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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Jailbreak Tweaks That You Can Use For Your iOS 11.3.1 Devices

Jailbreak appeared almost impossible for recent iOS versions. However, developers managed to make a breakthrough, and now it is possible to jailbreak even the latest iPhones. While some users argue that jailbreaking is no longer necessary, it does help you access a list of cool apps and tweaks that are not allowed by Apple.

Since the Electra tool allows us to jailbreak iOS 11.3.1, we have prepared a list of our favourite tweaks that you should try out.

  • 0vigilate: 0.0.1
  • 3Edgy5Me
  • 7-zip (POSIX) v16.02
  • Activator: 1.9.13~beta2
  • AdBlock for YouTube: 1.0.7
  • Album Art As Background v0.0.2-1+debug
  • Alkaline
  • Anemone v2.1.7-7
  • Appcon: 1.4.2
  • AppList: 1.5.14
  • Appstore Unrestrict: 0.0~beta4a
  • AppSync Unified: 24.0
  • APT 1.4 (apt-key) v1.4.8
  • APT 1.4 Strict (lib) v1.4.8-1
  • APT 1.4 Strict v1.4.8
  • Artsy
  • AutoPause v1.0
  • AVLock v1.0.1
  • Barmoji
  • Base Structure v1-4
  • BatteryLife
  • BatteryNotch v1.1.0
  • BatteryPercentX [Public] v1.1.1-2
  • Berkeley DB v6.2.23
  • betterFiveColumnHomescreen v1.0.1
  • BigBoss Icon Set v1.0
  • BioProtect: 2.3-8
  • BlackOutCC – Repo: http://smokin1337.github.io/
  • Bloard v0.1.2-1
  • BoostedWifi: 1.0
  • Bourne-Again SHell v4.4.18
  • ByeByeHUD
  • bzip2 v1.0.6
  • CCSupport v1.1
  • Cephei v1.12
  • Cercube for Youtube
  • Cercube for YouTube: 4.2.2.4
  • CertRemainTime
  • CircleIcons
  • ClearSwitcher v1.0-2+debug
  • CocoaTop (Version 2.02 from the developer’s site. Just run uicache after installing)
  • Core Utilities (/bin) v8.29-1
  • Core Utilities v8.29-1
  • CrashReporter: 1.16.0-1
  • Cydia Installer v1.1.30-coolstar6-2
  • Cydia Translations v1.1.12
  • Cylinder
  • DarkMessages
  • Darwin Tools v1-6
  • DayNightSwitch v1.0.1
  • Debian Packager v1.18.24
  • Debian Utilities v4.8.4
  • DebKeeper v1.0.3
  • DeleteForever
  • Diff Utilities v3.6
  • DismissProgress: 1.0.3
  • DockXI
  • DoubleTapLock [Public] v0.0.3
  • DoubleTapToWake v1.0
  • EasySwitcherX [Public] v0.0.4-5
  • Eclipse X (iOS 11) v5.0.8-3
  • Ext3nder Installer (iOS 11): 016-1
  • EZTweakList v1.0.1-1
  • FastUnlockX v1.2
  • Filza File Manager v3.5.2-1
  • Find Utilities v4.6
  • FiveIconDockXI v0.0.1-20
  • Flame: 1.3
  • FlatSafariURL
  • FLEXible v1.6.0
  • Flipswitch: 1.0.16~beta2
  • Folder6Plus v2.0-5
  • FoldersClear 10 v0.0.1-3+debug
  • Fortune (Free): 1.4.1
  • Fortune Thumbnails Patch: 0.0.1
  • GameGem: 1.5
  • GNU Privacy Guard v1.4.22
  • grep v3.1
  • gzip v1.8
  • HapLock v0.0.2-1
  • HapticKeyboard v1.0.0
  • HideBarX [Public] v0.0.2
  • HideLabels10 – Repo: https://dannyglover.github.io/repo/
  • HomeGesture – Download here & import the dylib & plist to /usr/lib/TweakInject/
  • iCleaner Pro – Repo: https://ib-soft.net/cydia/beta/
  • IconCert: 1.4-1
  • IconSupport v1.11.0-1
  • IGDarkMode
  • Infigo v2.0.1
  • iTransmission: 5.40
  • KITTLoader v1.0.2-1
  • LatchKey v1.0-3+debug
  • LetMeKnow: 1.2-1
  • libbulletin v0.1-142
  • libCercube v1.0.9
  • libcolorpicker v1.6-1
  • Liberty Lite: 0.2.9
  • Libnet v1.1.6-3
  • libpackageinfo v1.1.0.1-1
  • libSparkAppList v0.0.4-1-2
  • libswift4 v4.0.3-3
  • LittleXLocale Profiles in UTF-8 v1.0-1
  • LockGlyph v1.1.14
  • LucidCamBars v0.001
  • MakeCydiaBuyAgain: 1.0-1+debug
  • MakeRespringsGreatAgain: 1.4
  • MinimalHostsBlocker – Repo: https://reddestdream.github.io/
  • NoPromosTwitter – Repo: https://leftyfl1p.github.io/
  • NoSubstitute (Electra): 1.0-1
  • NudeKeys
  • OpenSSH v7.6p1-4
  • OpenSSL v1.0.2n
  • Palert: 1.1.0-2
  • pincrush v0.9.2-2
  • PokeGo LS GIF: 1.0-4
  • PokeGo++ 2.0 for Electra!: 2.0r-79
  • PowerModule v1.1.0
  • PreferenceLoader v2.2.4~alpha1
  • Profile Directory v0-2
  • PullToRespring: 1.2
  • RealCC: 1.0.1
  • Redeb – Repo: https://wiety.github.io/cydia/
  • RespringProgress: 1.3
  • Rocket for Instagram
  • RocketBootstrap v1.0.6
  • RomanPasscode: 2.1
  • Safari Plus
  • Safari Plus: 1.5.2
  • ScramblePass: 0.0.2-1
  • SecondsInTimeX v1.0.2
  • sed v4.2.2 shell-cmds v203
  • ShowAllCydiaUpdates: 1.0.2-1
  • Siliqua
  • Silo
  • SimpleLSiOS v1.3.1
  • SmartLPM
  • SmoothCursor
  • Spotify New UI
  • Springplus11
  • Springtomize 4
  • SSHIcon (iOS 7-10): 1.0.1
  • Substitute v0.0.6-coolstar
  • Substrate Compatibility Layer v99.0
  • SugarCane v1.0.0-1+debug
  • SwipeForMore (Debug): 1.1.9
  • SwipeSelection
  • System Info: 2.0.0-1216+debug
  • system-cmds v790
  • Tape Archive v1.30
  • TapTapFlip – Repo: https://repo.cpdigitaldarkroom.com/
  • TapTime [Public] v0.0.31
  • TechSupport Framework v1.5.0.1-1
  • TranslucentCydia: 0.9.0-1
  • TranslucentWallet v1.0
  • TransparentDoc
  • TSS Saver v1.2.0
  • Tweak Injector v1.0.6
  • tweakCompatible: 0.0.7
  • UIKit Tools v1.1.12-coolstar
  • Universal Video Downloader Plus: 2.9.2
  • unrar v5.5.8 unzip v6.0
  • Vitality: 0.3-1
  • Watusi 2 for WhatsApp v1.0.51
  • WatusiTools v1.4.11
  • WiFi Passwords: 3.0.1
  • XZ Utils v5.2.3
  • YTCopyDescription v1.0 zip v3.0
  • Zeppelin

