Here are nine Android apps that made me happier and more organized. They don't demand too much user data or are annoying with ads. They're easy to use and don't require too much data or annoying ads.

A new year is around the corner, so it's a good time to try out new apps. Here's a list of some apps that are handy, fun, or just way better than whatever came pre-installed on your iPhone.

AFTER FACEBOOK’S REBRAND to Meta, a string of stories about a digital land rush began. Investors were buying up plots of land in cyberspace, sometimes for millions of dollars, seemingly convinced there must be gold in them thar metaverse hills. And if so many people with so much money were rushing it, it must be because there’s a profit to be made.

In the world of B2B, we are still experiencing a shortage of data. In order for AI to deliver on its promise of revolutionizing the enterprise, it must be able to solve these small data problems. Many data scientists turn to bad practices, creating self-fulfilling prophecies.

Andrea Schubert is the communications and public relations lead for Meta’s augmented reality products. She has been working for Meta for nearly six years. The hire makes sense as Apple nears the launch of its rumored augmented reality headset. The rumored headset could cost $3,000 and come with 8K displays and 3D sensors.

Tuomas Katainen was quoted $22,600 for a battery replacement on his 2013 Tesla Model S. The base price for a new 2013 Model S started at $57,400, later increasing to $59,900. A standard used model currently goes for around $30,000.

The chip shortage has been so widespread this year, it's become a meme. It's had a serious impact on our lives, from cars to PCs to game consoles. The issue is mostly a simple supply and demand problem, but it's affecting gamers, too. The shortage has pushed release dates for many products back into 2021.

The James Webb Space Telescope was launched on Christmas morning. It will orbit the Sun for around a month, and will be able to observe some of the oldest galaxies in the universe. The project has been beset by numerous delays, including a pandemic and spiraling costs.

Forever 21 Shop City is a new Roblox game that lets users build and run stores in the metaverse. The retailer is partnering with fashion-forward content creators and influencers to build community. The game follows similar strategies by big brands like Nike and Chipotle. Forever 21 will launch the first Forever 21 Day on Dec. 21.

LG Display will showcase two flexible OLED concepts at CES 2022. The first is a stationary bike with three vertical 55-inch OLED displays. The second is a recliner with a 55- inch OLED TV attached to it. The likelihood we'll see either of these concepts in commercial is slim.

A professor has created a device he calls “Taste the TV” The device lets you lick the screen of a TV to get a taste of the food it's showing. The device could be used as a menu or to train wine testers. It could also be used to taste movies or TV shows.

Google is pulling out of its in-person presence at CES 2022. The company says it's pulling out due to safety concerns over the Omicron technology. The move follows in the footsteps of Lenovo, Waymo, Intel and Twitter. The show's governing body, the CTA, remains steadfast in its decision to keep the event going.