GETTR, that site for Twitter rejects, is mad Twitter won't let it import tweets
At some point, imitation is no longer a form of flattery. GETTR, the Twitter clone helmed by Donald Trump’s former spokesperson Jason Miller, ran into additional trouble Saturday when it lost the ability to automatically import tweets directly from Twitter. So claimed Miller, who announced the latest setback for his fledgling social media platform via […]
Tesla releases long-awaited update to its 'Full Self-Diving' software. See it in action.
The latest incremental update is here. Tesla released Version 9.0 of its (still Beta) Full Self-Driving software Friday night, surely delighting customers who have been waiting for the promised update for literally years. Notably, despite the name, the update does not actually make Teslas fully autonomous — a fact that the update makes very clear. “It […]
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is really proud of its 'largest windows in space'
Blue Origin wants to make sure you know about its windows. The company, owned by multi-billionaire and now former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, intends to send rich tourists to space and is not at all like Virgin Galactic — a company founded by billionaire Richard Branson which plans to eventually send rich tourists to space. […]
How to set up and use the Focus feature in iOS 15
While Apple’s Do Not Disturb feature has worked to a certain extent all these years, it’s always lacked flexibility and customization options. That’s all set to change with the addition of Focus in iOS 15, which ups the ante on Do Not Disturb and expands on its capabilities. With Focus, you’re able to choose from […]
Best iOS and Android apps we used in 2021 (so far)
Yes, everyone downloaded TikTok this year. But there are plenty of other iOS and Android apps worth using. Whether we needed to chill out, do some work, or get some fresh air, here are the best apps that the Mashable staff used in 2021. Best app for new homeowners Angi (iOS, Android) Angi launched in […]
This app can help you switch between programs faster — and it's on sale
TL;DR: Boost your productivity with the Slidepad app, which is on sale for 25% off. As of July 10, get a lifetime subscription for only $8.99. Slidepad, a highly-rated Mac app, can help you multitask like a pro and boost your productivity. Rather than constantly clicking through tabs and minimizing and maximizing windows, Slidepad changes […]
Save 41% on an easy-to-fly photography drone
TL;DR: Take your photo and video skills to new heights with the Ninja Dragon Max Flip Drone, on sale for 50% off. As of July 10, get one for only $99. The Ninja Dragon Max Flip Drone lets you have fun and feel like a kid again while also taking stunning photos and videos. It’s […]
Need a new tablet? Save on a refurbished iPad Pro.
TL;DR: As of July 10, score this refurbished first-gen Apple iPad Pro for only $399.99. Yes, you can get your hands on an iPad for a fraction of what a new one would run you. How? Buy refurbished. This 12.9-inch first-gen Apple iPad Pro features a snappy A9X chip with dual cores. It also features […]
This AI-powered word prediction tool is on sale for 70% off
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Lightkey Pro Text Prediction Software is on sale for £36.26 as of July 10, saving you 70% on list price. What if you could use predictive text anywhere? That’s what Lightkey Pro Software helps you do, and once you start using it, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without […]
Biden’s executive order on the internet: What it means for Big Tech and you
President Biden’s new executive order “on Promoting Competition in the American Economy,“ talks a big game on promoting competition across the American economy. For the tech portions of the document, it’s not clear how much walk there is to follow up the talk — but already, advocates are hopeful that it means a more free […]