Apple changes headphones emoji to look like AirPods Max
Apple is taking an itty-bitty branding opportunity to the Max. The AirPods Max, that is. Currently, the headphone emoji on iOS is a pair of black over-ear headphones. But that’s changing. On iOS 14.5, Apple has re-designed the headphones emoji to look like AirPods Max. Major iOS updates often contain emoji updates, and iOS 14.5 […]
20 Bluetooth speakers on sale — including one that's also a diffuser
With a quality Bluetooth speaker in tow, you can blast your tunes loudly and have impromptu dance parties pretty much wherever you want. As of Feb. 16, here are 20 speakers on sale for a limited time. You can even save an extra 15% with the code PREZ2021. HomeSpot Rugged Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker This speaker […]
LAPD requested Amazon Ring footage from Black Lives Matter protests
If you have a Ring doorbell, your local police department may request your help in…surveilling protests? According to a report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, recently obtained documents from the Los Angeles Police Department show that law enforcement officials attempted to obtain footage from Ring devices in order to identify participants in Black Lives Matter […]
How to watch NASA's Mars Perseverance rover landing
In our pandemic reality, you too can be a part of NASA’s mission to Mars. Virtually, of course. NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to touch down on Mars’ Jezero Crater at approximately 3:55 p.m. EST on Feb. 18. The space agency will be hosting live coverage and commentary starting at 2:15 p.m. EST on several […]
Upgrade your video calls: Snag an HD webcam for up to 70% off
If you rely on video calls for work, meetings, or just catching up with friends and family, you might want to upgrade your webcam to an HD version. Now is a great time to snag one at an affordable price. As of Feb. 16, you can slash the prices of these seven webcams by up […]
PSA: Amazon just put this smart robot vacuum on sale for only $99
SAVE $100.99: As of Feb. 16, an extra savings coupon on its Amazon product page brings the Eureka Groove NER300 robot vacuum down to only $99 — that’s a solid 50% off its $199.99 MSRP. This is not a drill: We found a smart robot vacuum on sale for under $100. The Eureka Groove NER300 […]
Zoom meetings aren't going anywhere — get a Logitech webcam for $20 off
SAVE $20: Quit sitting out those Zoom meetings and pick up a nice webcam — the Logitech C925e is $20 off at Amazon as of Feb. 16. Since we’ve gone into quarantine, many of us have been trying to conduct business as usual through Zoom calls, Facetime, or whatever video call application you prefer using. […]
It's been almost a year since the TP shortage. Bidets are still a worthwhile investment.
Save up to 45%: Bidets are part of Home Depot’s big sale on bath and kitchen fixturesSave up to $120 on models from bioBidet and Toto, including $500 off bioBidet’s futuristic smart toilet replacement. OUR PICK: Toto Washlet K300 — $519 (save $117.44) BUDGET PICK: bioBidet Electric Bidet Seat — $199 (save $100) The pandemic taught us […]
The Echo Show 10 follows your movements, but not in a creepy way
Save $29.99: Pre-order the new Echo Show 10 and add on a Blink Mini security camera for only $5. Amazon’s latest in its Echo Show lineup is set to release on Feb. 25, and it’s got a new feature not seen in the others. The Echo Show 10’s camera follows you as you move about […]
Bitcoin blasts past $50,000
Bitcoin has surpassed the magical $50,000 barrier. It feels surreal, but then again, so it did when Bitcoin first hit $10,000 back in 2017 and $20,000 in 2020. The digital currency, often dismissed as a bubble, just keeps coming back. Bitcoin’s total market cap — the collective value of all the bitcoins in existence — […]