No, Venmo isn't going to tax you if you receive more than $600
A recent piece of TikTok finance advice has struck terror into the hearts of payment app users, claiming that anyone who receives more than $600 on platforms like Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp will receive a 1099-K tax form starting next year. Of course, everyone in these videos’ comments immediately freaked out. What are we supposed […]
Twitter study says its algorithm favors right-wing parties and news outlets
While reality may have a liberal bias, Twitter does not. A Twitter study and accompanying blog post, published Thursday, show that the company’s algorithm tends to favor right-leaning news outlets and right-wing political parties. In other words, long-disputed claims of anti-conservative bias on social media couldn’t be further from the truth. How does this right-wing […]
Big changes are coming to free version of YouTube Music
Google is planning to shift its free YouTube Music tier into an audio-only experience. It will allow background listening for unpaid users, but limit video playback to Premium subscribers. The change, scheduled for Nov. 3, will start in Canada, 9to5Google reports. There are no details on when or how widely Google will roll out these […]
Scoop up a Samsung 55-inch QLED TV on sale for its best price ever
Save $250: The Samsung QN90A 55-inch class QLED 4K TV is down to just $1,297.99 at Amazon as of Oct. 21. This 16% discount marks the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this 2021 model. Now that early Black Friday deals are here, it’s time to pick out that new TV you’ve had an eye […]
Need a new computer? This refurbished iMac is less than $700.
Save over $600: As of October 21, this refurbished iMac from 2019 is on sale for just $689.99 at Woot. That’s over 45% off its original retail price. The best time to buy any Apple product is when a new one comes out. Why? Because that’s when you finally see the prices drop on the […]
Snag a deal on a refurbished Ring security camera at Amazon
Save $30: Get a Certified Refurbished Ring Floodlight Security Camera at Amazon for just $129.99, down from $159.99, and save $30 as of Oct. 21. Fun fact: Did you know the Ring camera was first introduced on Shark Tank in 2013? Although it was rejected by the sharks, Amazon acquired it in 2018 for over […]
Grab a Google Nest Mini and LED smart lights for only $19
SAVE $30: As of Oct. 21, grab a Google Nest Mini and a set of smart LED strip lights at Walmart for only $19. That’s a 61% discount. Google Nest devices are going to be hot items this holiday season. For folks diving headfirst into amping up their smart homes, the Google Nest lineup offers […]
Shoot photos and videos like a pro with Sony mirrorless cameras on sale
Best deals on Sony mirrorless cameras as of Oct. 21: Sony a7 III full-frame mirrorless camera (body only) — $1,798 (save $200) Sony a7 III full-frame mirrorless camera (with 28-70mm lens) — $1,998 (save $200) Sony Alpha a6600 mirrorless camera (body only) — $1,198 (save $200) Sony Alpha a6600 mirrorless camera (with 18-135mm lens) — […]
Looking for wireless earbuds on a budget? This Philips pair just dropped to $20.
Save $40: Snag a pair of Philips UT102 Wireless In-Ear Headphones for just $19.99, down from $59.99, at Walmart as of Oct. 21. That’s a 66% discount. The wireless headphones market is vast, with seemingly (maybe actually) endless offerings. If you not interested in sorting through it in perpetuity, you’re going to need to do […]
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: A sequel that's better than the original
What a difference a year makes. When Microsoft first unleashed its not-a-smartphone, not-a-tablet Surface Duo into the wild in the fall of 2020, the world was in the midst of a very dark time. The on-the-go productivity habits which normally saw business types commuting to and from the office with a variety of devices, working […]