Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube – bypass solutions

Anyway, on a totally unrelated note, Google recently changed its extension system with an update named Manifest V3, supposedly to improve security, performance, and privacy. But, and this is a big but, with this update it also introduced a limit on how extensions can modify websites and requests. This limitation affects ad blocker extensions that need to filter out ads and trackers on websites such as YouTube. Yes, you read that correctly. Google basically broke ad blockers, but not out of greed, because they only made like $30 billion in profit last year. No, it was for the good of the users ...

By |2023-10-20T14:32:10-04:00October 20, 2023|News|Comments Off on Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube – bypass solutions

Android 14 released (first to Pixel devices, then the rest of us)

Android 14 is now live, and just started rolling out to some select Pixel devices - it's also live in the Android Open Source Project. Android 14 is designed to improve productivity for app devs while enhancing performance, privacy, security, and customization for users. This release brings an expressive new look to Android with updated colors, logos, and overall design. Below is an overview of what's new in Android 14.

By |2023-10-05T14:40:11-04:00October 5, 2023|News|Comments Off on Android 14 released (first to Pixel devices, then the rest of us)

Most popular Android apps & games (2022)

These were the most popular Android apps and games in 2022 (in millions of downloads), grouped by category. Depressing to see TikTok being the most popular one in the world, 672 million brainwashed users per year, that's a lot.

By |2023-07-21T17:46:20-04:00July 21, 2023|News|Comments Off on Most popular Android apps & games (2022)

Google Play Store Ads keep growing: here’s how to remove them

Previously, ads within the Play Store were rather discreetly integrated into the Suggested for you section, typically presented as simple icons that users could swipe through to explore more recommendations. However, your experience is about to get worse. Google Play Store is testing a new ad display format, where you'll encounter a two-row carousel of banners instead, expanding the visibility of ads.

By |2023-05-26T17:02:22-04:00May 26, 2023|News|Comments Off on Google Play Store Ads keep growing: here’s how to remove them

Google Pixel 8 Pro leaked video (release date, price, specs)

Google Pixel 8 Pro, part of the upcoming Pixel smartphone series, is expected to launch later this year. A leaked video revealed the Pixel 8 Pro's design details, including a punch-hole front camera and a pill-shaped module housing three rear cameras. Biggest surprise is the inclusion of a thermometer sensor.

By |2023-05-19T07:49:54-04:00May 19, 2023|News|Comments Off on Google Pixel 8 Pro leaked video (release date, price, specs)

Whatsapp for WearOS in beta: Use Whatsapp on your smartphone

WhatsApp is beta testing an app for the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and other smartwatch devices. This means very soon a public version of Whatsapp for Wear OS 3 will be available. If you want to beta test Whatsapp for WearOS, you can sign-up here

By |2023-05-10T03:31:20-04:00May 10, 2023|News|Comments Off on Whatsapp for WearOS in beta: Use Whatsapp on your smartphone

8 games & projects that won Unity’s $500,000 RT3D grant

After reviewing almost 500 projects, Unity picked the winners of the 2023 Unity for Humanity Grant. All of the social impact creators receiving funding this year are using real-time 3D to drive change in truly innovative ways. Projects were judged based on vision, impact, inclusion, and viability. Winners will receive a bespoke grant from a pool of $500,000 USD, plus mentorship and technical support to help bring their projects to life.

By |2023-04-24T16:29:16-04:00April 24, 2023|News|Comments Off on 8 games & projects that won Unity’s $500,000 RT3D grant

Free Amazon gift cards from Capterra: How I got $200+ by reviewing apps

This gets me to the easiest way I earned free Amazon gift cards: I've reviewed apps on Capterra, a platform that lists and compares apps. At first I was a bit reluctant, because I couldn't believe you can get $20 for posting a review on an app you use that takes 10 minutes to write. But after I did receive the first Amazon gift card from them, I started writing more reviews and got free Amazon gift cards each time.

By |2024-04-01T15:33:32-04:00April 22, 2023|News|Comments Off on Free Amazon gift cards from Capterra: How I got $200+ by reviewing apps

Google’s Pixel 7a & Pixel Fold rumored price and release dates

With Google's Pixel 7a launch just around the corner, the tech world is buzzing with anticipation for the successor to the highly popular Pixel 6a. Although the smartphone has yet to be officially unveiled, there is some leaked information revealing details about its specs and price.

By |2023-05-10T03:04:20-04:00April 18, 2023|News|Comments Off on Google’s Pixel 7a & Pixel Fold rumored price and release dates
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