How Google Street View uses snowmobiles and camels to capture images around the globe
A video from Wire shows us just how Google Street View has circled the planet hundreds of times over the last 15 years. What was originally a 500-pound piece of machinery on top of a van is now a set of high tech cameras atop snowmobiles, backpacks and, yes, even camels. This has allowed tons […]
'Only Murders in the Building' review: Season 2 can't stop hitting itself. That might be the point.
Only Murders in the Building repeatedly tears itself apart in Season 2. The quartet of superfans who were introduced in Hulu’s first season are back again as a sort of Greek chorus, commenting on the events of the story so far. The version they know is, of course, derived from what they hear on the […]
What's this strange spiral of light in the night sky: aliens or SpaceX?
A weird blue spiral of light, captured on photo in the night sky? As much as we might want it to be, we know by now that it’s not aliens (it’s never aliens, OK?). But little green men aside, the phenomenon captured over Rakiura (or Stewart Island) in New Zealand by Twinkle Day Dark Sky […]
Meta has a sweet vision for VR, but it's a long way from reality for the rest of us
On Thursday last week, Mark Zuckerberg planted a flag in the VR sand. Speaking to reporters from a room decorated with decals of California, Montana, and Hawaii (all states where he owns homes), Zuckerberg led a show-and-tell of Meta’s VR research and prototyping. This, he said, is “what it’s going to take to build the […]
Telegram has launched a paid version
Back in 2021, Telegram hit 500 million active users (many thanks to the backlash against WhatsApp). Fast-forward to today, and the messaging app now has 700 million monthly users. So, Telegram is launching a Premium subscription, with hopes of capitalising on its considerable growth. In a lengthy blog post, the company introduced Telegram Premium, which […]
Super subscription managers to save money and streamline your life
Once you sign up for a subscription service, it’s easy to forget about it and let that monthly charge run on, even if you’re no longer reaping the benefits. This is where subscription managers come in. These handy services help you see, at a glance, what you’re paying out for on a weekly, monthly, or […]
How to use Google Maps to check the air quality where you live
Before venturing into the great outdoors this summer, there’s a new tool from Google Maps you may want to consider. Google has introduced a tool for checking air quality conditions on both Android and iOS devices, to help “make more informed decisions about whether it’s safe to go on a hike or other outdoor adventures,” […]
Access content anywhere in the world with this VPN combo service deal
TL;DR: As of June 20, get a lifetime subscription to Getflix Smart DNS and VPN for just $49. It’s worth $540, so that’s 90% off. Traveling abroad this summer? Make sure you still have access to your favorite shows in your chosen destination with a subscription to Getflix. A VPN combo service at its core, […]