YouTube demonetizes climate denialism content
Climate change is real. And while one can still deny that reality in their YouTube content, they won’t be able to monetize or run advertisements for it. On Thursday, YouTube updated its ads and monetization policies to prohibit the monetization of climate denialism content. The policy covers content that claims climate change is a hoax […]
Elon Musk says Starlink internet service will roll out nationwide soon
A nationwide rollout for satellite internet service Starlink begins later this month, according to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Musk made the statement after he previously mentioned that Starlink is set to exit its beta phase sometime in October. On Thursday, a Twitter user asked what this might mean for U.S. consumers, particularly those based in […]
General Motors' Ultra Cruise takes on Tesla's Autopilot FSD
General Motors’ hands-free driving assistance is leveling up with Ultra Cruise. The advanced driving assistance system known as Super Cruise is already available in some Cadillac and Chevy vehicles, but only on highways across the U.S. and Canada. On Wednesday, the carmaker announced an upgraded version, Ultra Cruise, that will work on city streets and […]
Save on a lightweight Razer gaming laptop with a 4K touch display
Save $600: The Razer Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook gaming laptop is on sale for $1,399.99 at Amazon as of Oct. 7. That’s 30% off a slim laptop with a 10th Generation Intel Quad Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. It’s hard to hit that fine line between […]
The Halide app update brings macro photography to older iPhones
Have an older iPhone? Don’t worry, you can still access the iPhone 13 Pro’s fancy new macro lens. The Halide 2.5 app update brings macro photography — aka, extreme closeup shots — to the iPhone 8 and higher. To access the mode in the app, users just have to tap the “AF” button to switch […]
Microsoft moves to make device fixes (and our lives) easier
Urged by shareholders and advocates, Microsoft has agreed to move toward allowing individual repairs of consumer devices rather than requiring manufacturer oversight. It’s a step in a positive direction for the Right to Repair movement — an environmental and social campaign urging companies to allow individuals full control over their devices, without penalty, and reduce […]
Apple's new 256GB iPad is on sale at Walmart for $30 off
SAVE $30: The new Apple iPad (256GB, WiFi) is on sale at Walmart for just $449 as of Oct. 7. That’s 6% off its $479 MSRP. Retailers have wasted minimal time on discounting the new iPads in the aftermath of their surprise reveals at last month’s iPhone 13 event. Amazon had the upgraded iPad mini’s […]
Apple's 'IronHeart' project would make CarPlay way more powerful, report claims
Apple CarPlay, a system that connects a car’s infotainment system to a user’s iPhone, is typically used for making calls, navigation, and listening to music. But a new report by Bloomberg claims CarPlay is about to become a lot more powerful. According to the report, Apple is planning to team up with carmakers and expand […]
Save 20% on this smart heater that can reduce your energy bill by 50%
TL;DR: Stay warm cost-efficiently with the SOLUS Smart Infrared Heater, on sale for $479.20 as of Oct. 7 — that’s a 20% discount. Once summer’s over, you may finally get a break from your surging electrical bill. But those few moments of peace between air conditioner and heat are short-lived. Soon enough, winter rolls around and you’re […]
Google Pixel 6 price and release date may have just been leaked
We know that Google’s Pixel 6 phones – yes, the ones with the shiny new Tensor chip – are coming soon, but thanks to a seemingly accidental leak by a German retailer, we now know the device’s date and price in Europe. German retailer Saturn revealed the info in a printed ad (Android Central via […]