Brenda Stolyar
Staff Writer, Mobile
Author/Co-Author of 387 articles
Brenda became obsessed with technology after receiving her first Dell computer from her grandpa in the second grade. While she’s since moved on from Windows XP, she still brags about her hidden collection of computer games. She graduated from Rutgers University and was the features editor of the college newspaper. She loves to write about tech, music, and film.
Here’s how to use Apple’s augmented reality Measure app in iOS 12
While it's rare that you'll need to take measurements very often, it's also uncommon to have a tape measure on hand nowadays. Included within Apple's new iOS 12 operating system, you can use Apple's Measure app to measure objects and spaces in real environments with your iPhone or iPad instead.
Dread the gym? This smart mirror delivers your fitness fix at home
Mirror, launched back in September, is different than other fitness equipment on the market. It's part mirror and part LCD display, with a varied menu of on-demand workouts built into it. We visited Mirror's HQ in NYC to test it out and see if it's really worth cancelling that gym membership for.
eBay’s new Instant Selling program turns old smartphones into new money
We all have that one desk drawer filled with old phones that we promise ourselves we'll sell. With eBay's new Instant Selling program, the process is a little easier. You'll receive a voucher minutes after listing your device, to be used toward the purchase of a new phone through the site.
5 of our favorite features on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is finally here, and it's bigger and better than ever. Its price tag may have jumped up, but you're getting high-quality components and specifications. We've rounded up a list of our favorite features on Samsung's latest flagship, from Fortnite to a massive 512GB of storage.
Apple iOS 12 review
The latest version of Apple’s iOS is here. With iOS 12, Apple attempts to push for its users to be more productive both while on and off their devices. We took the new operating system for a spin to check out its noteworthy features, and if it truly changes our smartphone habits for the better.
The best iOS 12 features
Apple has officially released the final version of its latest operating system, iOS 12, after months of beta programs. From app updates to grouped notifications and ARKit 2.0, there are a ton of new features you'll want to try out. Here's our exhaustive list of all the features you'll find in iOS 12.
With ChroMorphous technology, clothes may soon change color with a tap of a phone
What if you could use your phone to alter what your clothes looked like? Developed by a team of research scientists at the College of Optics and Photonics at The University of Central Florida, ChroMorphous technology allows users to control and switch up the pattern on a fabric using a mobile app.
The Google News App fuels your interests, provides a balanced perspective
At Google I/O 2018, the company announced a variety of new features to come for its Android P operating system, Google Assistant, Wear OS, and more. Google also introduced its all-new Google News app, which uses artificial intelligence to bring you news from all different perspectives.
Samsung tapped Hollywood talent to bring AR Emoji to life
With AR Emoji, Samsung set out to solve what it sees as a problem -- finding a way to replace existing emojis with ones that are interactive. From the technology used to integrate the feature to the process of creating your own digital avatar, we break down how Samsung made its AR Emojis work.
Wear OS for smartwatches: Everything you need to know
Google has officially rebranded its Android Wear operating system to Wear OS. Removing the Android name may help people better understand Google-powered smartwatches. How does Wear OS differ from Android Wear? Outside of the name change and the new logo, Google is also gradually rolling out new features.
Apple’s iOS 11.3 is now available for download on the iPhone and iPad
Apple officially released its latest iOS update, version 11.3. The update brings a number of exciting and essential updates for iPhone and iPad users, including new features to address battery life and throttling issues. In the 11.3.1 update, Apple also fixes issues related to unresponsive screens in some iPhone 8s.
MAC Virtual Try-on Mirror review
We got a chance to check out the MAC Virtual Try-On Mirror, which uses augmented reality to let you try on makeup.
FrontRow Camera Review
The FrontRow camera captures both high-quality photos and videos. But for a wearable, we couldn’t get past its awkward look.
Stellina smart telescope on sale exclusively through Museum of Modern Art
With app connectivity, Stellina makes collecting gorgeous images of the night sky easier than ever before. This new-age telescope makes collecting gorgeous images of the stars easier than ever before. Introduced at CES 2018, the Stellina is now on sale exclusively at The Museum of Modern Art.
Fossil Sport smartwatch: Everything you need to know
Following the launch of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100, Fossil has officially released its first-ever smartwatch with the new chipset. Known as the Fossil Sport, it comes with a heart rate monitor, built-in GPS, NFC, and Google's latest version of Wear OS. Here's everything you need to know.
The best iPad Pro tips and tricks
Even if you're an iPhone X user or a MacBook Pro devotee, the all-new iPad Pro is a different beast. Sure, you could use it in much the same way you would an iPhone, but then you'd be missing out on a plethora of shortcuts to better your experience. Here's a list of our top iPad Pro tips and tricks.
