Google makes Android, but now, Google makes its own phones, too. Until this point, they've always stayed on the software side of things and let Samsung and friends handle the hardware, but their new Pixel phones are changing all of that.
Vacuum sealers keep food fresher longer by first removing the air from plastic food preservation bags and heat sealing the bag to keep air out. They have rapidly become a popular way to keep your frozen food fresh.
Ever since the Google Play Store removed its "Designed for tablets" section, it's been a lot harder to find good, tablet-optimized Android apps. Not that it was all that great to begin with considering that they used to list apps like Facebook and Twitter, which only have oversized phone UIs on tablets, not actual customized UIs.
Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is nearly here. It's the time of year we're supposed to spend with family and friends, but usually we spend it stressing out over what to buy everyone on our list without going over budget, or shopping for decorations or holiday-friendly food items.
We're near the end of a productive year for Apple, one that introduced a new Apple TV, the iPad Mini 4 (in conjunction with the Apple Pen), the iPad Pro, and the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, as well as iOS 9. Now, the second major update to iOS 9—version 9.2—has just been released to the public.
With new messaging services being pushed out constantly, it can be a pain trying to keep track of them all on your Android device. We had previously shown how to stay on top of them all with a unified "inbox" app, but that still requires you to have each individual app installed. While looking for a true one-stop messenger, I came across Disa.
NANDroid backups are one of the best reasons to root your Android device and install a custom recovery. They're essentially a snapshot of your phone's entire operating system and all installed apps, so if you ever screw something up when installing a flashable ZIP or custom ROM, you can restore your NANDroid backup to get everything back to normal.
3D Touch is a new feature on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus that's reinventing the way we interact with our smartphones. With just a little bit of added pressure when tapping on the display, you can perform Quick Actions from an app's home screen icon, "Peek" at emails, stories, and photos in-app, as well as perform other app-specific gestures. Since 3D Touch is such a new concept, here are some of the apps that currently support it, along with the shortcuts you can use.
Smartphone games are getting pretty good these days, but they still can't beat the retro appeal of a good emulator. I mean, who wouldn't want to have their all-time favorite console and arcade games tucked neatly in their front pocket? Classics ranging from Super Mario Bros. to Pokémon can all be played at a silky-smooth frame rate on today's devices if you can just find a good emulator to run them on.
One of my favorite things about cocktails is that they're so diverse. They can be sweet or savory, filling or refreshing. And they can take advantage of nearly any ingredient imaginable, including egg whites, smoked ice, flavor cubes, and even beer.
We recently lost Grooveshark, the free music streaming service that supplied users with a huge catalog of free music anytime, anywhere. Since its shutdown, I have been scrambling to find a half-decent alternative, and my expectations were more than exceeded when I found NetEase Music.
In my family, if a food could be made instead of bought, it was made. It wasn't until I went to college and started eating dorm food that I tasted the store-bought versions of many kitchen staples. I quickly learned that there is an enormous quality difference between homemade dressing and the kind that comes in a bottle at the supermarket.
Photo mosaics have interested me since I was a kid. I could never understand how someone took the time and effort to make one large masterpiece out of hundreds of smaller images. Maybe I'm too daft to grasp the concept, but it seems extremely difficult. I certainly don't have the necessary skills to make my own work of art, but luckily my Nexus 7 does.
Spiders are my least favorite thing in the world. My second least favorite thing are cheap umbrellas. So, it's only fitting that the two work perfectly together as a creepy Halloween prop. In my video below, you'll see how to make a Spiderbrella, which is just the inside metal skeleton from the umbrella (which looks like a crawling spider), the umbrella's original black fabric, a couple Styrofoam balls, and some floral wire.
Samsung unveiled their new flagship device, the Galaxy S4, at a live event in New York City today. Here's a quick rundown of the specs and all of the new features that you can expect when you finally get your hands on one (whenever that will be). The GS4's Specs
Grab a thin tension wrench and a thicker tension wrench, combine them with your favorite pick, and you'll be ready to unlock that 700 series American Lock that you, or someone you know has lost the key to.
Tired of squinting while you play for your favorite games on your iPhone? If you have jailbroken it and can ccess Cydia, you are in luck. With an HDMI or VGA adapter, you can use DisplayOut to display your iPhone screen on your TV. Use it for Facetime!
Check out this video to learn how you can play all of your favorite NES games on your Dropad A8 tablet. With Android version 2.3.1 you can run Nesoid emulator, and with a bluetooth dongle you can connect a Wiimote as your controller.
What's the point of having a browser on your Android phone if you're only seeing part of the internet. Visit the full versions of your favorite web sites by configuring your Android browser to show nonmobile websites on your mobile phone.
