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Is Virtual Reality Dead?
Only a year ago, tech fans were talking about the new VR boom that has been getting developed. Major companies like Samsung, Microsoft, and Google all came out with augmented reality gear or started to promote their own VR headset. Apps were being made, as were games.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in 01
How I Feel About Cell Phones
Cell phones have changed the world. At the tip of your finger is access to the world of knowledge. You can use it as a camera or GPS. It has many valuable features. However, the obsession with cell phones is harmful, like any addiction. There are children who completely freak out if you take their cell phone away. There are young adults who get completely lost without their cell phone. This is not how it should be.
By Shanon Norman8 years ago in 01
How to Add Slide-out Menus to Mobile Apps
“Slide-out navigation consists of a panel that 'slides out' from underneath the left or the right of the main content area, revealing a vertically independent scroll view that serves as the primary navigation for the application.”
By N.K. Johel8 years ago in 01
Why I Gave up Social Media
Technology.It is a blessing and a curse. It is used to connect us or divide us. It permeates almost every area of our lives and most of us check our phones more than we drink water. It is a habit, hobby, and, for most, a necessity. So why would someone give it up?It started for me during the 2016 election. I, like most Americans, was glued to the news watching the craziest moments I've ever seen unfold in American politics. Everyone had an opinion. They still do. Which is great—that's what America is about right? Freedom of speech and expression. However, I was seeing my social media feeds flooded with angry, hateful, impassioned, closed-minded people (on both sides of the aisle) arguing over "Cheeto Man" and "Crooked Hillary." A lot of ALL CAPS arguments were happening in the comments section of almost every post I saw—people, who had grown up as best friends and even family members, were now at war. I found myself constantly feeling stressed whenever I would log on to any of my social media accounts, never knowing what I was going to see or who would be hating whom today.I couldn't breathe. After the election, I realized that I needed to do something for my sanity. I had started to see people I care about in a different light, all because of different opinions that weren't being shared with me, they were being screamed AT me. I came to the obvious conclusion that no one will ever change someone's opinion or belief in the comment section of Instagram or Facebook, and Twitter isn't fun anymore when your @s are full of people calling you names. Social media was created and designed to connect people and to make the world feel a little less scary and big. That's what it used to be for me. When I was in high school, Myspace was the coolest thing ever and the only stress I faced was who was going to be in my top eight (and what position they would be in—those decisions could make or break a friendship, am I right? :) ) and Facebook was the cool new kid on the block. I used to talk to friends and share the cool things going on in my life—it was interactive.
By Elizabeth Patterson8 years ago in 01
Social Media BS vs. Isolation
Many agree that social media is poison. There are better things a person can be doing than wasting hours on Facebook absorbing the idiocy, drama, and pseudo-social justice wars. There’s harassment, stalking, oh yes, and those wonderful memory reminders that show you things you may have wanted to forget (such as “I’m so excited I’m going back to school!” when you had to drop out for medical reasons and now five years later owe $3K for an education you were never able to get).
By Anomie Fatale8 years ago in 01
Most Evil Movie Computers
...If they haven't already! After all, everyone is just in a simulation, right? We may not think of an intangible technological object, like the computer system, as something capable of preforming immoral activities, but I'd beg to differ. While computers may have literally advanced our species into the next realm of scientific possibilities, we still continue this yearning for major breakthroughs in engineering supercomputers and quantum computer technology, and it remains to be seen whether the impact of artificial intelligence within machines would operate effectively, if anything even morally. As usual, Hollywood has depicted a pretty bad track record of fictionalized advanced mechanics. According to them, the best ways to mitigate computer risks and infections is to create even more than you already had to start with.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in 01
How To Protect Your iCloud Account From Hackers
Your iCloud account is so convenient, isn't it? It's easy to use, allows you to have all your files backed up in a nice little bank, and even connects your account to a bunch of different devices. The iCloud is the ultimate way to safely store tons of things—or is it?
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in 01
10 Secret Things Your Android Can Do
The Android OS is currently the most widely used operating system in the world of smartphones. The main reason behind this success is that Android is easy to use even for those who are not tech-savvy. However, like anything else which involves technology, Android holds some secret you probably did not know about. This article will try to assemble a list of the ten most useful things which are currently a secret for the average Android user.
By Mary Poppins Purse8 years ago in 01
Social Media Sites That Died by 2017
Generation Z would find it hard to believe that a phonograph device, and a gramophone were used to play music by previous generations. Today, they can use smartphones, tap an application, or give voice commands and enjoy their favorite song instantly. Today, it's tough to imagine life without Facebook or Twitter. While the older generation is slowly catching up with the latest social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram, they at least had a taste of social networking before. Let's know something more about the sites which were launched for social networking, but failed to keep up with the time.
By Carol Wilson8 years ago in 01
How Often Should You Update Your App?
If you own a phone, a tablet, or really any device these days, chances are that you have experienced apps that regularly push for updates. Yes, it's annoying, but we all know that they are necessary. Updates help keep things secure and can give us new features.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in 01
