How to track if someone opens your email
How many times have you waited days, weeks…maybe even months for someone to respond to an email? At some point, you wonder if they even opened it. Maybe they missed it? Or perhaps they just put it right in the trash. Whatever the case, it’d at least be nice to know if they even opened […]
Google's Santa Tracker isn't just a holiday treat, it's also made Google better
Every year since its launch in 2004, Google developers have made sure anyone with internet access can find out where Santa is on his toy delivery route using the Google Santa Tracker. This year, the team behind the tracker is giving users an additional surprise… and some behind-the-scenes information. Google’s animated result upon searching “Where […]
Turns out, no one wants to talk to Amazon's Alexa
Let us set the scene: It’s the holiday season. You receive an Amazon Alexa device as a gift, and you’re thrilled to imagine all the ways your life will be made easier with a digital voice assistant. Two weeks later, you’ve forgotten you even have an Alexa. It’s a scenario that’s growing all too familiar […]
Venmo's most used emoji of 2021 isn't what you'd expect
For Venmo users who want to keep their transaction descriptions secret – or just a little cheeky – emoji are the way to go. In 2021, one emoji ruled Venmo descriptions far and wide. Drum roll, please… According to Quartz, the most used emoji on Venmo this year was ❤️. This may come as a […]
Buying a new TV in 2022? Here are the 5 most important features you need.
There are three constants in life: Death, taxes, and the fact that your TV could always be better. Whether you desperately need an upgrade because a child accidentally knocked your old set over or you got one of those fancy new game consoles, you can always trade up. Even if you’re on the very bleeding […]
Thought virtual watch parties were dead? 2022 would like to have a word.
2022 is starting to look like a Groundhog’s Day repeat of 2020. At least we know what to do this time. This past spring, shortly after my friends and I got our COVID-19 vaccines, we spent a few beautiful months occasionally making trips to movie houses to see gloriously dumb fare like F9 or the […]
How the powerful Webb telescope will peer 13 billion years back in time
Time travel is the stuff of science fiction, but looking back in time is science fact and the James Webb Space Telescope is our most powerful tool to date. Using a massive mirror and infrared technology, the telescope will allow us to see what happened more than 13 billion years ago – to observe the […]
'Feel' in the metaverse with this VR outfit — Future Blink
You can bring virtual reality closer to the real world with the Skinetic vest, which is outfitted with 20 vibrating sections that mimic actual sensations.
An annual subscription to this tough VPN is on sale for under £50
SAVE 58%: NordVPN is tough on cyber threats like viruses and surveillance software. A one-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £43.66, saving you 58% on list price. Cybersecurity is absolutely essential nowadays, because the online world is full of threats like hackers, viruses, and surveillance software. To fight back against these threats, you […]
This popular PDF editor is on sale for 62% off this Christmas
TL;DR: PDF Expert Mac Software is on sale for £22.49, saving you 62% on list price. You know what sucks? Working with PDFs. In theory, they’re awesome and incredibly convenient, but when you need to make edits or notes or highlight important parts, it’s often more trouble than it’s worth. That frustration alone makes PDF […]