Facebook 'influence operations' run by Russia and China were shut down by Meta
As midterm season ramps up in the U.S., so does the online activity surrounding these elections. And according to Meta, it just shut down campaigns to influence them. In a post published on Tuesday, Meta announced it had removed two unconnected networks tied to China and Russia for “coordinated inauthentic behavior.” This behavior includes efforts […]
The Bose QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones are back at their best price ever
Save $80: As of Sept. 27, the Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless noise-canceling headphones are $249 at Amazon. That matches the previous best price we’ve seen on these over-ear headphones following this 24% discount. Noise is a problem on any commute. That’s why a pair of noise-canceling headphones are your best friend on any airplane or […]
Here's where you can pre-order the 'God of War Ragnarök' DualSense controller
TL;DR: The God of War Ragnarök DualSense wireless controller ($74.99) was available for preorder on PlayStation Direct as of Sept. 27. Lock in that preorder, boy. The limited-edition God of War Ragnarök DualSense wireless controller can now be reserved through PlayStation Direct ahead of its release on Nov. 9 — the same day as the […]
iPhone's Dynamic Island can be turned off temporarily. Here's how.
Are you annoyed by your new iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max’s Dynamic Island, and want to turn it off? It cannot permanently be done, but there’s a workaround you may have missed. First things first: The Dynamic Island is not just a feature showing you notifications about app behavior, it’s also there to […]
All the best smartwatches for every wrist and interest
Your phone might feel like an essential tool in your daily life, but how irritating does it become to take it out of your pocket every time you need to do something quickly? In a world where the smartphone quickly overtook the need for a watch on your wrist, things are turning back the other […]
Listen to music for up to 7 hours on a charge with this $30 Bluetooth speaker
TL;DR: As of Sept. 27, you can get the Soundfreaq Compact Bluetooth Speaker for just $29.99 instead of $79.99 — that’s a 62% discount. Where would we be without the convenience of Bluetooth-compatible speakers? Gone are the days of having to lug one of those huge boombox speakers to the pool or beach. The great […]
Score this ultra-portable refurbished Acer laptop for only $250
TL;DR: Through Sept. 30, you can get the Refurbished Acer Travelmate P446 for just $249.99 instead of $427 — that’s a 41% discount. All laptops are technically developed to be portable computers, but a good number of them are still bulky to a fault. If ultra-portability is your priority, there are many options that deliver […]
These wireless earbuds can make workouts better for under $40
TL;DR: Through Sept. 30, you can get a pair of Refurbished Altec Lansing Nanobuds Sport Nanopods for just $36.99 instead of $39.99 — that’s a 7% discount. Wireless earbuds certainly offer convenience, but high-maintenance models aren’t always ideal for strenuous activity. If you’re looking for a pair of wireless buds for serious workouts, the Altec […]
Get a refurbished iPad Mini 2 for just $200
TL;DR: Through Sept. 30, you can get the Refurbished iPad Mini 2 for just $199.99 instead of $300 — that’s a 33% discount. You love your laptop, but you might be thinking that it would be easier to have a device that’s more portable and lightweight so you can Tweet, read, and scroll to your […]