Have a Quest headset? It's time to make a Meta account.
Last month, Meta told us we’d soon need to make a Meta account to use its Quest virtual reality headsets and, folks, the day is here. This morning, in an email you may have scrolled right past (like I did), Meta reminded us that new Quest users will need to create a Meta account, starting […]
Pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 for a free storage upgrade and case (plus an S Pen)
SAVE $209.99: The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is set for release on Aug. 26, but in the meantime, you can pre-order the 512GB model for just $1,799.99 (normally $1,919.99) on Amazon or Samsung.com. Both retailers will also give you a free Standing Cover with an S Pen Fold Edition worth $89.99. Samsung is […]
A lifetime subscription to this mindfulness app is 82% off
TL;DR: Through August 24, you can get a Mindfulness.com Plus Plan: Lifetime Subscription for just $69.99 instead of $399.99 — that’s a 82% discount. Returning to school can be stressful, especially if you’re also working on the side or interning somewhere. It may be hard to look out for yourself when you have so much […]
The best VPNs for Windows
It’s important to stay secure when browsing online, and while you can take measures to be aware of where you’re browsing and what you’re doing, using a VPN is the best way to guarantee your cybersecurity. Do you need a VPN? A good quality VPN will block any nefarious traffic coming your way, while also […]
Twitter whistleblower releases scathing report on company's security and privacy practices
An ex-Twitter executive is spilling the beans on the company’s cybersecurity and privacy practices. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, former head of security at Twitter, spoke to CNN and The Washington Post, claiming that not only did his former company have a number of cybersecurity issues, it also deliberately misled its board of directors about them. Among […]
All the best VPNs for downloading torrents
File sharing has come a long way since LimeWire — but users of torrenting sites may still have security and privacy fears. This is where a VPN can help. What is a VPN? VPNs encrypt data leaving your computer and make it impossible for others to see what you’re downloading. To the uninitiated, these virtual […]
Twitter confirms it's working on a 'phone number verification badge' which… why?
Twitter has confirmed it’s testing a new profile badge for users who have verified their phone numbers. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong pointed out the feature last week, discovering the Twitter label that would appear on accounts with a verified phone number. Twitter then confirmed the feature to TechCrunch on Tuesday, telling the publisher it […]
The technical tools to make the most of your craft as a creative professional
For creative professionals, the elusive state of flow involves a special alchemy. It requires concentration and dedication, of course — creatives often spend hours deep in the throughs of the artistic process, tweaking and tuning until the final product is perfect. But flow is about more than just a mental state. It involves having the […]
Save on a travel-friendly iPad Air that won't break the bank
TL;DR: As of August 23, you can get a Refurbished Apple iPad Air 2 for just $269.99 instead of $699 — that’s a 61% discount. If you’re hitting the road, you probably want to have some modern amenities with you, but you may not want to bring the bulky computer that you rely on for […]
This app beeps every time you send data to Google, and it beeps a lot
What if you got an audio cue every time your computer sent data to Google? Enter Googerteller, an app created by developer Bert Hubert (via 9to5Google). It makes a beeping noise every time your computer sends data to Google, and as you might imagine, it beeps a lot. Below, you can see a video of […]