Meet Fuse, the digital instrument that moves with music — Future Blink
Fuse is a 3D MIDI controller that lets you control the sound similar to a theremin.
Twitter's new Safety Mode tries to take the pain out of going viral
Attention can be a blessing and a curse, especially on Twitter. The social media platform announced a new feature Wednesday seemingly designed to mitigate the sometimes troubling and often all-encompassing effects of going viral. Dubbed Safety Mode, the setting allows Twitter users who suddenly find themselves on the receiving end of unwanted attention the chance […]
Twitter finally launches Super Follows as OnlyFans stumbles
Let the dollar signs flow. Twitter announced Wednesday that it has finally, officially, started the rollout of Super Follows. The feature, first revealed back in February, allows users to charge a monthly fee in exchange for access to additional content. Twitter will take a cut of the earnings. “With Super Follows, people can monetize bonus, […]
Fact-checking study finds everyday news readers have a pretty good bullshit detector
Between the anti-vaxxers taking horse medicine to fight COVID-19 and Trump supporters still pushing The Big Lie, the fight to curb online misinformation may feel hopeless at times. A new study by researchers at MIT may be a small ray of light we can really use right now: Many people actually do have a pretty […]
iPhone users in some states will be able to add their photo ID to Apple Wallet
Thanks to Apple, the digital wallet is one step closer to replacing its bulky predecessor. On Wednesday, Apple announced that in participating states, driver’s licenses or state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Arizona and Georgia will be the first states to adopt the feature, followed by […]
Stay connected this fall with Google Nest smart home devices on sale
As of Sept. 1, a handful of Google Nest smart home devices are on sale at Walmart for up to 39% off: OUR TOP PICK: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — $69.98 (save $30.01) BEST BUDGET PICK: Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) — $29.99 (save $19.01) BEST VALUE: Google Nest Audio — $79.98 (save $20.01) BEST FOR VIDEO […]
Nothing's Ear (1) earbuds are buggy but beautiful
Oh, hey, a new tech company! After years of big-name brands like Apple, Samsung, Bose, and OnePlus dominating the wireless earbuds conversation, there’s a new contender in the space: Nothing. Based in London and founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, Nothing made a bit of a splash this summer with the launch of its inaugural […]
Spice up your desk setup with this colorful mechanical keyboard on sale
Save $22: Grab the Redragon K530 Draconic 60% mechanical keyboard for $47.99, down from $69.99, for a savings of 31% as of Sept. 1. Look, I’m just going to say it — mechanical gaming keyboards aren’t just for gamers anymore. Thanks to their comfort, customizability, and certain je ne sais quoi, these keyboards have found […]
Philip Hue smart lights can now react to your Spotify songs
Philips Hue smart lightbulbs are getting better in a way that will make you wanna dance. On Wednesday, Signify — a Philips spinoff that manufactures lighting products — announced that Philips Hue lightbulbs are now integrated with Spotify. This includes an algorithm that analyzes the metadata of each song you play on the music streaming […]
10 apps you need to succeed in the kitchen
Whether you’re learning to cook pasta or mastering soufflé, everybody needs a little help in the kitchen. And the right cooking app can feel like your own personal sous chef. There are many cooking apps to choose from these days, but the best ones have thoroughly tested recipes, user-friendly designs, and genuinely useful tools like […]