What Is Lidar and How Does It Work? | MakeUseOf

In one context or another, you have probably run across the term “LiDAR” in one of its many forms. Specifically, many newer generations of mobile phones are touting their LiDAR capability. Whether you’re deciding if LiDAR technology should factor into your next smartphone purchase or just want to be a part of the conversation, it’s […]

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Spotify Buys Podcast Publishing Platform Megaphone | MakeUseOf

Spotify has long dominated the music streaming world, but it’s making big moves when it comes to podcasts. That continues with the recent announcement that Spotify is acquiring Megaphone, a podcast advertising platform that aims to make it simple for publishers to monetize their podcasts. Spotify Acquires Megaphone Megaphone describes itself as “podcast technology for […]

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How to Manage Your Facebook Privacy Settings for Specific Posts

You probably know that you can change the privacy settings of your Facebook profile to limit who can see it. But what if you just want to make certain posts private and not your entire profile? You can do that too. Here’s how… How to Access Your General Facebook Privacy Settings To make privacy changes that affect […]

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How to Choose a New Games Console: PS5 or Xbox Series X?

Looking for a new games console? PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, or Nintendo Switch? It’s tricky to make the right choice—buy for all the family, or opt for a platform geared towards offline single player and online multiplayer? We look at how to buy the right games console for you. This week’s useful links: Which PS5 Model Should […]

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Minecraft Fleeceware Scams Millions of Google Play Users

According to digital security experts, Minecraft players who use the Google Play Store to download unofficial third-party apps have come under threat. If you download apps related to the extremely popular title, most of which modify the game in some way, you may have opened yourself up to some real-life Creepers and it could be […]

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Microsoft Edge Is Stepping Up Its Notifications Game | MakeUseOf

If you’ve used Chrome for a period of time, you’ll know that you can set it up to show you notifications when important events occur. Microsoft will bring similar functionality to its Edge browser, but will also go one above its competitors. Microsoft’s Notification Plans for Edge William Devereux announced Microsoft’s plans over on the Microsoft […]

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