Google fires yet another AI ethics lead and we've gotta ask: What's going on over there?
When it comes to artificial intelligence, it seems that Google and ethics don’t mix. The tech giant is back in the news this week after Margaret Mitchell, who until Friday worked as the lead of Google’s Ethical AI team, announced her firing via Twitter. Mitchell’s unceremonious canning follows on the heels of Google firing the […]
Twitch dubbed over Metallica stream, and the internet thinks that's a shame
You just hate to see it. The Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch made a mess of things Friday during a livestream, and it couldn’t have happened to a nicer band. Specifically, Metallica, known for (among other things) its 2000 lawsuit against the music-sharing service Napster, was streaming a concert for Blizzard Entertainment’s annual news event, BlizzCon, […]
'Nyan Cat' GIF sells for $600K worth of ether and there's definitely no bubble
A digital cat just sold for an ungodly amount of cryptocurrency. Nyan Cat, arguably 2011’s hottest cat meme, is back in the news this week following the sale of a digital recreation of the artwork for 300 ether. At the time of the Friday sale, that was worth just under $600,000. Welcome to the […]
6 savvy time management extensions for Chrome
Good time management isn’t something we’re born with, or even something that’s necessarily taught in school. But being able to manage time efficiently can make all the difference — not just in terms of our productivity, but also with regard to our mental health, by reducing stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, time management isn’t the easiest […]
How to use Canva: A simple guide to the graphic design platform
Have you heard of Canva? It’s a graphic design platform lets you create everything from Instagram posts to business logos, for absolutely no cost. Using it is simple and painless thanks to all the preloaded templates, images, fonts, and graphics, and it offers a very well-designed, intuitive, user interface. All you need to use it […]
Grab a pair of stylish wireless earbuds for under $30
TL;DR: For a cheaper alternative to AirPods, try the Avanca T1 Wireless Earbuds, on sale for $29.95 — a 50% savings — as of Feb. 20. A quick Amazon search for wireless earbuds will deliver thousands of results — from AirPod lookalikes to quirky buds with obscure names. The trick is to decide what features matter most […]
This wireless speaker doubles as a power bank — and it's 25% off
TL;DR: Charge your phone and play your tunes wherever you go with the durable HyperGear Quake wireless speaker. As of Feb. 20, get it for $44.99 and save 25%. Just because you’re a fan of the outdoors doesn’t mean you have to be a fan of silence. That’s why the HyperGear Quake wireless speaker was […]
Save 50% on a smartwatch that actually looks like a watch
TL;DR: Track your heart rate, step count, and more with the Sinji Premium Smartwatch, on sale for $49.95 — a 50% savings — as of Feb. 20. If you’re craving a little more data in your approach to your health, a smartwatch can be super helpful. This one, the the Sinji Premium Smartwatch, can track […]
Make your space feel fresh with a smart air purifier on sale
TL;DR: Keep the air in your home fresh with the Sensibo Pure: Smart Air Purifier. As of Feb. 20, save 14% and get it for $127.99. Before you start your spring cleaning, do yourself a favor and invest in the Sensibo Pure: Smart Air Purifier. The air purifier has both HEPA and carbon filters and […]