Apple's digital ID is finally here, and so are the privacy concerns
Apple just took another step on its one device quest. The tech giant announced Wednesday that, starting immediately, iPhone owners in Arizona will be able to add their government-issued IDs or driver’s licenses to their Apple Wallets and use the digital copies in lieu of a physical one with TSA officials at Phoenix Sky Harbor […]
Rolls-Royce's electric plane shattered world records
Rolls-Royce’s electric plane, the Spirit of Innovation, set two new world records for speed, reaching a maximum speed of 555.9 km/h over three kilometers and 532.1 km/h over 15 kilometers above a test site in Wiltshire, England. The success of the test flight marks an important milestone in the transition to electric transportation.
How to change your Instagram algorithm to a chronological feed
Six years after switching from a chronological feed to an algorithm, Instagram has unveiled the option for users to control what is shown in their feed. Now you can use the default algorithm that includes suggested posts, or you can choose between a chronological feed with posts by all accounts you follow. Separately, you can […]
Instagram's chronological feed is back, but you have to work for it
Instagram just threw you a bone. Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, announced Tuesday that, after almost six disjointed years, Instagram users can once again view their feeds in chronological order. The company unveiled two new feed options, Favorites and Following, tacitly acknowledging that its algorithm-fueled home timeline isn’t cutting it for some users. […]
Get an Acer Chromebook for less than $80 (seriously)
SAVE $170: Flash deal! Best Buy has an Acer Chromebook 311 for just $79 as of March 23. That’s a 68% discount on its original price of $249. A versatile Chromebook is a great pick for students or remote workers on the go. The Acer Chromebook 311 in particular is a great model — it weighs […]
For a movie night under the stars, an outdoor projector is your best bet
Gathering the family to watch a film everyone agrees on (Encanto?) under the stars: Now that’s a summer night. It’s also a relatively safe way to hang out, especially if your loved ones are reluctant to spend an evening together indoors. To turn your yard into a home theater, though, you’ll need a projector — […]
Apple Podcasts is finally rolling out follower analytics to podcasters
Rejoice, podcasters. Apple is finally going to provide some crucial data about your show. According to Variety, Apple Podcasts will be rolling out follower analytics to its show creators starting next month. If readers will recall, Apple changed the term “subscriber,” once used to describe people who followed your free podcast, to “follower” when it […]
Starlink monthly service, dish prices go up for all users
SpaceX is hiking up the prices for the company’s satellite internet service Starlink, citing rising costs from “excessive levels of inflation.” Starting in May, subscribers will have to pay $110 per month to receive internet from Starlink, up from $99, the company announced in an email to customers on Tuesday. SpaceX is also raising the […]
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is $100 off for a very limited time
SAVE $100: The new Samsung Galaxy S22 (unlocked, 128GB) typically retails for $799.99, but Woot has it on sale for only $699.99 on March 23 — a 13% savings. The new iPhones stole the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup’s thunder for a minute, but Woot’s got a limited-time deal that snatches it right back. The entry-level Samsung […]
The Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide monitor will change your gaming experience, and it's $400 off
SAVE $400: Looking to test out an ultrawide monitor in your PC setup? The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a great choice, and it’s 33% off at GameStop as of March 23. You’ll pay $1,199.99. Ultrawide PC gaming monitors are getting more and more popular, and for good reason: They are pretty awesome. As long as […]