The main developer behind the Xposed Framework just teased Android 5.0 compatibility for his popular mod. Rovo89 posted a screenshot on XDA that shows the framework running on a Lollipop-powered Nexus 5. Android Lollipop’s switch from Dalvik runtime to Android runtime—better known as ART—made Xposed compatibility a problem for the OS. But alas, our favorite modding platform is just about ready for primetime.

No timetable was given, other than “Soon,” but the framework is supposedly running very well already. Which Xposed Module will you be installing first when the framework is ready for… more

With over a billion monthly active users, it seems that Facebook is nowhere close to being dethroned as the most popular social media service in the world (sorry, Ello). While their stats may be impressive, it doesn’t mean that Facebook is as good as it can be.

Complaints about messy timelines, useless features, and an abundance of ads are just a few of the annoyances about the service. Luckily, if you use the Google Chrome browser, there are extensions that can make Facebook better than ever before, and here are our 6 favorite ones.
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#1: Use Facebook Without Going to Facebook

While… more

Whether you’re a secret spy or just a regular person with a few secrets, you may want to keep certain information on your smartphone private, and it’s totally possible on Android to do so.

Previously, we showed off an app called Smart Hide Calculator that lets you hide apps/photos inside an everyday-looking calculator—a simple solution to keeping snoops away from pics and social media feeds. If that wasn’t enough secrecy for you, then there’s Private Place by developer Fahrbot.

Private Place lets you export and hide specific calls and message threads into yet another innocent-looking… more

Apple’s iPhone is one of the most popular, most expensive smartphones in the world, yet with a broken Home or Sleep/Wake button, it might as well be a doorstop. There are many different DIY ways to fixing a busted Home button, but the Sleep/Wake button (aka Power button) is a little more averse to DIY trickery.

If you have an iPhone 5, you may be able to get Apple to fix the Sleep/Wake button for free. Otherwise, if you’re just looking to occasionally restart your device, there’s a little-known trick to doing so without spending any money.

Use iOS’s Accessibility Feature to Perform a Restart… more

My college days are long behind me, and while I don’t necessary miss them, I am jealous of all the countless resources available to students these days. Apps like PhotoMath are something I wish I had access to in my student days, making assignments less strenuous and easier to complete.

Now, thanks to PaperRater, students never need to have their papers proofread. I would have valued this tool highly back when I was in college because I never proofread anything before I submitted it to TurnItIn for a plagiarism check.

With PaperRater, you can skip the insecurity felt with having your work… more

Each flavor of sake, the national spirit of Japan, comes with its own fans, not unlike whiskey aficionados here in the States. While sake is often called “rice wine,” it is more akin to a malted beverage like beer.

Unfortunately, many people’s first exposure to sake comes in the form of “sake bombs,” a shot of sake dropped in beer. Yuck: this is a disservice to a top-notch drink. The various flavors in a great sake should be enjoyed on their own or paired up with all any of food, not just Japanese.

What many people don’t know is that “rice wine” is easy to make and has been brewed in homes… more

You didn’t have to attend this year’s CES to have gadget envy. There are so many great smartphones, computers, laptops, and other gadgets available in the market that the real challenge becomes choosing the right one to fit your needs and your budget.

While sites like Amazon and countless others offer reviews and product comparisons, they require a lot of reading on your end and, most of the time, require you to click through different review pages and videos. That’s where Product Chart comes in.

Product Chart makes it easy to find the great products you want and need, with easy-to-decipher… more

With 2015’s generation of flagship smartphones fast approaching, LG is turning to virtual reality to clear its G3 inventory. VR for G3 is a Google Cardboard-inspired virtual reality headset that was custom fit to encase the phone and uses a pair of lenses to create stereoscopic imagery.

The headset will utilize existing Google Cardboard software, which is navigated by using a Neo magnet switch that works with the device’s gyroscope. A growing list of apps support this interface, which debuted at Google I/O in June. VR for G3 will be given away for free to anyone who purchases an LG G3 in… more

The Nexus 6 came with a hidden kernel module that allowed for double-tap-to-wake functionality, essentially allowing you turn on your screen on just by tapping it. A simple root app allowed us to activate this feature, which meant we were always two quick taps away from waking our device.

But this feature was hidden for a reason, as it is not without its flaws. When you’re in a phone call, the screen is automatically turned off to prevent accidental button-pressing while you hold your device against your face. But with “DT2W” enabled, a couple of cheek bumps wake the screen again, and all of… more

You can certainly exercise at a fancy gym with a personal trainer and state-of-the-art equipment if you have the money and time to do so. However, if you are on a budget and don’t want to waste extra time getting into your best gym clothes and driving, you can give yourself an intensive workout at home using only one dumbbell.

For the exercises below, try to use the heaviest dumbbell you can handle that allows for you to go through all the reps while maintaining perfect form. Once the reps get too easy over time, you can increase the sets or increase your dumbbell weight.

Don’t think you… more