In 2020, Lyft and Uber picked up more essential workers who can't work remotely
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the typical Uber and Lyft rider was a younger, urban-dwelling, high-income worker who would use the ride-hailing apps to go to the office, or to the movies, or to a show, and then to go out drinking. But with events, offices, bars, restaurants, and more effectively closed, the “loyal base” — […]
Clubhouse will issue security update over Chinese data-sharing concerns
Clubhouse didn’t officially release in China and it was also banned just days ago, but the app’s creators are still nervous enough to take action. Sometime during the long U.S. holiday weekend, developer Alpha Exploration Co. will make backend changes that will boost the service’s encryption and prevent user ID pings from being routed through […]
Amazon's driver monitoring app is an invasive nightmare
Amazon’s app to monitor drivers while in delivery vehicles is called “Mentor” but it doesn’t seem to be helping those workers. A CNBC report about the tracking app comes after Amazon confirmed on Feb. 3 that it is using AI cameras in vans to monitor driver behavior and flag any safety issues. Those cameras are […]
A look at Amazon's leaked Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: 3D motion detection and more
Amazon is back at it again with a new Ring doorbell, and the latest model is raising the bar. On Friday, The Verge reported that the Ring Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Pro 2 leaked in a listing at Best Buy Canada. The new doorbell listing, which was spotted by ZatzNotFunny, has since been removed from the […]
A Facebook smartwatch? It could be coming for your health data in 2022.
Facebook, the social media company that definitely cares a lot about user data, is reportedly developing a smartwatch. The rumored wearable, which the company would look to release in 2022, was first reported by The Information (note: this is paywalled), citing “people with direct knowledge of the device.” In addition to health and fitness features, […]
Get closer to becoming a certified CompTIA pro with 16 courses on sale for $69
TL;DR: Get qualified for a career in the tech industry with the 2021 Complete CompTIA Certification Prep Super Bundle. As of Feb. 13, get access to the 16-course bundle for $69 — a 98% savings. It’s no secret that money lies in the tech industry. What’s a bit vaguer is how to get there and […]
Build the video game of your dreams with this Unity training bundle
TL;DR: Get in on the video game creation process with the 2021 Premium Unity Game Developer Certification Bundle. As of Feb. 13, get it for $44.99 — a 98% savings. Last year might’ve sucked big time, but it was actually a great year for gaming. A couple shiny new consoles came out, as well as […]
Prevent your laptop from overheating with a cooling pad on sale
TL;DR: As of Feb. 13, use code PREZ2021 at checkout to save 24% and get a HAVIT Laptop cooling pad for only $28. If you’re worried about your laptop overheating, this cooling pad designed by Havit should be on your radar. In addition to its three large fans, the pad offers an ergonomic design with […]
Need more cloud storage? Here are the deals for you.
If you aren’t the type to clear out your phone regularly, you’ve likely seen the annoying “out of storage” alert pop up time after time. Popular cloud solutions like iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox offer free storage, but you might not be able to fit everything on those. Instead, check out some of these storage […]
21 pairs of wireless earbuds on sale this Presidents Day weekend
Whether you lost your AirPods (sorry) or are looking for something a little different, Presidents Day is the perfect time to buy a new set of wireless earbuds. Why? Because we’ve got deals on 21 different pairs that won’t break the bank. From well-known buds from brands like Motorola and Naztech to lesser-known gems, there’s […]