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Starting out with the most absurd new device, it’s an Alexa-powered Microwave, because, you know, why not? It supports voice commands via your connected Echo device and has built-in Dash replenishment capabilities. You can even sign up to reorder popcorn when your supply is running low. The microwave will be sold for just $59. To see how ridiculously overly complicated the company is making a simple Microwave, check out this video that demonstrates how to...

The highly addictive game, which was downloaded 6.5 million times across all platforms on Christmas, will be released to Facebook on February 14th. Rovio, the game’s producer, wants to make the launch the biggest Facebook event ever. They already have over 16,000 people who signed up for the event. Like all things Facebook, the sign-up page is social and allows you to ask your friends to join in on the fun as well....

Earlier we covered how to protect your email address from spam bots using puzzles and online security services. This time we’ll look at an even more secure way of keeping your email address safe. Let’s get it out of the clutches of Internet email harvesters spammer slime bags! We’ll use a temporary disposable email address! What is a Temporary Disposable Email Address? You’re not alone in that you don’t want your email address stolen or sold to spammers....

Disney and Imangi Studios present Temple Run: Oz – a brand-new endless runner inspired by Temple Run 2 and the film Oz the Great and Powerful. Play as Oz and outrun the shrieking flying baboons as you turn, jump and slide your way across the land. Begin your exhilarating adventure now and see how far you can run! Enjoy . BONUS! Get 1500 coins for FREE when you download Temple Run: Oz today – that’s $....

We’ve all read stories about safety nets being placed under manufacturing plant windows so employees can’t commit suicide, as well as incredibly long shifts. Also, there were articles about n-hexane, a chemical used to clean up screens, causing serious damage to the health of workers. It can cause nerve damage and paralysis. Also, in May last year, an explosion happened at a factory manufacturing Apple products, killing and injuring employees, as described in this New York Times report....

Apple’s mobile OS is getting some new features that have been available for Android and Windows Phone already, but are new to iOS. But the major news is for developers and what’s under the hood. That includes a completely new programming language called Swift. This should mean some new feature rich apps and improvements on your existing favorites. There’s also several new features for users too, including a new Enterprise option that will help IT admins with the BYOD trend....

There are definitely too many devices to include in this one article, but here’s a few ideas to get you thinking about tech gifts, either that you’re giving to someone else or ones you want. 2014 Tech Gifts Apple iPhone 6 – The luxury new Apple phone with more power under the hood, slightly larger screen at 4.7” or get the iPhone 6 Plus if you want Apple’s largest iPhone screen to date, coming in at 5....

Just go to Wolfram Alpha’s home page and type: facebook report, then hit enter. You’ll be taken to a new screen, where all you have to do is to click the Analyze my data button. The next screen will tell you what data Wolfram Alpha can access – most of it, since it’s generating a report. Just click Go to app in it. Just another Facebook screen to go – the one in which you allow the app to Access posts in news feed and custom friends lists....

One thing the company did add is an easier way to create events without having to launch the Calendar app. Now it is easier to create events on Windows 10 Calendar directly from the taskbar. Here’s how. Create Calendar Events on Windows 10 To create your first event, click the time and date button on the taskbar and select the date for the event. Next, click the Show agenda link at the bottom if it isn’t open already and then type the name of your event or reminder in the text box....

Taskbar Settings in Windows 10 Anniversary Update You can access the new Taskbar properties by right-clicking in the Taskbar then click Settings. Or, click Start > Settings > Personalization and the Taskbar tab. As you can see below, many of the same settings previously available from the classic Taskbar properties have been added to the modernized Settings section. By default, the Taskbar is locked, which prevents it from changing location. Other options include moving the Taskbar location, auto-hiding, using smaller icons and more....

Delete Alexa Voice Recordings Delete Google Assistant Voice Recordings To get rid of the voice recordings you speak to your Google Home, head to the Google Voice Activity page on your PC or phone. There you will find a list of everything you’ve used Google Assistant for – that includes the speaker and your phone. Here you can play them back just like with Alexa or delete them one by one or all in one fell swoop....

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A QR code is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code) that was created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The “QR” is derived from “Quick Response,” as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. Now QR codes are used to encode alphanumeric information, for example, you can point a QR code to a phone number, web address, etc. So when you scan a QR code from your mobile device, you can quickly be taken to a particular website or an application within Android Market for example....

Microsoft Edge Preview for Android The goal of Edge on Android is to provide a consistent experience between your PC and phone. After installing the app, you can sign in with your Microsoft account which will allow you to sync favorites, settings, and other items between your devices. You can also opt-in to share browsing history with Microsoft – but you don’t have to and can change your mind and switch back either way in Settings....

Get Organized with Microsoft OneNote OneNote is basically a system where you create different virtual notebooks. You can then break down the notebooks into different sections. To get started, open up Microsoft OneNote. It will ask you to give the notebook a name. Name it and then click on Create Notebook. When you create the notebook, OneNote will ask you if you invite other people to view it. This option is helpful if you’re working on a team project or even just household items you’d like to share with family members....

Focus Elasticity Effortlessness After enabling the new Preview theme on my Gmail account, my first thought was – “Oh, this looks exactly like my Google+ account.” So although the consistency was not a foundation design principle, it most definitely falls into the category of effortlessness. Here’s a before and after shot of my Spam folder in Gmail sporting the new UI. Before After For years, the UI has always been my largest complaint with Google services....

Google Now: Call Mom The new ability of the Google Search app, Google Now, was recently implemented and it helps you reach your loved ones and regularly called contacts. It’s a lot easier than fiddling with the phone’s keyboard. It was recently announced by the company in a Google+ post. You can just tell your phone to call your mom or text your wife and it will do so. Of course, in order for it to be able to do this, you’ll need to clarify who your wife, mom, uncle or whatever other important person is....

The Picasa Web Albums integration makes it easy for users to import their Picasa photos directly into their Google site. Can you say Family Website??? That’s the first thing that came to mind! And with the new RSS feeds it makes it that much easier for Nana and Grand Pa to keep up with all the latest updates of the kids! Google has set up an excellent example of the feed system if you want to take a look at it....