Facebook Messenger calls and Instagram DMs get encryption, but only if you opt in
With video calls taking hold as a major part of our lives during a way-too-long pandemic, Facebook is doing a little bit more to protect those made on its Messenger platform. But only a little bit. Facebook announced Friday that end-to-end encryption is coming to voice and video calls made in the Messenger app, effective […]
Oh great, now Reddit wants to be TikTok too
The new hotness in social media these days is losing hours to endlessly scrolling feeds of short videos, thanks to TikTok. Even Reddit is getting in on that trend. Reddit, best known as an online bulletin board that’s as close to old-timey internet forums as you’ll find these days, added a new video feed button […]
Twitter pauses verification after clearing fake accounts, whoops
Twitter may never figure out how to handle account verification. The micro-blogging platform announced Friday that it would once again pump the brakes on taking applications for account verification, the process by which accounts belonging to famous or otherwise noteworthy people can get a blue checkmark badge on their profile. Existing applications will still be […]
Every rover, ranked by distance traveled on the moon and Mars
Launching a rover into space and landing it safely on an alien surface is difficult enough. Then you have to get the thing to actually drive. Humans put seven rovers on the moon and six on Mars. Since the 1970s, they’ve covered 137 miles. Four of them are still cruising: NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers […]
How to set multiple timers on an Apple Watch
My Apple Watch timer has saved the day several times while I’m cheffing it up in the kitchen. I can easily pop a dish in the oven, set a timer on my wrist, and forget about it until the silent vibration lets me know it’s time to take my dish out. But if you’re cooking […]
How to encrypt your computer (and why you should)
Privacy Please is an ongoing series exploring the ways privacy is violated in the modern world, and what can be done about it. Computer security and privacy are daunting subjects that call to mind global ransomware gangs, targeted espionage, and data-hungry behemoths. And yet, often overlooked in this roiling digital miasma is the fact that […]
Charge 3 of your Apple devices at once with this charging cable on sale for 57% off
]TL;DR: Charge your phone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at once with this 3-in-1 Charging Cable, on sale for 57% off. As of Aug. 14, get one for only $14.99. The devices you use on a daily basis are getting smarter and faster, but when you purchase a new iPhone or Apple Watch, it still only […]
Automate your home with these smart devices on sale
The smart home revolution surely isn’t going anywhere, so you might as well jump on the train. You don’t have to go full send right away. Start small with one of these smart home devices and see how big of a difference it can make in your everyday life. From app-controlled light bulbs to A/C […]
Save and share your largest files quickly and securely with pCloud
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to pCloud Premium Plus Cloud Storage is on sale for £21.73 as of Aug. 14, saving you 68% on list price. It’s great that computers and phones are living longer, but the longer devices last, the more storage we end up needing. The built-in storage is never enough. If you’re sick […]
This fast and reliable VPN is on sale for under £2 a month
SAVE 82%: A three-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £1.99 per month as of Aug. 14, and includes an extra three months for free. CyberGhost VPN is the do-it-all service that doesn’t really lead the way in any department, but offers reliability, speed, and security. What more do you need? A three-year […]