Apple could be changing the way we talk to Siri
It seems Apple is firmly team “hay is for horses” because it’s pulling the “hey” from Siri‘s wake-up command. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple has been working on this improvement to its AI voice assistant for several months and plans to roll out the change either next year or the following year. You may […]
Best Buy has another PlayStation 5 restock at 12 p.m. ET — here's how to get one
Set an alarm: Best Buy is restocking the PlayStation 5 at 12 p.m. ET today (Monday, Nov. 7). This marks the second time the hard-to-get gaming console has reappeared during the retailer’s ongoing Black Friday sale, and once again, access will be limited to Best Buy Totaltech members. As a refresher, Totaltech is a household […]
This wearable device could train your nervous system to deal with stress better
TL;DR: As of Nov. 7, you can get the Apollo wearable for $40 off with the code MASHABLE40. We rarely have complete control over what is happening around us. This is part of being human. For people looking to focus, relax, or improve sleep, there is a potentially different way to manage daily stress other […]
Twitter is asking some of the employees it fired to come back, report claims
Twitter, under the fresh tenure of Elon Musk, fired roughly half of its workforce last week. And now, the company is asking some of those employees to come back. This is according to a new report by Bloomberg, which claims that Twitter is reaching out to “dozens of employees” to return to the social media […]
Meta is reportedly announcing mass layoffs this week
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is planning mass layoffs this week, according to The Wall Street Journal. The news outlet reported Monday that this will impact thousands of Meta employees. As of September, Meta currently employs over 87,000 people. This round of layoffs would be the first of its size in the history of the company. […]
Get 91% off this salon-quality hair dryer
TL;DR: Snag the Fenne Hair Dryer on sale for just $29.99 instead of its usual $350 as of Nov. 7. That’s a total savings of 91%. The quality of your blow dryer can determine how much of the rest of your hair day goes. If your hair dryer doesn’t let you change speeds, you might […]
Twitter's blue tick was more than a status symbol
On Tuesday, Twitter’s new dastardly daddy Elon Musk vowed to do away with the platform’s verification process. He called it a “lords & peasants system” that he’d democratize by making it available to anyone for $8 a month. Those users would get a verification badge, have their tweets prioritized in replies, mentions, and searches, and […]
Get a tech upgrade the green way with 74% off this refurbished MacBook Air
TL;DR: As of Nov. 7, you can score a refurbished 2017 MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for just $413.99 instead of the original $1,599 retail price — that’s a savings of 74%. As of writing, there are currently nearly 42 million tons of electronic waste in our environment, and according to The World Counts, […]
Apple says shipments of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max might be delayed
If you ordered or plan to order an iPhone 14 Pro or an iPhone 14 Pro Max, it may take a little longer to get to you. On Sunday, Apple said these two models might get delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions in Zhengzhou, China, where the primary iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max assembly facility […]
A lifetime subscription to AdGuard is on sale for under £30
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to an AdGuard Personal Plan (two accounts) is on sale for £26.67, saving you 74% on list price. The first advertisement appeared online in 1994. A lot has changed since then, and the ads have just gotten worse. Now, you need dedicated software if you want to keep your internet free […]