These Cydia tweaks area available for all the Apple devices that run iOS 11.3.1 – iOS 11.2. The list of jailbreak tweaks was compiled by the Electra team.

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Bentley Reveals a New Continental GT Convertible Model

Bentley has recently surprised its fans with the reveal of a new model. The Continental GT Convertible is a beautiful combination of luxury and speed as it is able to go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, a speed that is on par with most supercars.

The convertible model is similar to the hard-top brother as it sports the same W12 engine which employs cylinder deactivation in order to achieve a maximum speed of 207 mph. The eight-speed dual clutch transmission and an innovative 48-volt control system that efficiently mitigates body roll are also present.

Prospective buyers will enjoy a beautiful interior that features a revolving screen able to offer valuable information and entertainment functions at the same time. The premium package includes a powerful 2,000 watt stereo system with 18 speakers and Active Bass Transducers.

The roof received an upgrade as the new Z-fold system can be folded or raised in 19 seconds even when the car is in motion at a maximum speed of 30 mph. Buyers can opt for a finish similar to tweed which is available in seven different nuances. In order to keep the driver and passengers warm a neck-warming system can be paired with heated seats and arm rests in order to make winter trips more enjoyable.

The major inconvenience that plagues convertible cars is a high level of road and wind noise. Even the most impressive fabric cannot compete with pure metal when it comes to soundproofing. But this doesn’t seem to be a particular challenge for Bentley as the company notes that the new Continental GT convertible is more silent than its predecessor the GT Coupe. Since that model was offered an environment that was well insulated from noises the performance should satisfy even the most pretentious driver. Noise-canceling tires developed by Pirelli will considerably improve the driving experience.

The price tag hasn’t been announced just yet but premium quality comes with a premium price.

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Crypto News

Blockchain Technology Innovations Lead the Gaming Industry into the Future

Our world is gradually unraveling innovative ways of using the blockchain industry. There’s more to this technology than just finance and cryptocurrencies because it’s penetrating more and more sectors and industries. For instance, art, agriculture, energy and more have been already starting to integrate the blockchain into their operations.

