Technology

The time U.S. users are spending in mobile apps is continuing to grow; according to new data released this week by analytics firm Flurry, we’re up to 5 hours per day on our mobile devices. This follows on news from January that said the time spent in mobile apps had increased …

Photo: jossandmain on Instagram  Although metals such as gold and copper may have most recently reigned supreme in the world of interior design, it looks there is a new kid in town. Brass décor is officially slated to make a splash this Spring 2017, and can easily illuminate any space in …

Photo: rusticpigdesigns on Instagram With the idea of springtime just around the corner, it’s time to embrace lighter colours at home in your kitchen. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or a few slight tweaks to your décor, try infusing your kitchen with beautiful blooms and soft hues. We’ve curated our …

Photo: millcahome on Instagram  For anyone who is intrigued by industrial elements, it’s now officially cool to bring this colour into your humble abode. In fact, industrial design is quickly making waves at home, with metallic fixtures and exposed beams setting the stage. The rugged, rebellious look of industrial décor can …

Photo: orchardslope on Instagram  With Valentine’s Day upon us, romantic souls will surely be adorning their love nests with all manners of roses. Besides the traditional flower which marks the holiday, Valentine’s Day décor also incorporates soft, girlish hues of red, pink and ivory. Whether you’re enjoying a night in with …

Ever since Game Mode surfaced as an upcoming Windows 10 feature, we’ve been curious to see what the new mode would offer as far as performance and capability. Microsoft has given guidance that the feature could give players an extra 2-5% frame rate in general, and while that’s not much, …

Google Maps is getting an upgrade today aimed at putting the information you need most often within easier reach in the app’s interface. With a swipe up from the home screen, you’ll now be able to view things like the current traffic conditions – and how that impacts your ETAs to …

At last year’s Google I/O developer conference, Google introduced a new Awareness API that would allow for smarter applications that could understand where you were, what you were doing, what’s nearby, and even the weather, in order to more intelligently react to your current situation. Today, Google introduced a new application …

Earlier this week, we reported on the LG 5K UltraFine monitor’s problems with content when a router was placed near the display. LG has confirmed the issue and recommends that users who have their displays too close to routers move either the display or the router to create more space …

When Apple launched its new MacBook Pros with the new Touch Bar, they also included a new ARM core, dubbed the T1, to handle the Touch Bar screen and certain other aspects of the system. Now, a new report claims that Apple will include more ARM silicon in future products. …