In this tutorial, you will learn- mysqli_connect function mysqli_select_db function mysqli_query function mysqli_num_rows function mysqli_fetch_array function mysqli_close function PHP Data Access Object PDO PHP mysqli_connect function The PHP mysql connect function is used to connect to a MySQL database server. It has the following syntax. HERE, “$db_handle” is the database connection resource variable. “mysqli_connect(…)” is the function for php database connection “$server_name” is the name or IP address of the server hosting MySQL server....

One of the most common feature requests for Apple Music is support Handoff. This would allow you to be playing something on your Mac, then immediately continue that playback on your iPhone. A new third-party app from developer Martin Powlette, dubbed PlayOff, allows you to do just that. PlayOff works by installing an app on both your iPhone and Mac, and using a combination of Bluetooth and Apple’s MusicKit framework to share playback between the two....

Influencer charm and authenticity is one thing, but the rise in engagement for sponsored posts has shown that content is the thing of the thing. That’s what audiences are after; quite the opposite of the notion that audiences are over your ads and want to look elsewhere. If they haven’t already, brands will soon maintain a stockpile of their best content as a kind of in-house stock photo well. A company that’s developed an influencer marketing platform for brands and agencies would do well to include some kind of functionality that meets this trend....

We’re following construction progress of Apple’s Campus 2 via a series of drone videos and renders, but Popular Science got invited in for a closer look at some of the unique features of the building. The piece starts out with some stats, among them that there are around 3,000 sheets of glass, the heaviest of which weighs 7000 pounds. And it’s the glass that’s been one of the great challenges of the project …...

Over the weekend prominent leaker Evan Blass, @evleaks on Twitter, shared a couple of interesting dates for when the next iPhone will be released. Blass tweeted that the 2016 iPhone would be released during the week of September 12th, then later specified that Friday, September 16th would be the actual retail release. Now Blass is digging further and adding that pre-orders for the next iPhone will “start on the 9th” which happens to be the Friday before the release date he shared previously....

Use Layer Groups in Photoshop When dealing with complex projects in Photoshop, it’s important to keep everything well organized. Layer groups can help a lot when it comes to dealing with multiple versions of a PSD, or simply applying effects in a non-destructive way. Here’s an example PSD that I have created for the purpose of this tutorial. Let’s say I’d like to apply an effect to this image, but I want to keep all of its original layers in case I want to change them later on....

While I use Apple Maps day to day, I love Waze for car rides longer than a half hour or so. Thanks to its proactive alerts for speed traps, upcoming traffic, and debris on the road, I find it to be essential for summer traveling. One of Waze’s biggest innovations recently has been its Waze Audio Kit, a developer toolset that allows approved partners to fully integrate their apps with the Waze Audio Player....

Pokemon Sword & Shield’s DLC plans are finally available in detail, and fans can expect new Legendaries, regions, rivals, and a Pokedex expansion on top of a slew of other content additions that will span the game’s 2020. Nintendo revealed the future of the franchise during a 20 minute Pokemon Direct in the early days of 2020, spending a lot of time on the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX remake that surprised fans before diving deep on what sort of content additions are planned for Pokemon Sword & Shield....

In August we got a glimpse of the upcoming Pokemon trading card game for iPad in what would be the first official Pokemon game for Apple’s platform. Tonight the app became available on the App Store. The game features both a single-player mode in which you play against a computer as well as an online version that allows you to challenge other players as well as a full deck management system....

I was genuinely excited when my colleague Mark Gurman revealed iOS 9’s Proactive — Apple’s competitor to the Android assistant Google Now — because it sounded like something that would radically improve my daily iPhone use. “Like Google Now,” Mark said, “Proactive will automatically provide timely information based on the user’s data and device usage patterns,” details Apple confirmed when it officially announced Proactive at WWDC. Google Now’s success made an Apple response inevitable: who wouldn’t want an iPhone that correctly anticipated your needs, reducing your time spent manually hunting for information?...

Apple officially kicked off pre-orders of the devices last Friday and said it would begin shipping the two new iPads sometime this week. Apple’s carrier partners are also expected to start selling the new iPads in stores and online over the coming week with official announcements already made by AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Apple’s website currently lists all models of the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 as shipping within 2-4 business days....

. The authors of blog Apple.Pro have posted a photo of what appears to be the shell for the upcoming tweaked third-generation iPad with a Lightning port. No other changes appear to be shown in this image. That is in line with expectations of this being a very minor refresh. Apple.Pro is known to have a fairly reliable track record when it comes to sharing images of parts for upcoming Apple products....

As it currently stands, under the Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR), carriers need to “do their best” to protect their networks from unauthorised access or interference for the purpose of security, with carriers to notify the government of any changes to their services, systems, or equipment that could have a “material adverse effect” on their ability to comply with this duty. Although the committee said in its report that the highly regulated telcos are in a better position to handle security obligations from the critical infrastructure framework, formalisation was needed....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the role-playing game of 2022 that takes you on an open-world journey in the world of Paldea, which is full of new Pokemons to catch. In the game, you can make sandwiches, which will increase your chances of finding the shiny Pokemon. This guide will explain how to make shiny sparkling power sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet game. The Sparkling Power Sandwiches are the type of sandwich that will boost your chances of catching the shiny Pokemon in the game....

A problem for the PHP ecosystem PHP explained in the simplest way is a scripting language that helps people make web pages more interactive by allowing them to do more things. It is a server-side language designed for web development, although it is also used as a general programming language. For example, with PHP a website can do things like having users and passwords. If a website is not programmed with languages such as PHP, it can not do most of the things we are used to, apart from displaying text, links, and images in a simple way....

Pixel 4 and 4 XL were probably the most leaked smartphone till date. However, once the device was unveiled, it wasn’t warmly accepted and welcomed by the tech enthusiasts across the globe. More surprisingly, Google didn’t launch the Pixel 4 and 4 XL in India, which is one of the most important and biggest smartphone markets in the world. Citing governmental restrictions, Pixel 4 and 4 XL could not find the light of the day in India....

Once the keynote ended, those in attendance were given a chance to go hands-on with the new phones and wearable – and so I did. In a demo area like this, it’s hard to get a lot of quality time with any new products. Everyone’s trying to do the same thing; get a quick feel for whichever device is in front of them without feeling pressured to hurry up and move on to the next thing....

We’re big fans of the Ultimate Ears lineup of speakers from the $89 Roll (review), to the $199 Boom 2 (review) and the huge $299 Megaboom (review). Today the company announced a new firmware and software update feature which allows multiple iPhones and Android apps to share music on one speaker or a set of paired speakers. Called ‘Block Party”, it seems like a great way to let party goers share their music on one device....

Top 10 Android Travel Planning Apps And for those who hate doing all of this, we have gathered a few useful tools. Seeing that the smartphone is something you never leave home without, it’s obvious that its the best place to keep your list. There are lots of Travel Planning apps available for your Android device, and here are just a few samples that can prove really handy when you get started in planning your trip....

Plex Partners with Lionsgate Lionsgate studio will join Plex’s existing partner Warner Bros. to further grow its library of content planned for the new service. However, unlike the deal with Warner Bros., which is limited to U.S. users only, Lionsgate content will be available for Plex users worldwide. However, Plex did note that there may be a few titles with geo-restrictions. “Lionsgate is one of the biggest names in the business and we know our millions of users will enjoy free access to their library of movies,” said Keith Valory, CEO of Plex....