Online gaming is another player that got on board, and there are a lot of projects which are already picking up. The gaming sector is thriving, and the revenue is projected to grow from about $94.4 billion to $128 billion in yearly volume by 2020.

The gaming business is one of the fastest developing tech industries in the whole world, and the developments of more sectors and industries only come to support it.

Blockchain gaming is morphing the gaming sector and brings an avalanche of enthusiast gamers and investors as well who are enjoying the massive number of opportunities that the blockchain technology has to offer.

More gaming companies are developing games based on the blockchain

Gamers have begun more and more acclimated with the digital economies, and they’re rushing to adjust to innovation. Mobile gaming companies are already producing digital resources, and the blockchain tech seems the natural step in these developments.

More mobile companies are developing great mobile games which are based on them, and the association between the blockchain and gaming enables developers to have an approach to monetize. Organizations are also able to save a lot in terms of payment processing because payment fees become almost inexistent via the use of digital currency. This leads to distributors’ opportunity to investigate new adoption models.

Digital assets in gaming

Virtual weapons, accessories, tools, and costumes will hold an expanded value because the blockchain facilitates their purchase, sharing, trading, and gifting. Users can offer in-game items, and this only gives such things actual financial value.

For instance, Gods Unchained is the world’s first blockchain based eSport produced by Fuel Games. Players can enjoy trust-free ownership of the items they’re buying or earning in the game. Such proprietorship is adding an entirely new measurement to gaming.

What does the future of blockchain-enabled gaming industry hold?

Blockchain-enabled games offer gamers the ability to pay for everything with crypto and even if the digital assets’ value is volatile, gamers are still appreciating the flexibility that stems from this.

Each activity and data is verified via smart contracts, and you can build a character that can be used over a large number of gaming systems.

The risk of hacking in minimum due to the high security enabled by the blockchain technology. Game developers will be able to incorporate blockchain nodes into the design and play structure of the games that they’re developing.

The blockchain technology will eventually change the way in which data is stored for gamers, and it will change the whole way in which games are developed. These are just a  few ways in which the innovations of the blockchain technology will disrupt the gaming industry leading it into the future and presenting it with new opportunities.

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Using Google Maps Everyday may have a Negative Impact

Any smartphone owner used Google Maps or a similar app at least once in their life.

After all, the process is quite simple. Enter the name of the place and a handy map will come up, showing you the right direction every time. Most will argue that they will take you to that cool but remote restaurant in a matter of minutes and many believe that what we get is the best and fastest route.

While minor inconveniences like battery drain may happen at some point, a new study points out that extensive use of GPS apps can significantly diminish your wayfinding skills.

From a practical point of view, even if you are able to reach your destination in time you won’t remember the path. When you will have to go to the same location next time you will also need to use the app again since you will not be able to find the way on your own.

Use of landmarks

In the past people used landmarks in order to find their way from one place to another. A route consisted out of several landmarks that come in succession and people traveled from one landmark to another while also enjoying the unique sights it had to offer.

People that rely on the app are unlikely to look at their surroundings. Even if they were to start from the same location, they will struggle while traveling since the environment will seem unfamiliar.

Even if the use of navigation apps is quite popular in our days this is not necessarily a bad thing. Yes, people may not go from one place to another like they used to in the old days but they will arrive faster at their destination.

The ease of using these apps also encourages people to be more adventurous since the risk of getting lost has been minimized.

 

Do keep in mind that sometimes the road towards your destination can be beautiful too.

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Games News

Pokémon GO Special Research Quest: How to Catch Ditto

The latest Special Research quest on Pokemon Go is known as Let’s Go, Meltan! and it brings back a difficult task: players have to catch Ditto. “Catch a Ditto” is something that was also required for the Mew Special Research quest and many players had difficulties with it.  That’s because Ditto can transform in other Pokemon as well, which makes the entire task trickier.

There isn’t too much time left for this quest, so all players are doing their best to catch the Pokemon. Spawn rates are increased, so it is not hard to understand why trainers want to complete this quest as soon as possible.

How to catch Ditto?

If you are one of the players that want to catch Ditto, we have prepared a couple of tips for you. It appears to be an easy way to do this, although not many players realise it. The Let’s Go, Meltan! event also brought new temporary Field Research quests. One of this quests is to make an excellent throw. While this might not appear important at first, the reward for that is a Pidgey encounter, but it appears that it is in fact Ditto.

All you have to do is visit a couple of PokeStops and make an excellent throw. Then catch the Pokemon that shows up. Obviously even this task will require a bit of effort but it is a lot simpler to catch Ditto this way.

If you manage to do it, you will notice that there will be even more quests for the Let’s Go, Meltan Special Research. As a pro tip, it will be a lot easier to complete this Special Research before November 27 because of the quests revolving around a Pokemon that currently has increased spawns.

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