Diane Hackborn started the Easter egg tradition. She was an Android framework team lead and she was friends with a local artist named Jack Larson. Larson’s specialty was painting portraits of zombies. Hackborn thought it would be fun to hide a painting of his in Android somewhere. Thus the tradition of Easter Eggs was born. Easter eggs have varied throughout the years. Sometimes they’re simple graphics; other times they’re games or mini-apps that are good for killing time....

Whether you’re gaming on a Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, or an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, there are numerous titles whose two-player modes can be played without connecting to the internet at all. Some even support multiplayer gaming with up to 8 people. Here are 12 of the best offline multiplayer video games worth playing on console and mobile. This title features some of the best controls found in any racing game on the market and will appeal to fans of Nintendo franchises such as Super Mario Bros, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon....

Vizio’s newest line of televisions is designed to deliver excellent 4K UHD resolution as well as a wide range of colors for more true-to-life pictures and a more immersive viewing experience. Console gamers will love that Vizio uses QLED panels which support HDR technology and have local dimming zones for enhanced detailing and contrast as well as high refresh rates for silky smooth motion even during fast-paced, intense action scenes....

The best cameras for kids have simple, child-friendly controls, are easy to use, and come in a sturdy, durable casing, capable of withstanding a few tumbles. Many come in bright colors too, often with games or fun filters as an added bonus. If you’re shopping for a new camera for your child, here are some of the best on the market from brands including Instax and VTech. We’ve researched and reviewed the top cameras for kids, based on their features, price point, and ease of use....

Users love the overall power and setup of the Nuxaly, with the most complaints coming from the rare occurrence of a pairing issue. Built-in Display: Yes | USB Ports: 1 | USB Audio Playback: MP3 | Operating Voltage: 12V-24V The Hands Free Bluetooth Transmitter by LIHAN features a 3.1A and 1A input offering both 12v and 24v charging for both you and a passenger. This means that your mobile devices can be charged in a jiffy all while listening to your favorite music....

Make sure to read our beginner’s guide to different recordable DVD formats before diving into our top picks for SATA DVD/CD Burners. As an extra bonus, it offers E-Green Engine technology, which aids in automatically closing drive applications when not in use to conserve energy. Overall, the Asus makes for a fantastic choice as a DVD burner, it’s quick, works with all formats and burns quickly and quietly. It writes at speeds up to 24x and is compatible with Windows 10....

If you need a device to go along with it, take a look at our list of the best tablets. You’re sure to find a good option on a variety of operating systems and price ranges. Read on to see the best styluses below. In addition, the .09 tip stylus is said to work decently with writing programs like Evernote. Of course, with its affordable price, you’re not going to find a neuro-system of feeling in it; its value provides enough to not have you see it as a literal touch-screen-stick that you’d find in even cheaper styluses that could end up turning you off to your investment....

If you’re still keen on more traditional phones, check out our best cordless phones. Otherwise, read on to see the best IP phones to buy. Whether from the on-board speakerphone or from the earpiece, the full HD audio provides exceptional call quality. Setup is a fairly simple process that requires a little Internet know-how to assign devices to users, as well as connect directly to the Wi-Fi signal. The overall build quality complements the budget-friendly pricing to make the DP720 a fantastic choice for homeowners or office renters who want something inexpensive and reliable....

We’ve got you covered: The next time you’re gearing up to post a mirror selfie (or any other kind!) on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or any of your favorite social networks, look through our favorite selfie captions to help effectively communicate the message you’re trying to convey. “Today, I will be as useless as the ‘g’ in lasagna.““Stress doesn’t really go with my outfit.““Reality called, so I hung up.““Dare to be a donut in a world of plain bagels....

For a great machine to pair one these drives with, our best laptops roundups collects some of the top portable PCs on the market, or read on for our picks of the best optical drives. The ASUS BW-16D1X-U has fast access times on all types of optical media, so you’ll spend less time waiting around. It can access CD-ROM in 160ms, DVD-ROM in 170ms, and BD-ROM in 180ms. Its read and write performance is also stellar with 40x, 16x, and 8x read speeds in CD, DVD, and Blu-ray, respectively....

