Best headphones for kids: Comfort, safety, and durability win every time
You might think that the main benefit to buying headphones for your children is so that you don’t have to hear what they’re listening to, but there’s actually a more important reason. Your child’s ears are super sensitive while they’re developing and it’s possible to damage them by hearing sounds over 85 decibels. Adult headphones […]
Prime members can score a refurbished Kindle for $40
SAVE $50: Amazon has a certified refurbished 10th-generation Kindle on sale for only $39.99 as of July 1. (Note that the deal is only open to Prime members.) That’s 56% off the new version’s $89.99 MSRP. Woot will probably have the top refurbished Kindle deal of the 2022 Prime Day season — $28 is basically […]
Prime members can snag a refurbished Echo at a very good discount
SAVE $37: Want to turn your home into a smart home? As of July 1, Amazon Prime members can save $37 on a certified refurbished fourth-generation Echo. Grab one for just $52.99 — a 41% savings. Budget and eco-conscious shoppers, this certified refurbished Echo deal is worth checking out ahead of Prime Day. This recent […]
NASA's new innovation could help get humans to Mars by 2040
Engineers have developed an inflatable heat shield called a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator, or HIAD, the technology could help NASA land astronauts and massive cargo loads on the Red Planet in the late 2030s. Now a team at the space agency’s Langley Research Center in Virginia is ready to test its mettle in space.
FCC approves Starlink use in moving vehicles
SpaceX‘s satellite internet service Starlink can now be used in a vehicle in motion after it received FCC approval Thursday, which is great news for thousands of people who want ongoing connectivity on the road. The Portability feature, unveiled in May, allows people to take their Starlink internet with them anywhere. Using it in a […]
The best gaming headsets for every platform
What does your perfect gaming set-up look like? We’ll take a guess. We’re picturing a really comfortable chair, plenty of drinks and snacks, and maybe some atmospheric lighting. You’ll also have your console and controller of choice, obviously. What about a quality gaming headset? The gaming headset is so often forgotten about, but these devices […]
The best laptop backpacks for commuting and everyday use
Backpacks are like life partners. We all need one to get through the day, but finding the right one isn’t easy. There are loads of different factors to consider (we’re talking about backpacks now, not life partners) like exactly what you’ll be using it for, how functional or comfortable it is, what materials will best […]
The best antivirus software options for Macs
You’ve probably heard that Macs don’t need antivirus software, but whoever told you that was wrong. It’s a bit of an outdated myth about Macs. Sure, Macs are generally more secure than PCs. Windows does tend to have more security vulnerabilities because, while Apple does everything in-house, Windows operates on hardware from a handful of […]
FBI: Scammers are interviewing for remote jobs using deepfake tech
Scammers have been exploiting deepfake technology to impersonate job candidates during interviews for remote positions, according to the FBI. The agency has recently seen an increase in the number of complaints about the scam, the FBI said in a public advisory on Tuesday. Fraudsters have been using both deepfakes and personal identifying information stolen from […]
The best antivirus software options for keeping safe and secure online
Getting decent antivirus software is as essential as a keyboard and a mouse. It’s madness to plug in and get online without it, quite frankly. Because whatever computer you have, there’s something nasty out there trying to do it damage. Staying safe from viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing threats is just the beginning when it […]