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How To: How Google's Preventing the AirDropped Nudes Problem with Android's New Nearby Share
Android has finally got a proper alternative to Apple's AirDrop. With a few touches, Nearby Share lets you send files, links, and even tweets to Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, or Linux. But AirDrop has not been without its share of issues, and thankfully, Google has learned from them.
News: HoloLens Continues to Make the World Your Canvas with Inclusion of SketchAR
The app SketchAR is an easy, innovative way to trace what you want to draw onto the canvas of your choice. It was first released on iOS and Android Tango phones, but now, finally, it has been released on Microsoft's HoloLens.
How To: Create a Facebook account from scratch
Want to create a Facebook account? This guide will teach you the ropes. Whether you're completely new to the Facebook's popular social networking site or simply require a small amount of clarification on how to perform a particular task on Facebook, you're sure to benefit from this helpful video guide. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started making your own Facebook page, take a look.
News: Magic Leap Takes on Musical Theater with Augmented Reality Experience Starring Vanessa Williams
Musical theater enthusiasts are about to enter a whole new world of melodic storytelling via augmented reality.
News: High-End Galaxy S8+ with 6 GB RAM & 128 GB Storage Will Release in China First
Android lovers out there might be sad to hear that a high-end version of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage won't be released in the US, but rather, in China.
News: Snapchat Highlights Augmented Reality Feature in New Group Video Chat
Snapchat has added yet another social feature to its mobile app, and this one makes it possible to use augmented reality with a group of friends over video.
How To: Jailbreak iOS 4.3 iPhone, iPad semi-tethered, iPod Touch w/ Sn0wbreeze 2.3b1
If you own an Apple iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) then you probably have the 4.3 firmware update by now. It's got some cool improvements, but as usual necessitates a new jailbreak. Enter Sn0wbreeze 2.3b1, the beta version of the jailbreak for the new iOS. It's in beta, so it's not perfectly stable, but this video will show you how to use it. You can see a written version of the guide and the necessary download links here.
How To: Master Google Calendar
Veronica Belmont from CNET shows you all you need to know to start using Gmail's Google Calendar (gCal) for all your scheduling needs.
News: Magic Leap Lumin OS Beta Update Delivers Map Merge Feature for Multi-User Experiences
The last few months have delivered some great new Magic Leap releases, but that doesn't mean the development team is resting on its laurels when it comes to the platform itself.
How To: Block Tracking Third-Party Cookies without Additional Software
I will illustrate a simple, yet effective way to stop tracking and third-party cookies without installing any additional software on your computer. Third-party cookies are often used to track your visits and activities on webpages and can slow down your browser and hinder your privacy. They are often the most common detected adware or spyware installed on most computers.
News: Qualcomm Sues Apple Over iPhone X Gestures
Apple is no stranger to lawsuits. They were in a decade-long battle with Samsung that finally came to an end last month, and they've been duking it out in the courtroom with Qualcomm since last year. The more recent case has seen both companies file suits and counter-suits, but now, Qualcomm is claiming that Apple's new iPhone X infringes on patents from a long-deceased mobile operating system.
How To: Program GlovePie to calculate distance using a Wiimote
You can connect your Nintendo Wii Wiimote to your PC using GlovePie input emulation software and a bluetooth connection. Learn how to program your PC to calculate distance using the Wiimote's infra-red (IR) sensor.
News: Microsoft Brings Outlook to the HoloLens, Rounding Out the Office Suite
One of the more surprising omissions from the HoloLens' original app selection was email. You could write a word document or make a spreadsheet but only email through the browser. While not a major encumbrance, Microsoft's addition of Outlook makes the whole office experience feel complete.
News: Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Uses Latest Appearance to Triple Down on Augmented Reality & Creator Revenue-Focused Future
Facebook's annual earnings call on Wednesday didn't come with any big surprises, that is, if you took everything at face value.
How To: See Nearby Recommendations from Brands via Curated City Guides in iOS 14's Apple Maps
When you're in a new city or even your own neighborhood, you might not know where the best places to visit are. The number of parks, restaurants, shopping centers, and other attractions could be overwhelming, so how do you narrow down your choices? The new iOS 14 update has introduced curated city "Guides" in Apple Maps, created by trusted brands to help you find excellent places to explore.
How To: Create a new BlackBerry Messenger contact
Learn how to create new Messenger contacts on your BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Twitter's New Vine App Lets You Embed GIF-Style Videos into Your Tweets
I can't say that I'm a huge Tweeter, but I'm definitely a good follower. Having the ability to follow comedians, brands, and athletes helps me stay up to date on the things I'm interested in, and I appreciate being thrown a good joke every now and then.
How To: Use the Google Chrome Frame to speed up Internet Explorer
This video is a quick overview for installing the "Google Chrome Frame" to speed up applications in your internet explorer.
Market Reality: Techstars Seeks Startups for Accelerator Program
Outside of early military applications, augmented reality is a relatively new technology. It stands to reason that the next company to make a splash in AR would be a startup, and Techstars wants to help.
How To: Allow pop-up windows on a specific website
This video will show you how to enable/disable the pop up blocker for a specific web page: 1. To allow pop ups on a specific website click on the pop up blocker button on your tool bar, the Icon will change to show that pop ups are now allowed.
