TikTok is reportedly testing paid subscriptions
TikTok is testing paid subscriptions, because the cogs of capitalism must continue to turn. As first reported by The Information, the popular video sharing platform is experimenting with allowing creators to charge a subscription fee for their videos. Not many details are available about TikTok’s limited test, how it works, or whether TikTok will take […]
Samsung announces that it will announce its next big Galaxy phone in February
We’re barely a few weeks into 2022 and it’s already time for some new flagship Samsung phones. Better strap in. This isn’t a rumor, either. Samsung itself announced in a blog post on Thursday afternoon that its next Galaxy Unpacked livestream will take place in February, but without a firm time or date yet. It […]
Tesla snubbed in latest driver monitoring safety ratings from Consumer Reports
Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving advanced driver assistance systems didn’t pass the test. Consumer Reports looked at five driver monitoring systems and found that only two of them passed muster. The consumer guide’s findings came out Thursday and only gave points to Ford’s BlueCruise and General Motors’ Super Cruise hands-free driving systems, available in new […]
Twitter makes it possible to link NFTs to profile pics (for a price)
Conspicuous consumption is now officially integrated into the Twitter app. The social media giant announced Thursday a new feature which lets paying Twitter Blue subscribers on iOS officially link non-fungible tokens to their profile pictures. Once done, the Twitter profile pic in question will display with a hexagonal border instead of a circle, and users […]
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are at their lowest price to date at Amazon
SAVE 47%: If you’re looking for a pair of wireless earbuds, AirPods aren’t your only option. Check out Samsung’s noise-canceling Galaxy Buds Live, which are on sale at Amazon as of Jan. 20. You’ll pay $89.99 instead of the original price of $169.99. Wireless earbuds give you the freedom to move around, play music from […]
Google's got AR glasses in the works. Here are 6 things you need to know.
If you’ve ever wanted to Google search with your eyes, we’ve got great news. The Verge reported on Thursday that Google is in the early stages of development on Project Iris, the codename for an upcoming augmented reality headset with a planned 2024 launch window. The report noted that the 2024 window isn’t set in […]
New York City's mayor really wants you to think he's getting paid in bitcoin
No, Eric Adams is not getting his salary in bitcoin. The newly inaugurated mayor of New York City raised eyebrows back in November when he promised to take his “first THREE paychecks in Bitcoin,” and a Thursday press release titled “Mayor Adams to Receive First Paycheck in Cryptocurrency” implies he’s making good on that pledge. […]
Facebook and Instagram are jumping on the NFT bandwagon, report claims
Facebook and Instagram might start letting users create, buy, and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a new report claims. According to the Financial Times, Meta’s social media companies are exploring the idea at the moment, however it’s still at an early stage and might change. The plans sound fairly ambitious, though: Users will be able to […]
A film studio may be launching in space in 2024
Space may soon house a full-fledged TV and film studio, thanks to Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E.). According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the company that is co-producing Tom Cruise’s upcoming space movie (which is set to be filmed in space), is intending to launch the studio by 2024, in addition to a streaming studio and […]
Add a dozen award-winning apps to your Mac for only $18
TL;DR: The Complete Limited Edition Mac Bundle, worth $1,040, is just $17.99 with the code MACBUNDLE40 as of Jan. 20. That saves you 98%. From improving your productivity to keeping your personal information under lock and key, there’s a Mac app for virtually everything. And each one can take your Mac’s performance to new heights. […]