iPhone 4 bumper case

In this video, you'll get a step by step tutorial on redeeming your free iPhone 4 case. If you have an iPhone 4, you are entitled to a free bumper case to deal with the antenna signal loss problem. All you have to do is download the iPhone 4 Case app, and send in your information. There's nothing to it! Get your free iPhone 4 bumper case today!

How To: Facebook Comment Block in Business Page

This video will show you how to stop Facebook comments in your post. This is useful to prevent spam comment or scam in a business page. Watch the video and Follow all the steps. Employ the technique in your Facebook account.

How To: Organize your apps with folders on an Apple iPhone 4

See how to use the new folders feature within iOS 4 to keep track of your documents and applications. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Take pictures on a Samsung Instinct cell phone

Capture photographs on the go, as long as you've got your mobile phone with you. Take pictures, send them via email, or upload them to your favorite social networking site. Watch this video cell phone tutorial and learn how to use the camera on a Samsung Instinct. Take pictures on a Samsung Instinct cell phone.