News: The Smartphones of Austin's Underground Musicians
Smartphone technology has become as ubiquitous as automobiles. In Austin, Texas, a city that is widely known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," smartphones have been embraced by the music community not just as a way to document and promote, but to create music.
How To: Create secure passwords with strong password rules
Having a secure password is essential in today's interconnected world. Hackers are just around the corner, and if you have an easy to guess or hack password that you use for all of your accounts, someone can login to all of your websites very easily. Look at this guide on how to create a strong password by following the right password rules so that your accounts stay secure.
How To: hack Google
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How To: Make a cola and pennies battery
Learn how to make a functioning battery from a can of soda. I made a battery out of cola and pennies. Awww, snap! Who's got iPhone power at burning man?! Me!
News: Trover Opens Up Their iPhone Social Discovery App to the Masses
Remember last month when we introduced you to Trover? Well, now this great little discovery app for iPhone has completed its beta mode and has officially launched in wide release.
How To: Repair and change your iPhone 3G touch screen
In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to repair and change your iPhone 3G touch screen. Remove the 2 Phillips #00 screws from the dock connector end. Use a suction cup to gently pull up the display assembly. Use a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled 1, 2 and 3. Remove the screws of the display assembly. Peel up part of the black tape and remove the screws under it. Gently rotate the spudger, lift the LCD from the glass and separate it. Heat the top left of the...
How To: Personalize the home screen on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone
The Xperia Play smartphone runs the Android OS and can be customized in many different ways. If you want to add icons, widgets, or change the wallpaper on the Sony Ericsson phone's homescreen, take a look at this walkthrough to make the mobile gaming device yours.
News: iOS 11 Public Beta Is Now Available for Your iPhone
Apple promised at WWDC to release the iOS 11 public beta by the end of June, and they've just followed through on their promise.
How To: Bedazzle your iPhone case with bling bling
Make a statement when you pull out your iPhone with a shiny bedazzled case. Learn how to add a little bling, or a lot of bling, to your iPhone case. This can be done to any iPhone case, from iPhone 3gs to iPhone 4.
How To: Make a stand for your iPod Touch or iPhone with a cassette case
If you've got an iPhone or an iPod touch, there's a good chance you've also got a bunch of old cassette tape cases laying around. This video will show you a clever way to turn a cassette case into a stylish stand for your iOs device so you can watch movies, tv shows, and youtube videos in comfort.
How To: Turn off Facebook Places by adjusting your Facebook privacy settings
Uncomfortable with broadcasting your location? In this brief video tutorial, you'll learn about the three privacy settings you'll need to adjust if you want to completely disable Facebook's Places feature. For complete details, and to turn off Facebook Places in your own profile, take a look.
How To: Make a spaceship out of a floppy disc
Kipkay demonstrates how to make a spaceship out of a floppy disc and first snap apart the floppy disc. Save the metal door and the inside hub, but also snip an area at the very back of the ship.
News: Apple Augmented Reality Wearable & iPad Pro with Rear Depth Sensor Arriving First Half of 2020, Report Says
Augmented reality enthusiasts who expected an AR hardware unveiling at Apple's annual iPhone launch event might not have to wait much longer.
News: Venus Williams Joins Her Sister in AR via American Express Installation at the US Open
Fans attending the US Open Tennis Championships in Queens, New York, which kicks off on Monday, will have the opportunity to meet tennis star Venus Williams in an augmented reality game sponsored by American Express.
How To: Make your own iPad stylus from a protein bar wrapper
You can make a stylus out of a protein bar wrapper! Far less expensive than buying a stylus from an Apple store! Take the wrapper from a Clif Builder Bar (which is conductive enough to be a stylus). Just fold and tape over a pen, and you have a new iPad stylus!
NR30: 2019's Up & Coming AR Founders You Need to Know
The landscape of the augmented reality space is broad, diverse, and constantly shifting, perhaps more so than any other vertical in technology. At the same time, major players are attempting to standardize various hardware designs and delivery methods, while still others are rushing to claim their piece of virtual property through AR clouds and application stores.
How To: Write with upside down text
In this tutorial, we learn how to write with upside down text. To do this, go to the website Funicode. First, type some text into the box and as you type it, you will see code pasted underneath in different styles. You can use this text on any website that supports Unicode text. There will be several types of lettering styles, including an upside down text. This is a great website to use if you want to spice up the text that you write, and want to change things up! When you type in something ...
How To: Create Email aliases and forwarding addresses in Gmail
Take better advantage of your Gmail tools -use aliases to organize your mail and forwarding to manage multiple email addresses and locations.
How To: Make the x-axis motor mount for a CNC router
A CNC router machine is probably the most useful tool a hobbyist can own, but the price for a CNC machine on the market is way more than the average hobbyist is willing to spend. You can build your own CNC with very basic tools, little knowledge of machinery, mechanics, or electronics, but be warned, these machines are inherently dangerous, so wear the proper protection and use common sense. At the very least, read the instructions and precautions on every tool you use.
News: Amazon Sumerian Gains Support for Physically-Based Rendering & Product Templates
Thanks to a new update to Amazon Sumerian, developers will now be able to not only create more realistic 3D content, but also build AR experiences more easily.