News: Who Has the Best Camera of Them All? HTC U11 Apparently
The Google Pixel was just knocked off its pedestal as DxOMark Mobile's best smartphone camera, courtesy of the HTC U11. Ouch ...
The Google Pixel was just knocked off its pedestal as DxOMark Mobile's best smartphone camera, courtesy of the HTC U11. Ouch ...
Udacity, the online education startup that set out to train a school of self-driving car engineers, is now spinning off into its own autonomous tech company called Voyage.
There's a lot of conflicting information out there when it comes to the best habits for charging a smartphone's battery, so let's clear some of that up right off the bat. Lithium ion batteries (the type used in most modern electronics) start to lose their ability to hold a charge over time, and the two biggest factors that contribute to this are excess heat and overcharging.
The rate of preterm birth has been increasing in the United States for unknown reasons, causing increased health risks for infants born too soon. But researchers may have found a signal that could help doctors plan ahead for, or even prevent, early birth with a simple swab of the vagina and cervix during pregnancy.
In years past, Apple has always waited two years before redesigning the iPhone, but this year they broke the trend. Aside from a few minor changes, the overall design and style of the iPhone 7 models is the same as last year's iPhone 6s models, and the iPhone 6 ones before that, so it's almost as though they've switched to a three-year cycle—just as early reports suggested.
Earlier this morning, Twitter announced (through a tweet, naturally) that it has acquired Cover, roughly a minute after Cover made the same announcement. Cover Lock Screen, a lockscreen replacement app, has been vastly popular during its first year. The app places relevant shortcuts on your lockscreen that adapt to your habits, so whether you're at home, work, or in the car, you'll find the apps you use the most in these situations readily available for you. For more information on Cover, inc...
Reduce the risk of blown fuses, blown sensors, shorted wires, and even possibly increase shift times on an automatic and possibly increase horsepower with a grounding kit! All you need is some wire, terminal ends and electrical tape or heat shrink. To make this work, all you have to do is run ground wires from essential components to a good ground area, such as the strut tower.
Learning to paint watercolor clouds and skies effectively is the key to getting off to a good start with most watercolor landscapes.
Your cat can spend hours grooming itself but sometimes it needs a little help. Keeping nails short is important for your cat and your furniture! Dr. Lauren shows you how to keep their nails under control. Cut your cat's nails.
That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle:
In this video, we learn how to write a short story in five steps. Your first step is to find a place where you can be completely alone for at least four hours. Make sure you have no distractions during this time as well. The second step is to write the story from the beginning to the end without stopping. In that four hours, you should be able to write at least 2,000 words, don't agonize over each words. Allow yourself to see the story unfolding in your mind and then write what you see in you...
Jennifer Aniston is one of the few actresses out there whose name is synonymous with a hairstyle. Like Halle Berry and Farrah Fawcett before here, "The Rachel" has become a celebrity in its own right. But Jennifer Aniston has a lot more to offer in the hair department than simple, shoulder-length layers.
You're probably wondering what the hell a "stellated dodecahedron" is. Well, in short, a stellated dodecahedron is just fancy jargon for a 12-sided star.
Whipping your long hair into a short bob? It sounds incongruous, but it's actually doable using a few bobby pins. This way, whether you're dressing up as a flapper for Halloween or a murder mystery party, you won't have to chop off your Rapunzel locks just to get the flapper look right.
This video will show how to use the note tool using the program Photoshop. Using notes makes pulling up previous projects or leaving brief bits of information easy to obtain. Notes in Photoshop can be pulled up by using the keyboard short cut button N button on your keyboard. After opening up an image you can access the note panel by right-clicking and selecting attach note. to pull previous notes up you must right click the image and select the show note option. Using the add note setting wi...
In this video, we learn how to write a mission statement. The mission statement answers the question of what your organization's core purpose is. You will have a great mission statement if you keep it short, memorable, and inspiring. It should also be market focused, knowing who you are serving and what value you are providing. Keep in mind what you want to be remembered for and take that into account when you are writing your mission statement. It should say who you are and be something that...
