Best gaming headsets for PS4
There are only upsides to having a good gaming headset, especially for those loyal to the PS4. Whether you want to hear the audio quality of your games more meticulously because your TV speakers leave something to be desired, or you’re just trying to avoid disturbing whoever else is living with you, it won’t be […]
Google's layoffs are the latest in Big Tech's cutbacks
It’s been a rough few months for people who work in tech. After a massive hiring spree during the beginning of the pandemic, tech companies have needed to slow — or even reverse — hiring. Snapchat, OnlyFans, Lyft, Microsoft, Twitter, Substack, Netflix and more tech companies began laying off workers in 2022. Now just a […]
Instagram launches quiet mode to help you focus
On Jan. 19, Meta launched a new quiet mode for Instagram users, which is basically a Do Not Disturb setting specifically for the app. It turns off notifications and sends an auto-reply to people trying to DM you. While quiet mode can work for anyone, it seems particularly aimed at teens — likely as part […]
Google's Alphabet is cutting 12,000 jobs
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is cutting 12,000 jobs in the company’s largest ever layoffs. Affecting more than six percent of its global workforce, the firings are the latest in an unrelenting trend of big tech companies making similar choices. Sundar Pichai, Alphabet’s chief executive, wrote to Google employees about the “difficult news” in a note […]
Twitter blocked third-party clients citing old rules. Then it silently added new rules.
If you used to use Twitterific, Tweetbot, or other third-party Twitter clients recently found not working, we’ve got bad news: it appears they’ll remained banned for good. However, the way Elon Musk’s Twitter went about enforcing that ban is shady to say the least. Last week, some of the most popular third-party clients on Twitter […]
6 scary things ChatGPT has been used for already
ChatGPT is already causing problems. The text generator from Open AI is imperfect at creating factually accurate or interesting writing, but it can create relatively appropriate text for just about any prompt in no time at all. That’s pretty remarkable. And even with a bevy of built-in filters, that can be pretty dangerous as well. […]
Those new MacBook Pros that Apple just announced? They're already on sale.
Save up to $200: As of Jan. 20, the two recently-announced 2023 MacBook Pros are seeing $50 discounts days before their official release. Pre-order the 14.2-inch 512GB model for $1,949.99 (MSRP $1,999.99) or the 16.2-inch 512GB model for $2,449.99 (MSRP $2,499.99). The 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch 2023 MacBook Pros are quietly seeing $50 discounts *checks notes* […]
Samsung's new invention could usher in a radically different foldable phone
At this year’s CES, Samsung Display showcased a couple of striking display ideas, including one that can both fold and slide in and out. An interesting innovation that somehow fell through the cracks (and has now been unearthed by The Verge) is a new version of Samsung Display’s Flex-In-N-Out display. It’s a foldable display with […]
How to unblock and watch Japanese Netflix with ExpressVPN
SAVE 49%: Japanese Netflix is tough to unblock. Fortunately, ExpressVPN can handle the task. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £83.90 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. You might be familiar with the connection between VPNs and streaming sites, but just in case […]