VLC will be adding Chromecast support soon

Some of you may remember a time before VLC, a time when downloading a video file meant you had to find one that would actually work on one of the many media players you had installed on your computer. VLC changed all that with its universal approach to video playback, and it could be bringing that feature…
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Gallery Doctor manages your phone’s photo gallery so you don’t have to

If you're one with a passion for mobile photography then there's no doubt that your phone is filled with photos. Organising all those photos is a huge hassle, so why not save yourself some time and let Gallery Doctor do it all for you? The app has one single function: it automates the deletion process…
Shopping app Mallzee has teamed up with Samsung.

Shopping app Mallzee is teaming up with Samsung for exclusive offers

Personal shopping app Mallzee has just announced a new partnership with Samsung in the UK and Ireland. Throughout 2015, Mallzee will be available on Galaxy apps and Galaxy gifts, and will be offering exclusive discounts to Samsung customers, the first of which is 20% off at Warehouse. If you’re unfamiliar with Mallzee, the company’s branding…
Doctors should use Twitter more to understand patients' priorities, says a new study.

Doctors should use Twitter to understand their patients, study says

Twitter could help doctors relate to their patients better, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of British Columbia spent six months keeping track of tweets about stem cell research, especially as it relates to spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease. They were surprised to find that, for most people, the use of…
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You can now protect iMessage and FaceTime with two-factor authentication

We live in the age of internet services and it's incredibly important to make sure all our accounts and data is secure, especially in the wake of things like last year's iCloud hack. One thing you can do is set up two-factor authentication, and Apple has just added that feature to its iMessage and FaceTime…

You can decide what happens to your Facebook profile after you die

It's an incredibly morbid thing to think about, but what will happen to your social media profiles after you die? Will they just sit there unused for all eternity? Or will they eventually get deleted? With Facebook's 'Legacy Contact' you'll be able to decide. Announced yesterday, Legacy Contact allows you to decide what happens to…
Our favourite dating apps for people in relationships.

After Tinder: Seven dating apps to keep your love alive #LoveWeek

You might've found the love of your life thanks to Tinder or Happn or OK Cupid, but that doesn't mean you don't need to use dating apps again. Now instead of using them to look for someone new, you can use them to keep your relationship fresh, track how happy he or she is making…
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The top 5 Veeemotion videos to check out this week

This is a sponsored post written in collaboration with Veeemotion. When a new app bursts onto the scene it can be difficult to really get into it, get to know other users and find a reason to stay hooked. But if you're keen to start using Veeemotion (which we've written about a few times here…
Your online dating profile needs to be real to be attractive to other users.

Researchers found the key to a successful online dating profile

Researchers have found the key to creating a successful online dating profile. And if you feel like you haven’t got much to boast about, you’re in luck. It turns out humility is more attractive than impressive life experiences or advanced qualifications. Professors from the University of Iowa’s Department of Communication Studies created eight fake profiles…