Getting solar panels installed on your roof is a real gold standard when it comes to being green. Of course, solar panels aren’t the only way to generate your own power. In 2016, Elon Musk unveiled that his company, SolarCity, would begin manufacturing solar shingles that resemble regular roof shingles, unlike the large, bulky conventional...
Smartphones are packed with features that make life easier, but many of these remain hidden beneath the surface, often unnoticed by most users. Whether you own an iPhone, an Android, or a Samsung Galaxy device, your phone likely has some tricks up its sleeve that you haven’t discovered yet. Here are 10 hidden functions on...
In a world where we’re constantly connected, it’s easy to leave your smartphone’s WiFi and Bluetooth running all day and night. But have you ever considered turning them off while you sleep? Experts have suggested that there might be benefits to giving these wireless connections a break overnight, from saving battery life to improving your...
The latest iOS 18 update, unveiled at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference, has brought a wealth of new features and customization options. For those diving into this new version, here are five essential settings tweaks that will enhance your iPhone experience. Let’s explore how you can optimize your device for better performance, convenience, and aesthetics....
Elon Musk, the tech mogul known for pushing boundaries, has once again ignited controversy on social media. This time by making light of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In a since-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote, “No one is even trying to assassinate Harris/Biden,” implying a shocking double standard between...
Everyone is going crazy about the new customization possibilities and Apple Intelligence in iOS 18, which was recently released by Apple. Yes, those are really great. They’re not getting the actually impressive Apple feature though. Messages by Satellite is actually the game-changer. It’s enormous. Larger than Touch ID. Greater than FaceID. Everything will alter as...
‘Dying in one’s sleep’ is often thought of as the most peaceful way to pass, if there is such a thing. Sadly, this was not the case for fourteen-year-old Alua Asetkyzy Abzalbek from Bastobe, Kazakhstan. The teenager went to bed with her phone on her pillow, listening to music while she fell asleep. The phone...
People have written countless songs, books, poems, and more on the idea of living forever. Since the beginning of human existence, people have wished for a long, happy life. The question is, what is the maximum age a human being can actually live to if no illnesses or diseases cut their life short? A group...
TikTok has become one of the most popular apps in the world. Its promise of instant fame has young people everywhere posting videos in hopes of “making it big”. Since 2019, several trends have emerged on the app, from dance challenges, to hashtag challenges like the “fake travel challenge”. Other trends have emerged, however, that are...
Social media provides a space for people to connect, share what’s important to them, and interact with the world around them through their computers. Unfortunately, it also provides a platform for bullying, bigotry, and hate. People with disabilities are already more frequent victims of bullying. Social media has made this problem even worse. For one woman...
A mystery surrounding disappearances in U.S. national parks has taken a chilling turn as an old legend has returned: the existence of feral cannibals. This theory, fueled by popular media and platforms like TikTok, suggests that wild people are responsible for a number of unexplained vanishings. Despite lacking concrete evidence, the fear persists, especially in...
Although paying your bills on autopay is seemingly hassle-free, a few drawbacks may occur. Here are some that should always be handled manually and the possible outcome of not doing so. 1. Paying for Cable Paying for cable on autopay isn’t ideal because the bill goes up more often than one might think, and being...