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Nitrux is a Linux distribution that you probably haven’t heard of — which is a shame, because it’s an outstanding operating system with some unique features. Developed by Uri Herrera and based on Debian, Nitrux was originally released in 2015 as a fork of ChromiumOS (the open source version of Google’s Chrome OS), but eventually…
Every week, we present a diverse array of articles centered around apps. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, we showcase the finest free apps available that week. Typically, these are premium apps and games offered at no charge for a limited time. In our Top 5 Apps of the Week segment, we take a different approach and…
Last year marked a major milestone for Chinese automaker BYD, as it overtook Tesla for the first time to claim the top spot as the world’s largest electric vehicle producer. A big win for BYD’s founder Wang Chuanfu—and a tough blow for Elon Musk. How BYD Dethroned Tesla in the EV Market Since 2020, China…
A common complaint among tech enthusiasts is that modern phones all look the same and companies don’t innovate anymore. While companies are partly to blame, we often fail to notice our role in the way things are. Let me take you on a journey to how we got here. Enter the Golden Era of Smartphones…
Clubhouse is a famous example of a giant success that can quickly take a turn for the worse. It is a social app on Android and iOS that specializes in real-time virtual rooms hosted in an audio-only format. It’s an interesting concept but slightly dated. When Clubhouse was at its all-time peak, the app didn’t…
Beyond the Alphabet (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and outside the confines of Mountain View. For as long as I can remember, I’ve almost never left the house without having (at least) two phones on me. Part of…
Just_Super/Getty Images An app that generates a custom to-do list is entirely different from an app for playing a first-person shooter. An app that lets you order a personal taxi or book a hotel room is vastly different from an app that lets you design 3D objects. Many apps are much more than just a…
For all the talk about how boring smartphones have become, why hasn’t the alternative taken off more? I’m talking about foldable phones. These devices aren’t the new kids on the block they once were, as we’re coming up on the seventh generation of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. Instead, I think folding phones are in…
Another iPhone 17 dummy unit image appears We can see all four expected models next to each other Some designs are changing on these models Day by day we’re getting closer to September and the expected launch of the iPhone 17, and ahead of the official reveal, we’ve seen several leaked images purporting to show…
Every time you use your phone for social media, streaming, or gaming, you’re unknowingly exposing yourself to extensive data collection. Your favorite apps aren’t just gathering information for their own use; they are also sharing it with third parties, all in the name of profit. 10 Candy Crush Saga Candy Crush / YouTube At first…