New Russian law bans crypto payments for goods and services
Amidst internal conflict regarding the status of cryptocurrency in the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a new bill Friday, “prohibiting the use of digital assets, such as cryptocurrency and NFTs, to pay for goods and services.” The new law, Protocol reports, also requires crypto exchanges and providers to refuse transactions in which […]
Amazon admits Ring gives cops footage without customers' knowledge or consent
Amazon admitted its Ring security cameras have sent recordings to police without the knowledge or consent of the people who own the cameras. Responding to an inquiry from Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Amazon said in a letter dated July 1 that it has handed over private recordings to police 11 times in 2022. The company […]
How to use Live Text on a video in iOS 16
Live Text arrived with the introduction of iOS 15, revolutionizing the way iPhone users could copy, select, and take other actions with text in a photo. Now with iOS 16, the feature’s made its way to videos as well, making your iPhone just a bit more useful. Whether you’re trying to snap a quick video […]
What is Signal? The basics of the most secure messaging app.
The secure messaging app Signal has been around for years but, in 2021, it saw a huge spike in users after a heightened awareness of the need for privacy. Now, the app is used by over 40 million people. Known for its end-to-end encryption and independent structure as a non-profit organization run by a foundation […]
Expand your workspace with this 5-in-1 port hub on sale
TL;DR: As of July 1, you can get a Mini 5-in-1 Type-C to USB Hub for just $19.99 instead of $48.99 — that’s a 59% discount. It’s been a while since most models of the MacBook Air shed the bulk of their ports in favor of a more sleek design. But if you need to […]
How to do a reverse image search from your phone
Depending on which mobile browser you use, it might not be immediately obvious how to do a reverse image search from your mobile device. The most simple solution we’ve come up with is to download and use Google’s free Chrome browser for iOS or Android. This particular browser has a quick and easy built-in method […]
A founder's advice for launching a startup in a pandemic
A flame lit within Ariana Silvestro when she started shopping for candles online during the pandemic. “I never realized how much emphasis I put on going to the store and actually smelling [the products] until I was forced to do it digitally,” she says. “It was hard for me to imagine what certain scents would […]
How to watch 'Love Island' in the U.S.
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