Katie Teague

Latest TikTok video craze makes you a Marvel Avenger and more. How to do it

Have you ever wondered what you look like as your favorite superhero? A new TikTok craze is seeing people turn themselves into their favorite Marvel characters, from Nick Fury to Black Widow. They’re making videos using a TikTok filter called Shapeshifting.  Shapeshifting lets you morph into any character of your choice. You can make your …

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TikTok craze: How to make those animated Picrew avatars of yourself

Want to try a new TikTok challenge with your friends? The new Picrew trend lets you design an avatar based on how you think your friend or significant other looks like. The reactions from some TikTok users are priceless as they see what their friends have customized for them.  The videos start with the TikTok user showing their actual face …

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You have to try the ‘no beard’ filter that TikTok is still obsessed with

If you haven’t tried the “no beard” filter that you’ve seen everyone doing on TikTok, you’ve got to try it — if you have a beard, of course. This won’t work on the beardless. TikTok users are posting videos of themselves unveiling their “no beard” look to their significant others and the reactions are priceless. If you haven’t seen this …

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Mulan live

Disney’s live-action remake of the 1998 animated film Mulan skipped a theatrical release in the US, being made available to stream on Disney Plus. Initially Disney‘s Mulan remake cost you an extra $30 on top of your new or existing subscription, but that period is almost over.  As of today, Dec. 4, Mulan is free to all Disney Plus subscribers.  See Disney Plus subscription options Disney’s live-action …

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Walmart, Target and Best Buy are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s where you can get Black Friday deals online instead

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. While Black Friday used to mean “big sales the day after Thanksgiving,” nowadays, it’s come to mean “any good deal in November.” That rings true this year more than ever, with Black Friday sales already happening at Best Buy, Target and (of course) Amazon. Plus, Walmart’s big sale …

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Black Friday sales are here. 4 things you should know

Black Friday is just two days away — Nov. 27. However, Black Friday deals have been going on since mid-October, making the day itself less important this year. Actually, many stores won’t even be open on Thanksgiving night leading up to the big day. Instead, retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, Target and Walmart have opted for early Black Friday deals, putting some of …

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YouTube has new features to try. Here’s how to use them

For years now, YouTube has been your go-to for streaming videos of all sorts — from music videos, how-to tutorials, product reviews and even movies. In October, the video streaming service, which has over 2 billion users, announced several new features designed to expand how you watch videos. From adding video chapters and helping you find your place, to reorganizing buttons on the …

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Google Maps now lets you make calls, listen to music with just your voice. Here’s how

Google now lets you answer calls, send texts and play music all from within its Maps app, it announced Tuesday. The new update is now rolling out to Android phones and will let you keep your focus on the road while Google Assistant goes into the new driving mode. This means you can make and receive calls, send and listen …

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Uber Eats launches prescription delivery throughout Texas

Uber is launching prescription delivery in Dallas, Austin and Houston, Texas, the service told CNET on Thursday. The prescription option will be available within the Uber Eats app, connecting the ride-hailing service’s users with independent, local pharmacies for delivery.  Users in the participating cities will have access to on-demand prescription delivery, where they can transfer existing prescriptions and fulfill new …

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Disney Plus bundle deal: How to add your Hulu and ESPN Plus accounts

You’ve had Disney Plus for several months now — but did you know you can bundle it with Hulu and ESPN Plus? And if you already subscribe to Hulu or ESPN Plus, don’t worry because you can combine those streaming services with Disney Plus to get a discounted price to use all three together.  See Disney Plus subscription options The …

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