Instagram, please let me search for people lurking in my Stories
I understand the detrimental effect Instagram has on users globally. The platform is owned by Facebook, a company that famously exploits user data for ad targeting and is doing the same to the roughly 1 billion monthly active users on Instagram. But if you’re going to steal my data and put democracies across the world […]
Jeff Bezos rolls up to Blue Origin launch in SUV from Tesla competitor
Before former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made it to space, he had to make it to the launch pad. Bezos and his brother Mark, as well as 82-year-old aviator Wally Funk and 18-year-old Dutch passenger Oliver Daeme, piled into a Rivian R1S SUV on Tuesday morning ahead of their flight to space. Later, they would […]
Venmo finally does away with creepy global feed
Devastating news for all you creeps out there. PayPal-owned Venmo announced some major changes to its app in a blog post on Monday. The big news: It is doing away with its global social feed. That’s the tab that lets users scroll through the Venmo transactions of strangers (and click on their profiles, and look […]
Upgrade your home theater with a 49-inch 4K TV on sale
TL;DR: Watch your Netflix marathons in 4K with this LG 49-inch 4K LCD TV, which is on sale for 12% off. As of July 20, bring one home for only $664.44. You may have inherited your old roommate’s TV for free, but is it really the best quality? For something that acts as the focal […]
Sometimes a basic, cheap laptop is all you need — these 8 are your best options
BEST DEALS ON CHEAP LAPTOPS: HP Chromebook 14-inch HD Laptop — $216.99 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 — $1,029.99 ASUS Chromebook Flip — $427 It’s really (really) hard to make it in today’s world without a computer of some kind. Nobody wants to do school or work projects on a phone. You’ve gotta get yourself a […]
Jeff Bezos said the quiet part out loud: 'You guys paid for all this'
Jeff Bezos thanks you for your money. The former CEO of Amazon and current Executive Chair of the Amazon Board went to space for a few minutes on Tuesday, and in a post-flight press conference made explicitly clear who footed the bill: You. “I want to thank every Amazon employee and every Amazon customer, because […]
The latest iPad Air is on sale for its best price ever — save $99
Save $99.01: The 256GB Apple iPad Air with both WiFi and cellular connectivity is on sale for $779.99 at Amazon as of July 20. The return of back-to-school shopping means a chance to snag a pretty cheap laptop. But you can also splurge on one of the best tablets that combine performance with portability. And […]
Defeat pesky malware with the FixMeStick on sale
TL;DR: Keep your computer in top shape with the FixMeStick Virus Remover, which is on sale for 50% off. As of July 20, get one for just $29.99. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for keeping your computer safe. That’s why the FixMeStick Virus Remover shines. The FixMeStick plugs directly into your computer like a USB drive […]
How to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics without cable
The summer Olympics are still happening whether you like it or not. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are taking place a year late because of the ongoing pandemic. This summer’s games will be held without any spectators in attendance to try and prevent the spread of this deadly virus. And on top of that, the athletes […]
Alert: AirPods Pro haven't been this cheap since Prime Day
SAVE $59.01: Typically $249, the AirPods Pro are on sale at Amazon and Walmart for just $189.99 as of July 20 — a 24% savings. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade to the AirPods Pro until they hit a respectable sale price, we can officially say this with no uncertain terms: Now! Is! Your! Chance! […]