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Why You Should Use Geolocation in Your React App’s Authentication Process
The number of cyberattacks keeps growing every year, and human error is still the main cause of security breaches. While it’s impossible to eliminate the user mistake factor entirely, developers can introduce authentication systems that offer more security compared to traditional password-based algorithms. Geolocation-based authentication is only one example of an extra security layer, but…
Jack Dorsey pumps $10 million into a nonprofit focused on open-source social media | TechCrunch
Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey isn’t just vibe-coding new social apps, like Bitchat and Sun Day, he has invested $10 million in an effort to fund experimental open source projects and other tools that could ultimately transform the social media landscape. These efforts are funneled through an online collective called “and Other Stuff,”…
Gaming Peripheral Apps, Ranked From Worst to Worst
Imagine this: You build a solid gaming PC, with a Corsair CPU cooler and a GPU that probably cost two months’ rent. You pick up a feature-packed keyboard from Asus and the most comfortable mouse Razer has ever made, and an ultra lightweight headset from HyperX. You want to program a couple of macros on…
5 apps I use to get news before it hits social media
Summary When it comes to consuming the news, it’s tempting to rely on social media platforms to stay informed. Unfortunately, closed-source algorithms, echo chambers, and bad actors can throw a wrench into your news reading experience. Here are 5 apps that can keep you up to date on current events, without all the algorithmic baggage….
All of the new features coming to Apple’s iOS apps | TechCrunch
At WWDC 2025 on Monday, Apple unveiled a series of new features that will launch with iOS 26 this fall across its apps. These include significant updates like Call Screening, more travel-friendly features in Wallet, and highly requested group chat features in Messages. Some of these updates include Apple Intelligence, like Live Translation. Others, like…
Don’t hit the gas if you haven’t downloaded these underrated Android Auto apps I love
Summary Google Maps is the top Android Auto app for navigation and local recommendations, as it works offline in remote areas. VLC allows easy access to music files on your phone for entertainment when streaming apps don’t work. TuneIn Radio offers global radio station access, while SOS is a vital emergency contact app for travelers….
How to Build Scalable Web Apps with React JS — SitePoint
Scalability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s crucial for any application’s survival. It’s your application’s ability to handle more users, data, or features without performance degradation. A scalable app adapts, allowing you to focus on new features, not fixing performance issues. The Three Pillars of Scalable Web Applications Building a scalable web application rests on…
Sick of dating apps? Try a dungeon sound bath instead.
As I look for a spot to unfurl my yoga mat, I hear: “You’re welcome to lie anywhere you want, including inside the cage.” It’s not a typical sound bath greeting, but then again, this isn’t a typical sound bath: it’s taking place in Dungeon East, a BDSM space in downtown Los Angeles. I discovered…
Roku tests more ads inside streaming apps, even if you pay for ad-free
Summary New user reports suggest Roku is experimenting with pause-screen ads after its latest update. The testing appears to be limited, and isn’t impacting many users. One user who pays for Discovery+ without ads experienced a pause-screen ad on their Roku Ultra. I think the introduction of pause-screen ads further impacts the user experience, just…
The best sexting apps in 2025
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. In a world where online dating and casual hookups have become the norm, dating can still feel exhausting. Sometimes, just the thought of putting on proper clothes, coming up with witty conversation starters, and commuting to the…