Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet is more than half off and close to its Prime Day price
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet is more than half off, bringing the cost down to just $55. The original asking price is a whopping $130, so this is quite a bargain. As a matter of fact, it’s just $5 shy of...
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In its first Threads case, Meta’s Oversight Board asked for clarity on death...
Meta’s Oversight Board has weighed in on its first Threads case and reversed the company’s initial decision and first appeal. Regarding a post about the outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida,...
View ArticleMajority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an op-ed in June calling for social media to come with a warning label about its negative health impacts, similar to the warnings placed on cigarettes and tobacco...
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It's a good year to buy the vanilla iPhone 16 (and avoid the SE at all costs)
Every year, the calculus of choosing which iPhone to get feels increasingly frustrating. Do you opt for the standard iPhone? Do you splurge for the latest and greatest Pro model, something that might...
View ArticleThe new Carmen Sandiego game will let you play as Carmen Sandiego
If you grew up in the 1980s, then you probably remember the Carmen Sandiego games and how they turned learning boring old geography into a fun, criminal-catching adventure. Netflix, Gameloft and...
View ArticleWhy are Apple's AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?
As I write this, I’m listening to tunes on my 2020-vintage AirPods Max. Yes, that makes me a bit of an Apple fanboy, and we currently recommend at least six pairs of headphones over them. But for me,...
View ArticleGame Pass Standard is now available on Xbox
The Xbox Game Pass Standard plan is available starting today. Microsoft announced a revamp to its Game Pass subscription plans in July, introducing the Standard option alongside a price increase for...
View ArticleAustralia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce legislation that would prevent children under a certain age from using social media. Reuters reported that Albanese issued his...
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iPhone 16 hands-on: More Pro than I expected
It's the day after Apple launched the iPhone 16, and though I published my hands-on with the iPhone 16 Pro right after the event, I didn't have a lot of time to spare for the base models until today....
View ArticleGoogle announces deal with direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions
Google announced that it has entered a partnership with Holocene to support its direct-air capture technology for collecting and removing carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. Under this $10...
View ArticleSomeone discovered a new cheat code for the 27-year-old Saturn port of Doom
The first-person shooter Doom has so many ports on so many different consoles and computers that modders have had to find new places to port the game like autonomous lawnmowers, digestive bacteria and...
View ArticleThe best iPhone accessories for 2024
Regardless of if you have an older, much-loved handset or you're about to spring for an all-new iPhone, you can make it truly your own with the best iPhone accessories. There are probably a bunch of...
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The best projector for 2024
Are you looking for a fresh way to enjoy your favorite shows, movies or even games? If the answer is yes, then a projector might be the perfect solution. Whether you want to turn your living room into...
View ArticleUS senators urge regulators to probe potential AI antitrust violations
The US government has noticed the potentially negative effects of generative AI on areas like journalism and content creation. Senator Amy Klobuchar, along with seven Democrat colleagues, urged the...
View ArticleNintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really...
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The Morning After: The $700 PS5 Pro
Oh, this week isn’t just new Apple product announcements. No. Sony has elbowed its way in to officially introduce the long-awaited PS5 Pro, with more power and seemingly less compromise. Sony wants to...
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Pixel Watch 3 review: Google finally got it right, especially with the...
2024 might just be Google’s year – for its Pixel-branded hardware, at least. After impressing us with the Pixel 9 phones, the company is ready to release the Pixel Watch 3. Spoiler alert: It continues...
View ArticleMeta scraped every Australian user's account to train its AI
In a government inquiry about AI adoption in Australia, Meta's global privacy director Melinda Claybaugh was asked whether her company has been collecting Australians' data to train its generative AI...
View ArticleAmericans used 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data last year
Americans utilized more wireless data last year than ever before, using over 100 trillion megabytes throughout 2023, Reuters reports. This record number represented a 36 percent or 26 trillion MB boost...
View ArticleOne of our favorite Samsung tablets is back on sale for close to its Prime...
It's always exciting when one of our favorite items goes on sale. This time, it's our choice for the best budget Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. The device is down to $170 from $220 on...
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