Looking to get online with your Nintendo 3DS so you can play your favorite DS games with your friends? Watch this video to learn how to set up a Nintendo 3DS on a wireless network so that you can enjoy handheld online gaming.
Don't throw a hundred bucks at an expensive router! Watch this video and learn how to connect to Xbox Live through your laptop. Once you've got Xbox Live online you can earn achievements in all of your favorite Xbox 360 games, watch Netflix, and more.
How would you like to see a creeper blow up? This video will show you how to build a replica of Minecraft's favorite mob out of TNT. The creeper shown in this video is huge, so you will get an awesome explosion when you are done.
This video will show you how to style your hair and makeup just like your favorite Glee star, the lovely Dianna Agron. You can rock her look by following the simple instructions demonstrated in this video. This is a great style for prom or any fun night out on the town.
Give your Android phone a makeover with the Launcher 7 app. You can organize your favorite apps with tiles and move between them as you would on a Windows Phone. Combine your Android phone's performance with the aesthetics of Windows Phone 7.
This is the ultimate recipe for everyone's favorite Tequila drink, the margarita. You'll need 2-5 oz. of Tequila, .75 oz. of Triple Sec or Cointreau, .75 oz. of Royal Montaine or Grand Marnier, 1 oz. of lime juice, and 4 oz. of sweet and sour mix.
Take the harshness out of everyone' favorite Cinco de Mayo libation by infusing tequila with the sweet, delicious, flavor of mango. The mango fruit will impart a refreshing drinkability to your tequila, perfect for a party, or any afternoon when need something tasty, and alcoholic, to sip on.
Make your mom a special bouquet that she will always remember, using these beautiful origami lilies and her favorite chocolates. This video will show you how to put together this wonderfully thoughtful gift, perfect for your beloved mom this mother's day.
Here's a handy guide to unlocking all of the alternate costumes available from the Krypt in Mortal Kombat 9, on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Expand your Mortal Kombat wardrobe by exploring the Krypt and purchasing the alternative costumes for your favorite characters.
With OpenSSH installed on your device, you can run your iPad-only apps smoothly on your iPhone or iPod touch. You'll need to download iTelePad2Pod on your Mac to get those iPad apps working on your other iOS devices. Then follow the instructions in the video to make sure you always have your favorite apps on you, no matter what the Apple device. Take your iPad everywhere, even when you leave it at home!
A curling iron is a great way to get the sexy, glamorous, hairstyles you see on all of your favorite celebrities. But you have to be careful when using heat on your hair. This video will teach you how to use a curling iron properly to get the best results.
If you are looking to expand your inventory of cartoon characters, this video will show you how to draw everyone's favorite great ape, the gorilla. Gorillas make a great addition to any scene in a comic strip or single panel cartoon. Happy drawing!
So you don't have a sewing machine, but your favorite pair of jeans or shirt has a hem that is coming undone. You can use a liquid fabric glue, like Perky Bond, Stitch Witch or Steam A Seam, to quickly fix any hem.
This dish is easy, and the perfect thing to bring to a potluck or a picnic. Start with small pasta (such as elbow macaroni, shells or penne). After the pasta has been cooked, toss with your favorite fresh vegetables (such as tomatoes, olives, mushrooms or peppers) and some olive oil.
Want to create an extreme crochet project? Start with a P size hook and a few balls of your favorite yarns. You can use the large P hook to combine multiple strands of yarn together for an extreme effect in your next project.
Learn how to plan your route with Ovi Maps on the web and save it as your favourite before syncing the route to your device. It's easy and this clip will teach you everything you need to know. For all of the details, including complete, step-by-step instructions, watch this brief, official C6-01 owner's guide from the folks at Nokia!
We all have a favorite animal, right? While most of us like conventional animals like dogs and cute pandas, others like more exotic, safari-esque animals like giraffes. If you know a giraffe lover, check out this video to learn how to give him/her the perfect "just because" gift - an origami giraffe.
Learn how to personalize the home screen: add widgets and applications, and your favourite contacts to the home screen. It's an easy process. And this clip will teach you everything you need to know. For all of the details, including complete, step-by-step instructions, watch this brief, official N97 owner's guide from the folks at Nokia!
Jennifer Aniston's name is synonymous with the one and only "The Rachel" haircut, but since those short layered days she's also sported many other fabulous hairstyles worthy of being copied.
Take one plain Mason jar or glass jar. Add your favorite scraps of fabric, ribbon and other embellishments. Decoraate with lace, beads, sequins and applique. You now have a lovely upcycled glass jar, perfect to give as a gift or favor.
Don't pay for an overpriced beaded wrap bracelet - not when it's so easy to just make your own! All you need is some sturdy beading string or twine, and your favorite kind of beads to string them on to make your bracelet.