In this video, we learn how to change hair color in Photoshop CS3 and CS4. First, open up your image and zoom in on the hair. From here, you will click on the selection tool with a circle to select your image. Now, make sure this is the perfect size for the entire image. Right click and make sure it's sized out right. Now, select the hair and a red marker will appear. Select the whole surface of the hair, and as you get to the short hair use a smaller circle tool, don't worry about the smalle...
In this tutorial, we learn how to start a Twitter account. First, go to Twitter, then click on 'get started'. From here, fill in the blanks and hit 'create account'. After this, you can scan your e-mail contact list to see if anyone you know is on Twitter. Now you can personalize your account by going to the settings section and then adding a picture. You can also type in where you live, a short bio, and hometown information. Once finished, you can start to add friends to tweet with! This fun...
In this video, we learn how to do a double twist flip on your American Girl doll. First, part the hair down the middle and then brush it out. From here, pull out the rubber band one side and then split the middle of the hair in half. Push the rubber band with the hair through this, then tighten it up. Do this on the other side of the hair to make them both even. This will finish the hairstyle on your doll! The great thing is that you can do this on dolls that have short hair or long hair and ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a ninja sketch. First, you will draw out the outline of the body. Draw in two arms that are crossing and then draw in blades in the hands. From here, draw in the hair, which should be spiked and short. After this, draw in a mask around the face and then start to draw in the clothing. Draw in lines on the clothes for the folds, then create a band around the arm and a skirt around the waist. To finish, you will draw in fishnets around the legs and then woode...
In this video, Sarah teaches us how to do a spider web hairstyle on your American Girl. You can do this with any doll, even if they have short hair. To start, you will pull the hair from the front of the head back and then clip it in the middle. Next, take the sides of the hair and do the same process. Repeat this on the other side of the hair, doing the same process. Next, you will split the hair in half from each clip and then meet it up with the half of another piece. Continue to do this a...
In this video, we learn how to do a cute easy hairstyle on your American Girl Doll. To start, brush your doll's hair and then part the hair in the middle. After this, break the side of the hair into three pieces and then start to braid it from top to bottom. After this, repeat the same process on the other side. Tie the bottom with rubber bands and then you will be finished with this hair style! It looks really cut on a doll that has long hair with bangs, but can also work on short or layered...
In this tutorial, we learn how to dress in a Visual Kei style. Just be creative with this style, there is no exact way to do it! Use old clothes you have laying around the house and wear those in a funky fashion. Use mostly black and use some military jackets to spice things up. Then, pair these with hats that have belts around them and different types of buttons. Wear short skirts but pair them with striped leggings. Make sure your hair is spiked up and frizzy so it fits the style of this an...
In this tutorial, we learn how to repair the Vivitar 285's Flash Foot. First, remove the flash foot using a soldering iron. Melt the solder just enough, don't ruin the wires or the backing. Now, set the iron down and then short the wires out, you will see the flash go off when you do this. Trim of the exposed wire from the end, then wrap a small amount of electrical tape around the wires. After this, you will repair the metal around where the wires were connected. Then, solder the wires back ...
In this video, we learn how to perform a shot fake in basketball with Chase. There are three keys to a good shot fake. First, make sure you are on balance and nice and stable. Be in a good dent athletic position, but don't come out and up from your position. Then, you will need to make sure your eyes are to the rim. This will sell the shot and get the defender to buy it, making the defensive player lose focus and position. Last, you want to make sure you keep it tight when you are playing. Th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start off by drawing the outline of the body, starting with the head. After this, draw the neck and shoulders, leading down to the rest of the body. Make sure to give the character feminine curves as you are drawing. Then, add in the features of the face and then give her bangs and short spiky hair. Next, draw a long sleeved shirt on her, that has wide shoulders on it. Continue to draw, making sure to add on lines to show contours where the...
