While this ornament gift card holder is indeed intended for Christmas gift giving, it can be easily modified into an egg or heart shape for Easter and Valentine's Day, respectively. Check out this paper crafting video to learn how to make this adorable gift card holder.
Assuming that you're not going to knit a sweater and celebrate New Year's Eve with Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy on ABC's “New Year's Rockin' Eve," it's a pretty safe bet to say that you're probably going to consume alcohol—a considerable amount of alcohol. Similar to the ...more
At its core, Valentine's Day is about giving and getting sweet treats. While one could argue that the same idea applies for both Halloween and Christmas, on Valentine's Day these sweets are packaged in the most adoring, lovey dovey ribbons and wrappings. Check out this paper ...more
Chris Haney, one of the creators of the Trivial Pursuit board game, died Monday, May 31st. But what does Chris Haney and Trivial Pursuit have to do with SCRABBLE? Well, SCRABBLE and Trivial Pursuit are both owned by Hasbro, but that's not the interesting part. Chris Haney a ...more
Most people save up their baking for Christmas time, when the home traditionally smells like sugar, cinnamon, and a plethora of baked goods. But Halloween is just as great an opportunity to both create something delicious and gorgeous looking. Check out this cake decorating v ...more
It feels strange to be walking through an open field in a small village in the English countryside. There's no one else around — just the four of us: me, my husband, my 12-year-old son, and my adult niece. The day is spectacular, particularly for England. The sun is shining, a ...more
Hola my fellow hackers! I promised you the tutorials on setting up RAT's and Botnets, but before jumping into those, i want you to know about the precautionary measures and detection of RATs which might be on the system without your prior knowledge. Of course the Anti-virus do ...more
This is why you're fat. Coincidentally, this is also why you're happy when you nom on artery clogging junk fare. We don't recommend you whip up this recipe on a regular basis unless you're hopin' and wishin' for a heart attack this Christmas, but this would make a sweet treat ...more
Snowballs are usually associated with the winter holidays and Christmas (who could forget the most famous snowball of all time, Frosty?). But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy their plump, cute round shape the rest of the year? In this food tutorial, you'll learn how to make ...more
A quillow is a blanket that, when folded, can serve double duty as a pillow. You will need fabric for the front and back as well as some batting and regualr sewing notions. This is a great Christmas or holiday gift even a beginner can make!
You probably decorate your dining room table for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We realize that the big turkey, mashed potatoes, and various other sides take up most of the room on the table, but that doesn't mean you can't add some non-edible flavor. Make your dinin ...more
Christmas has arrived early for ARCore app developers, as Google just unwrapped a few iterative improvements to the augmented reality toolkit in version 1.6. The first improvement comes in the form of improved lighting in Sceneform, Google's 3D rendering library for Javascrip ...more
Want to play "The Christmas Song" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by ...more
Congratulations to Katie Howell for her colorful triptych, Christmas Colors, the winning shot of our Phone Snap Holiday Challenge! We hope that everybody had a wonderful holiday weekend full of great company, food and lots of resulting cell phone photos to share! Many thanks ...more
Searching for a easy to make finger-food dessert? Why not make peanut brittle? Peanut brittle is a delicious treat, perfect for peanut lovers and for all sorts of occassions, whether it be Christmas or someone's birthday. Learn how to make peanut brittle with help from this co ...more
If you're a regular reader of Next Reality, you're more likely to spread the joy of augmented reality than most others. But it can be difficult to introduce newbies into the AR fold if you don't give them exactly the right starting point in terms ease-of-use and affordability. ...more
Chances are that you're going to be attending more than one holiday party this Christmas season. As such, you don't want to be caught dead wearing the same boring curly hair or wrap around ponytail every time. Get in the mood for merrymaking and festive cheer by doing these t ...more
All Kohl's wants for Christmas is Snapchat augmented reality. In conjunction with a holiday pop-up hosted in New York City from Nov. 7 through Nov. 10, Snapchat ran a sponsored portal lens available to targeted Snapchat users in the AR carousel. The experience gave users the ...more
Learn how to play "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" on the uke with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun an ...more
Want to play the Beach Boys' "Little St. Nick" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your ch ...more
No matter what your holiday preference, you're probably aware that Christmas is now just days away. By now, you've already decked your halls with boughs of holly (either physically or virtually), thanks to our last holiday app roundup. With that in mind, let's take a look at ...more
First, there was SnapCat. Now, we have DogChat! Or SnapBark? In October, Snapchat took social media by storm with its Lenses for cats. But the latest addition to the camera app has given dog lovers an augmented reality Christmas gift they won't want to return. Don't Miss: Sn ...more
