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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Saints Row 2 Available to Play for Xbox One

Good news for the users of Xbox One: Saints Row 2 became available via Backwards Compatibility! Larry Hryb, the Director of Programming for Xbox Live, made this announcement at the beginning of May on Twitter. It is a big relief for fans of GTA 5, since unfortunately, their favorite game is still not available on the popular console developed by Microsoft.

The problems for the fans of GTA 5 started when the game developer, Rockstar, decided to release the new game not for Xbox One, but for its predecessor Xbox 360. This move was viewed as a purely business-driven decision, which was supposed to maximize the profit of the company. This was not received well by the gaming community. Many Xbox 360 users who purchased GTA 5 admitted that they bought it again after upgrading to Xbox One. Those who still have the version for Xbox 360 will have to wait for GTA 5 to appear in the Xbox Backwards Compatibility program, but it looks like this is not going to happen in the near future.

However, there is some good news for the disappointed fans of GTA 5, since a similar game, Saints Row 2, joined the Backwards Compatibility program, therefore becoming available for Xbox One. This video game is being described as having many similarities to GTA, but at the same time it lacks a realistic design and it is probably not as good as the former when it comes to the setup. According to various reviews of Saints Row 2, the game developed by THQ has a comedic tone, sometimes even ridiculous, and definitely funnier than Grand Theft Auto. Evidently, it’s a great choice for those who enjoy both action and laugh, and now you can enjoy it on your Xbox One.

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UC Browser 12.2.5.1102 Update Adds Three New and Exciting Features

Even though Google Chrome holds the title of being the world’s most popular browser, UC Browser is quickly catching up to it. Unlike Google Chrome, UC Browser doesn’t use large amounts of RAM memory and it offers a premium user experience that’s paired with cool features and this is what will help UC Browser surpass Google Chrome in the nearby future. Nonetheless, the reason why we are talking about UC Browser today is that a new update has just arrived.

UC Browser 12.2.5.1102 Update

One of the main reasons why UC Browser has been gaining so much popularity in this past couple of years is because the developers keep releasing new updates which take the browser’s performance to the next level every time.

Talking about new updates, UC Browser fans should be happy to know that a brand-new update started rolling out. The update changes UC Browser’s version number to “12.2.5.1102” and it introduces three new features. With that being said, let’s see what those features are.

New Features

As previously mentioned, UC Browser offers a premium user experience and we are not only talking about its UI (user interface). UC Browser has a special “Hot Content” feature where it suggests things to users that they are more than likely to be interested in and this latest update improves the recommendations that this feature gives.

The second feature that’s being introduced alongside the new update gives UC Browser users a chance to win all types of prizes via credits earned directly through the browser. The prize system is a neat feature that makes using UC Browser more fun.

Last but not least, UC Browser fans will be able to transfer data from the browser to their friends and family members through the simple tap of the screen. The new feature is called “Tap to Transfer Data” and it does exactly what its name implies.

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Top Google Earth VR Alternatives to Explore the World with

Like it or not, VR technology is taking over the world. It all started a few years ago when Oculus Rift unveiled its first headset, but now companies such as Samsung, HTC and Google are also launching VR headsets which provide people with immersive experience. Seeing how the VR market is booming, software companies wanted to get a piece of the cake and started creating VR versions of their apps and Google Earth VR is a great example of that.

Google Earth VR

If you ever wanted to explore the world and get a feel for how it would be to fly to every country’s capital city like a superhero from Marvel movie does, then Google Earth VR is the app for you. However, this doesn’t mean that VR fans are limited to Google Earth VR since there are a bunch of excellent alternatives.

YouTube VR

YouTube holds the title of being the biggest video streaming platform in the world. The best thing about YouTube is the fact that all the content is user-based which means that thousands of new videos are being uploaded daily. Therefore, YouTube VR users will never run out of fresh content to watch.

Nomad List VR

As previously mentioned, Google Earth VR allows users to travel the world in a VR mode. However, Nomad List VR is an app that’s been specially developed with the sole purpose of exploring new cities while wearing a VR headset. Nomad List VR features more than 100 cities which can be explored to the last detail via Google Cardboard, HTC Vive or Gear VR.

Polaris

Unlike Google Earth VR and Nomad List VR who focus on exploring, Polaris tries to teach people something about the world. People who decide to give Polaris a try will be able to explore a 3D model of Earth while getting information about stuff like climate change, employment rate in cities, forest loss and many more interesting statistics.

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Skype Lite 1.52.76 vs. Skype Preview 8.23.76 – Choosing the Right Skype App

One of the best things about using Skype is the fact that there are different versions of the app and all of them cater to different user bases. Take Skype Lite and Skype Preview for example. Skype Lite is designed for people who own entry-level smartphones that don’t have that much storage space and mobile data access. On the other hand, Skype Preview is a more premium version of the app which runs on desktop PCs and offers a wider range of features.

Skype Lite 1.52.76.30975 Update

Skype Lite recently received a new update with the “1.52.76.30975” version number and it runs better than ever! The new update improved the app’s software and boosted its performance. Nonetheless, Skype Lite’s biggest strength is the fact that it doesn’t take up too much storage space and this makes it ideal for affordable smartphones which aren’t equipped with extraordinary hardware specs.

Despite being small in size, Skype Lite still features all the classic Skype features such as free video & audio calling, instant text messages and file sharing options. Another great thing about Skype Lite is that it doesn’t consume large amounts of mobile data when placing video or audio calls.

Skype Preview 8.23.76.3 Update

Just like Skype Lite, the desktop version of the app is constantly being updated. The latest update for Skype Preview features the “8.23.76.3” version number and it comes with a bunch of bug fixes that make sure Skype Preview never crashes or malfunctions.

Which One to Choose?

Even though these two apps basically offer the same features, Skype Preview has the upper hand because it enhances everything Skype Lite offers. For example, Skype Preview features enhanced messaging groups where hundreds of people can come together and talk to each other while Skype Lite doesn’t. However, Skype Lite is excellent for smartphones while Skype Preview only works on PCs.

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Angry Birds 2 2.20.2 Update Download Available – Hatchling Pets, Jackpot Egg and New 80 Levels

The mobile games industry is super competitive and new developers have hard time getting into it. The reason behind this being that there are tens of premium mobile games such as Angry Birds which offer fun gameplay. Talking about Angry Birds, fans of the game should keep their eyes peeled at the notifications panel because a new update is scheduled to arrive OTA (over the air).

Angry Birds 2 2.20.2 Update

There are many mobile games which became popular for a short period of time and then quickly faded away, but not Angry Birds. This game managed to keep its popularity along the years, and this is why Angry Birds 2 is receiving a new update right now. The update changes Angry Birds 2’s version number to “2.20.2” and it introduces a bunch of cool features.

What’s New?

The most exciting feature that the new update brings is “NEW Hatchling pets”. Therefore, Angry Birds 2 fans are now going to be able to adopt their own Hatchling pet and take care of it. To make things even better, the adorable Hatchling gives important boosts to flocks.

Do you love surprises? Well, then you should be excited to know that the Tower of Fortune is now rewarding players with a brand-new Jackpot Egg. Angry Birds 2 should make sure to visit the Tower of Fortune because the Jackpot Egg is filled with in-game goodies and bonuses.

New Levels and Boss Piggies

The thing that keeps Angry Birds 2 players coming back for more is the fact that the developers are constantly releasing new content. Therefore, no one should be surprised to find out that this latest Angry Birds 2 update adds 80 levels in two new areas which will feature 6 boss piggies.

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