In this video, we learn how to curl hair using a straightener or flat iron. First, you will want to heat up your straightener in its highest setting, then spray heat protector in the hair. After this, take small sections of the hair, then place the straightener 3" down from the top. Twist the iron and then pull down straight through the hair, stopping just short of the bottom. When finished, you will have a nice and loose curl. Continue to do this throughout the entire head of hair, then spra...
In this tutorial, we learn how to release point in basketball with Tom. If you hesitate or hang, you will lose power in your legs and your ball will go short and flat. When you reach the top of your jump you will want to release your ball to get the most height out of it. When shooting the jump shot, pay attention to what it feels like when you are going to shoot. You want to feel powered up not effortless or underpowered when you are shooting. Time your release and make sure you have a high ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a teenage manga boy. Start off with the outline of the boy in a light blue pencil. Next, take a dark pencil and draw over the outline, adding in details and clothing to him. Draw in the features of the face and add in short spiky hair on his head. Then, draw in the details of the clothing, making sure to add in lines to make the folds in the clothes. Next, continue to draw in the rest of the boy, then finish with the feet and pants. When you are done, sh...
In this video, we learn how to speak English: An introduction to phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are also called two-part and three-part verbs. This is a verb and one or two other short words. Together as a phrase these have a special meaning. The other words are called particles, which come together with the verb to make a different definition. Particles can change the word "figure" to "figure out" and the word "look" to "look through". These particles at the end of the verb change how the word...
If you've got all day and have a nail obsession, then this is the perfect nail polish and decor experiment for you. Check out this manicure tutorial to learn how to create a rocker chic look with teal nail polish, flecks of gold nail polish, lace, and bullion for a studded opulence.
Kanye West might be the most popular and most hated rapper in America right now. It's funny how those two go along right? Whether you like him or want to make fun oh him, making an XBox 360 Avatar in his likeness is a good place to start. This video will show you exactly how to make a pretty good one. Now make him say funny, self-obsessed Kanye quotes!
In order to paint nails with funky hot pink design, you will need the following: a base coat, a purple nail polish, a nail plate, stamping nail polish, a stamp, a top coat, gold glitter nail color, and a scraper.
In this video, we learn how to play pool by making a side pocket cut shot. Thin cuts into the side pocket require the cue ball to travel 8 or more feet. The best way to do this is to pocket the 7 into the side pocket, then run the cue ball down to the short rail. After this, do a straight angle on the 8 and hit it into the right hand corner. This shot may look very easy, but controlling the cut ball is very difficult. Practice this skill to develop it and you will be able to do this shot with...
Okay, so there are lots of things about Jersey Shore's Snookie we wouldn't want to imitate. The fake bake (sorry, but we'd prefer not to have our face look like a Birkin bag at 40), the crazy bump it hair, and the shorter than short minidresses make us shudder more than watch in awe.
Where making jewelry, there are a lot of times that you will have to make a simple wire loop. This is how to do it.
If you're looking to create a nice seafood pasta dish for you and your significant other, then take a look at this tutorial. In the video, you'll find out what ingredients are needed to make a seafood pasta with jumbo prawns. These delicious treats are perfect for pastas and can be made in a short amount of time. So if you're up to the challenge and have all the ingredients required, check out the tutorial and good luck!
Text messages are a great way to help convey a short message to someone without having to call someone when they may be busy. But despite all their benefits, text messages can also cause unneccesary emotions or reactions to occur. Especially in a relationship.
We love shag haircuts. They're short, easy to take care of, and really give off that cool "Devil may care" attitude that makes it such a chic look for hipsters. But if there's one caveat about shag cuts, it's this: They get messy. And we mean REALLY messy.
In this tutorial, we learn how to revamp a junk shop dress. First, you will need to measure out how short you want the dress to be while still wearing it. After this, take the dress off and pin it where you want to sew it. Cut off excess fabric, then sew the hem of the dress where you want it to be. Next, place the dress back on and pair it with some cute leggings. You can buy a cheap dress and make it look nice without having to pay a lot. Pair this will some cute accessories and you will ha...