7 Essential Android Apps for Those Working From Home | MakeUseOf

Working from home has loads of advantages. There’s no boss breathing down your neck, you can wake up when you want, and the schedule you keep is totally up to you. However, many of these advantages also carry a downside. All that freedom can lead to bad work habits, constant distractions, sleeping in too late, […]

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Sony Is Close to Acquiring Crunchyroll for $1 Billion | MakeUseOf

Crunchyroll is an anime streaming service that began in 2006 and has now grown to 70 million registered users that watch on computers, mobiles, games consoles, and other devices. According to reports, Sony is in final negotiations with Crunchyroll to acquire the service for 100 billion yen (nearly $ 1 billion). Is Sony Set to […]

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Audible Adds 100,000 Podcasts Available to Everyone | MakeUseOf

Audible, primarily a platform known for its audiobooks, is now making a bigger push into the world of podcasts, with the addition of around 100,000 third-party podcasts. What Podcasts Does Audible Have? Audiobooks have always been Audible’s bread and butter and the company isn’t moving away from that any time soon. However, the podcast industry […]

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The Rise and Fall of Quibi: What Went Wrong? | MakeUseOf

Quibi’s launch was surrounded by hype, and it was poised to be the hottest new streaming service. But less than a year after launch, the company has announced its end of life. So what was Quibi, how did it get started, and why did it fail? Let’s take a look at Quibi’s history to see […]

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How to Buy Online Safely, Securely, and Confidently | MakeUseOf

Whether you’re planning to buy online for a special event, you’re inspired to buy by Black Friday, or have a bit of spare cash to spend, buying with confidence is vital. Christian Cawley and James Frew discuss how to buy confidently, check online reviews and discern which ones are honest and which are paid for, […]

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Tinder Launches Video Chats Worldwide | MakeUseOf

Tinder has made virtual dates possible for everyone across the globe. The dating app will now let you turn on video calls whenever you want to meet someone face-to-face. Face to Face Goes Global Tinder began testing video calls in July 2020, a feature that it calls Face to Face. While Face to Face was initially […]

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