Mastodon has gained millions of new users since Elon Musk bought Twitter
It appears that a Twitter alternative has officially broken out from the pack. According to an update from Mastodon, the decentralized, open-source Twitter alternative has been gaining traction fast ever since Twitter was taken over by its new owner, Elon Musk. “Mastodon has recently exploded in popularity, jumping from approx. 300K monthly active users to […]
How to get your Instagram back after a hack
It seems like every time you log onto Instagram, multiple friends have had to make the ever-feared forced post: “I was hacked, please don’t click the link that I apparently DM’d everyone with for free Ray-Bans.” It’s a fairly common occurrence: About 13 of every 100 Americans have been hacked on Instagram, according to NordVPN. […]
TikTok will now explain the magic behind your FYP
TikTok is rolling out a new feature that will tell users why a video on their For You Page is recommended for them. “Our system recommends content by ranking videos based on a combination of factors based on your activity on our app, which includes adjusting for things you indicate you’re not interested in,” according […]
This pilotless VTOL took its first hydrogen-fueled test drive
Australian researchers are substituting traditional electric batteries for compressed and liquid hydrogen in long-range drones. These new fuel cells are lighter, and can go farther than conventional electric power, giving their unmanned drones a range of over 500 miles with just 55 pounds of hydrogen on board.
The latest AI butler bot can cross intersections and use elevators
The Cubot ONE robot is a huge advancement in assistive robot technology, allowing it to coordinate with multiple other robots, as well as tackle obstacles, rough terrain, elevators, and even signaled intersections. Although it isn’t the first autonomous mobile robot, this field have been rapidly improving.
The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II just got their first major discount at Amazon
SAVE $70: As of Dec. 20, the new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are just $229 at Amazon after their first significant discount — 23%. Released a few months ago, this is their lowest price yet. There’s no need to panic during your final scramble for the perfect gift. A surprise discount on brand-new earbuds shows […]
Listen up: These JBL Tune earbuds with a charge that lasts for days are 50% off on Amazon
Save $50: As of Dec. 20, the JBL Tune 125TWS earbuds are on sale for $49.95 on Amazon. That’s a savings of 50%. Wireless earbuds have taken over the world for good reason: they’re lightweight, remove the hassle of pesky cords that keep you tied to your laptop or phone, and are great workout buddies. […]
Grab the Asus 14-inch ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop for its lowest price ever
SAVE $550: The Asus 14-inch ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop is on sale at Best Buy for $1,099.99 as of Dec. 20. That’s a savings of 33%. Gaming laptops are convenient desktop alternatives, but they don’t always come cheap. Luckily, there are several affordable picks out there that can still run everything you want them to, […]
Enhance your Mac with an Apple Magic keyboard at its best price ever
Save $11.03: The Apple Magic keyboard with Touch ID is on sale for $137.97 at Amazon as of Dec. 20. That’s 7% off and the lowest price we’ve seen to date. Need a keyboard upgrade for your M1 Mac? Apple’s Magic keyboard line is an aesthetically pleasing option for your desktop, and helps you preserve […]
This translation pen is on sale for $74 off
TL;DR: As of Dec. 20, you can pick up the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen for only $124.99 instead of $199 — that’s 37% in savings. Sometimes, genius innovators knock new technology out of the park and develop inventions that seem out of this world. Case in point: the NEWYES Scan Reader is a state-of-the-art device that […]