How to (properly) get rid of all your e-waste
The amount of e-waste generated worldwide is up 21 percent in just five years, according to the United Nations University. The worst part? There’s a good chance you’re not getting rid of yours properly. You can read the full story here. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Laptops, Waste, Recycling, and E Waste
He said he was asleep at time of wife's murder. His health app said otherwise.
While not necessarily impartial, your smartphone is one hell of an observer. An Alabama man found that out the hard way this week when he was sentenced on Monday to 16 years in prison for killing his wife. While there were numerous factors leading to Jeff West’s conviction in November on charges of reckless manslaughter, […]
Lawyer shows up in Zoom court with face filter on and has to assure judge he’s 'not a cat'
Important reminder: Always check your Zoom settings before entering a video meeting. Rod Ponton, a lawyer who was about to present a case in Texas’ 394th District Court, recently learned this lesson the hard way. Ponton entered a Zoom video call with a filter that turned him into an adorable little kitten. Judge Roy Ferguson […]
This Lenovo Y540 gaming laptop offers all the specs you need for less than $900
Save $400: This Lenovo Legion Y540 15 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7-9750H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD) is on sale for $899 at Walmart as of Feb. 9. Even a few months after their release, you still can’t expect to find a new PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in stock. […]
Make spring cleaning a cinch: We found 5 Dyson vacuums on sale for up to $100 off
Select Dyson vacuums are on sale on Amazon for up to 20% off as of Feb. 9: OUR TOP PICK: Dyson V11 Torque Drive — save $100 BEST BUDGET PICK: Dyson V7 Fluffy — save $65 BEST FOR PET HAIR: Dyson Ball Animal — save $24.99 There are two types of people in this world nowadays: Those […]
Uber riders might be able to hail self-driving Toyota minivans with help of Aurora
At the end of last year, it looked like Uber’s self-driving cars were done for good when autonomous vehicle tech startup Aurora took over its robocars unit as part of a $400 million deal. But now Aurora is reviving a driverless ride-hailing service. Aurora announced Tuesday that by the end of this year it’ll design, […]
SpaceX opens pre-orders for Starlink satellite internet service
You can put money down on Elon Musk’s next technological venture right now, as long as you’re willing to wait. SpaceX recently launched pre-orders for its upcoming Starlink satellite internet service. Anyone who does so will pay $99 up-front just to get their foot in the door. Just know the pre-order page on Starlink’s website […]
Arm your quarantine quarters with an August or Eufy smart lock on sale
Save 15%: The August WiFi smart lock and Eufy Security Smart Lock are seeing $38.22 and $30 discounts, respectively, as of Feb. 9. The day the quarantine-themed intruder movie becomes a thing is the day we all learn how to build Home Alone-style booby traps. SEE ALSO: ‘Host’ is horror’s answer to the social distancing […]
Home gym not up to par? Upgrade it with the Mirror.
SAVE $250: Create a high-tech home gym, even if you don’t have a lot of space with the Mirror. Through Feb. 9, use code VDAY21 to get free delivery and installation on a new system (worth $250). At-home workouts have been the saving grace of the last year. With many gyms closed, folks had to […]
Adidas' sick running headphones see a sweet discount
Save $50: The Adidas RPT-01 over-ear wireless headphones and FWD-01 wireless earbuds are $50 off in all three colors through Feb. 13. Adidas makes headphones and we need to talk about them more. Fans of Primeknit sneakers can ditch the plastic-y vibe and rock the iconic knitted mesh on their over-ear headphones or earbuds. Both […]