YouTube revives sort by oldest video button on user channels
Wish you could travel back in time and see how your favorite YouTubers looked like and what content they were putting out when they first started? You used to be able to with the click of a button, until YouTube removed the option. Well, now that button is back again. YouTube has just rolled out […]
OpenAI quietly lobbied for weaker AI regulations while publicly calling to be regulated
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been very loud about the need for AI regulation during numerous interviews, events, and even while sitting before U.S. Congress. However, according to OpenAI documents used for the company’s lobbying efforts in the EU, there’s a catch: OpenAI wants regulations that heavily favor the company and have worked to weaken […]
Reddit hackers threaten to release stolen data if new API policy moves forward
Things just keep getting better for Reddit. Less than a week after CEO Steve Huffman made headlines with a series of, um, interesting quotes about the site’s new API pricing, it seems he has another bug to squash. According to a post shared by cybersecurity analyst Dominic Alvieri, the hacker group BlackCat has claimed responsibility […]
EU consumer group calls for 'urgent investigations' of generative AI risks
Consumer groups in Europe are urging authorities to protect consumers against the risks of generative AI, like ChatGPT. On Tuesday, the European Consumer Organization (BEUC), representing consumer groups from 13 European countries, published a call to action, citing generative AI’s ability to spread disinformation, entrench bias and discrimination, and create scams. SEE ALSO: OpenAI sued […]
Snag a pair of Beats Studio3 headphones for just $169 right now
SAVE 48%: As of June 20, the Beats Studio3 headphones are on sale at Walmart for just $169. That’s a savings of 48% off their original price of $349.99. Opens in a new tab Credit: Beats Beats Studio3 wireless noise-canceling headphones (opens in a new tab) $169 at Walmart (save 48%) Get Deal (opens in […]
Grab an Acer laptop for up to 25% off at Amazon
A high-quality yet affordable laptop can help you get things done, make work calls, and — let’s be real — stand the test of a major binge-watching or gaming session. Here are a few Acer laptop deals on sale as of June 20 at Amazon. BEST BUDGET LAPTOP: The Acer Swift 3 (16GB RAM, 512GB […]
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are 40% off at Amazon right now
SAVE 40%: As of June 20, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are on sale at Amazon for 40% off, bringing their price down to $89.99 from $149.99. That’s a discount of $60, or 40% off. Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 (opens in a new tab) $89.99 at Amazon (save […]
Power up your home with these Anker products up to 44% off
Tired of devices taking forever to charge? Here are the best Anker charger deals as of June 20 to help you fix that problem: Our top picks this week: Best portable charger deal Anker 511 Power Bank (PowerCore Fusion 5K) (opens in a new tab) $22.49 (save $17.50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) […]
Future iPhones might have an easily replaceable battery due to new EU law
New regulation in the European Union, passed recently with an overwhelming majority in the European Parliament, requires smartphone manufacturers to equip phones with replaceable batteries. Among other rules, the new law requires that electronic appliance makers (including smartphone makers) design portable batteries in such a way that consumers can themselves easily remove and replace them. […]
WhatsApp lets you cast unknown callers back into the fiery chasm from whence they came
If you’re sick of getting unknown callers that are usually spam calls on WhatsApp, there’s a new tool that lets you shun them automatically without having to battle them through fire and water, from the lowest dungeon to the highest peak. The Meta-owned messaging app announced a “Silence Unknown Callers” update on Tuesday, which lets […]