Facebook and Instagram have officially started blocking news in Canada
Meta has made good on its threat to block news via Facebook and Instagram in Canada. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, Meta is ending the availability of news for Facebook and Instagram users in Canada. Meta’s decision to block news-related content for Canadian users is in response to the Online News Act, which was passed by […]
YouTube Shorts announces collaborations, live vertical video recommendations
YouTube‘s short form TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts, continues to grow beyond being just a place to find clips under 60 seconds on the most popular video platform on the internet. According to the company, YouTube Shorts now sees 2 billion logged-in views per month. Furthermore, some creators have basically built an entire audience on the […]
The Fitbit app is getting a Google-esque refresh
The Fitbit app is getting a fresh design come fall, with early beta invites already going out to select users, according to Google. The Google-owned health app is not only getting a redesign, but a new layout and presentation of users’ data, too. The Fitbit app will have a “simpler design and more motivating content,” […]
Google Assistant is getting an AI makeover
AI is coming for the Assistants. Following Amazon’s shift toward increasing AI’s influence on Alexa, Google is making similar changes to its Google Assistant. In an internal email seen by Axios titled “Assistant vision and team changes,” Google Assistant’s Vice President Peeyush Ranjan and Director of Product Duke Dukellis outline how their organization will begin […]
Meta's AI 'personas' might launch on Facebook and Instagram next month
Meta’s “AI personas” might launch as soon as next month, according to company insiders. According to the Financial Times, the launch of an AI chatbot feature that would be integrated within Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, is coming soon. The feature would enable users to chat with various AI personalities for search and recommendations, […]
Upgrade your listening experience with Beats Studio3 headphones for $180 off
SAVE $179.96: As of August 1, Beats Studio3 wireless headphones are on sale at Amazon for $169.99, down from $349.95. That’s a discount of 51%. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats by Dre Beats Studio3 wireless headphones (red) $169.99 at Amazon (save $179.96) Get Deal Music lovers know that great sound quality can elevate […]
The Aura System is a 'smart' way to cycle more safely
Aura is a system of smart devices to help you cycle more safely. The advanced helmet design is intended to keep the helmet cool and ventilated. The system includes lights on the helmet and magnetic strips. The lights can be used as turn signals and brake lights controlled by a remote and customized using the Aura […]
Protect your computer for life with this decentralized VPN, now under $200
TL;DR: As of August 1, get the Deeper Connect Mini Decentralized VPN & Firewall Hardware for only $198.99 — you’ll save 42%. They may be invisible, but just because cyber criminals are out of sight doesn’t mean they should be out of mind. These nefarious thieves are at work attempting to steal data everyday, and […]
Avoid the heat and surf (the web) inside with this refurbished iPad, now under $250
TL;DR: As of August 1, get this refurbished Apple iPad 7, 32GB for only $237.99 — that’s 52% off. Been enjoying the sunshine this season? While it’s awesome to get outside and get some Vitamin D, with the dog days of summer right around the corner you will probably want to keep yourself occupied inside […]
How to watch Arsenal vs Man City in the Community Shield for free
It doesn’t feel like a lot of time has passed since the last Premier League season came to an end. Maybe that’s because we’ve been treated to plenty of action from the Women’s World Cup. We’re not complaining, because the break between seasons can often feel like a lifetime. The good news is that the […]