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This viral YouTube video’s title updates itself to reflect the view count
If you make a YouTube video that gets more than 2.5 million views in its first 17 hours, you’re probably going to want to shout about it from the rooftops. But what if the clip itself can do the shouting … Continue reading
Apple updates its Clips video app with new Mickey and Minnie Mouse stickers, mouse support on iPad, and more
Apple on Tuesday released Clips 2.1.1, an update to its iOS and iPadOS app designed for making short video clips that you can share with your friends and family. According to the release notes, the update contains the following: Use … Continue reading
Jack Dorsey creates $1B COVID-19 relief fund using Square equity
Jack Dorsey announced in a series of tweets today that he is shifting $1 billion in his Square equity to create a fund dedicated to COVID-19 relief. The Twitter and Square CEO is calling the fund Start Small and posting … Continue reading
Sony unveils its new DualSense controller with improved triggers
With every new console, Sony has released a new DualShock controller to go along with it. Not this time. What you’re looking at is the new DualSense controller, revealed Tuesday by Sony, a gamepad for the upcoming PlayStation 5 that … Continue reading
Tip: Use iMessage Tapbacks for impromptu polls
For the most part, I do not like iMessage Tapbacks. While it’s marginally fun to send a little heart if you don’t have anything else to say, the feature brings mostly unnecessary push notifications and confusion. (Did you even know … Continue reading
WhatsApp is making viral content less viral to fight coronavirus misinformation
At a time when misinformation is rampant — from the supposed coronavirus cures to the “dangers” of 5G — major social media platforms are taking steps to keep it in check. On Tuesday, Facebook’s chat app WhatsApp announced it will … Continue reading
Hinge launches ‘Date From Home’ feature to help users do just that
Dating apps have started adding features to help users connect virtually during the coronavirus pandemic, and today Hinge is hopping on the trend. The app is launching “Date From Home,” a feature where users can easily tell someone whether they’re … Continue reading
Wait, what day is it? This great app will put structure back in your life.
TL;DR: As of April 7, you can keep your goals in check and take 50% off Mindful Suite’s Goals app, making it just $24.99. This whole quarantine period is akin to that stretch of time between Christmas and New Years — … Continue reading
This all-in-one kitchen cube can make cooking way more fun
TL;DR: Make cooking easier with a Kitchen Cube for just $16.99, a 15% savings as of April 7. By now, we’ve discovered there are two distinct types of people stuck at home for social distancing purposes: those who eat all … Continue reading
Can’t find Clorox wipes? Use this UV Shield to sanitize your phone.
TL;DR: Stay extra safe by using the UV Shield, a portable smart phone sanitizer that’s on sale for $49.99 as of April 7. Everyone from your local healthcare professionals, to the CDC, to Will Ferrell has reiterated that the best … Continue reading
