Google+ adds Popular Photos Feature

Google+ has tons of great photographers but is difficult to follow their works unless you circle them all. But with this new "Popular Photos" feature, you can check out great photos like the ones we see in 500px.com and other places. This "Popular Photos" feature shows up after you click the photo in your stream and finish browsing that alb...

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Paperman - Full Animated Short Film

Nice animation work from John Kahrs for Disney. "Introducing a groundbreaking technique that seamlessly merges computer-generated and hand-drawn animation techniques, first-time director John Kahrs takes the art of animation in a bold new direction with the Oscar®-nominated short, "Paperman." Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Convinced the girl of his...

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Bank Simple adds more security features in iOS app

Bank Simple has added some essential features in their iOS app such as notifications for every transaction that takes place in our bank accounts and also added an important feature that is blocking the card in one click (if the card gets lost or when it is misused).At Simple, we're all about reducing worry when it comes to your money. And if you’ve ever lost your card, you probably know a thing or two about worry.Well, worry no more: you can now...

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Rösle Apple Slicer - Best Apple slicer in the market

Rösle Apple SlicerI saw this report from America's Test Kitchen claiming Williams-Sonama Dial-A-Slice Apple Divider as the best apple slicer, but I noticed they're made of plastic. It might be good one to have but I doubt its durability. But then I saw this Rösle Apple Slicer, which looks similar to Williams-Sonama's but is made of steel and has 5 stars rating in Amazon. This will be great for salads, and fruit plates.Features of Rösle Apple...

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World Travel Guide Triposo Android/iOS App in the palm of your hand

Triposo is a travel app for Android or iOS smartphones. It has currently travel information about more than 8,000 destinations and the developer plans to add more soon.It is like Lonely Planet or Frommers guide only it is available in your Smartphone for both Android and iOS platforms and access it from anywhere.Features of our Android travel guide:- Pick a country or major city to download its guide.- A downloaded guide works offline, without an internet connection.- The app is a self starter, it suggests you things to see and do.- Each guide...

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How to feel less tired when you travel by car

I recently read an article in Speaking Tree in Times of India, and there it suggested, that if you want to feel less tired during travel, it offered a variety of tips including one simple exercise, rock sideways for a few times. First, I didn't believe this but then I always try it once to see if it works or not. I've been travelling long distances recently and I tried this tip at least four times. And it really works to my surprise. Usually I take...

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Make a Trade with new Shareholder App and Get $10 Free iTunes Credit

I received the following promotion from Sharebuilder, "make 1 trade with iPad app and get $10 iTunes credit", is a great deal if you have an iPad. Unfortunately, this promotion is not available for Android OS yet, hope they have similar promotion when Sharebuilder launches an Android App:No matter what you buy or sell, your next trade could earn you $10 on iTunes®. But don't miss out -- this is one of those limited-time offers. So make that...

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How to fix Google Chrome Browser error 'Download was not a CRX'

I recently started a new user account in Google Chrome browser and tried to add extensions from Chrome Store but it was showing the below error "Download was not a CRX" whenever I tried to install the extension.Thankfully there is a solution or solutions for this error. Like the article says you can fix this error via two methods, one by logging on to your Google account and then installing the extension or extensions and the second solution is by...

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How to Merge Two Video Files in Windows?

Avidemux Window ScreenIt is as simple as ‘drag and drop’ method to merge two video files, that is what I found out. I used two programs, Windows Live Movie Maker and Avidemux. Both are freeware and it will help merge a variety of video files, AVI, MP4 and many more.With Windows Live Movie Maker, it is just a drag and drop method. Grab the file you want to merge and drop it in the blank window space inside the program. Click the end of that video...

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Video: Don't You Worry Child (Swedish House Mafia) Cover by Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider

"Don't You Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia Lyrics:Available in iTunes.There was a timeI used to look into my father's eyes.In a happy homeI was a king, I had a golden throne.Those days are gone, now the memories are on the wall.I hear the songs from the places where I was born.Upon the hill across the blue lake,That's where I had my first heartbreak.I still remember how it all changed.My father said,"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.See heaven's got a plan for you.Don't you worry, don't you worry now."Yeah!"Don't you worry, don't you...

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Get 50GB of free cloud storage from MediaFire Android App

MediaFire is similar to Dropbox but without syncing option, for now it allows only manual upload option (the sync option will be available soon according to MediaFire rep). I think this 50GB cloud storage will be useful down the road. You can download it from Google Play li...

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Kido Cat guesses right every time in Shell Game

This amazing cat named Kido guesses right every time in the shell game it's owner pla...

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Bank Simple Android App now available

Bank Simple is now available as an app in Android, you can install it from Google Play here. Now, Android users can deposit their checks via this app and access their bank account from anywhere.With this app, you can do the following:• See your transactions appear in seconds on your Android phone. • Know instantly how much you can afford with Safe-to-Spend™• Budget painlessly and in an instant using Spend from Goal.• See each transaction in...

