Facebook gets off the hook yet again in FTC antitrust case
The great Facebook breakup, it seems, is not to be. At least not yet. It was only in late December that the Federal Trade Commission alleged in a lawsuit that Facebook was a monopoly and that it deserved to be broken up into its constituent parts of Instagram and WhatsApp. The complaint, backed by attorneys […]
Honda finally announces its first electric vehicle, coming in 2024
Honda announced its first all-electric vehicle, the Prologue, on Monday. Slated to arrive by early 2024, the SUV will be equipped with General Motors’ Ultium battery platform, which will also be used in the upcoming GMC Hummer EV supertruck and SUV. The Prologue helps Honda get closer to its goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles […]
How to change your WhatsApp background
Looking to add a little personal touch to your WhatsApp? Guess what: You can change your chat background to anything you want. Here’s how: 1. In WhatsApp, navigate to your settings (the gear icon on the bottom right). 2. Tap “Chats.” 3. On the next page, tap “Chat Wallpaper” at the top. 4. Tap “Choose […]
5 tips to keep your data safe on your road trips this summer
It’s summer, your office is still doing the remote thing, and you’re ready to hit the road. You’ll soon be firing off emails at your campsite and setting up a makeshift office in your van by the beach, but there’s a downside to this fancy-free mobile lifestyle. As you likely know, your personal information is […]
Samsung's next Galaxy smartwatch will work more like an Apple Watch
On Monday, Samsung held a virtual event for Mobile World Congress where it showed off an all-new smartwatch interface: One UI Watch. Built in partnership with Google, it creates a more unified experience between the company’s Galaxy smartwatches and Android phones. One UI Watch comes only a short while after Google announced it was joining […]
This 65-inch LG smart TV is back at its Prime Day price at Walmart
SAVE $203: The 65-inch LG NanoCell 81 Series TV is on sale at Walmart for just $696.99 as of June 28 — that’s 23% off its suggested retail price of $899.99. Some things are just as good as leftovers, like Thanksgiving dinner. Or Chinese takeout. Or this year’s Prime Day TV deals. Take LG’s 65-inch […]
The biggest EV reveals of 2021 (so far) from Tesla, Ford, and more
Even with a pandemic and semiconductor chip shortage, the electric vehicles keep coming. And not just luxury cars. Subaru, Hyundai, and Kia are all releasing EVs. Also coming soon: the first generation of electric pickup trucks. And that doesn’t even cover everything. Here are the biggest EV unveilings of 2021. Tesla Model S Plaid Tesla […]
What is OnlyFans?
Social media platforms that give creators a way to earn money are popping up all over the internet; there’s everything from TikTok’s creator fund to Twitter’s tip jar. But apps specifically designed to funnel money into creator’s pocketbooks are fewer and further between. The two most famous are Patreon and OnlyFans, and their offerings are […]
These cheaper alternatives to Hue smart bulbs are on sale starting at $12
Save up to 44%: GE smart light bulbs are on sale for as low as $12.05 as an Amazon deal of the day June 28. I have spent more money on Hue smart light bulbs than I would care to admit, and truly I love them and don’t regret my purchases. But I would absolutely […]
Apple Watch 7 might have a bigger battery, report claims
Quick, Apple Watch owners: Name the biggest flaw of your smartwatch! I bet you answered battery life. With 18 hours of advertised battery life, you need to charge the Apple Watch 6 daily. Meanwhile, some competing smartwatches have several days or even weeks of battery life. With Apple Watch 7, this might change for the […]