Screen Rant

Cheyenne MacDonald

November, 2022
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Author Details

Cheyenne is the Lead Tech Editor for Screen Rant and has covered technology, science, and internet culture for major online publications since 2015. She was one of the founding editors of the tech-culture site Input, and a Deputy Editor there until its untimely demise. 

Industry Focus

Cheyenne covers all things consumer tech for Screen Rant, with a particular focus on social media, AI, Big Tech ability, and the occasional cute robot. She is obsessed with Tamagotchis, and can always be counted on for a review of the latest model. Yes, they still exist. 

Favorite Media

Cheyenne loves horror and sci-fi, and combinations of the two. She's probably in the middle of yet another Buffy the Vampire Slayer rewatch this very moment. 

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Ebo X Robot Review: A Delightful But Imperfect Home Guardian

Enabot’s Ebo X is touted to be three devices in one, offering home security, companionship, and entertainment with Alexa. Screen Rant tested it.

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Do You Need To Have An Instagram To Threads?

For some people who haven’t signed up for Threads, one of the barriers is uncertainty over whether it can be used without a linked Instagram .

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Can You Have Multiple s On Threads?

Instagram has long allowed s to maintain and navigate between multiple s, but is it the same on Threads? Yes, but it’s complicated.

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Can You Use Threads On Desktop? Accessing Instagram’s Microblogging Platform

Meta launched the Instagram-linked app, Threads, for iOS and Android first, leaving many s wondering if a web version exists or is in the works.

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What Does POV Mean On TikTok? The Phrase That's Everywhere, Explained

POV videos have become a staple of TikTok since they started popping up a few years ago, with a staying power not many other trends have seen.

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How To Open TikTok On Mute So Videos Play Without Sound

TikTok has a built-in setting that allows s to ensure videos won’t start blaring sound when they open the app. Here’s how to find it.

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How To Turn Off Read Receipts On Android Text Messages

Android s can display read receipts on text messages they’ve read with Google’s RCS Messages app, but not everyone will want the feature on.

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Instagram Now Lets You Reels From Public s: How To Do It

Instagram is now allowing s to public Reels. holders will be able to choose if they want their videos to be able or not.

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What Is Voicebox? Meta’s Multilingual Speech-Generating AI

Meta’s new AI, Voicebox, can generate speech from text prompts, match audio from short samples to mimic real voices, and edit out background noise.

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Instagram Now Lets You Add Music To Notes: Here’s How To Do It

Instagram has expanded its Notes feature to allow s to share 30-second, playable song clips within their status updates alongside text.

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A New Tamagotchi Is Coming Out & It’s The Ultramodern Vpet Of Our Childhood Dreams

Bandai Namco’s new Tamagotchi Uni can be worn as a watch, is rechargeable, and connects to Wi-Fi so players’ vpets can explore the “Tamaverse.”

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Everyone On TikTok’s Turning Their Dogs Into Cursed Barbies: How To Get The Viral Filter

TikTok is filled with videos showing dogs being transformed into Barbies using the viral ‘Barbie AI Filter,’ and the results are chaotic.

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Apple Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset: How Much It Costs & When You Can Get It

Apple has finally revealed its much-anticipated AR/VR headset, Apple Vision Pro, at WWDC 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the device.

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How To Unmatch On Tinder: Removing Unwanted Matches & Reporting Harmful Activity

Unmatching from another Tinder can be a matter of personal preference or even safety. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to do it discreetly.

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Meta Quest 3: Price, Release Window, & How It Compares To Quest 2

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg offered a first look at the Quest 3 virtual and mixed-reality headset, revealing how much it will cost and when it launches.

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TikTok Wrapped 2023: This Tool Reveals Your Stats (& Roasts Your Life)

Wrapped for TikTok is an unofficial tool created by developer Bennett Hollstein that creates stats based on s’ activity, à la Spotify Wrapped.

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How To Delete Your TikTok Search History (The Easy Way)

TikTok allows s to delete both individual search items and all of their searches in bulk, and erase the record of videos they’ve watched.

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TikTok Font Change: Can You Switch It Back To The Old Style?

TikTok is introducing a new font within the app, and some s aren’t happy about the change, leaving many wondering if it can be reversed.

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Act Fast To Save $450 On Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone is massively discounted right now on Amazon, bringing both the 256GB and 512GB models to below $1,500.

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Does Google's Pixel Fold Have Dual SIM ? Here's What You Should Know

Google has finally released the Pixel Fold, starting at $1,799. It has a built-in eSIM, but does it also include a slot for a physical SIM card?