What Is BeReal, and Why Is Everyone Copying It?

September 4, 2022

Did You Know?

The names “buffalo” and “bison” might be used interchangeably for the large herd animals found in the American Midwest, but the correct name is bison as buffalo are a separate species found only in Africa and Asia.

New social media apps seem to pop up every week, but many don’t last long. Thanks to a fresh, simple concept, BeReal has gained enough popularity to make much bigger social media apps pay attention. What makes it so special? Read More »

Whether you’re new to vinyl or looking to upgrade your current setup, you should be aware that there are two main types of turntable: belt drive and direct drive. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? We’ve got everything you need to know. Read More »

If you’re a music junkie that uses Spotify, Stats.fm (formally known as Spotistats) is a cool tool to check out. It offers a wealth of information about your listening habits that aren’t available in the Spotify app.

Basics stats like top tracks and artists are included, as well as the most common time of day you listen to music, the total number of tracks streamed, and more. Stats.fm can also make playlists and add them to your Spotify account. Want a playlist of your top songs from the last month? Easy peasy. It’s a great resource for music lovers.

Video games are more accessible and varied than ever, but it can be easy to dismiss the medium if you’re not already familiar with it. Whether you start with a few mobile games or take the plunge and purchase a console like the Switch, there are plenty of good jumping-on points. Read More »

Many popular services have reported data security breaches over the past two weeks, including LastPass, Plex, and DoorDash. You can now add Samsung to the list, as the company just confirmed some customer data was stolen. Read More »

Few shows have been as highly anticipated as House of the Dragon. This prequel expands on fantasy series Game of Thrones, taking place 200 years before the events of that hit show. Here’s how to stream House of the Dragon. Read More »

Smart light bulbs can supercharge your home’s ambiance and security with options to set light temperatures, brightness levels, schedules, and more right from your smartphone. Here are the brightest (see what we did there?) bulbs you can get in 2022. Read More »

Everyone knows that “PC” is short for “Personal Computer,” but not everyone can agree on what counts as a PC or doesn’t. It turns out that the term “PC” is packed with more nuance than you might have thought! Read More »

Air purifiers are gaining popularity over concerns about indoor air quality. The best air purifiers claim to get rid of harmful pollutants and allergens. But can they actually do that? If so, then how? We answer all your questions. Read More »

The Android operating system has been around for a long time, and it’s used by millions and millions of people. Naturally, quite a few myths have cropped up over the years. Are any of these common myths actually true? Read More »

Whether you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while now or you’re just getting started with a new Windows 11 PC, there are some handy new features that you might have missed. Here are ten great ones you should be using. Read More »

Android has been around since 2008. You may not have been using it that long, but you’ve probably installed a decent number of apps in your time. Ever wonder which was the first? We’ll show you where to look. Read More »

If you’re struggling to get good Wi-Fi coverage in your home, it would seem intuitive to turn up the transmit power of your Wi-Fi router. Before you do, read this. Read More »