Scrabble Bingo of the Day: * FINNESKO [n/pl.] A finnesko is a boot made of tanned reindeer skin, with the reindeer's fur on the outside. It's an especially good, warm boot for subarctic regions. These boots originate from the Sami, indigenous people from the cultural region o ...more
When we think of holiday songs, usually "White Christmas," Bing Crosby, and lots of fake snow falling on Bing Crosby while he sings "White Christmas" come to mind. Thanksgiving songs are often neglected or get lost in the shuffle during the very Christmas-centered holiday seas ...more
It's almost here. Another year has come and gone, and it's time to watch the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers battle it out in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII. For the truly football-obsessed, this Sunday is a day almost as exciting as Christmas. Personally, I jus ...more
On Monday, with just days left before Christmas, Lowe's dropped a surprise augmented reality treat in everyone's lap: a brand new Magic Leap One app. With little fanfare or warning, the Lowe's Showroom app popped up in the Magic Leap World section on the Magic Leap One as a f ...more
Chances are, if you have some elder relatives who have paid you a visit during the holidays, then you probably have more than your fair share of cable-knit sweaters in various ugly Christmas designs. While we're certainly not a fan of these types of sweaters, the cable-knit te ...more
Learn how to mix the colonial classic 'hot buttered rum'. A great drink for Christmas or cold weather. Ingredients: 3 spoons of unprocessed sugar+enough water to dissolve 2 oz Jamaican Rum (Appleton Estate works well) Cloves Cinnamon Hot water Orange zest Pad of butter Hot b ...more
In an ideal world, the art of gift-exchanging is a joyous, wonderful thing that makes both parties feel equally good. But as many of us already know, gift-giving is also an emotionally charged social minefield that can leave many of us feeling... awkward. For example, what to ...more
The PlayStation Phone is almost here, and the hybrid device from Sony Ericsson is rumored to have Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) as its mobile OS. YouTube user xxmajstor managed to get his hands on what is said to be the Sony Ericsson Zeus - Z1 PlayStation Phone. Below is the spy v ...more
Make a pop-up Christmas card this holiday season and impress your friends and family with your creative skills! For this project, you will need double-sided tape, craft scissors, decorative hole punch, decorative stickers and construction paper. Keltie Colleen from Mahalo gets ...more
Sending Christmas cards via snail mail is so passé. Why spend the time and money for a bougie photoshoot, saccharine card design, and postage when you can use augmented reality to instantly dress up photos and videos to send to friends and family instead? Luckily, there is a ...more
In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to embellish a sweater by adding a bejeweled collar. This will be a great Christmas gift idea. Take a short sleeve sweater and cut out its neckline on a piece of paper. Take a piece of woolen cloth of matching color, pin the p ...more
This video will teach you to make your very own bookmark. This bookmark is a great gift for Easter or a wonderful stocking stuffer for Christmas. You'll have loads of fun making this adorable bookmark!
Sleeping Beauty is hands down one of our favorite original Disney princesses. After all, she wore our favorite color - pink - on her clothing and dresses, had long, beautiful blond locks and looked like Christmas morning. So if you're looking to be more angelic than devilish ...more
When Christians are out celebrating Christmas this year, Judaists will be out celebrating Hanukkah, or Chanukah, which is a lesser Jewish festival that lasts eight days from the 25th day of Kislev (December), and commemorating the rededication of the Temple; it is marked by th ...more
These in-the-embroidery hoop gift card holders are a wonderful way to dress up cards and make gifts even more appreciated! You can even add a ribbon loop to hang them onto a Christmas tree. It's not only the gift that counts - it's the embroidered wrapping too! Watch this inst ...more
If you've just started a freeform editing project in Adobe Premiere Clip on Android or iPhone, what's next? The first thing you're going to want to do is trim down the video clips you imported into your draft, that way you can lay them out perfectly in your timeline and create ...more
Watch this tutorial to learn how to make a snowman balloon. This is a great design for the holidays and it can also be used as a Christmas ornament.
The video creator teaches us how to make a three dimensional snowflake. He plays some rather Christmas-y music in the background and goes right into explaining the process. He briefly explains what he will do but as the video continues, he focuses on showing rather than explai ...more
Fall is my favorite time of year, yet I cringe every time it begins. Why? Because it seems like every business is in a frenzy to start the Christmas shopping season the day after Halloween ends. For those of us who are fans of pumpkins, that's a buzzkill. It used to be that y ...more
A customized body form will allow your sewing projects to fit you perfectly. Need a body form but dont have the cash for one? Well this video episode of Threadbanger Projects shows you how to make a replica of yourself using your old scraps,some packaging tape and an old chris ...more
This video shows the two types of necklaces. First one is in Egyptian style and the second one is in Christmas colors :) You can use your own colors if you wish.. Video: .
