Apple adds new accessibility features to its devices
On Wednesday, Apple announced new software updates geared toward those with cognitive, vision, mobility, and hearing disabilities. The new features, coming later this year, span all of its operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS. For iOS, Apple is launching a new service called SignTime — allowing customers to communicate with AppleCare and Apple Store […]
Everything you need to know from Google I/O 2021
Google rolled out a ton of new features and cool tech this year, so we reviewed some of the most interesting highlights from 2021’s I/O. Read more… More about Google, Mashable Video, Artificial Intelligence, Google Maps, and Google Io
Researchers studied origami patterns for nearly 10 years to make shape shifting wheels — Future Blink
Researchers from Seoul University, Harvard and a tire company teamed up to make a shape shifting wheel after analyzing the water bomb tessellation origami pattern. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Seoul, Origami, Wheels, and Harvard Research
Venmo is pausing some payments being sent to Palestinian relief funds
The escalating violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused donations to pour in for aid groups. But some donations on Venmo are getting stalled and even stopped. The payment app is reportedly pausing some attempts to fundraise for Palestinian causes — particularly if the payments have any combination of words like “Palestinian” or “Palestine” alongside […]
This wicked-smart robot vacuum and mop is $170 off with an extra savings coupon
SAVE $170: As of May 19, the Roborock S6 MaxV robot vacuum and mop is on sale on Amazon for just $579.99 after a $50 discount and a $120 extra savings coupon — that’s 23% off its $749.99 MSRP. We don’t have to get into the gory details of what happens when a robot vacuum […]
Fitbit Versa 2 vs. Versa 3: Which wearable is best for daily use?
A year after the Versa 2 came out, Fitbit released the Versa 3, an updated version of their first expansion into the smartwatch market. I’ve been a user of several Fitbit devices, including both Versa trackers. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the way Fitbit turns piles of health data into graphs and charts […]
Score 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for only $1
SAVE $43.97: As of May 19, new users can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for only $1 (normally $14.99/month). If you’ve been on a gaming kick and have run through all the games in your library, it might be time for an upgrade. Serious gamers should invest in an Xbox Game Pass […]
Poor connection? Get a boost with this mesh WiFi bundle for $100 off.
SAVE $100: The Eero mesh WiFi bundle promises to expand your internet coverage, and it’s $100 off at Amazon right now. If you work from home full-time or even just a few days a week (or if you simply browse the web under your own roof), it’s important to have a strong WiFi connection. If […]
Apple’s new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is great but not worth the upgrade
When Apple released its iPad Pro last year, it came with a ton of new and worthwhile upgrades: dual cameras, a LiDAR scanner, trackpad support with iPadOS, and a new chipset. But the same can’t be said for this year’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The latest iteration of Apple’s workhorse tablet only brings along its M1 […]
IFA Berlin tech show canceled, will return in 2022
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be loosening its grip on many parts of the world, it appears big tech events and conferences are going to have to wait for a comeback until next year. IFA Berlin, a major tech trade show that typically takes place in the fall, has been canceled for 2021. […]