Facebook says it will remove news from platform if California law passes
There’s a bill making its way through the California legislature that seems to be pissing Meta off. The California Journalism Preservation Act would require tech platforms like Facebook and Instagram to give money to local news outlets, a move NPR described as taxing the “advertising profits platforms make from distributing news articles.” The majority (about […]
Get ready for pool season with the JBL Flip 6 portable speaker on sale at Amazon
As of June 1, the JBL Flip 6 portable speaker is on sale at Amazon for 23% off, bringing its price down from 129.95 to just $99.95. Snag it now, and get ready for pool season. Opens in a new tab Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 Portable Speaker (opens in a new tab) $99.95 at […]
Reddit's new API pricing could kill its most popular app with a $20 million bill
Twitter isn’t the only social media platform setting fire to it’s third-party app ecosystem in an attempt to monetize its API. Christian Selig, the developer of the popular Reddit client Apollo, announced on Wednesday that he may soon have to shut down the app because of Reddit’s new API pricing structure. In a post on […]
Tons of great TVs are on sale at Walmart for less than $200
As of June 1, several great TVs are on sale at Walmart for less than $200. Here are our top picks. BEST LARGE TV DEAL: The Onn. 50-Inch Class 4K UHD LED Roku Smart TV has high-def resolution and larger-than-life visuals for the best possible streaming experience. $198 $238 (save $40) BEST DESIGN-FRIENDLY TV DEAL: […]
The nonprofit organization 3D printing schools for children in Madagascar
Around the world, over 250 million young people have no access to education. Thinking Huts, a non profit organization aims to help bring that number down with the help of 3D printing technology. CEO and founder of Thinking Huts Maggie Grout sits down with us to walk us through the building process and the positive […]
Apple might launch some very powerful Macs at WWDC
On June 5, at this year’s WWDC, Apple is all but certain to launch an entirely new product category: A mixed reality headset, likely called Reality Pro. So far, we’ve heard reports that the company also plans to launch a new, 15-inch MacBook Air, but it now appears that Apple is preparing for an imminent […]
Google Wallet is making it easier to save passes, IDs and more
Google is adding new ways to digitize your various passes, cards and IDs and save them in your Google Wallet. Perhaps the most interesting new feature is the ability to save passes to Wallet from an image. Take a photo of a card, such as a gym membership card, parking pass, or any other pass […]
The top iOS 17 features we might see at WWDC 2023
Historically, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is iOS’s time to shine. It may be overshadowed a bit, by a possible mixed reality headset announcement, but iOS 17 is rumored to include some of “users’ most requested features.” So while this year’s WWDC may be focused on the debut of Reality Pro, there’s plenty to look forward […]
Instagram attempts to explain 'shadowbanning', but creators still aren't happy
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri released a blog post on Wednesday in an effort to explain how the app works in relation to its algorithm, rankings, and what content people get to see. Part of this included a much-needed address of “shadowbanning”: a specific kind of social media censorship that doesn’t remove a post, but […]
Fly into Father's Day with this beginner-friendly 4K drone, now only $80
TL;DR: Through June 11, you can get the Global Drone 4K Platinum Version for only $79.97 instead of $119.99. That’s a savings of 34%, just in time for Father’s Day. If your dad is into cool remote-controlled gadgets he can fly, a drone could be a great gift. Not only is it a fun hobby, […]