The new Apple Maps features borrow a lot from Google Maps
There were some familiar features on display when the new version of Apple Maps was announced at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Anyone who’s used its main competitor (ahem, Google Maps) knows where the iPhone-maker got its inspiration. Apple Maps, especially the iPhone app version, will get a big overhaul with iOS 15’s release this […]
One single CDN user took down the internet this week
On the morning of June 8, some of the biggest websites on the internet simultaneously went offline. Online shoppers couldn’t access Amazon. Breaking news stories weren’t able to be published on The New York Times, CNN, or The Verge. Reddit went down, causing meme stock investors to congregate in the YouTube comments section of the […]
Facebook's first-ever smartwatch might drop next summer
Back in February, a report surfaced detailing Facebook’s plans to build a smartwatch with its own messaging services, as well as health and fitness tracking. Now, according to The Verge, we could see the new device revealed as early as next summer. The social media giant has yet to directly comment on whether or not […]
This curved Samsung 4K smart TV is on sale for over $100 off
SAVE $102: The 55-inch Samsung TU8300 Series Crystal UHD 4K smart TV (UN55TU8300FXZA) is on sale at Walmart for just $497.99 as of June 9 — that’s 17% off its $599.99 MSRP. Curved monitors had a bit of a moment in mid-2020 when people decided to upgrade their work-from-home setups, and for good reason: A display […]
President Biden drops Trump orders banning TikTok and WeChat
It’s official: The White House is backing off of TikTok. Former President Donald Trump made it one of his missions while in office to ban TikTok and WeChat, two apps with ties to China, but it did not work. Trump issued an executive order attempting to stop new users from downloading the apps, and also […]
Razer gaming headsets are on sale ahead of Prime Day — here are the best deals
RAZER GAMING HEADSETS ON SALE: Razer Kraken X Ultralight gaming headset — save $10 Razer Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset — save $40 Razer Nari Ultimate wireless gaming headset — save $70 Getting into PC gaming can be a huge undertaking, especially in the financial sense. Not only do you have to buy the parts […]
Microsoft people: Get 30% off the Surface Pen, Surface Dial, and Precision Mouse
Save up to 38%: Microsoft accessories like the Surface Pen, Surface Dial, and Precision Mouse are on sale at Amazon as of June 9, taking each from $99.99 to $69.99 or less. Microsoft’s device lineup can be hard to keep up with. Though rumors of the Surface Pro 8 have surfaced, the Microsoft Surface Pro […]
Score a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones for over $100 off ahead of Prime Day
SAVE $110: Get ready to work out with zero outside distractions, thanks to these Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones. As of June 9, get a pair for only $69.99 — a $110 discount. If you’re looking to step up your fitness game this season now that the weather is warmer, you need a solid […]
How to change your TikTok username
TikTok has evolved in the years since it was once Musical.ly. Now, instead of being purely a place for creators to make short videos lip syncing to music, the app is full of comedians, artists, dancers, singers, educators, and more. Moreover, TikTok recently began testing a new tool for brands to recruit employees on the […]
Theragun's PowerDot 2.0 made my return to the gym way less painful
My local gym just recently opened back up for the first time since the pandemic began. I was extremely excited to get back in there after a year of getting almost no exercise and eating mostly takeout. Since the start of 2021, I’ve been trying to stick to a healthier diet and lifestyle, and regular […]