Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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Here are the Best Bitcoin Alternatives: 4 Promising Altcoins

Following the success of Bitcoin, more and more substitutes of this cryptocurrency started to appear, known under the name of “Altcoins”. At the present time, there are more than 4,000 altcoins available to investors and this could make it harder for people to decide which is the best alternative to Bitcoin. That’s exactly why we came up with a list of four best such options that you can choose from, depending on your needs. In order to make sure that you select the best option, you first need to be aware of what kind of features you are looking for in your cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Cash

This altcoin is quite similar to Bitcoin from many points of view, with a major difference in the size of the blocks, as Bitcoin had a 1MB block size, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) had 8MB blocks. This year in May, the size of BCH’s blocks was expanded one more time and it is now 32MB. BCH joined the market in 2017 on 1st of August and it was the first Bitcoin hard fork to appear.

At the moment, BCH is the cryptocurrency that is the most broadly recognized by vendors and when it comes to market capitalization, Bitcoin Cash remained in the top 5 cryptocurrencies ever since it came into the market. These days, several crypto investors believe that BCH is one of the best Bitcoin alternatives.

Ethereum

Ethereum appeared on the market in 2015, being the first cryptocurrency to provide smart contracts, which are self-initiated protocols that reside on the blockchain. Even though these contracts are normal these days, it wasn’t always like this in the past. Because it introduced smart contract capabilities, this altcoin was actually the first second-generation cryptocurrency.

It seems that more and more analysts believe that Ethereum will someday manage to be superior to Bitcoin when it comes to market capitalization. One of the crypto professionals that is anticipating this change is Roger Ver, also known as Bitcoin Jesus.

There is another thing that Ethereum is taking the credit for and that is the present-day boom in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). Currently, the ERC-20 token protocol of this altcoin is undoubtedly the most extensively used token creation platform. The funny thing is that the creators of ERC-20 initially produced this protocol only for intercompany use. However, once the executives of Ethereum realized that there is a great public demand for this kind of protocol, they made the decision to make it public. Ethereum is definitely one of the best alternatives to Bitcoin.

Stellar Lumens

This cryptocurrency entered the market in 2014, on July 31st, and the development team is run by Joyce Kim and Jed McCaleb. The main focus of Stellar Lumens is to create an open global financial network. Moreover, this altcoin is using credit anchors in order to make fund exchanges happen easier, without needing a third party approval.

Based on what we’ve seen recently, Stellar Lumens seems to have attracted some important partnerships with companies from all over the world, so we should expect a lot from this Bitcoin alternative in the future.

EOS

Dan Larimer, who is the founder of the project, has also co-founded Bitshares and Steemit, and the development team of EOS is Blockone. According to the developers, the EOS tokens can use the resources of the EOS platform, such as improved usability, scalability and flexibility, compared to previously created cryptocurrencies like Ethereum.

EOS is known for entering the market after it hosted an ICO that lasted for a year and which managed to raise more than four billion USD. Different from Bitcoin, EOS tokens do not perform any functions. The EOS platform is acting more like an operating system, which allows the execution and development, as well as the hosting of dApps – commercial-scale decentralized apps. A great advantage of EOS is that it has a Proof-of-Stake mining system and thus does not require that much computing power.

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iPad Pro 2018 is the Bigger iPhone X? See what Features will the Tablet Get from the Phone

Over the last few months, the rumors about an upcoming iPad Pro launch kept getting more and more often on the internet. According to them, it seems like the awaited Apple tablet will have some similarities to the iPhone X.

Usually, every iPad and iPhone display would come with squared-off edges, but when the iPhone X arrived in the game, it changed it all featuring a display with rounded edges aiming to match the handset’s curvature.

After significant digs through the iOS 12 developer data, 9to5Mac has found an asset similar to a visual mask which might be used to round the UI’s corners. This asset comes with the codename J3XX, and it is considered an indicator of 2018’s iPad Pro model.

It seems like this information suggest that the 2018 iPad Pro will look like the iPhone X due to the introduction of rounded corners on the device’s display.

Will the iPad Pro turn into iPad Pro X?

After taking into consideration the rumors that iPad Pro will support the Face ID technology and the UI mask, there are no other proofs needed to believe that the 2018 model of the tablet will not feature a Home button and its bezels will be significantly reduced.

According to 9to5Mac, there are more juicy hints enforcing this rumors, and it is here to inform the Apple fans. These are the two small icons in a diagnostic of the battery usage. The tiny tiles we are talking about giving hints about a future model that will lack a Home button and prominent bezels plus a model which will not.

