Mobile gaming apps have come a long way in the last few years, and that’s probably a bit of an understatement. The rise of Apple Arcade has meant that folks are actively choosing to pay…

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A drone is definitely better than a selfie stick, a sentiment that Pixy is leaning into with their selfie drone. It’s a bright yellow drone only slightly bigger than your hand, making it one of…

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There is a therapeutic practice called exposure therapy in which the patient is, you guessed it, exposed to their fear in the hopes of overcoming it. Eventually, your brain becomes numb to the outside source…

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There was a time when owning a car meant investing in maps for the glove box and a collection of tools to tinker under the hood with. Those days are gone. (Though we still keep…

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We live in a world where little boxes in our pockets can find us dates, call us taxis, deliver our groceries, and even control our T.V.’s. These are crazy and wonderful times we are living…

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The tech world is constantly evolving. New software, hardware, and concepts are unveiled nearly daily and it can be difficult to keep track of the latest and greatest in technology. The team at Cool Material…

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Most of Apple’s pre-downloaded apps for the iPhone are perfectly serviceable. They’ll do the job just fine. But, I’m not alone in thinking the Notes app could be improved upon. Having a Notes app is…

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If you’re like us, you struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Hey, it’s cool. This is a judgment-free zone. There are plenty of tricks you could try like putting your alarm clock…

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At this point, our smartphones could realistically replace our wallets. They hold our credit cards, contact list, receipts, family photos, even digital currency! Now, we don’t necessarily advise that you get rid of your wallet…

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Despite the fact we’ve all “grown up” since our introduction to LEGO, the magic of building something from nothing but tiny plastic bricks remains as appealing today as it was during childhood. These days, we’re…

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Your smartphone comes with a pre-downloaded weather app. It’s not bad. It’ll tell you what the temperature in your area is, as well as provide you with a tentative forecast for the rest of your…

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The maps app currently on your phone is all but essential when it comes to navigating these days. But if we’re being honest, even the powerhouses aren’t that good when it comes to off-roading and…

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Finding quiet moments of calm in today’s world feels like an impossible task. Especially as the world returns to “normalcy,” it’s crucial we carve out some time for ourselves. Whether it’s a walk in the…

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We weren’t quite sure how to feel about night modes, dark modes and all the other supposed improvements that these features would bring to a phone browsing experience when they were initially rolled out by…

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If you’re single, you’ve probably got at least one dating app on your phone, and have definitely wasted time aimlessly swiping. Why? Because dating apps gamify your love life to keep you hooked. But there…

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For years, we’ve been publishing monthly New Apps You Should Know features and damn near every one of them features a new iOS camera app that’s all but guaranteed to help you take better pictures…

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