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How to use Daydream in Android Phones

Daydream feature in AndroidFlipboard, magazine app for Android, updated its features by including Daydream mode in it. To use this Daydream feature, do the following:Click Settings in Android (works only in Jelly Bean 4.2 for now) --> Click "Display" settings --> Click "Daydream" --> Choose either "Clock", "Colors", "Google Currents", "Flipboard", "Photo Frame", or, "Photo Table" (Among these only Colors and Google Currents have no further...

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Free TV Episodes for Android Phones and Tablets from Google Play

Google Play ScreenshotYou can download the episodes of TV shows such as Deception, Once Upon A Time, The Walking Dead etc., for a limited time from Google Pl...

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How to keep your back free from aches and pains

There are number of solutions in the web but I find the below method effective and also a preventive method to stop backaches in the future. 1. Sit Upright: Sit upright in the chair (about 100 to 120 degrees from the thigh or from the floor) in a relaxed position like the one show below. Don't droop over or lean sideways or put legs on the desk, all these add pressures to your back.Sit upright. Picture from http://goo.gl/eX4R72. Do...

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Secret Squirrel Cold Brew Coffee

Secret Squirrel Cold BrewPeople are raving about the taste of Secret Squirrel Cold Brew system. I used a similar system before named Toddy Cold Brew method, the coffee was excellent and gentle on the stomach. If you don’t have time to do that then the Secret Squirrel Cold Brew is the best option.  “Have a fantastic drink of coffee, no brewing required with Secret Squirrel Cold Brew Coffee ($20-$30). Brewed over 18-24 hour periods using...

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How to remove contact lens the right way

The video is in Chinese language, but the method is self-explanatory. This is how you remove the lens:Pull the eyelids either side with your fingers and then blink your eyes, the lens pops out easily. Whereas the method we normally use, we may poke our eyes or hit the eye lids with the nails accidentally. Try the above method the next time when you want to take your contact lens off and leave a comment if it works good or not.Via +Kurone Shizuhi&nb...

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Copy shareable data to Android clipboard with CTRL+C App

CTRL+C Android app works like any share option only difference it copies the data to clipboard and you can add that date anywhere in mail, text messaging or in documents in Android. It's a useful utility app to have in Android. Once you choose the link or text to share, hit the "CTRL+C" option to save the data in clipboa...

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Future highways in the Netherlands glow in the dark

How the future highways will look like in Netherlands (Holland) and is coming soon as early as next ye...

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Video: Concrete Blonde - Mexican Moon

Great song. Concrete Blonde - Mexican Moon Lyrics“Oh, amigo Here we do things slow Money, art, a broken heart Where did you want to go Senor, por favor To the hotel, zona rosa What did I come here for Oh, senor I run but the damage has been done Miles have gone away And my amore he never come I look up at the sky I am tired and dry Uno tecate and lime. Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon Thinking of you underneath...

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Make Beautifully Browned Fish Without Risk of Overcooking

Use these four tips from America's Test Kitchen to get the best cooked fish the next time. Please note you will need an oven-safe pan like it to try this method.1.) Cut the fish filets into 1 inch sizes2.) Sprinkle little sugar on one side of the fish3.) Sear the sugar side of the fish (helps keep the interior side moist)4.) Flip the fish side and roast them in the oven at 425 degrees FahrenheitYou will get a nice brown cooked fi...

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Add Coupons during Shopping with 'Coupons at Checkout' Extension

‘Coupons at Checkout‘ extension works the same way as ‘Retailmenot’, only difference is you don’t have to visit an external site to find the coupons for the shopping site, it shows up right where you are shopping like the image below. You can apply the coupons available directly and save money instantly. I tested it in Amazon, it works as advertised, just hover over the coupon or gift code area, you will see the list of coupons for the site....

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How to keep French press coffee hot longer?

Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee MakerI have one of this French press coffee maker made by Bodum, I like the coffee made by it but it gets cold quickly. Then I tried this method below, since then the coffee stays warmer in the French press coffee maker as well as in the cup. 1. First, add a cup of water more than you use for making coffee in either the kettle or any other pot.Water Kettle2. Heat the water to boil in the kettle.3. Pour...

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How to be more productive or do more tasks with Google Now in Android?

The videos below give a good summary of how many different things you can do with Google Now feature in Android phones and Tablets. Even if you do an efficient search with Google Now, watch the videos, it gives you new ways to use Google search.You can also do bar code scan to find more information about the products and find out the song that is playing the background etc., and more features are being added to it and can get only more powerful with time.Besides this, Google Now has Cards to update most of the information just below the...

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