Meta is secretly testing a Twitch-like platform called Super
TikTok isn’t the only platform Meta wants to copy. Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has been quietly testing a Twitch-inspired livestreaming platform called Super, according to a report from Business Insider. Influencers, whom Meta had contacted to test the platform, provided the outlet with details and a full pitch deck that the […]
Our favorite 2-in-1 laptop is on sale: Save $260 off the HP Envy x360
SAVE $260: Pick up the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop for conquering schoolwork, streaming, and everything in between. This configuration is usually $959.99, but it’s on sale for just $699.99 at Amazon as of August 4 — that’s 27% in savings. Heading back to campus soon? It may be a good time to replace your rickety […]
4 things to learn from the embarrassing Slope hack on Solana
Now we know: The hack that drained thousands of user wallets (more than 8,000 at writing time) on cryptocurrency platform Solana wasn’t a result some sort of wide-ranging system failure. It was very likely due to egregiously bad security practices by cryptocurrency wallet provider Slope. According to security company Otter, the hack was due to […]
The best VPNs for watching the Premier League from anywhere around the world
We wouldn’t go as far as to say that football can solve all of life’s problems, but it can help with pretty much everything life throws at you. Feeling down? Watch a live game. Nervous? Catch up on last night’s action. Bored? Watch highlights from your favourite match. Whatever your problem, football is the solution. […]
The best VPNs for pairing with your Amazon Fire TV Stick
We know you’re here to find out about the best VPNs for the Amazon Fire TV Stick, but first we should explain that the Fire TV Stick is, well, a little stick that you can plug into your HDTV to stream over 10,000 apps, games, and Alexa skills, including Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, […]
The best free VPNs for security and streaming
How can you best protect your identity and data when online? The simple answer is with a virtual private network, or VPN. This is the easy part covered, but how do you select a VPN that works for you? We know the decision process can be tough, so we’ve tried to help you out. We […]
How fraudulent DMCA takedowns censored a prominent cryptocurrency critic on Substack
Nefarious actors have long weaponized systems put in place to protect creators’ original work. When filing fake copyright takedowns, these parties have the power to claim, monetize, or remove content that they have no rights to. YouTubers, musicians, digital artists – they’re all quite familiar with content ID strikes, copyright infringement notices, and other similar […]
Why buy new when you can get this refurbished MacBook Air for 66% off?
TL;DR: As of August 4, you can get the Refurbished 2015 Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ for just $365.99 instead of $1,109 — that’s a 66% discount. Considering how long many Mac computers can last, buying refurbished could be a wise investment for someone looking to get a machine that is still functional but is also […]
Love your music loud? Try these THX-certified in-ear headphones.
TL;DR: As of Aug. 4, you can get a pair of 1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones Silver for just $69.99 instead of $79.99 — that’s a 12% discount. Liking your music loud shouldn’t mean you have to get used to distorted, staticky sound. With a pair of 1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones, you can play […]
How to add widgets to your Lock Screen in iOS 16
Your iPhone Lock Screen is getting a whole lot busier. With the release of iOS 16, currently accessible via public beta and expected to be fully launched this fall, iPhone users can now add widgets to the Lock Screen. The new widgets can feature anything from weather to stock information to calendar events, and will […]