Skye Hudson
Contributing since July, 2013
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About Skye Hudson
Skye was the Android Section Editor and Longforms Manager for MakeUseOf.
Latest Articles
ASUS ZenFone 2 Review and Giveaway
As more people are fed up with smartphones that cost well over $600, some manufacturers are taking notice. ASUS brings us the ZenFone 2, a $299 phone with internal specs that easily trump its competitors.
How Advertisers Trick You into Buying Their Smartphones
You hear something about an octa core, 20-megapixel, Quad HD smartphone with 3GB of RAM. You have no idea what that means, but it sure sounds fast and powerful in the commercial.
Free Speech vs. Harassment: Why Did Reddit Ban Five Subreddits?
Reddit officially announced the decision to ban five subreddits, due to ongoing harassment problems.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Gear VR Review and Giveaway
Samsung sells more Android devices than any other manufacturer, and thanks to some aggressive marketing, the Galaxy brand is almost synonymous with Android.
This App Is Life Changing For North Korean Defectors, Here's Why
North Korean defectors can't understand one third of words spoken on the streets of Seoul, and Google Translate can't help. A new app can.
HooToo TripMate Elite Review and Giveaway
The HooToo TripMate Elite is many things: it's a router, a personal cloud, a portable battery, and a USB wall charger.
HTC One M9 Review and Giveaway
Metal design? Check. Expandable storage? Check. All the most powerful internals? Check. On paper, the HTC One M9 is one beast of a phone.
The Best Chromebook Yet? Acer Chromebook 13 Review and Giveaway
Acer has come out swinging with the Chromebook 13, an Nvidia Tegra K1-powered beast that is easily one of the most powerful Chromebooks out there -- and yet it still only costs $299.
Okidokeys Smart-Lock Review and Giveaway
If you're living in rented accommodation or just uncomfortable drilling holes in your door to fit a smart lock, Okidokeys might be the solution you're looking for.
BLU Studio Energy Review and Giveaway
For only $150, the BLU Studio Energy packs a massive 5,000mAH battery that lasts for days - but is it more than just a huge battery?
Life as a Vlogger: What's It Like? We Asked 10 YouTubers
You probably know about the YouTube giants – PewDiePie, Jenna Marbles, the Vlogbrothers – but what about all of the smaller vloggers who make up a huge amount of the content produced on YouTube?
What the Heck Do 4G+, 4GX, XLTE, LTE-A, and VoLTE Mean?
The names of our Internet speeds and services can undoubtedly be confusing.
Google Wants to Put a 3D Camera on Your Smartphone -- Here's Why
Google's Project Tango is bringing 3d sensors to mobile devices. Here's what we know so far.
9 Must Have Modern Apps For Viewing, Editing & Managing Documents
On a tablet or hybrid device, touch first modern apps can be great! Even those for handling documents. Let's look at some of them.
Awesome New Chromecast Apps, Tips and Tricks You'll Love Messing With
Apps are adding support for the Chromecast constantly, so keep checking your apps. Until then, read on to learn how to get the most out of your Chromecast with what is available today.
What Is Android TV, and Why Was Google TV Killed?
Android TV is replacing the now-five-year-old Google TV. And it's not just an update -- it's a complete remake.
The Best All-in-One Messaging & Calling App for Android: Google Hangouts
What if there was one app that could do it all? Meet Google Hangouts for Android.
Learn Something New Every Day With Wikiwand
Wikipedia holds a vast wealth of knowledge, but it's not exactly the most gorgeous website out there. Wikiwand allows you to effortlessly browse Wikipedia in a beautiful and highly functional modern interface.
Get Immersive Mode For All Android Apps – No Root Required
Immersive Mode was one of the cooler features introduced in Android KitKat, but it was only introduced for certain apps. Now you can get Immersive Mode across all your apps!