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There is no official definition for the building term "skyscraper," and the term is generally used to describe buildings relative to each other—a building that towers over the skyline in St. Louis might be called a skyscraper by the locals, but wouldn't be considered such by New Yorkers.

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Happy Thursday! Google Chrome is cracking down on spam notifications, iFixit’s new FixHub lets you solder anywhere, and T-Mobile is testing emergency alerts from satellites. Also, Google is monopolizing messaging on Android, and YouTube is getting more ads on TVs.

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You're Training Your Social Media Algorithm Every Day

Modern social media apps rely on algorithms to determine which content you see in your news feed. Algorithms are informed by machine learning, and contrary to how it may feel, you are in charge of training and teaching the algorithms to serve more of the content that you actually want to see.

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What Are Spatial Videos and How Much Storage Do They Use?

Apple made several camera-related improvements in its iPhone 16 lineup, one of which is that all devices introduced in 2024 can shoot spatial videos and photos. So what exactly are spatial videos, and how can you shoot them?

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Should You Wait for the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?

With the iPhone 16 finally upon us, it’s only logical that you might wonder what’s next for Apple’s do-everything smartphone. While only Apple knows for sure, let’s look at the rumors and ponder whether it’s better to wait for next year’s models.

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The Hidden Files in Your Linux Home Directory, Explained

Hidden files are a useful built-in feature of Linux that helps to keep your system organized. But older or poorly behaved apps can clutter your home directory with many unnecessary files. Find out how to deal with the mess.

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Turn an Old Android Phone into a File Vault Using Tailscale

I’ve started to back up some of my most important files on an old Android phone, and it’s a more robust solution than you might initially think. Coupled with a Tailscale connection, I now have a portable, secure file vault that I can use anywhere, and setting it up was very simple.

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Apple Has Stopped Selling These 8 Products

Apple has nixed some older devices after unveiling the iPhone 16 lineup at its September 2024 "Glowtime" event. You can no longer buy some older iPhones, Apple Watch models, and certain AirPods from Apple, though other sellers may have them while supplies last.

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Don’t Be So Quick to Upgrade Your Android Phone

For some people, getting a new phone is one of the most thrilling experiences. For others, it's simply something that must be done from time to time. If you're one of the people who yearn for that feeling of a shiny, newly released phone in your hand, you may want to consider these reasons for holding off.

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Question of the Day

Do You Customize Your Samsung Galaxy With Good Lock?

We recently asked if anyone uses a custom launcher on their Android and noticed an overwhelming response. Naturally, I wondered whether Samsung Galaxy owners have tried Good Lock, Samsung's customization tool. It's extremely powerful and allows for some insane customization. I use LockStar to change my AOD, Theme Park, and then Rainbow to customize the colors. If you haven't yet, give Good Lock a try.

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