Facebook to require vaccinations for employees returning to its U.S. offices
Big tech is finally taking a stance on vaccinations. On Wednesday, Facebook said it would require employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations before returning to work in Facebook offices. This is a reversal from its December 2020 policies which would encourage, but not require, Covid-19 vaccines for in-office work. “As our offices reopen, we will be […]
NASA is developing a way to 'sail' in space — Future Blink
NASA is developing a “Solar Sail System,” which will eliminate the need for rocket propellant in some space missions.
Moment lenses take phone photography to the next level (if you put in the practice)
Mashable’s Jennimai Nguyen gets her hands on Moment’s telephoto, anamorphic, and fisheye lenses — and puts them to the test while exploring New York City.
30 keyboard shortcuts every Mac user needs to know
As people, we love a shortcut. Whether it’s online, or if it’s just another way to get home, we love an easy way to do things faster. Instead of clicking around with a mouse, you can more effectively use your time on your computer by becoming a power user of keyboard shortcuts. These commands, especially […]
Save $150 when you buy this Dell 27-inch monitor at its lowest price ever
Save $150.01: Get a Dell S Series S2719DM 27-inch ultrathin monitor for only $249.98 from Amazon as of July 28. Students need all the help they can get with the return of school. While a new laptop is just as necessary as their textbooks and backpack, they sometimes need something extra to better tackle their […]
Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd gen): Which is right for you?
It can be exciting when a brand like Amazon drops new versions of its devices, but it can also be overwhelming to figure out which one is best for you (and if it’s worth paying more than its original version). Amazon released their newest versions of the Echo Show 5 and the Echo Show 8. […]
Go totally hands-free with a pair of Echo Buds on sale
SAVE $30: As of July 28, both configurations of the 2nd Gen Echo Buds are $30 off. Score the Echo Buds with wired charging case for $89.99 or the Echo Buds with wireless charging case for $109.99. If you’re already an Alexa-using household, you can take Alexa’s handy voice control with you wherever you go […]
Poco X3 GT offers big battery, fast charging, and a 120Hz display for $299
Poco, a spinoff of Xiaomi’s that made a name for itself with budget-conscious-but-still-fairly-powerful devices, has a new phone: The Poco X3 GT. While Poco’s X series of phones are essentially the company’s flagships, this one comes with a Mediatek processor. However, the Mediatek Dimensity 1100 is an eight-core, 6nm processor which should be able to […]
Three words could save you, thanks to this app — Future Blink
The Los Angeles Fire Department is using what3words, an innovative location technology app that promises to define any location with three words, to help find people in need.
Snap Map adds 'My Places' for a Google Maps feel
What if Google Maps, but more Snapchat? That’s what the new “My Places” feature on the disappearing messaging app’s map feels like. My Places, which starts rolling out Wednesday around the world, makes it easier to remember and discover nearby restaurants, bars, and new, well, places. The new map option is already in testing with […]