Category: Application
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The Top Three Apps For Encrypted Messaging
Thanks in part to the several large leaks of user data, people are much more cognizant of privacy online. We have a very active ecosystem of developers making apps that encrypt messages end-to-end, preventing snooping and any future release of those messages to anyone. Here is a list of some of the best encrypted messaging…
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The current crop of voice assistants
Almost every major tech company believes that the future of interaction between people and their devices will be voice driven. This is why there are so many different “voice assistants” in the market. Here are some of the more prominent players in the market: Amazon This list starts with Amazon, as they pioneered the category…
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How to upgrade to macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra is finally out. Here is a guide on how to install Apple’s latest and greatest on your Mac. The first step is to check compatibility. Only certain devices are eligible for the upgrade. All of them will are from 2010 or newer. However, while the older hardware will still install Sierra. it will…
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Cortana to release iOS beta shortly, download links will be set via email
Google has taken clear steps to fix its relationship with the news and publishing industry. The search giant has put aside 150 million Euros not only for startups but also for those creating new products, services and technology for the news industry. In a statement explaining the funding, Ludovic Blecher, a Google employee, wrote, “Projects…
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Google Opens Applications for $170 million DNI Innovation Fund, 120 Publishers Signed On So Far
Google has taken clear steps to fix its relationship with the news and publishing industry. The search giant has put aside 150 million Euros not only for startups but also for those creating new products, services and technology for the news industry. In a statement explaining the funding, Ludovic Blecher, a Google employee, wrote, “Projects…
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Apple’s OS X Experiencing Security Issues, Still Better Than Windows
It was not long ago that Apple actually scored a few hits against Microsoft with its Mac vs. PC ads. Of course, it was marketing fluff that was part of Apple’s campaign to capitalize on Microsoft’s security revamp that went on for years. However, all this has changed now. Apple’s OS X, that has…
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3 Ways to Make the Most of Google Docs for Mobile
If editing or preparing a Docs file on a five-inch touch screen seems really difficult, it actually isn’t. You just have to master a few tricks and it won’t seem as tedious as it might seem. Here are 3 ways to make the most of Google Docs for mobile: 1: Gesture typing The biggest headache…
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Google releases family plan for $14.99, Competitors Not So Generous
Google is now reaching out to families with a new plan available as a part of its Google Play Music service. At a recent event, it announced that families should be able to subscribe to its service for only $14.99. At this price, you will get six different profiles to cater to various music tastes.…
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Instagram Reaches 400 Million Users, Due to an Increase in International Followers
Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, has hit the 400-million mark when it comes to users. This is only nine months since Facebook announced that it has crossed the 300-million mark. In speaking about of Instagram’s appeal to a global audience, the team said, “Our community has evolved to be even more global, with more…
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First Public Beta for Cortana for Android Launched by Microsoft, iOS Version in the Works
Following its first private beta and a few leaks, Microsoft has recently launched Cortana personal assistant for Android. There’s no doubt that it functions just as Google Now and Siri has. As Microsoft describes Cortana, it is a service that is a ‘companion for your Windows 10 PC’ but can also extend its functionality to…