On September 12, 2023, Apple announced its new series of iPhones, namely, the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro. Making it the 42nd iPhone to be released since it was first launched in 2003. The new series of iPhones are now available to purchase at the same price point of the iPhone 14 and the 14 Pro. Prices for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro range from $799 to $1199. Just like the 14 and the 14 pro, the new iPhone will still have the same screen size of 6.1 and 6.7 for the 15 and

With the possible ban of TikTok by Bill S. 686, otherwise known as the RESTRICT Act , looming over the Internet, other social media apps are lining up to take its place as one of the most popular platforms amongst Millennials and Gen Z. Already used apps like Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat are tough competitors with their recent developments of Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight that all mimic TikTok’s much loved short form video sharing characteristic.

You have probably heard a teenager or young adult yell “It’s BeReal time” or “Hurry and get in my BeReal” at random times and wonder what the heck is BeReal? And why is it all of a sudden at random moments? BeReal is one of the newest and super popular social media amongst Gen Z. BeReal is a photo-sharing social media platform that sends out notifications to users at random times of the day to take an unfiltered picture daily. You have two minutes to take a picture of what yo

TikTok has been banned from state owned networks and devices across the entire University of Arkansas (UA) System. On Tuesday, January 24, UAFS Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Carey Tucker released an email to students announcing that the popular social platform TikTok will be banned on university devices and wifi. According to the email, this decision was made by the UA System President Dr. Don Bobbitt in accordance with Governor Sanders executive order from Ja

Netflix will be releasing an ad-supported subscription plan at the price of $6.99. On Thursday, October 13th, the popular streaming platform Netflix announced their new “Basic with Ads” monthly subscription package that will start on November 3rd. Current members on alternate plans can rest assure that they will not be affected by the new ads. Netflix claims that “Basic with Ads” is a compliment to their existing options. Due to healthy competition from other streaming servi

On September 7, 2022, Apple held its annual event highlighting the release of its iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models. Focusing on the 14-pro design, this upgrade includes many new features such as a New Dynamic Island, groundbreaking safety features as well as a 48Mp camera. All being powered by their latest A16 Bionic chip. The focal point of the 14-Pro is the introduction of the Dynamic Island. This allows users to seamlessly access multiple activities, notifications, and alert

UAFS has announced that Follett Higher Education will be replacing Barnes & Noble (B&N) as the vendor of the Lion’s Bookstore. B&N has been partnered with UAFS for the previous 14 years. The switch is set to take place before the start of the Spring 2023 semester. Follett’s presentation to the Bookstore Selection Committee promised exciting changes. New developments include wider selections of UAFS merchandise, kiosks located in the store, and Apple products. The new vendor w

On September 16, 2022, Apple released its newest operating system, IOS 16. IOS 16 will be available for iPhone 8 and newer. This system includes the latest features and designs that make your phone more customizable for your wants and needs. Now, let’s get into what makes IOS 16 different from every other update and a few of its best features. The Lock Screen Customization The most notable change with the new operating system is the customization aspect of the lock screen. T

As a writer for a student newspaper, I believe that covering valuable tools for students is crucial to helping our readers find what’s right for them and their major, career path, or hobbies. In this series, I’ll be breaking down the latest in student-focused technology and helping you achieve your best. Welcome to Tech 101. In this session, we’ll be covering the best apps to turn your iPad into a truly useful device for projects, classwork, and even professional tasks such a

As a writer for a student newspaper, I believe that covering valuable tools for students is crucial to helping our readers find what’s right for them and their major, career path, or hobbies. In this series, I’ll be breaking down the latest in student-focused technology and helping you achieve your best. Welcome to Tech 101. Undeniably, one of the most common tools found in a college student’s daily carry is their laptop. It’s the do-it-all for homework, projects, and more re