Musk's Twitter takeover isn't going the way you think
Judging by the stans that cluster in his replies, Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout of Twitter was a scene out of a Marvel movie. Never mind Iron Man; they posted pictures of Musk as Captain America. After this hero fired four people, they also gleefully posted pictures of Musk as Thanos – perhaps forgetting that […]
Parler, Truth Social won't change much now that Elon Musk owns Twitter
Elon Musk officially owns Twitter now and it’s cause for celebration in some conservative circles. The new ‘Chief Twit’ has already made public his intentions to bring back right-wing accounts that were banned after breaking Twitter’s rule But now that Musk is intent on making Twitter more “red,” where does that leave other alternative conservative […]
Pranksters fool some media members after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover
Pranksters fooled some media members into thinking they’d been laid off by Elon Musk soon after his Twitter takeover. In reality, they were making reference to a common internet joke involving testicles. Yeah. Not great. A few different media members and media outlets posted about Twitter employees leaving the company’s HQ, boxes of personal belongings […]
'Chief Twit' Elon Musk's first act: Personal customer support for right-wing trolls
Elon Musk just spent a whopping $44 billion on Twitter, a social media platform with nearly 400 million users around the globe. So, what are his day one priorities? Apparently, they consist of looking into a complaint from an anonymous right-wing troll about how they lost 1,200 followers the other day. Late Thursday night, the […]
So you want to leave Twitter: A wellness plan
Now that “Chief Twit” Elon Musk has officially acquired Twitter, you might be thinking about leaving Twitter but wondering where to go. If so, you’re not alone. While some users are valiantly staying on the platform in protest, others are jumping ship. According to a Reuters report, Twitter is losing its most active users — […]
Europe to ban combustion engine cars from 2035
Europe is doing away with combustion engine cars. On Thursday, the EU Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement that effectively bans combustion engine cars and vehicles from 2035 onwards. More precisely, the agreement – which is yet to be formally adopted and may change before that happens – targets a 55 percent CO2 […]
This hidden camera detector is a great gift for the frequent traveler
TL;DR: As of Oct. 28, you can get the Anti-Spy Camera Finder for just $59.95 instead of $99 — that’s a 39% discount. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, it’s important to feel safe while you travel. For some, that may mean staying in a high-end hotel while others may prefer a well-reviewed AirBnB. Wherever […]
It's time to log off and touch grass
Have you ever looked up from your phone, eyes stinging and mind cloudy, realising that hours have passed without your noticing? If this sounds like you, some people on the internet would have a prescription for you: you need to go touch grass. To be told to touch grass is intended as an insult for […]
Next year’s iPhone may have very different buttons
Physical buttons on the iPhone may be a thing of the past. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro, which is likely to arrive in 2023, will have solid-state buttons instead of physical ones. More precisely, both the power button on the right side and the volume buttons on the left side will […]
Save 82% on the best VPN for your PS5 or Xbox Series X
SAVE 82%: Make the most of your next-gen console with a subscription to a gaming-friendly VPN. A two-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £49.92 and includes an extra two months for free — save 82% for a limited time. Why on earth would you need to partner your next-gen console with a […]