There's more than enough reason for folks to drink during the holidays. Crazy relatives, too much baking and shopping until you literally drop create lots of stress that one glass of martini usually tapers down. Check out this drink video to learn how to mix a spicy cucumber ...more
Rumors that Apple is honing its automated car technology have skyrocketed. Thanks, now, in no small part to some enterprising members of the media who leaked the names of Apple's self-driving car team to the public. Driverless previously reported that Apple received a permit ...more
Christmas came early for Apple, as the company was awarded more than 40 patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, including one covering a system for compositing an augmented reality construct based on image recognition. The patent (US 9,824,495) covers a syst ...more
Google I/O is like Christmas for smartphone fans. At their annual developer's conference, the Mountain View search giant gave us a glimpse of what they've been working on over the past year—and they've been quite busy, to say the least. Don't Miss: Meet Allo, Google's New AI ...more
Tis the season to play Christmas songs! In this video, you'll be shown how to play the Christmas holiday classic "Jingle Bells" on your guitar. Just follow along with Jen Trani, and pretty soon, you'll be playing "Jingle Bells" all winter long.
Apple just delivered an early Christmas present to Apple Music subscribers and karaoke fans in the form of Apple Music Sing, a singalong mode that lets you take over as lead vocalist for your favorite tracks. Until now, karaoke aficionados had to either go to karaoke night at ...more
Now that Halloween has come and gone, it's officially the holiday season: In less than two months we'll faceroll our way through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. And as we all know, the holiday season is also the season of gluttony. While we advise you to limit your po ...more
Martha demonstrates how to make ornaments with photos of your friends and family. They are a great way to decorate your Christmas tree. Make picture frame ornaments. Click through to watch this video on marthastewart.com
Congratulations to Bryan Kiguchi for Dreaming Little Bird, our winning shot of the Phone Snap Double Exposure Challenge! Thanks to all of you who participated. Of course, we have a new challenge for you this week, and it has already begun! Start reminiscing on some good times ...more
Are you expecting a lot of guests for an upcoming holiday party? To make your home smell like the holiday season, simmer orange peels, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and cloves with water on a stovetop for several hours to make your indoor space smell really good. You can also ...more
You think Christmas is the only holiday that lets you get creative with your cooking and baking? Think again. Take a gander at this cake decorating video to learn how to make a delicious chocolate mud cake that resembles dirt swarming with worms (really gummi worms). A freaky ...more
Our host Dawn teaches how to use the Versa Mark resist technique when stamping a card. Dawn teaches the technique on a Christmas card to create a snowflake background. The basic idea behind this technique is that the Versa Ink is clear and will resist any other ink you put dow ...more
Tis the time for merriment and holiday songs! Watch this video to learn how to play the classic Christmas song "Sleigh Ride" on your guitar. Just follow along with guitarist Thomas Gilbert and you'll have all your party playing along with you in no time at all!
Let's face it, people: Many of us power through the holidays with the aid of an extra glass of wine or beer here and there. Whether it's your perverted uncle or your overbearing grandmother that you have to put up with, a little buzz makes everything more jolly. But rather th ...more
Hitting up Tao in Vegas to celebrate the New Year? How about attending your super trendy friend's Christmas Eve party in New York? If you're destined for glitzy occasions, then it only makes sense that you should be dressed to the nines and look the part. Out glitz the glitzi ...more
Winter and the winter holidays in general are a time of joy, laughter, and love… but not for everyone. For some, the stress of preparing for parties, hosting family, traveling long distances in bad weather, and just keeping up with your daily routine can start to bring you dow ...more
The book is almost closed on 2019, but Magic Leap has one more gift to offer its users before the new decade arrives. Now appearing in the Magic Leap "Concepts" section of the app store is an experience called Music Box that brings an immersive caroler to anyone using the aug ...more
How To:
Apple Just Made Voice Memos Better with Layered Recording — Here's How It Works on iPhone 16 Pro
How To:
Export or Import Your Safari Browsing Data Between Browsers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
How To:
The Complete iOS 18.2 Features Guide — Here's Everything New and Improved for Your iPhone
