We take a look at Augmentend Reality and examine why it is hotly tipped to be the next big thing in the world of technology.
Month: May 2017
The MP3 is About to Die. Is this Really the End?
With other audio formats becoming more popular the once dominat audio format, MP3, could soon find itself on the scrap heap.
The Highlights from Day 1 at Google I/O 2017
This is where to see your favorite Google Doodle again
As well as being lots of fun, Google Doodle’s are the internet giants way of tipping their cap to some of history’s luminaries. The people or events that have lit up the world or changed the course of mankind. I have a personal ambition (whether it is deluded or not, I don’t know) that one day they’ll honor me with a Doodle. This is not so much on over exaggerated view of my achievements now but more of something to aspire towards. If I am to be immortalized on Google’s home page I’ll have to achieve something truly monumental.
“But wait!” I hear you say. “Immortalized, I thought google Doodles were changing all the time.”
Well of course, you are not wrong. Google Doodles change all the time and often they honor the anniversary of some current or historic event. Sometimes they change every day and you could be forgiven for thinking that they are gone forever once the next one comes along. That, however, is not the case.
If you go along here you’ll find that Google has a special place where it stores all of its old doodles for future generations to gaze upon. As well as showing you the doodle and giving the information returned for the search phrase connected to it you’ll also be able to see where each doodle was shown around the world.
The site is pretty cool and there are plenty of cool doodles for you to find that you’ll have no doubt missed. It even goes all the way back to the very first Google doodle created Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin all the way back in 1998 when they wanted to tell the world they were going to Burning Man in Nevada.
Head over then and let us know your favorite Doodle and if you’re reading this in the year 2050 see if you can find my one.
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This Revolutionary Skyscraper Could Help Feed Starving People Across Africa
Beware this Fake WhatsApp Update Scam
WhatsApp reigns supreme as the number 1 messaging app around. Unfortunately, its popularity also makes it a prime target for hackers looking to scam its users. The events of this weekend have shown the world just how dangerous these cyber criminals can be and it seems there is a brand new scam doing the rounds that is targeting WhatsApp users.
Reddit user yuexist has hightlighted a fake website that has been set up to try and persuade WhatsApp users to download dodgy adware onto their phone. шһатѕарр.com has been setup in an attempt to get users to download a new colors update that would allow them to change the colour of their WhatsApp.
This website is fake and if you receive a notification asking you to download the WhatsApp colors update you need to ignore it. People who click the fake шһатѕарр.com link will be asked to share the link to multiple groups so as to prove that they’re human. Once the link has been shared adware will be installed onto the user’s device. Once the adware is installed the user will get a message saying that WhatsApp colors is only available on WhatsApp web and given a link to a chrome extension.
This type of scam is quite common on WhatsApp and they’re often circulated via the app. Make sure you let everybody know about this WhatsApp colors scam so that they’re phones and PCs don’t get infected with adware.
Manage your Mobile Quickly and Efficiently with Coolmuster Android Assistant
If you have a modern Smartphone, and in particular an Android Smartphone, then you’ll know that they’re able to hold what seems like an endless amount of programs, files and data. Hundreds upon thousands of apps, photos, videos, contacts and messages can be squeezed into that little supercomputer you hold in the palm of your hand and carry around with you in your pocket. The problem is how do you stay on top of so many different files. How can you manage this seemingly endless list of media, apps, files and contact data without spending days going through it all?
Coolmuster Android Assistant just might be the solution to this problem. Coolmuster Android Assistant is an all-round Android Manager that gives you the power to manage, edit, organize and backup all of your Android data, quickly and efficiently. Once installed onto your PC you’ll be able to deal with everything you have on your Android mobile (including your contacts and SMS messages) directly from your desktop.
The importance of backing up your data
These days it is becoming increasingly important to back up the data you have stored on your mobile phone. Whether they be family photos, videos of cherished events, important messages or contact details you don’t want to lose your files forever should something happen to your smartphone. We carry our smartphones with us everywhere we go, which makes them more vulnerable to theft or damage than our home computers.
