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And as websites supporting the indiscriminate sharing of content grows, and new generations of privacy-conscious citizens opt for websites promoting anonymity, authoritarian governments across the globe are calling for tighter controls. Here, we run through some of the biggest tech bans from across the globe. Read next: The biggest data breaches 2018. Twitch in China Twitch – a streaming service used by millions daily – has been banned by the Chinese government....

These apps are using Android device GPS sensor to turn your smartphone to a pedometer that tracks your moves and record it for you. In addition to GPS sensor, these apps can sync with third-party biometric sensors to measure heart rate, monitor travel distance, etc. These apps can help you to improve fitness, and you can use while you do biking, running, walking or doing indoor cardio and also it can track your movements and display on Google Map....

An activity tracker can help kids develop healthy habits by encouraging them to get active and get the sleep their growing bodies need. As one of the leading activity tracker brands, Fitbit is an excellent and established choice that parents can trust. Fitbit’s trackers and its companion mobile app help motivate kids to get moving – principally to reach the recommended 60 daily active minutes, with reminders to take at least 250 steps per hour, plus an option to customise during school time....

Here are some of the best GIF maker app for Android and iOS that you can use right away on your device. GIF Maker Maximum Length Support: Minimum 5.0 Seconds ~ Maximum 25.0 Seconds | Download: iTunes | Play Store Gif Me! Camera If you are looking for a GIF app that instantly allows you to make GIFs as soon you launch it, then choose Gif Me! Camera. The user interface of the app is easy and simple to navigate when used....

The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus offer improved rear camera performance, particularly in low light, along with new car crash detection functionality and satellite connectivity for emergencies, though it sports the same A15 Bionic as last year’s Pro models. For the bigger upgrades, look to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iconic notch has been replaced with a Dynamic Island which takes the new pill-shaped cutout and blends it with software, displaying icons and changing shape depending on the action....

Here is a list of lightning port adapters and converters for iPhones, iPads & iPods. You can use these for all kinds of purposes, including mirroring your iPhone screens. Lightning Adapter Splitter Apple is on a roll and is removing the 3.5mm headphone jack left and right from its devices. Those who have already bought an expensive set of headphones have no other choice but to use dongles. A problem though is you can’t use your headphone and charge the device at the same time, should you ever need to....

Apple introduced its new vision for smartphones with the iPhone X, Samsung returned to the top with its fabulous Galaxy Note 8, and Google continued to impress with its Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.Plus, there was the usual release of cool new PCs, smartwatches, and tablets. So, what can we look forward to in 2018? We polish our crystal ball, ask that you cross our palms with silver, and peer into the cloudy future to find out....

Let’s find out the best solutions to fix Discord won’t open in Windows 10 or Windows 11. Fix Discord Not Opening on Windows Most of the issues related to Discord are found in Windows 10. Let us look into some of the common causes that make these issues and their most convenient fixes. End Discord from Task Manager Sometimes, the previous instance of the Discord app still runs in the background and does not close on its own....

That essentially means you’ve got plenty of opportunities to bag yourself a bargain on the tech you’ve been keeping an eye on throughout the year, with many of the deals unbeaten year-round. While Black Friday 2022 is now behind us, we can already begin to look forward to Black Friday in 2023. Like this year, it’ll host the biggest deals of the year, making it the perfect time to buy Christmas gifts at bargain prices....

Bluboo Xtouch review: Price and UK availability The Bluboo Xtouch is available from various Chinese online retailers, including Geekbuying, which is currently charging £123.71 for the Xtouch. Bear in mind that although the site offers free worldwide shipping, when buying a phone from China you may be forced to pay import duty when it arrives in the UK. Read our advice on buying grey-market tech before you buy. Bluboo Xtouch review: Design and build The Xtouch stands out in a sea of plain-black Android slabs with its dark blue (almost black) mirror-finish 3D rear design and visual thickness of just 5....

En primer lugar, no hace falta hacerlo con mucho tiempo de antelación, como sí ocurre con el correo ordinario, por lo que podrás enviarlas incluso la misma Nochebuena. Gracias a Internet, puedes hacer tus felicitaciones rápidamente y desde la comodidad del sofá de casa. Por otro lado, las felicitaciones online tienen la ventaja de ser mucho más sostenibles. Se ha acabado gastar en papel y sobres. Eso, a su vez, significa que también serán más baratas, pues además no tendrás que invertir en sellos (bastante caros si las mandas internacionalmente)....

The single USB output and Micro-USB input sit on the right edge, alongside four LEDs that are activated with a press of the small button on the side to show how much power remains. This power bank does not support auto-on, so you must also press this button to begin charging an attached phone. Also see: How to charge your phone’s battery faster The attention of detail goes right to the bundled Micro-USB lead, which is a short gold nylon-braided cable that comes complete with a Lightning adaptor for iPhone users....

Chromebooks can be a lot cheaper and over the last few years have grown in popularity for home, office and classroom use. So, what is a Chromebook? And should you buy one instead of a Windows PC? Chromebook Pros: Usually cheaperNo need for antivirus / security softwareMost can run Android apps (including Microsoft Office) Chromebook Cons: No good for video or sound editingLimited storageWon’t run Windows apps What is a Chromebook?...

Chuwi Hi9 Air UK Price & Availability GearBest supplied our review sample, and this is where you’ll find the cheapest price on the Hi9 Air. Right now a flash sale brings the price down to just £142.74, from a previous retail price of £190.55 – click here to buy. That’s shipping from China, so if you factor in import duty (charged at 20% of whatever value is on the shipping paperwork) it is a little more expensive, but still under £200....

HTC U11 Huawei P10 Plus OnePlus 5 Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Sony Xperia XZ Premium Xiaomi Mi 6 Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.

NordVPN tops our chart, making it our VPN of choice. A VPN (which stands for Virtual Private Network) can be used to protect your identity online, keeping snoopers at bay and offering completely anonymous browsing. VPNs can also be used to access blocked content, such as BBC iPlayer when you go on holiday to America, for example. Billed as the world’s most advanced VPN, NordVPN uses double encryption to make it super secure, it’s easy to use, and it includes a kill switch, too....

The latest addition to the lineup comes in the form of an updated G15, although its launch is limited to China for the time being. Dell has redesigned the device to be more industrial-looking, but the most intriguing thing here is the new ‘…with speckles’ colour options. Both the Phantom Grey (pictured) and Spector Green models use flecks of what Dell calls ‘low VOC waterborne paint’ to offer a unique textured look and feel....

It replaces its 2018 predecessors, the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom, and brings wholesale improvements to photo and video quality, obstacle avoidance, flight time and more. There are two models: the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine. The differences between them are relatively slight – except for the price, which is very different. In fact, the new drones are so much more expensive than the Mavic 2 series that they’re arguably no longer aimed at consumers – especially the Cine....

Lego has sets available for a range of ages: from novice young builders to experts who are looking to take on a challenging set. There are also lots of sets based on popular franchises, including Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney and more. The next Black Friday is scheduled for 24 November 2023. However, we have rounded up the best deals we found in 2022, so you can see what kinds of discounts are available during this time....

There are plenty of ways to flash stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. However, the Odin flash tool is the number one preferred tool. It is also used at the Samsung service center to repair mobile phones. Unfortunately, Odin is only compatible with Windows-based computers. But all thanks to XDA developer Adam Outler, Odin aka JOdin3 is now available for Mac and Linux OS. What is JOdin3? JOdin3 for Mac is an all-in-one Android flash tool, especially for Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets....