To sync your emails to the lights of your house, so every time you got an email, it flashes. Such technology is known as If This, Then That (IFTTT) automation system. You can link several different tasks together and works fantastically to give you the IFTTT experience. However, since the technology is relatively new, people do face some issues. One of the most common IFTTT issues people are facing is that it suddenly stops working....

A large-scale survey found that some 54% of US teenagers, and 36% of parents of teens, felt that they spent too much time using their smartphones. The majority of teens and parents alike reported that they felt that family members were distracted by their phone during in-person conversations at least some of the time … The survey of more than 1,000 parents and 743 teens was carried out by the Pew Research Center....

1) Explain Data Engineering. Data engineering is a term used in big data. It focuses on the application of data collection and research. The data generated from various sources are just raw data. Data engineering helps to convert this raw data into useful information. 2) What is Data Modelling? Data modeling is the method of documenting complex software design as a diagram so that anyone can easily understand. It is a conceptual representation of data objects that are associated between various data objects and the rules....

December is flying by, and you’re probably making holiday travel plans. Whether you’re flying or driving, it always helps to be prepared. Did you know that Google Maps does more than simple navigation? It can help plan your itinerary, track reservations, check how crowded an attraction is and more. Here’s how the app can make your holiday travels easier. 1. Find that store you’re looking for Before you even board that plane or train, you’ll want a quick bite to eat or a magazine to take along....

The Vampire Diaries was a modern supernatural action-romance that followed Elena Gilbert and her friends as they encounter vampires, werewolves, and witches - oh my! This series is a wild ride full of supernatural shenanigans and dramatic moments that are great for a wine and popcorn binge session. There were a lot of couples to root for, with characters falling into eternal love at first sight, only to be torn apart by unfortunate events....

Sponsored by Survivor: Refined Rugged protection for all iPhone 12 models. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases iOS 14.2 with new emoji and wallpapers, HomePod Intercom support, more Apple releases HomePod software 14.2 and tvOS 14.2 with enhanced home theater support, more Apple releases watchOS 7.1 with expanded ECG support, headphone level alerts, screen issue fix Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.7 supplemental update with security fixes iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max now available to pre-order, first deliveries next week HomePod mini now available to order at $99 Best iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-order deals Apple Watch SE hits new all-time lows with up to $64....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: G-Technology releases USB-C portable solid-state drives designed for the new MacBook Pro Popular iOS reader app Instapaper now offering premium subscription features for free Minecraft Education Edition is now officially available on Mac and PC for $5 per user You can get a pair of Audio-Technica’s Pro ATH-M20x Headphones today for $29 Netflix Preview for November: ‘The Crown’, ‘Gilmore Girls’ revival, more Office Supplies: Five Star 200-Page Notebook $1....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the brand new 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Adonit Jot Touch w/ Pixelpoint Bluetooth LE pressure sensitive stylus for iPad $50 (Reg. $100) MacBook/iPad stickers (multiple options) Buy One, Get One Free: $4 shipped (Reg. $40) More new deals: New!...

Last October, Beats expanded its lineup of wireless earbuds with the new $49 Beats Flex. Packing Apple’s W1 chip for seamless connectivity to Apple devices, the Beats Flex have proven to be a popular choice for budget shoppers. Today, Beats is further expanding the Flex lineup with two new color options: Flame Blue and Smoke Gray. When the Beats Flex first debuted last year, they were available in two color options: the subtle “Beats Black” and the bright “Yuzu Yellow....

Want to get the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers on mattresses in Australia? We got the top five deals for you! Black Friday and Cyber Monday Mattress Offers 1. Ergoflex 5G Memory Foam Mattress: Best Mattress for Back Pain Ergoflex 5G Memory Foam Mattress is a 5-layered cloud that will support and keep you cool during the night. Plus, thanks to its orthopaedic pressure-relieving properties, it’s one of the best beds for people with back and joint pains....

Content shared by employees of a brand receives 8x more engagement than when the same content is shared by the official brand account. Do we really need to show any evidence that people don’t trust corporations for you to believe it? This is why employee advocacy programs have become such a vital part of modern marketing. Whatever the message is that you want to get out, your target audience would rather hear it from your employees—not you....

Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI was a major step in making digital payments huge in India. Prior to UPI, only a handful of people really used truly cashless payments, but even those mostly required the use of physical debit or credit cards. In 2021, we almost take the convenience of UPI for granted thanks to just how mainstream it has become for businesses on all scales....

Even if they have cutting-edge security tools and layered defenses, cybersecurity programs still rely on the experience and effort of security professionals. Unfortunately, the number of experienced and skilled cybersecurity professionals available in the job market is still well below the number of job vacancies. Research organization CyberSeek even calculated the demand outstripping the supply by over 300,000 unfilled cybersecurity roles in the United States. According to a 2019 U....

Many Sentence Rephraser tools are available in the market, so selecting one is difficult. We have researched 45+ tools and following is a handpicked list of Top Sentence Rephraser Tools with their pros, cons, key statistics, and website links. The list contains open-source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best Sentence Rephraser Tools 1) Writer Best for Making explicit and impactful content. Writer is a paraphrasing tool that uses AI to rephrase complex sentences into more straightforward sentences....

Hulu’s The Act tells the fascinating story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. For those unaware, Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a psychological disorder where a caregiver will act as though their victim is ill when in reality, they are perfectly healthy. Dee Dee, Gypsy’s mother, convinced her peers that her daughter had leukemia, epilepsy, asthma, learning disabilities and much more when in reality she had none of these things....

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple TV gains Peloton workout app following Fire TV and Chromecast support Report: Fourth-generation iPad Air to switch to USB-C, iPad mini sticking with Lightning iOS 14 to include built-in translator in Safari, full Apple Pencil support on websites Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Apple is giving away Pixite’s Union image blending iOS app ($2 value) Acer 1080P ultra-thin 19.5″ Display w/ DVI or VGA input (manufacturer refurb): $50 shipped Transcend Gold Box has storage for Christmas presents that Santa forgot – 1TB SSD: $245, 128GB USB: $22, 64GB Micro/SD card: $14, more Monoprice MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable Sale: 10-ft....

1Password for macOS is already one of the best password management apps on the market, and the latest update includes features for new MacBook Pros before the new notebooks even hit stores. 1Password delivers Touch Bar support for interacting with the password manager using the new Retina OLED display that replaces the traditional function key row, and Touch ID support makes it possible to unlock 1Password using your fingerprint on new MacBook Pros....

Magic has long been used as a canonical explanation for the origin of superpowers in the Marvel Universe, dating back to before the modern superhero boom period. Thanks in large part to his fan-favorite portrayal by Benedict Cumberbatch in the MCU, Doctor Strange has become the most recognizable Marvel magic user. Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness showed Marvel fans two very important things. First was that, even in Strange’s hands, magic in the MCU can be very dangerous....

Like most forms of entertainment, the video game industry is dominated by sequels. It’s hard to buy a new video game without glancing at dozens of existing franchises — many of them on their third or fourth iteration. Some video game franchises have been going on for decades! God of War 2018 reinvents itself as a sequel to the original trilogy, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel-sequel to the first, and Kingdom Hearts III is technically the twelfth game in that franchise....