As well as ensuring your data is safe, backing it up also frees up space on your Android mobile that you can then use for taking more photos, recording longer videos or storing more music or video files.
All it takes is a single click
Although backing up your data is very important it is not something that you want to be spending a lot of time doing. Coolmuster Android Assistant has you covered here because it has been designed with ease of use in mind. Once you’ve set up Coolmuster Android Assistant on your PC connecting your Android smartphone is easy and can be done via a USB cable or over WIFI. Once connected backing up your phone’s data only takes a single click so you won’t have to mess around with option menus or configuration screens.
Restoring your phone’s data only takes a single click also. Should something happen to your phone and you have to replace it. It’ll only take a single click in Coolmuster Android Assistant to have all the data from your old phone ready to use on your brand new Android mobile.
Try Coolmuster for free today
Coolmuster Android Assistant is 100% secure and is compatible with all versions of Android. You can download a trial version of it right now for free. If you don’t want to risk having to start from square one again, should something unfortunate happen to your Android smartphone, you should download Coolmuster Android Assistant today.
Can you tell us who made these Iconic Gadgets?
Gadgets, gadgets, gadgets. We all love gadgets here at Softonic and over the years we’ve been lucky enough to play with some really fantastic little technical marvels. To celebrate our love of all things technical we’ve put together a little quiz for you. All you have to do is tell us who made what. There are 9 iconic gadgets for you to match with the iconic brands that brought them into the world. We bet you won’t get all 9.
Cybersecurity: If You’re a Windows User, Update NOW
The recent cyber attacks show that security is an issue we should not take lightly. In just a few hours we have heard lots of lingo, talk of different security patches and versions and you may be wondering if you’re safe or not. This article will help you sort out your own personal security situation.
You might be interested in:
7 super simple actions you can do every day to improve your computer security
Avast antivirus
Windows Defender
Choose your antivirus
Top Buzz will bring you Content Content and even more Content!
If you’re looking for funny, interesting, cool and viral articles, videos other items to repost on your social media platforms, to share with friends or just take your mind off a hard day TopBuzz is the place for you!
TopBuzz works directly with different content providers such as publishers, influencers users and platforms by giving them another distribution platform to promote their content and brand. Not only does TopBuzz have access to different types of content, it studies what you like, how you like and where you like and creates a personal content stream tailored for you! TopBuzz does this by using state of the art artificial intelligence and machine learning technology making sure; that it really answers your needs and that it knows which GIFs, articles, videos and memes are the ones you’re after.
TopBuzz will save you time by bringing you the content you want quicker than you’ll find it anywhere else, learning what you like so you don’t have to look for it yourself – TopBuzz take pride in doing the hard work for you. But careful, brining you what you want might mean you end up spending too much time on the app….
A Well Balanced App
TopBuzz is built in a way that is easy for you to use. The app takes a huge amount of content and simplifies it for easy access. You can check out the different content categories via the sliding bar on top or you can just choose the “You” section, which is you’ll find all the stories that the app thinks you’ll like the most. The app also has other categories so you can really focus on what makes you happy – Video, GIFs, Funny and viral. On top of that you’ll find news based on your country and your local area – you should know what is really going on around you so you are always prepared for a rainy day or a day at the beach.
More than just Buzz…
To ensure you are reading some serious news, TopBuzz has partnered with some of the biggest names in the business. These include USA Today, Bloomberg, Reuters, the Associated Press, Huffington Post, Techcrunch and many more.
The TopBuzz team are also open to user feedback and engagement they try to foster conversation on their app.
A Powerful Shock
TopBuzz has something to offer to anybody and everybody. Whether you’re a TV addict, video binger, a GIF or a politics and business follower TopBuzz will be able to serve you up with the type of content you’re looking for quickly. The perfect blend of both serious and entertaining content makes TopBuzz a worthwhile app to add to your collection!