How a fake Reddit post tried to derail the Darrell Brooks trial
Reddit is often called “the front page of the internet,” where users post all sorts of links and stories to what’s happening around the world. But this week, Reddit itself was thrust into the spotlight after a fake post on the platform became part of a high-profile trial being livestreamed to an audience of millions. […]
No one cares that you're leaving Twitter
They came as soon as Elon Musk announced he was buying Twitter. A wave of tweets from users dramatically proclaiming they would leave Twitter if/when the deal went through. Thanks to the drama being prolonged by Musk first reneging on the acquisition, then changing his mind to follow through on his original intent to buy […]
Someone made real Meta avatar legs and hid them in a Florida Walmart
A mere two weeks ago, we promised you that Meta’s VR legs weren’t real and couldn’t hurt you. Well, it turns out we were wrong… kinda. Though Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s much-ballyhooed avatar legs aren’t yet available in the metaverse, there was a pair floating around the toy section of a Florida Walmart last week. […]
Apple App Store is taking more money from Meta
On Monday, Apple released iOS 16.1 which included updates to its payment guidelines — and a major middle finger to Meta. “Digital purchases for content that is experienced or consumed in an app, including buying advertisements to display in the same app (such as sales of ‘boosts’ for posts in a social media app) must […]
People are using TikTok as a news source, as Facebook declines
When it comes to where people get their news, TikTok continues to increase, while other social media sites like Reddit and Facebook are on the decline. A new survey from Pew Research Center surveyed American adults from a range of age groups about which social media sites they get their news from. TikTok and Instagram […]
Apple's Dynamic Island got some cool new gestures in iOS 16.1
Slowly but surely, Apple is turning its Dynamic Island – a pill-shaped space on top of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max that hides the selfie camera and displays animated widgets – into a full-fledged feature. A month ago, I wrote about a cool little gesture that the Dynamic Island supports, allowing you to turn […]
Are young people sharing too much personal information online?
Millennials grew up online. That’s why we’re usually our family’s go-to for tech support. But are millennials equipped with everything they need to know about staying safe online? And are we sharing too much? Staying safe online feels more difficult than ever before, with the never-ending stream of online scams and security threats. So, how […]
Enjoy all the perks of an iPad Pro for a fraction of the price
TL;DR: As of Oct. 26, you can get the Refurbished 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro for just $264.99 instead of $321 — that’s a 17% discount. In 2022, multitasking is a necessary skill. Whether you’re a busy student, working from home, or just trying to keep track of your busy family’s schedule, technology has made juggling […]
This kid-friendly 3D printer creates toys and is on sale for 25% off
TL;DR: As of Oct. 26, you can get the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle for just $349.99 instead of $469 — that’s a 25% discount. This holiday season may be an opportunity to grab your niece, nephew, your own kid, or any other child in your life an awesome new gadget. You may have dropped […]
Apple confirms USB-C is coming to iPhone: 'We have no choice'
Apple will finally switch from Lightning to USB-C port on its iPhones. The company did not officially announce anything, but its senior vice president of worldwide marketing all but confirmed it in an interview with The Wall Streeet Journal’s Joanna Stern. When asked whether Apple is moving to USB-C, Joswiak said “obviously we’ll have to […]