Tesla inches closer to recall as NHTSA probes autopilot software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Thursday that it will significantly expand its investigation of Tesla’s autopilot system, which could potentially see more than 800,000 vehicles recalled, according to a report from the New York Times. The nation’s top auto-safety agency moved forward with plans to upgrade its Preliminary Evaluation, which started last August, […]
Google to pay $118 million settlement in pay equity case
Google agreed to pay $118 million to settle a long-running pay-equity case, according to the plaintiffs’ law firms Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and Altshuler Berzon LLP. The gender discrimination suit, Ellis v. Google, had been pending since 2017. The settlement covers around 15,500 women employees with over 200 job titles in California since […]
Meta hit with 8 lawsuits for 'exploiting young people for profit'
A law firm just slammed Meta with eight lawsuits in various states, claiming Facebook and Instagram are detrimental to young people’s mental health. The firm, Beasley Allen, released a statement saying that Meta not only “exploits young people for profit,” but purposefully made its platforms psychologically addictive and failed to protect its users. Beasley Allen […]
10 iPhone settings to save your precious time
Your iPhone already saves you a ton of time with its marvellous multitasking functionality, removing the need for a separate camera, calculator, GPS unit, and more, but we’ve got ways to save you even more valuable time. Here are ten handy hacks, tips, and tricks that will improve your efficiency when using your Apple smartphone. […]
NFC tags are my smart home exception
I refuse to have a smart home for many reasons, the most important of which is that I watched the Disney original movie Smart House as a child, and I won’t stand for a computerized house that imprisons me and tries to be my new mom. I am also lazy and frugal. But there’s one […]
Prop your phone or tablet up while you travel with this magnetic mount on sale
TL;DR: As of June 12, the Bracketron Roadtripper Magnetic Travel Mount for Smartphones and Tablets is on sale for $39.99. It normally costs $49.99, so you’re getting 20% off. Riddle me this: how do you watch videos on your phone on a plane? Do you simply hold your phone out in front of you and […]
Get a matching magnetic wireless charger for your iPhone for 59% off
TL;DR: As of June 12, the Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for iPhone is on sale for $48.99, making it 59% less than its regular price of $119.95. No longer must our precious devices be tethered down by cords. These days, you can simply snap a battery pack onto the back of your phone via magnets […]
Get a $600 MacBook Air for only $289 by buying refurbished
TL;DR: As of June 12, you can get a refurbished MacBook Air 11″ Core i5, 4GB RAM 128GB SSD worth $599 new for just $288.99. That’s savings of 51%. Upgrading means something different to everyone. For some, it means snagging the latest and greatest devices on the market. For others, it means ditching their ancient […]
Block fake car warranty calls and more with a RoboKiller subscription on sale
TL;DR: As of June 12, a two-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker is on sale for $39.99, so you can take 49% off its usual price of $79.92. Phone scammers are really ramping up their efforts to hoodwink consumers. Between the fake car warranty expiration call, the make-believe IRS, and the student […]
Here's how to access American Prime Video from the UK
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is one of the best services for unlocking extra content on top streaming sites like Prime Video. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £84.11 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. It’s fair to say that there’s a lot of content […]