If you are wondering what tablet you should buy and you are a fan of iPhone X, you should take into account the possibility of purchasing the 2018 iPad Pro.

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How to Download ShowBox on your Android device?

Movies and TV Shows have become the primary means of entertainment for people of all ages in the 21st century. A few years ago, a movie ticket or a cable subscription were the only means of enjoying such content, but as streaming services became popular they are no longer the preferred choice.

There are a variety of streaming services out there, from Netflix to Hulu, each offering a variety of content in order to entertain us. The only impediment for some users is the monthly fee, which may be quite high in some countries.

There is no need to stress as you can now use an app called ShowBox in order to enjoy your favorite movies and shows for free.  You wonder why the app isn’t featured on the Play Store. It is because the sources used by the app contain pirated contents, which is a direct violation of the terms and conditions apps need to respect.

Besides streaming ShowBox has a variety of handy features:

A built-in video downloader allows you to enjoy content offline

It as a news feature that allows you to read interesting articles about a variety of topics

Multiple stream servers allow you to always be able to stream what you want

How to install the app?

  1. Search the web for a reliable download source
  2. Download the APK
  3. Go to Settings/Security and search for the ‘’Unknown Sources’’ tab
  4. Turn the option on and confirm if needed
  5. Navigate to the location of the APK.
  6. Tap on the APK and tap on install
  7. Confirm the required permissions and wait for the app to install
  8. Launch it from your home screen and enjoy!

Keep in mind that you should only download the APK (and all APK for that matter) from a trusted source. The app also needs Android 4.0 or above in order to install.

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Download WhatsApp Latest Version for Nokia X Smartphones

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with over a billion users world-wide. The ability to easily send and receive messages and calls makes it a popular choice for many users, as it is completely and you only need internet access in order to use it.

The app was founded in  2009 by two former Yahoo employees. When a new user joined, he received one year for free and paid a minor fee every subsequent year. The app was bought by Facebook and it is now completely free.

WhatsApp

The ability to send and receive messages from anywhere in the world without additional charges if you have a reliable internet connection

The app is very user-friendly and it can be used by anyone, of all ages and interests

While other free messaging aps are available, they bombard you with annoying and aggressive ads. WhatApp has no in-app advertising

Since the app uses your phone number, you do not need to create an account, or remember log-in passwords. It also automatically shows you all the contacts that can be reached via WhatsApp

It allows you to share media contents with your friends and family, organize groups and so much more.

How to download it?

The app itself is great but there are some limitations. It does not work well on Nokia X model and neither Nokia, nor WhatsApp seem to care. It is also not available on the app store for these devices.

If you have a Nokia X phone we have you covered. Follow the next steps in order to get WhatsApp on your device:

  1. Download the latest WhatsApp from a trusted source
  2. Go to Settings/Security and look for the ‘’Unknown Sources’’ tab
  3. Turn on the function and confirm if needed
  4. Tap on the APK to install it
  5. Register your account
  6. Uninstall the app
  7. Download and install WhatsApp Plus Reborn 1.85

Keep in mind to download both files from a trusted source. Enjoy!

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The Best Programs for Downloading Videos from the Web

In this day and age, videos are the prime form of entertainment. From a quick laugh when you have some free time to extensive tutorials on how to code, you can find a variety of content.

There are some times when the internet is not available. You are in a rural area, the Internet is down or maybe you don’t feel like going offline. Below is a list with a variety of programs that will let you watch your favorite content offline.

Vidmate

Designed for the Android platform, Vidmate is a great choice for downloading content from Youtube and other sites. It also offers over 200 channels for instant streaming and it allows you to view and download a video at the same time.

Muvi Downloader

A pretty new contender with a variety of features such as multiple downloads at the same time. You can download a variety of files including pictures and music.

LastTUBE

It boasts incredible download speeds and you can select the format and the quality of the video before you download it.  It is also completely free and there are is no limit on the number of daily downloads.

Tube HD

An interesting feature is the fact that you can resume failed downloads. It also has built-in social media sharing features, such as sharing downloaded content via Facebook, email or SMS.

TubeMate

TubeMate is one of the greatest apps for downloading multimedia content It supports high-speed multiple downloads even when the app is the background. It is also available on multiple platforms. An integrated media player allows you instantly play your files and you can select the format and resolution of the videos you want to download according to your needs.

So here you have it, a list of the best downloading apps available. You can find them on their official site, a Google search away. Enjoy!

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