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Instagramis awash with photographers who are obsessed with using depth of field techniques to create incredible shots and astound the eye. Throw in a few refractions, reflections and real-world locations and you’ve got a perfect mix to create some great looking photos. In admiring some of these images we came across a simple glass ball known asLensballbeing introduced to capture a new perspective on the world. This little glass sphere creates some pretty interesting effects in already amazing images....

You can expect data speeds of the entire 2018 iPhone lineup to be vastly improved, as they will allegedly support gigabit LTE transmission and 4x4 MIMO standards, according to usually reliable industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo has said in a note to investors that Apple will integrate at least two liquid crystal polymer (LCP) antennas in all of the new iPhones - the iPhone X already has two, while the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have one - but all will be upgraded to support 4x4 MIMO standards, and therefore provide faster speeds....

The diminutive Echo Show 5 was unveiled in mid-2019 sale and adds to Amazon’s growing Echo device range. It’s a small, 5.5-inch version ofAmazon’s large Echo Showbut is significantly cheaper - at less than half the price. Since Show 5 appeared, we’ve also has some other changes in the Echo Show range, with the advent of a third model, theEcho Show 8- in between this and the bigger, standard Echo Show (that model will surely get refreshed in 2020)....

In 2021 Apple joined theBluetoothtracking fray, moving into the market that was very much established by Tile a number of years earlier. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+ was announced in early 2021, but is actually a second-gen device from Samsung, who originally launched theSmartThingsTracker, an LTE device, in 2018. Suddenly the Bluetooth tracker market is a congested space, so here’s how these three platforms compare. System compatibility Let’s start with the obvious points:Apple AirTagworks withFind My, which is only on Apple devices....

Security firm Kryptowire recently discovered that some Android smartphones have a backdoor that secretly sends data to China, reports theNY Times. Maybe even more concerning, American phone maker BLU Products said that 120,000 of its phones were found to have the backdoor installed in its software, which has since been updated to remove all track of that secret backdoor. The software at fault comes from Shanghai Adups Technology Company, a Chinese company that provides Android-based software to electronics manufacturers....

The Nintendo Switch might rightly have a reputation for being the best console for family games, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t also play host to some excellent shooters. From first-person switch shooters to third-person blasters, there are plenty of games to sink your teeth into onNintendo’svery portable console, and we’ve gathered some of the very best around right here for you to check out, below. Metroid Prime Remastered Splatoon 3 Neon White Doom (1993) Sniper Elite III: Ultimate Edition Superb remaster...

There’s a lot going on with Twitter right now. Elon Musk hastaken it over, firedthousands of employees, and isrolling out(androlling back)changeson a near-daily basis at this point. It’s pure chaos, honestly. If you’re uncomfortable with what’s happening at Twitter for whatever reason, you can simply choose to use another platform instead. Best Twitter alternatives Here are four unique alternatives to Twitter. We’re not just listing the most popular social networks here....

There are many, many cell phone case manufactures around the globe offering a plethora of iPhone protection, however, there may only be one company offering to replace your iPhone if damaged using their case. Enter CellPig’s “Cellhelmet,” a case manufactured in the USA. A start-up in Pennsylvania tried many different types of iPhone cases that offer substantial protection but were troubled by the bulk of such a case. Putting their heads together, they decided on a trim, yet protective thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) unit that offered quality protection, but was guaranteed to do its job, or, the iPhone repair is on them!...

Karen Gillanplays double dutyin a dry sci-fi black comedy that runs out of steam.Dualimagines a world where the terminally ill can replace themselves with clones. These doppelgängers, known as “doubles”, learn to be you until the end. Then seamlessly take over your life so friends and relatives don’t experience losing a loved one. You can probably guess where the hitch comes.Dualhad me hooked until halfway through the second act. The film then loses its luster with a banal climax that sidesteps the unusual premise....

Here are Spotify’s most-streamed songs, albums, artists and podcasts of the year 2021. HIGHLIGHTS The most-streamed Spotify music, artists, podcasts and more Aside from releasing the latestSpotify Wrapped 2021 statsand personalized experiences, the Swedish music service has also revealed its top-streamed artists, music, podcasts and more. Read:How to listen to Spotify offline on Apple Watch Puerto Rican Reggaeton star Bad Bunny was the most-streamed artist globally on Spotify, the company revealed via a press release published on theSpotify Newsroom....

Disney purchased all of Lucasfilm fromGeorge Lucasback in 2012 for more than $4 billion. While they have maintained respect publically for the creator ofStar Wars, he has had little involvement in the new movies. At least as far as we know. It turns out that he actually had some influence on directorGareth Edwardsand the upcomingRogue One: A Star Wars Story. Gareth Edwardsrecently spoke toGames Radar/Total Filmabout the upcomingStar Warsspinoff movie.George Lucaspaid a little visit to the set and during that visit, the creator of agalaxy far far awaysaw some things that he liked, but weren’t going to make it into the movie....

Despite seemingly meeting his demise in the finale of season 3, actor Dacre Montgomery’s character Billy Hargrove may well be returning for season 4 ofStranger Things. While nothing whatsoever has been confirmed, Montgomery recently shared an image of himself under the guise of what appears to be Billy, as well as tagging aStranger Thingsmake-up artist. Sporting the same fluffy, mullet-like hairstyle and little moustache along with a necklace that looks a lot like Billy’s, Montgomery’s post hasStranger Thingsfans hopeful that we have not seen the last of the charismatic lifeguard....

The novelization of Rian Johnson’sThe Last Jediis already delivering on its promise of being the “extended edition.” Though the book isn’t out officially until March 6th, some luckyStar Warsfans have gotten their hands on advanced copies and have started sharing some of the more interesting pieces of information. And some of the most interesting facts in the book are aboutSupreme Leader Snoke’s pastand his mysterious rise to power with the First Order....