TikTok is rolling out a new program in the US that's designed to help creators increase their earning potential and "unlock more exciting, real-world opportunities." The Creativity Program builds on initiatives like the Creator Fund. TikTok wrote in a blog post that it took feedback from previous efforts into account while building the program. Details are relatively scant for now, but TikTok says … [Read more...]
Samsung Camera Assistant gains wider release, arriving on the Galaxy S23 and older Galaxy smartphones
Towards the end of last year, Samsung introduced its Camera Assistant app, giving Galaxy S22 series users the ability to better refine the camera experience on their smartphones. It was an excellent tool that offered a more granular experience but unfortunately, at the time, it wasn't made available to other Samsung handsets. Luckily, before the end of the year, Samsung would chime in, … [Read more...]
CSS Flexbox
What is Flexbox?Flexbox is a CSS property that allows us to arrange the elements on the page. In simple words, It is a property that allows us to layout our website. Flexbox consists of two-component, The container and the items. The flexbox container is the parent element and within which all the items exist are the child elements. How to get started with flexbox If we want a flex container then … [Read more...]
Google Chrome Rolls Out Memory, Energy Saver Modes for Desktops: All Details
Google Chrome is rolling out the Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes, which were announced last year, on Chrome for desktops. The features are now available on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebooks and are turned on by default. Both Memory and Energy saver mode will boost the desktop's performance, as well provide better battery life while using Google's browser. Memory Saver mode will … [Read more...]
Best webcams in 2023
In the past three years, we've been spending a lot more time at home. In-person meetings and gatherings have often been replaced by virtual get-togethers, and it's become more important than ever to have a good webcam. However, the PC market hasn't necessarily followed. Be it the result of shrinking bezels or the simple belief that users don't care about webcam quality, even … [Read more...]
Social networks’ latest business model is charging for security
/ Meta and Twitter are both using account security to attract paid subscribers — but in very different ways. 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 / … [Read more...]
Exclusive: these are the new Sonos Era speakers
/ The Sonos Era 300 and 100 are coming in late March. Both will support Bluetooth and USB-C line-in on top of Wi-Fi streaming as the company looks to reset the bar for smart speakers.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...]
What is Audio and Video tags in HTML?
Audio Tag:- The "audio" tag is an inline element that is used to embed sound files into a web page. Currently, there are three supported file formats for HTML5 audio tag 1.mp3 2.wav 3.ogg Audio Tag Attributes:- Controls:- It defines the audio controls which is displayed with Play/Pause buttons. Autoplay:- It specifies that the audio will start playing as soon as it is ready. Loop:- It specifies … [Read more...]
Twitter Shuts Off Text-Based 2FA for Non-Subscribers
Elon Musk’s Twitter started a security ruckus over the weekend with the sudden decision to turn off text message/SMS method of two-factor authentication (2FA) for anyone not subscribed to its paid Twitter Blue service. “While historically a popular form of 2FA, unfortunately we have seen phone-number based 2FA be used – and abused – by bad actors. So starting today, we will no longer allow … [Read more...]
Event Loop, Single Thread, Async JS, Task Queue and more…
*Note: Explanations in this article are made in the context of the Chrome Browser.👋Hello there! You might have heard that JavaScript can only do one thing at a time. But with all the async stuff Javascript lets us do these days - like callbacks, network requests, and setTimeout - execution of JS code is actually pretty complex. Ever wonder what enables all that asynchronous magic🔮 … [Read more...]
5 Frontend Development Skills to Land Your First Job in 2023
Front-end development is an exciting field that combines the creativity of design with the logic of programming. It's the process of creating the user interface of websites and web applications, and it's a critical part of the web development process. If you're looking to land your first front-end development job, there are a few skills you should focus on.HTML and CSS: These are the building … [Read more...]
Samsung rolls out first software update for Galaxy S23 series
Samsung offers some of the best Android phones, and they all come with the promise of prompt software updates and security patches. The Galaxy S23 series is certainly carrying the same legacy, and now that the phones are actually on store shelves, the company is starting to shift its attention towards updates. The first system update for the Galaxy S23 family is now rolling out in multiple … [Read more...]
Best Windows Ink laptops in 2023
Buying a new laptop isn't always easy, even beyond just the price you have to pay for it. It's hard to choose the one that's right for you. We live in a time where we're fairly spoilt for choice. There are lots of great laptops out there for all different kinds of users, and that can be a bit overwhelming. We're here to help, and in this roundup, we've gathered the … [Read more...]
Fellow Opus review: A coffee grinder that doubles as a showpiece
When it comes to making coffee at home, there are people who do it and there are people who are obsessed with it. For many of us, we can’t just grab a bag of pre-ground swill from the grocery store and slap it in an auto-drip machine each morning. We need an arsenal of gear capable of extracting the nuanced flavors out of your locally roasted beans. And, if you’re like me, you like having the … [Read more...]
Google Chrome’s latest version includes tools to address its memory hog problem
/ Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes pause unnecessary background tasks, and are now available on Chrome 110.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">Google Chrome’s Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes can … [Read more...]
EU's Pending Banking Law Calls for Fast-Track Crypto Capital Rules for Banks
Tough capital rules for banks holding cryptoassets must be fast-tracked in the European Union's pending banking law if Europe wants to avoid missing a globally-agreed deadline, the bloc's executive has said.The global Basel Committee of banking regulators from the world's main financial centres has set a January 2025 deadline for implementing capital requirements for banks' exposures to … [Read more...]
Microsoft inflates Bing Search API fees
By Ryan Daws | 20th February 2023 | TechForge Media Categories: API, Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures. He can often be sighted … [Read more...]
OnePlus 11 Concept gets teased ahead of MWC debut
Earlier this month, OnePlus held its Cloud 11 event, where it offered global release dates for the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2. In addition, it also showed off for the OnePlus Pad, and more details about its upcoming mechanical keyboard. If all of that wasn't enough, the firm also teased a new concept smartphone dubbed the OnePlus 11 Concept. While it didn't really dedicate that … [Read more...]
Shigeru Miyamoto is working with his hands again
As Super Nintendo World opens up in Los Angeles, the creator of Mario talks about getting back to his roots, and exploring new creative fields. 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 … [Read more...]
How one mobile game left me with a transcendent haptic experience
It's easy to take our interactions with smartphones for granted. Every day we pick up our phones to tap, poke, swipe, and maybe even occasionally press some physical buttons. But I think over time, we've reached a point where we don't think about these interactions anymore, and most of the time, it's become muscle memory. Although we don't think about it much, when we … [Read more...]