Elizabeth Warren posted something totally reasonable about phone chargers, so naturally people yelled at her
Twitter: For when you need confirmation that even the most reasonable take can bring out the most venomous replies. That’s the experience Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s social media team had on Thursday. The Democrat from Massachusetts shared a link to a USA Today story about new regulations she would support that would mandate a universal charger […]
You don't need a Facebook account to log into Quest 2 anymore
If Facebook has been the main obstacle between you and the VR bandwagon, we’ve got great news. Meta announced on Thursday that, starting in August, you won’t need a Facebook account to use its Quest VR headsets anymore. There will be a new Meta account that every new Quest owner needs to create once they […]
Reddit will now sell 'Collectible Avatars' NFTs but won't call them NFTs
Have you ever set an avatar for your Reddit profile and thought “I wish I could pay for this?” Reddit will soon let its users do just that with the launch of its new “Collectible Avatars” marketplace. In an announcement on Thursday, the social network revealed its new “blockchain-backed” feature that offers Redditors the option […]
Prime members can save 50% on the Echo Show 8 ahead of Prime Day
PRIME MEMBERS SAVE $55: The first-gen Echo Show 8 is a solid smart home hub that offers entertainment, video calls, and more. As of July 7, Amazon Prime members can take one home for 50% off — just $54.99. The early Prime Day Amazon device deals have arrived — and Prime members are ahead of […]
Meta's next $1,000 headset could be called Quest Pro
Meta’s next Quest VR headset could be decidedly more…professional than its other efforts. That’s the word coming out of Bloomberg this week, anyway, as Mark Gurman reported on Wednesday that the company formerly known as Facebook is planning on calling its next high-end headset the “Meta Quest Pro.” This is according to code found in […]
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) has small, but useful updates
The latest iteration of the Echo Show 5 packs a serious punch in a tiny package. It’s a low-key, functional addition to your home that can fit in nearly anywhere but is particularly at home on nightstands and in-home offices. But, it’s not quite as feature-packed as the revamped Echo Show 8. For the avid […]
Elon Musk's Boring Company to accept Dogecoin in Vegas loop
The Boring Company, Elon Musk‘s other, other company specializing in digging tunnels, will accept Dogecoin as a payment method in its newly opened Vegas Loop, CNN reported Wednesday. The Loop is a transit method with drivers ferrying passengers in Tesla cars in a tunnel under Las Vegas. The first Loop station, opened last Friday, is […]
Amazon's Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) is the smart display your home needs
The Echo Show 8 (2nd generation) is a sleek, smart addition to the Echo lineup, boasting an 8-inch HD touchscreen, a super responsive auto-panning and zooming camera to keep you in focus during video calls, dual stereo speakers, and the ever-adaptive Alexa. As a central hub for your home, it really can’t be beaten, but […]
Twitter is testing a co-tweeting feature
Twitter is testing a co-tweeting feature, as per mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi and social media consultant Matt Navarra. The two posted a test tweet, where both their usernames are displayed and clickable above the written content. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Paluzzi has been tweeted about the development of the […]
The 4 best ways to (selfishly) upgrade your parents' home entertainment setup
It’s cliché but true: Home is usually where the heart is. But it’s also where old tech (like that 720p TV set) goes to die. Lots of older people like to stick with what they know. For example, that T9 flip phone your grandpa has had for 15 years that can send texts, but he […]