In Elon Musk's world, it seems Twitter bots are always to blame
It looks like Elon Musk has found himself a perfect, go-to scapegoat: Twitter bots. On Monday, Musk decided to tweet a poll asking users of the platform their opinion on his “Ukraine-Russia peace” plan. The world’s richest man appears to believe that the solution to Russia’s war in Ukraine involves the invaded country pretty much […]
Pixel 7 leaks show no signs of Apple-style Dynamic Island innovation
Google just can’t keep secrets for long. With only a few short days to go until Google officially unveils the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch at its Made By Google event on Oct. 6, images as well as potential specs for the devices have already been laid bare on the internet for […]
Kim Kardashian's $1.26 million sponcon fine is a warning shot to stop shady crypto shilling
Kim K is used to getting paid for her Instagram posts. But now she’s the one paying. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit reality TV personality Kim Kardashian with a $1.26 million fine for hawking crypto securities on Instagram without disclosing the partnership and payment she received for the promotion. The Monday […]
Get a lifetime of flight deals with this subscription on sale
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can get a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus for $69.99 — that’s an extra 29% in savings from the usual sale price of $99. Going out and experiencing the world abroad is something that can be so impactful that it actually changes how you think. It’s also […]
Grab this USB-C to Lightning cable for 13% off
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can get the VIBRANCE™ Lightning to USB-C cable for just $34.99 instead of $39.99 — that’s a 12% discount. Stock iPhone cables aren’t known to be the most durable pieces of equipment. If you’ve noticed yours fraying at the edges, you’re certainly not alone. Finding a good replacement can be […]
Google Pixel 7 leak leaves little to the imagination
Google‘s new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will be officially revealed at a “Made by Google” event on Oct. 6. Thanks to a leaked specs comparison from a mobile carrier in Taiwan (via 9to5Google), we now know most of the new phones’ key features. Before we begin, it’s worth noting that the spec […]
How to avoid getting scammed on Zelle
Cashless P2P (peer-to-peer) transaction apps are great and have unequivocally made our lives easier, but as is the case with any emergent technology, scammers are quick to find ways to exploit them for ill-gotten gains. Unlike other low-level financial crimes, where your account is fraudulently accessed, spammers using Zelle and other payment apps rely on […]
Smash texting scams: How to avoid smishing attacks
If you’ve recently received a bunch of suspicious texts from unknown numbers claiming to be USPS, your bank, or another major company asking you to resolve some sort of urgent issue, you’re not alone. Hopefully these bizarre missives tripped your shadiness alarms and you kept your link-clicking fingers at bay, because those texts aren’t legit. […]