9 verified GoFundMe campaigns if you want to help Afghans in crisis
In the days since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, people hoping to aid the country’s refugees have turned to crowdfunding to finance various rescue and humanitarian efforts. Among them is an ambitious campaign launched by an Instagram influencer that raised millions of dollars in a day. It also prompted critical questions about how the operation […]
Chevy expands $1 billion Bolt battery fire recall to more EVs and EUVs
Chevrolet’s battery fire recall for its Bolt EVs just got so much worse. The automaker announced Friday that it will be recalling an additional 72,000 cars, including more 2019 Bolt EVs and 2020-2022 Bolt EVs and EUVs. The 2022 EUVs are Chevy’s brand new SUV-sized Bolts. GM had high hopes for the car with a […]
Facebook report claims decline in hate speech. Experts want more info.
A report says hate speech is declining on Facebook. The problem? The report is from Facebook. And activists say it’s missing valuable context, data, and transparency. “This report fails to answer simple questions we have been asking for years: How much hate speech is there on Facebook? How many users are exposed to it?” Imran […]
Weekend TV deals: Upgrade to OLED with a 65-inch LG A1 for under $1,800
No one should have to guess what’s going on in that dark scene of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since 2020, TV manufacturers have been pumping out large, affordable 4K panels at a wicked fast pace — which means watching your favorite content with punchy colors, decipherable shadows, and smooth transitions doesn’t have to be reserved for the […]
Save $20 on an Asus VivoBook 15, plus more laptop deals this weekend
OUR TOP PICK: Dell XPS 13 9310 — save $333 BEST FOR STUDENTS: Asus VivoBook 15 — save $20 BEST APPLE DEAL: 2020 Apple MacBook Air — save $100 BEST FOR GAMING: Alienware m15 R4 — save $300 What’s better than a great laptop? A great laptop that’s cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack […]
Echo Dots are on sale — plus, add on a smart bulb for only $5
Save up to $32.99: As of Aug. 20, you can grab an Echo Dot on sale and tack on a discounted color-changing smart bulb. Get the 4th Gen Echo Dot (plus bulb) for $39.99 or the 3rd Gen Echo Dot (plus bulb) for $34.99. We’ve had the ability for years now, but saying “Alexa, turn […]
Chevy paid me $33,000 after it recalled my Bolt EV. Here's how I got my money back.
After Chevrolet announced the second battery fire recall on some Bolts, a new wave of customers started calling for their money back or a new car. As someone who was part of the original grumble brigade and successfully got a handsome buyback, let me tell all the money-seekers: Be prepared for an annoying, confusing process […]
Get lifetime access to FlexClip's software and make your business videos yourself
TL;DR: Make video editing easier with FlexClip, on sale for 91% off. As of Aug. 20, get lifetime access for only $147.99. Learning to create stunning videos to promote your business doesn’t require going back to school for a four-year degree. All you need is the right tools, like FlexClip for business, which is on […]
Save over $40 on the all-new Amazon Echo Show 5
TL;DR: As of Aug. 20, get the All-new Echo Show 5 for only $84.99 — a 34% discount. Amazon Alexa is a voice assistant of many talents. It can tell you what time it is. It wakes you up whenever you ask it to. It can tell you the weather today, and the next day, […]
Apple postpones return to office until 2022
Apple has postponed the mandatory return to office until 2022 at the earliest. In an internal memo sent by HR head Deirdre O’Brien and seen by Bloomberg, Apple said the decision was made because of rising COVID-19 cases. The company would confirm its plans to re-open one month before employees are required to return to […]