How To:
Set a Maximum Volume Limit for Your iPhone or iPad's Speakers to Prevent Loud Audio Surprises
How To:
13 Ways iOS 18 Improves Your iPhone's Camera App for Even Better Photos and Videos
How To:
Apple Just Added Sudoku to Apple News — Here's How to Play It on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
How To:
Unlock the Power of Visual Intelligence on Your iPhone to Translate and Explore the World Around You
How To:
Generate Professional Drawings in Seconds Using Image Wand on iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2
How To:
Share Your Lost AirTag or Find My Tracker's Location with Contacts or Airlines for Easier Recovery
How To:
Use Genmoji to Create Custom Emoji That Work Just Like Regular Emoji in Messages, Notes, and More
How To:
Make Typing Text Easier to Read on iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Apple's Hover Typing Tool
How To:
Change the Default Web Browser App on Your iPhone to Open Links in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and More
How To:
Use Apple Intelligence's Image Playground to Craft Custom Drawings and Animations for Almost Anything You Can Think Of
How To:
Follow the 2024 Election Results in Real Time with Apple News' Live Activity for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
How To:
Experience Music on Your iPhone Like Never Before with Music Haptics, Which Lets You Feel Every Beat
How To:
Generate Text, Images, and Insights with Apple Intelligence's Built-in ChatGPT Integration
How To:
Remove Unwanted Objects, People, and Distractions in Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
How To:
Quickly Pixelate Faces in Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Blur Out People's Identities
How To:
New Menu Lets You Set Default Apps on Your iPhone or iPad for Calling, Messaging, Emailing, Web Browsing, and More
How To:
30 Must-Know New Features in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 That'll Make You Want to Update
How To:
Apple Just Made Voice Memos Better with Layered Recording — Here's How It Works on iPhone 16 Pro
How To:
The Complete iOS 18.2 Features Guide — Here's Everything New and Improved for Your iPhone
How To:
See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
How To:
Use FaceTime's Secret Hand Gestures and Reaction Buttons to Add Animated On-Screen Effects to Your Video Feed
How To:
20 Surprisingly Practical Uses for Apple AirTags
How To:
Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
How To:
Export or Import Your Safari Browsing Data Between Browsers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
How To:
Remove Unwanted Objects, People, and Distractions in Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
How To:
16 Harry Potter Spells for Siri That Turn Your iPhone into a Magical Elder Wand
How To:
Dial These Secret Codes to See if Someone Is Hijacking Calls & Texts on Your iPhone
How To:
Make Spoofed Calls Using Any Phone Number You Want Right from Your Smartphone
How To:
Experience Music on Your iPhone Like Never Before with Music Haptics, Which Lets You Feel Every Beat
How To:
Test Your Samsung Phone by Using Secret Code *#0*#
How To:
Make Siri Say Whatever You Want Every Time You Connect Your iPhone to a Charger
Modular Origami:
How to Make a Cube, Octahedron & Icosahedron from Sonobe Units
How To:
Make Cheese Fondue Without a Fondue Pot
How To:
Add Unsupported Cards and Passes to Apple Wallet for Quick, Easy Access on Your iPhone
How To:
The Complete Guide to Flashing Factory Images on Android Using Fastboot
How To:
Find Out Whether Your Phone Has an LCD or AMOLED Display (& Why It Matters)
How To:
13 Tips Every Apple Pencil User Needs to Know for iPad
How To:
Play The Card Game "Judgment"
Redstone Logic Gates:
Mastering the Fundamental Building Blocks for Creating In-Game Machines
How To:
Expired or Still Good? The Quickest Way to Test Baking Soda & Baking Powder for Freshness
How To:
13 Ways iOS 18 Improves Your iPhone's Camera App for Even Better Photos and Videos
How To:
Use a Different Apple ID for Apple Music Without Using Family Sharing
How To:
100+ Secret Dialer Codes for OnePlus Phones
How To:
Make Perfectly Circular McMuffin-Style Eggs Without Special Tools
How To:
Solve the difficult wooden ball puzzle
How To:
Make Any YouTube Link Open in the YouTube Music App
How To:
Build Your Own Mini Altoids Guitar Amp for About $5
How To:
18 Siri Commands Every iPhone Owner Should Know
How To:
Manually Switch to a Different LTE Band on Any Samsung Galaxy Phone
How To:
Create a new Windows partition with GParted software
How To:
Practice the "Gimme an A" cheerleading cheer
How To:
The Secret to Making the World's Easiest Latkes
How To:
Clone Any Android App on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Without Using Any Third-Party Tools
How To:
Revive a Stale Baguette Using the Miraculous Water Trick
Warning:
Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
How To:
Keep Your Night Vision Sharp with the iPhone's Hidden Red Screen
How To:
Inflate Any Ball Without a Pump or Needle
