Quick Links I fell in love withMonument Valleyback when I first reviewed it for Android Police in 2014, and while it’s not the kind of title I’ve spent a lot of time with since, it has spawned a love for similar types of games. I’ve personally played each of these games on my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. They’re all also available for Apple devices, and you can grab all but one on PCs through Steam....
Smartphones have transformed into pocket-sized production studios, making it easy for creators to shoot, edit, and share cinematic stories from anywhere. Thanks to the latest flagship devices, which are pushing the boundaries of smartphone photography, creators now rely on their phones for everything from shooting cinematic B-roll to vlogging in the wild and editing short videos. However, the downside of using a smartphone for content creation is that you’ll quickly run into storage issues since video files can be huge....
Quick Links Summary DM stands for “Direct Message.” A DM is a private message between two people, usually on a social media website or app. Although it originally referred to private messages sent on Twitter, “DMs” now refer to private conversations on almost every social media platform. Have ever heard the term “DM” used during a conversation about social media, in a text message, or on discussion boards and wondered what DM means or what it stands for?...
Quick Links Data breaches can be incredibly distressing, depending on the scale and type of data involved. A breach can leak personal data such as your email address, credit card details, social security number (SSN), driver’s license, or health information. Irrespective of the type of data involved, its scale, or its severity, a data breach can leave you confused about what to do next. A data breach can occur digitally or physically, as the result of anything from device theft to phishing attacks....
Quick Links Summary Choosing the perfect iPad isn’t just about specifications or price, it’s about finding the right tool for your digital lifestyle. Whether you’re a content creator or a casual user, certain iPads will offer better value depending on your needs. 7You Want a Netflix Machine When I sayNetflixmachine, I’m talking about a device optimized for watching movies, TV shows, or even YouTube videos while on your couch or bed....
Quick Links Summary Sites load fast regardless of geographical location thanks to CDNs, or content distribution networks. These networks of servers duplicate data across the globe to make websites available without delay no matter where you are. If you have an idea ofhow the internet works, you may wonder why sites hosted on servers far away from you load just as quickly as those hosted near you. After all, it stands to reason that a site in Australia would load slower for people in the States than a US-based site would....
Quick Links Few technologies have become as embedded in our daily lives as Bluetooth. From smartphones and computers to TVs and speakers, this wireless technology has evolved far beyond hands-free headsets. But what’s the deal with that odd name, and does it actually have anything to do with teeth? A Brief History of Bluetooth Thebeginnings of Bluetoothgo back to 1989, when Nils Rydbeck, the CTO of Ericsson Mobile, started development on “short link” radio technology that would eventually become Bluetooth....
Quick Links After much build-up, Google finally entered the foldable phone market with thePixel Fold. It’s a similar story to last year’s Pixel Watch, which was Google’s long-awaited Wear OS device. Will the Pixel Fold have the same first-gen issues? A smartwatch and a phone with a folding display don’t have much in common on paper. In Google’s ecosystem of devices, though, the Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch are two peas in a pod....
Quick Links Summary Sony’s PlayStation Portal is a unique device for playing your PS5 games handheld, but you can achieve the same thing on a Steam Deck with an app called Chiaki. While this method comes with similar limitations, it’s easy to install and offers a great way to get more out of your existing console and handheld. Why PS5 Streaming on Steam Deck Is Worth It Playing PS5 games on a handheld means you can sit anywhere in the same house as your PlayStation and continue right where you left off....
An “indie” game is simply a game where the people creating the game don’t answer to any outsiders when it comes to its creative direction. Generally, people think of indie games as having low budgets and small teams, but that’s not actually a requirement to be independent. At the same time, there are low-budget games with small teams that arenotindie, such asDave the Diver. There are some games that, to look at, might not trigger the idea of what an indie game should be in your mind....
With their whimsical worlds and breathtaking storytelling, Ghibli set the golden standard for animated films. But you should know, not every enchanting animation comes from the legendary studio. I’ll spotlight some fantastic movies that are not made by Studio Ghibli, but could easily be mistaken as the Japanese powerhouse’s work. This list is ranked based on the ascending year each animated film was released. 2006 1 hour 38 minutes...
Quick Links The 1990s were a golden era for cartoons. Far from the bland formulas of the 1970s and the overt commercialism of the 1980s, the cartoons of this decade set high bars for quality animation and writing. Some of these cartoons were so revered that they’d debut in prime time, garnering the eyes of adults as much as kids. Plenty of these shows are worth returning to if you haven’t watched ‘90s cartoons since childhood....
The AI art generatorMidJourneyworks best when standing on the shoulders of giants. Instead of letting its imagination run wild with your prompt, give it structure by tapping into established art styles. First, let’s look at how it’s done. Methodology To show how the different art style modifiers work, we’ll be using exactly the same prompt in every image, with only the art style part of the prompt changing. Keep in mind that some art styles (e....
