How to download YouTube videos on your iPhone
There are few things more frustrating than watching a YouTube video on your iPhone and then suddenly…buffering. Even worse: Your video is buffering because you’ve lost your internet connection. Maybe you’re out on the road and there’s spotty service. Perhaps there’s no WiFi connection available because you decided to go camping and, lucky you, you’re […]
Watch Richard Branson beat Bezos to space
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson, 70, flew to the edge of space and back aboard a Virgin Galactic spaceship just days ahead of fellow billionaire and space enthusiast Jeff Bezos‘ planned flight.
Disappearing WhatsApp messages roll out to iOS beta users
Eight months after launching self-destructing posts on Android, WhatsApp is rolling out the same feature to iOS beta users. As reported by WABetaInfo, the “view once” function lets folks send photos and videos that disappear after their first screening. To find out if the feature is available to you, look for an explanatory pop-up next […]
How to activate Super Alexa mode on your Amazon Alexa
Super Alexa mode is the latest Alexa trick. Super Alexa mode isn’t a fancy new Alexa update, but is an Easter egg that references the famous Konami code, a cheap code sequence that was popular on Konami video games. Beyond being used for everyday tasks like providing traffic reports and streaming podcasts, Amazon’s voice-operated virtual […]
All of Amazon's Fire Kids tablets are on sale just in time for back-to-school shopping
SAVE UP TO $70: Amazon’s Fire Kids and Kids Pro tablets are on sale for up to 40% off as of July 12. Your back-to-school shopping list will run up a slightly higher tab than usual, says a new study from the consulting firm Deloitte — spending for the upcoming school year is projected to […]
Overflowing inbox? This email manager is over 80% off.
TL;DR: Need to organize your email? Try a subscription for the Mailman Email Manager, on sale for 83% off. As of July 12, get a lifetime subscription for only $49.99. There are two types of people in the world: those who let their inboxes overflow with no end in sight, and those who need to […]
The Go is Polaroid's smallest instant camera yet, and under $100
When I reviewed the Polaroid Now last year, I praised the camera for being a fantastic entry point into instant photography, and one of Polaroid’s best releases in recent memory. It benefitted heavily from its simplicity, and more importantly, it took great photos. The new Polaroid Go attempts to repackage a lot of the Now’s […]
Grab a refurbished Lenovo tablet for just $160
TL;DR: Need a family tablet? Opt for this refurbished Lenovo Tab 4 Plus, which is on sale for only $159.99 as of July 12. If you want a tablet to manage schedules, work, and homework, the Lenovo Tab 4 Plus is a great pick. For a limited time, this refurbished one is on sale for […]
How to use Live Text with iOS 15
If your iPhone’s Photos app is filled with off-centered images of business cards, recipes, and scribbled notes, then iOS 15’s Live Text feature is for you. Using the camera app, the feature captures text (including handwriting) within photos, allowing you to copy and paste it to apps like iMessage, Notes, and more. It’s also capable […]
How to change your Instagram username
Unlike most social media platforms, Instagram allows you to change your username. Whether you’ve actually changed your name or just fancy something different for a while, it’s quick and easy to alter your Instagram username, both on the .com desktop version of Instagram and in mobile apps. Here’s how to change your username on Instagram. […]