TikTok deleted over 7 million accounts supposedly belonging to minors
TikTok may be known for its young, viral dance craze-loving user base…but you still have to at least pretend to be 13 years or older to use it. On Wednesday, TikTok, the viral video app that blew up in popularity during the pandemic, released its first transparency report of 2021. The report covers the first […]
Google deploys new AI tool to COVID-19 vaccine searches
Google’s answer to combatting COVID vaccine misinformation has been to display resources from health authorities like the CDC in information boxes on search result pages. But the coronavirus — and COVID-related scams and fake news— have blown through international borders and language barriers. How is Google supposed to serve up that same quality of information […]
Volvo concept car previews its all-electric future
Where Volvo’s going, it’s all electric. The Swedish car company showed off its electric concept car at a live tech event streamed from Gothenburg, Sweden on Wednesday. The Recharge concept will be the design foundation for future Volvo EVs. Volvo has already pledged to only produce electric vehicles by 2030. Until then, Volvo has five […]
How to change Alexa’s voice
Fun fact: Alexa can speak in a variety of languages and accents that you have access to on your Alexa app. You can change Alexa’s voice settings just for kicks, sure. But the voice settings also come in handy if you have a family member or friend who speaks another language and needs to be […]
How to use Portrait Mode in FaceTime with iOS 15
If you’re my best friend, I’m happy to FaceTime you from my most unflattering angle. In fact, I insist on it. But if I’m meeting someone for the first time via video chat, then I’m looking for the best lighting and probably staring at my own little square more than whoever’s on the other end. […]
Meet the gender-inclusive crew of dummies heading to the moon
Before any humans head back to the moon in the near future, three dummies are testing it out in NASA’s Artemis 1 mission. One is a full male-bodied manikin; the other two are female-bodied torsos. The varied manikin bodies — made with materials that simulate the stuff that makes up humans, like our skin, bones, […]
The latest Apple TV 4K with that new and improved remote is already on sale
SAVE UP TO $10: Amazon had the all-new Apple TV 4K on sale as of June 30 — get the 32GB model for $169 (normally $179), or upgrade to the 64GB version for $189.98 (typically $199). The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017 was on sale for only $99 last week in one of Walmart’s […]
Bluetooth headphones will connect wirelessly to United's new planes
AirPods lovers, rejoice. United’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 planes let passengers connect wireless Bluetooth headphones to the in-flight entertainment. The planes should start flying this summer. The upgrade comes as part of the company’s “United Next” plan, which seeks to modernize the United fleet with larger, more fuel-efficient jets. SEE ALSO: You can use […]
Convertible car transforms into aircraft in 135 seconds
Created by Stefan Klein, the AirCar is a convertible flying car that can transform from car to aircraft in just 135 seconds. The vehicle completed the car’s first flight test between two international airports in Slovakia. The flight took just 35 minutes.
Keep cool this summer with a Google Nest thermostat — it's $30 off
SAVE $30: The programmable Google Nest smart thermostat will give you more control over your temperature this summer, and it’s $30 off at Amazon for a limited time. This summer is going to be a hot one, and you can probably expect next summer to be a hot one as well. Whether you’re the type […]