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Learn the operating system that runs iPhone 8 — even before you get one

It’s iPhone 8 Day…and as you’d expect of any new Apple product launch, the news of major redesigns and cool new features owns the day. But despite all the cheers, jeers, and general debate around the iPhone 8 and everything it represents, it’s easy to overlook the software that’ll soon

The 5 Characteristics of Social Media Websites That Go Viral

With the advent of the web 2.0 comes a shift from simple and bland web pages to dynamic and interactive web platforms. It is now possible to create a social media site that does not only attract new businesses, but also foster relationships and create opportunities for other

R.I.P. Gchat: You Let Us Pretend We Were Working – and That We Were Really Connecting

HIGHLIGHTS Google has shut down its Google Talk (aka Gchat, Gtalk) chat service The Google Talk service came into existence back in 2005 Gtalk users will have to switch to Hangouts Gchat was born the day after Hurricane Katrina: Aug. 24, 2005. The latter made landfall in

Say hello to Holo; an app that adds 3-D characters to your pictures

There is a new app called Holo in the market, that will allow you to experience AR through your smartphone. Moreover, it will turn your normal pictures into sci-fi-like images. This Holo app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store for free. AR/VR company 8i

The smart gadgets that make our homes easy prey

A survey of 15 devices by the consumer group Which? found that eight were vulnerable to hacking via the internet, wi-fi or Bluetooth connections. Picture: Pixababy A survey of 15 devices by the consumer group Which? found that eight were vulnerable to hacking via the internet, wi-fi

Facebook to Stop Paying for Exclusive Live-Stream Content – What Does That Mean?

In June last year, reports circulated that Facebook was paying media companies and celebrities millions of dollars to broadcast exclusive content on Facebook Live in an effort to boost their rapidly expanding live content ambitions. The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook had signed over 140 separate

Ubuntu 2015 – 7 computers that run the world’s most popular Linux

Derided by some Linux purists but unarguably successful, Ubuntu has come to be seen an accessible way to experience Linux and the one distribution that has seemed determined to push the boundaries of Linux to as many end-user devices as possible. Ubuntu is also very easy to

5 Examples of Brands that Have Truly Mastered Social Media

Social media fame is the holy grail of the marketing world – we work our butts off for those likes, retweets, and follows. But sometimes it just doesn’t happen. Part of the problem with the social media landscape in this regard is that it’s just so huge – you’re literally competing

Google to penalise sites that use annoying pop-up ads on mobiles

Google has decided to punish mobile sites that use intrusive pop-up ads by ranking them low and not figuring them prominently on search results. The move is an attempt to make search easier for users. However, it is likely to affect business like news websites and e-commerce

Read America’s insane draft crypto-borking law that no one’s willing to admit they wrote

A draft copy of a US law to criminalize strong encryption, thought to be authored by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), has been leaked online. And the internet is losing its shit. “We’re still working on finalizing a discussion draft and as a result