In fact, Everlance does so much that it’s surprising it handles mileage tracking so well. It starts and stops automatically as you drive and keeps a history of your trips complete with destinations and map views. And the app organizes all this for your taxes and records. The app tracks up to 30 trips each month for free, but to get the most out of the app you’ll need to upgrade to one of the paid plans....

PicLab is free with in-app purchases. You can pay to remove the PicLab watermark from your photos for $0.99, unlock overlays and fonts for $0.99 each, or unlock everything for $3.99. Download For: Download For: The app is free with in-app purchases, but for $1.99 per week, you get a subscription that includes exclusive fonts, artwork, text blends, photo fill, and more. You can try the premium version for free for one week....

Yes, the iPhone has a built-in calculator, and so does Android. But there are a number of third-party apps for both platforms that might be better suited for some problems; they support everything from basic math to algebra, calculus, loan amortization, and more. Choosing the perfect one really depends on what you need the app to do. If you’d rather write the problem out yourself by hand but have the app find the answer, there’s one for that....

“Ting is a wireless reseller that operates off of T-Mobile’s 4G LTE networks, and is by far the cheapest.” Best Individual: Google Fi “Google Fi is an inexpensive option with plenty of highlights.” Best Prepaid: Mint Mobile “Mint Mobile comes with unlimited talk and text, along with nationwide 5G and 4G LTE coverage, and an included mobile hotspot.” Best for Streaming: Visible “Visible runs on Verizon’s network so that you can have the reliable coverage of a major phone carrier but at a bargain price....

Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images As of Q1 2022, ecommerce sales make up 14.3% of retail sales in the United States. Yet, 28% of small businesses in the U.S. don’t have websites, making it hard for their customers to shop with them and, in turn, causing them to lose out to competitors that are using dedicated ecommerce platforms to create a seamless shopping experience. We reviewed over a dozen popular ecommerce platforms based on price, range of features, ease-of-use, scalability, and more....

These cameras are also always going to be popular with kids and teens who love shooting with friends, taking selfies, and making prints that they can use to decorate their room or school notebooks. If you’re shopping for a new instant camera, or are thinking of trying one out for the first time, we’ve reviewed some of the best instant cameras from top brands including Polaroid, Leica, and Fujifilm. We’ve assessed these cameras based on factors such as ease of use, print quality, price, size, and additional features and controls....

This list of tsunami-related apps and services can help you stay safe in the event an earthquake or volcano triggers a dangerous water situation wherever you are. If you need help with other types of natural disasters, you can check out these additional emergency alert apps. Also, the home page of this app is smartly designed to let you check alerts, get disaster preparation information, and find disaster or evacuation resources all in the same spot....

Reaper is fast loading and offers 64-bit internal audio processing, as well as powerful audio and MIDI routing, with multichannel support throughout. Alongside that is support for thousands of third-party plug-in effects and virtual instruments, so you can easily adapt Reaper to your needs. It also bundles in hundreds of studio-quality effects for processing audio and MIDI, providing you with plenty of flexibility. The interface takes a little getting used to, but that’s also customizable, with user-built themes that can make Reaper easier to figure out early on....

If you’re frequently on the go, you may also want to take a look at our list of best portable Bluetooth speakers and best waterproof Bluetooth speakers. The Echo Dot comes with its own speaker built-in, of course, and can connect to other devices via its 3.5mm headphone jack or with Bluetooth (it’s compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices). Our reviewer particularly liked that with high-powered speakers handy, he could connect the Echo Dot to them and boost its sound quality....

For a look at some great camera options regardless of brand, our best action camera roundup collects some of the hottest current models, or read on for our picks of the best GoPro accessories. Having any kind of grip makes for noticeably smoother video than trying to shoot handheld, but this one comes into its own when you’re near — or in — the ocean. A non-slip foam handle helps keep the grip in your hand even when wet, but if you do happen to drop it, positive buoyancy ensures it’ll pop back up to the surface rather than disappearing into the depths....