Apple's 2021 iPad mini falls back to an all-time low of $459 at Amazon
The latest WiFi-only iPad mini in space gray has been on sale for $459 at Amazon since the beginning of March, but if you'd rather get one of the tablet's other color options, here's your chance to...
View ArticleThe original 'Angry Birds' game returns to app stores
The original Angry Birds game is back. Sure, there are other, newer entries in the Angry Birds franchise out there — and even a couple of movies — but this one's for those who have a special place in...
View ArticleDell’s new rechargeable stylus has Tile tracking built-in
If you've hesitated in getting a PC stylus because it's one more thing to lose, Dell has a possible solution. The company's latest Premiere Rechargeable Active Pen has Tile tracking built in, so you...
View ArticleSamsung's Galaxy S22 is down to a record low of $700 at Amazon
Both Samsung and other retailers have offered a few ways to save when picking up one of the latest Galaxy smartphones, including offering a discount on higher storage models during the pre-order...
View ArticleAlexa can alert you to upcoming deals on Amazon
You won't have to camp in front of a screen the next time you want to take advantage of an imminent Amazon sale. The company has updated Alexa with a Prime-only feature that alerts you to the...
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Sony shouldn't have killed the Vita
I loved the Vita. I have vivid memories of playing Persona 4 Golden for hours in the dark on my dad’s couch in Chicago flying around the world of Gravity Rush from an airplane seat and playing Murasaki...
View ArticleWashington is first state to guarantee pay and benefits for Uber and Lyft...
Washington State legislation guaranteeing pay and benefits for ride-hail workers has become a practical reality. Reutersreports Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law a measure setting minimum pay...
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JackRabbit review: If a scooter and an e-bike had a baby
In a world where most e-bikes are trying to blend in, JackRabbit, well… stands out. In fact, it’s unique enough that you’re either going to love it or at the very least be curious. As a pedal-free...
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‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director’s Edition’ makes its glorious...
If there was ever a Star Trek film that needed a do-over, both artistically and reputationally, it was The Motion Picture. Dismissed by critics as boring and sterile when it came out, its nickname...
View ArticleHouse committee launches investigation into Amazon labor practices
Amazon's labor practices are facing political scrutiny following a tornado that collapsed a warehouse and killed six people in Edwardsville, Illinois last December. The New York Timesnotes the House...
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Apple's new iPad Air is $30 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
While many of this week's deals only lasted for a limited time, some of them are still available. Apple's new iPad Air is $29 off and down to $570, while the iPad mini is $40 cheaper than usual and...
View ArticleAmazon warehouse workers vote to unionize in Staten Island (updated)
There should be at least one unionized Amazon warehouse in the US. CNBCreports Workers at the company's JFK8 facility in Staten Island have voted 2,350-1,912 in favor of joining a union in a late March...
View ArticleMagnetic slime 'robot' could help recover swallowed objects
Soft robots may soon be more flexible than ever... and a tad creepy. As The Guardianreports, researchers have developed a magnetic slime "robot" that can shift into different shapes to grab objects. It...
View ArticleThe first episode of 'Halo' is free to watch on YouTube for one week
You don't have to start a Paramount+ trial just to figure out whether or not the Halo TV series is worth your time. The streaming service has made the first episode of the game-inspired show free to...
View ArticleTwitch halts paid stream boosts after viewers abuse them to push porn
Twitch is halting a feature that lets viewers pay to promote their favorite streamers after bad actors used it to push porn and other NSFW content onto its homepage. First spotted by PC Gamer, a number...
View ArticleThe follow-up to 'Hyper Light Drifter' is a full 3D co-op slasher
Hyper Light Drifter's retro style and relentless action have prompted a spiritual successor and even an animated series, but what about a follow-up? Don't worry, it's coming. Eurogamernotes Heart...
View ArticleGoogle ‘unfairly’ blocked rival payments, India’s antitrust regulator says
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday released early findings of an investigation into Google’s app store and its payment system, Google Pay. As Bloombergreported, it found that Google’s...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard will let studios decide their own COVID vaccine policy
Activision Blizzard's studios will have the power to determine their own return-to-office policies despite the company leaders' decision to drop its vaccine mandate. That's what Activision Blizzard...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Tracking migratory birds
The extraordinary lives of migratory birdsFresh Air, NPRIn this recommended listening, Author Scott Weidensaul discusses how new tracking tech may help keep migratory birds alive and how one species,...
View ArticleBored Ape and other major NFT Discord servers targeted by scammers
The Discord servers of popular NFT projects, including the Bored Ape Yacht Club, were targeted by scammers in the early hours of April Fools'. Some users reported losing money to the bad actors who...
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