'Extremely disturbing': TikTok sued over content moderator's psychological trauma
TikTok is the home of viral cooking hacks and dance videos — but it’s also the latest social media company with a content moderation problem. Candie Frazier, who works as a contracted content moderator, filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on Thursday against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, for psychological trauma. Frazier […]
Tesla's megaphone update lets drivers shout whatever they want at passersby
Leave it to Tesla to turn a mandated safety feature into a prankster’s dream. As part of its holiday update, the automaker has rolled out a feature that turns some Teslas into megaphones. At the press of a button, anything drivers say will be emitted through external speakers. The external speakers, only available in Teslas […]
How to set up a Disney+ 'GroupWatch' party
Disney+’s awesome “GroupWatch” functionality is a co-viewing feature that lets you connect with friends and families to watch movies and shows from the entire Disney+ library, even when apart. GroupWatch lets up to seven people watch together in synced playback that you can access via web, on Disney+’s mobile platforms, on connected TV devices, and […]
How to watch one of the most nail-biting launches in NASA history
It’s happening. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) — which will give humanity unprecedented views of the deep cosmos — is scheduled to launch into space aboard a trusty Ariane 5 rocket on Dec. 25. (A poor weather forecast slightly delayed the much anticipated Dec. 24 blast-off.) It’s one of the most momentous launches in […]
How to unlock TikTok's secret emoji codes
TikTok isn’t just about sharing creative content, it’s also about collaborating, commenting, and getting involved in a unique community. To do this effectively, you should know how to communicate in TikTik’s secret language: a set of hidden emoji you can “unlock” by using special shortname codes. Some of these emoji, emoticons, or stickers are similar […]
Scratch 42% off this Bluetooth record player that marries the old with the new
TL;DR: As of Dec. 24, get the mbeat® PT-18K Bluetooth Vinyl Player for $211.65 with the code MERRY15 — that’s 41% off its regular price of $363. No matter how many digital upgrades there are, nothing tops the sound of vinyl. Old souls know those scratching records are the epitome of authenticity, but in the modern […]
Tesla won't allow drivers to play games while driving anymore
Since 2019, Tesla offers full-fledged games in its infotainment system, and the company even allowed some of them to be played while the vehicle was moving. That is now coming to an end. According to The Guardian, Tesla will stop allowing games to be played on center touch displays – a feature called Passenger Play […]
How to restrict your TikTok screen time in app
TikTok is a delightfully entertaining place filled with an endless stream of fun clips to effectively distract you from your soul-crushing anxiety. However, the hugely popular video sharing app can occasionally become a bit too engaging, keeping you scrolling through dance trends and story times long after you should have submitted to being alone with […]
This powerful VPN is extending 3-year subscriptions for free
SAVE 83%: Private Internet Access provides powerful protection for your online data and personal information. A three-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £1.67 per month as of Dec. 22, and includes an extra three months for free. What are wishing for this year? Is a VPN on your Christmas list? Probably […]
How to move Safari's search bar back to the top in iOS 15
Apple released iOS 15 on Sept. 20, 2021, adding new features such as Background Sounds, Live Text, and Focus Mode to all new iPhone models released since 2015. This update also moved Safari’s search bar to the bottom of the screen, eschewing longstanding tradition and thoroughly messing with everyone’s muscle memory. Up until iOS 15, […]