FTC sues Meta to stop VR developer acquisition
In an era full of giant tech companies devouring smaller tech companies, the Federal Trade Commission is actually trying to stop one such acquisition. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Meta from acquiring the VR developer Within, per The Verge. Within is perhaps best known for developing Supernatural VR, a popular VR […]
‘Polyphytes’ brings nature and technology together with 3D printed vascular plants
Created by industrial designer Nicole Hone in collaboration with Ross Stevens, the ‘Polyphytes’ project consists of experimental plant-shaped 3D objects that can respond to natural elements.
Stay safe with this high-tech smart helmet
This high-tech motorcycle helmet includes two-way communication, customizable LED lights, and a host of other features that keep you safe.
Democrats score a major political win…over Disney and Hulu
With midterm elections right around the corner, Democratic organizations and candidates just scored a major win…over Hulu. According to Axios, Disney confirmed on Wednesday that the company would start accepting “political issue advertisements” on the popular streaming service. The move comes after Disney, which owns Hulu, faced heavy pressure from Democratic organizations over its “unwritten” […]
The best outdoor speakers for keeping the party going
Maybe you like to dine outside, splash around in the pool, or simply kick your feet up and relax in the garden. There’s one simple but crucial element that could take your outdoor leisure time to the next level: music. Sure, you could just blast your playlist from your smartphone’s speaker, but let’s be honest […]
Best laptops for students: See where the MacBook falls on our list
If you’re a student, your laptop is your toolbox, your textbook, your everything — and you need a solid machine that’s going to last you from orientation to graduation. It’s an essential tool, and you need one that you can rely on: No one has the extra cash to be replacing a subpar laptop halfway […]
Spotify's weird Car Thing is dead
Remember Spotify’s Car Thing, the somewhat odd device that plays music in your car but only works with Spotify and requires a phone connection? Yeah, we barely do, too. In any case, Spotify’s Car Thing is now officially dead, as the company has decided to stop production of this gadget. A Spotify spokesperson confirmed the […]
The Galaxy Buds Pro just hit their lowest price ever — again
SAVE $81: Need a new pair of wireless earbuds? The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are some of our faves and are on sale for only $119 at Walmart as of July 27 — that’s over 40% off and knocks them down to their lowest price ever. AirPods Pro are not the be-all and end-all of noise-canceling […]
Try this MFi charger when you need a replacement for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
TL;DR: As of July 27, you can get a VIBRANCE™ Connect USB-C to Lightning Cable for just $36 with code VIBRANCE. Shopping for a new charger cable can be annoying, especially when you’re not certain if the one you’re looking at is going to work well for your device. If you’re searching for a replacement […]
Conceal your browsing and protect your network with this lifetime decentralized VPN
TL;DR: As of July 27, you can get the Deeper Connect Mini Decentralized VPN & Firewall Hardware for just $339 with code CONNECT10. Isn’t it odd when an ad on your browser sidebar seems like it knows more about you than it should? Targeted advertising isn’t new, but just because you browse on the internet […]