YouTube cofounder protests decision to remove 'dislikes' with an edit to first-ever YouTube upload
When YouTube announced it was removing the “dislike” count from all videos on its platform last week, not everyone was happy with the decision. One of those critics: YouTube cofounder Jawed Karim. Karim founded YouTube alongside Chad Hurley and Steve Chen in 2005. And even if you’re not familiar with any of YouTube’s three cofounders, […]
Apple announces self-service repair program, will give customers access to parts
Wow. After years of doing everything it can to thwart people from repairing their gadgets themselves, Apple has reversed course and launched a self-service repair program for the first time. The program, which kicks off “early next year” in the U.S., will start with iPhone 12 and 13 devices, followed by Mac computers with M1 […]
Where the $7.5 billion for EV charging is needed most
The freshly signed infrastructure bill, one part of the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better agenda, includes $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging. While that sounds like a lot at first glance, it’s barely enough to get to Biden’s goal of 500,000 new charging stations nationwide by 2030. But it’s a solid start. As Genevieve Cullen, […]
Uber One: Pay $9.99/month or $99/year for discounts on food, rides
With rides slowly picking up, Uber is launching a new monthly membership plan. Uber One is the ride-hailing company’s newest membership program that combines offers for rides and food delivery. For $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year the subscription gets you discounts on all your rides, restaurant orders, and grocery deliveries anywhere throughout the […]
The Framework Laptop can turn anyone into a 'Right to Repair' believer
If a part in a MacBook breaks or needs to be replaced, it’ll likely require an expensive trip to the Apple Store. If the same thing happens with the Framework Laptop, it’s more like disassembling (and rebuilding) a Lego set in the comfort of your own home. That’s the philosophy behind the debut product from […]
Snapchat turned Snap Map into a custom visual adventure
Snapchat’s solution for making Snap Map more fun, useful, and ripe for partnership opportunities — without making it too cluttered — has finally gone live. First announced in May, Snapchat’s new “Layers” feature launches Wednesday. Layers are pretty much what they sound like: Enabling a layer superimposes all sorts of content or information about locations […]
How to set up an Apple TV
For many Apple users, Apple TV is worth the price. That’s because what you’re really paying for is full integration with your other Apple devices. Plus, buying Apple TV gets you three months of free Apple TV+. If you’ve decided to take the leap and buy an Apple TV, here’s how to get started so […]
Secure massive savings on Apple iPads this Black Friday by shopping at Woot
SAVE BIG ON APPLE IPAD REFURBS: Woot is the best place to find deals on refurbished Apple products. Until Nov. 21, the Apple iPad 5, iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 4 (refurbished) are all on sale for Black Friday. Does a little scratch, dent, or ding really matter to you? Maybe it does. Would […]
Get iOS fixes for life with this software on sale
TL;DR: As of Nov. 17, get 78% off a lifetime subscription to AnyFix iOS Fix with the code APPS30, which will bring the price down to $27.99 from $129. There’s nothing more annoying than having to lug your device into a physical store only to wait hours just to begin to identify what the problem […]
Save up to $150 on a new Intel-powered laptop during Black Friday at Sam’s Club
TL;DR: Save up to $150 on a brand-new Intel laptop at Sam’s Club from Nov. 25 – 29. If you’ve been waiting until the end of the year to splurge on a new laptop for work or play, you’re in luck. Black Friday deals are upon us, and they’re oh-so-sweet. From Nov. 25-29, you can […]