Twitch now lets you share ban lists with other channels and stomp out trolls

As Twitch has become more and more popular over the years, that has inevitably meant a rise in trolls and bad actors, too. In order to deal with the issue, Twitch is getting creative with its latest tool: Shared Ban Info. Announced on Thursday, the feature sounds exactly like it’s titled. Twitch streamers will now be […]

TikTok auto-captions are rolling out for 'select videos' on your FYP

Your FYP is going global. On Thursday, TikTok announced it will begin rolling out a feature update that adds auto-generated closed captions as well as new translation tools for “select videos.” Users will no longer have to rely on creators to turn on auto-captions for their videos as the latest accessibility update enables users to […]

Tesla now has its very own lane at the U.S.-Mexico border for some reason

Fresh off the news that Tesla dumped 75 percent of its Bitcoin holdings on hodlers during the crypto crash comes this nugget from Bloomberg: Elon Musk’s electric car company has apparently struck a deal with the “pro-business” state of Nuevo León, Mexico, which has provided Tesla and its suppliers with its own exclusive-use driving lane. […]

Google Pixel 6a shows that greatness doesn't need to exceed expectations

Steady as she goes. That may as well be the mantra for Google’s Pixel A-series line of smartphones, as each year the story seems to be the same: “It’s basically as good as the flagship Pixel from last year, but way cheaper!” Heck, I even crowned last year’s Pixel 5a the best Pixel period at […]

The 2020 iPad Air is $149 off again, just in time for back-to-school season

Save $149.01: That back-to-school tablet doesn’t have to break the bank. You can grab the 2020 iPad Air (64GB) for just $399.99 at Best Buy. This 27% markdown will only last through the end of July 21. Just because Prime Day is over doesn’t mean you missed your chance on some serious back-to-school savings. Through […]

How to use SharePlay in Messages with iOS 16

One of the best parts of watching or listening to something together is the banter that comes with it. With Apple‘s new iPhone update, iOS 16, SharePlay has you covered. SharePlay, which was first introduced with iOS 15.1, is a way to stream video or music in sync with others. Up until now, you could […]

Google Wallet is now available globally

In May, during its annual Google I/O conference, Google said it would combine Google Pay with several features scattered across other apps into a brand new app: Google Wallet. Now, Google Wallet is officially live and available to download in 39 countries – though it will work a little differently in some markets. Google Wallet […]