The iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple's highest-end smartphone to date. So, unsurprisingly, it's the most expensive when compared to the other iPhones Apple currently sells. Fortunately, these devices typically last for many years. That's, of course, assuming you're taking proper care of them. One of the most responsible things to do when investing in an iPhone 14 Pro Max is to buy a … [Read more...]
TikTok’s teenage filter has us confronting our own mortality
People on TikTok are getting emotional over an AR filter that makes you look like a teenager. Juxtaposed one beside the other, the filter shows you as you are, and then a version of you that has perfectly smooth skin and a strange youthful innocence. The filter has sparked a surprisingly wide range of emotions. “I had not seen her in a very long time,” wrote a TikToker in a post with over 500,000 … [Read more...]
Cocaine Bear doesn’t have a problem — it just doesn’t know when to stop
Movie ReviewDirector Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear over-delivers on a very simple, silly premise that mostly works because it doesn’t take anything seriously except being ridiculous.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 … [Read more...]
Air taxi rivals Wisk and Archer will enter mediation in March in trade secret theft suit
Wisk Aero and Archer Aviation will be entering mediation for a second time at the end of March, nearly two years after the rivals commenced a bitter court battle over Wisk’s allegations that the newer air taxi entrant stole trade secrets, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. “We remain open to a potential resolution of the case but strongly believe Wisk’s claims are without merit,” an Archer … [Read more...]
How to easily build a Full-Stack Website from start to finish in 2023
Table of Contents Introduction Building a Full-Stack Website can seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. In this blog post, we’ll cover the steps involved in making a full stack website, from front-end design to back-end development and deployment. Start Building the Full-Stack App Step 1: Plan your Website Before you begin coding your … [Read more...]
Best accessories for Mac Mini (M2, 2023) in 2023
Thinking about buying a new M2 Mac Mini, or already have one at your desk? Why not consider adding an accessory to your new Apple Mac? Since the Mac Mini doesn't include a keyboard, mouse, or monitor, you'll have to buy one on your own to properly enjoy using macOS Ventura and your favorite on your new Mac. This is why we did some digging across various retailers and put together a list … [Read more...]
National Congress of American Indians calls for offshore wind moratorium
/ The Biden administration is rushing to build out offshore wind farms. Tribes want to make sure they’re not sidelined or steamrolled in the process. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">A lift boat off … [Read more...]
This Bluetooth fob turns iPhones or Android devices into two-way satellite messengers
/ The Motorola Defy Satellite Link Bluetooth accessory enables two-way emergency satellite texting using normal smartphones.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Motorola Defy Satellite Link accessory by … [Read more...]
The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
From the unbeatable Switch Pro and comfy Joy-Con alternatives to a dongle that lets you use your Xbox or PlayStation controllers with your Switch, these are the best Switch controllers you can get.The best Nintendo Switch controllers aren’t the ones that come with it. The removable Joy-Cons included with all Switch consoles (except for the Switch Lite) are convenient since they can be detached to … [Read more...]
PHP security highlights
SQL InjectionUse prepared statements and parameterized queries. These are SQL statements that are sent to and parsed by the database server separately from any parameters. This way it is impossible for an attacker to inject malicious SQL. Basically, there are two options to achieve this: Using PDO(PHP Data Object): $stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT * FROM employees WHERE name = … [Read more...]
How to create a zip file for photos and videos on an iPhone or iPad
Nowadays, we actively depend on our smartphones to take photos and videos of our daily lives. However, sharing these memories with other people can sometimes be inconvenient, especially when sharing a large number of media at the same time. Fortunately, you can zip photos and videos on recent iPhones, allowing you to compress these files and store them as a single zip file, which the recipient can … [Read more...]
Deploying a MERN App to AWS Elastic Beanstalk with CI/CD
In the previous article "Automate MERN App Deployment with GitHub Actions CI/CD", we learned till pushing images to the docker hub. So far, you've done an excellent job! But that isn't enough; we now require a server that runs our containers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and should be accessible to anyone with an internet connection. It is not a good idea to set up your own server 😅. … [Read more...]
Dish Network’s internal systems are so broken some employees haven’t worked in over a day
/ The company is blaming an ‘internal system issue’ for the problems. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeSince Thursday morning, Dish … [Read more...]
GitLab 15.9 introduces new approvals process
In GitLab 15.9, administrators will now be able to specify files, file types, or directories that need specific types of approval. They can set approval as optional, required approval by one user, or required approval by multiple users. Approval by multiple users is a new feature itself. Previously if you did have that requirement you would have to create an approval rule and now it is handled by … [Read more...]
How to create React functional components in TypeScript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript. Unlike JavaScript, Which is dynamically typed, it is statically typed. This means you will know the types of variables used in your code at the compile time. This helps you as a developer to check for typed-related errors before the code is executed. If there are no compiled errors, the Typescript code is compiled to Javascript that the browser … [Read more...]
Review: PlayStation VR2 is a huge leap that still can’t escape its niche
The PlayStation VR2 is a simultaneously exciting and disappointing development in the virtual reality space. Well-specced, easy to set up, and reasonably light and comfortable, Sony’s latest still can’t shake the fundamental issues that have prevented VR from going mainstream: a lack of compelling content and despite a brand new 4K OLED display, distracting image fidelity. It’s the best VR has … [Read more...]
JavaScript Arrow Function
What is JavaScript Arrow Function?JavaScript arrow functions are a relatively new feature that provides a concise syntax for writing function expressions. In this article, we'll discuss what arrow functions are, why you might want to use them, how to write them, and provide some examples. We'll also discuss when you shouldn't use arrow functions. What is an arrow function? An arrow function is a … [Read more...]
EA Founder Trip Hawkins Dives Into Web3 Sector With Barcelona-Based Startup
Former Apple executive Trip Hawkins, who founded the company behind the best-selling sports videogame franchise FIFA, is joining a Web3 startup, looking to take on top blockchain games like Axie Infinity.The founder of Electronic Arts will join as co-founder and strategy chief of Games for a Living (GFAL), Hawkins told Reuters in an interview.GFAL publishes titles compatible with blockchain … [Read more...]
Meta Steps Up Chatbot Buzz, Announces Research Tool LLaMA as Rival to Microsoft's ChatGPT, Google's LaMDA
Meta Platforms introduced a research tool for building artificial intelligence-based chatbots and other products, seeking to create a buzz for its own technology in a field lately focused on internet rivals Google and Microsoft.The tool, LLaMA, is Meta's latest entry in the realm of large language models, which “have shown a lot of promise in generating text, having conversations, summarizing … [Read more...]
React Components for Beginners
What are Components?Components are the building blocks of all React applications. They are independent pieces of functionality that are reusable in your application. Breaking down your code into smaller chunks for improved readability is facilitated by the use of React components. Examples such as the one below show that files for components can have either the .jsx or the .js extension. In … [Read more...]