You will come back to Threads sooner than you think
Conventional wisdom among the extremely online holds that Threads – the Twitter-like app launched by Meta in July – was a summer fad. But if recent changes in both services are anything to go by, Threads is on course to topple Twitter (or X, if you must). Don’t be surprised if Threads becomes the go-to […]
AI.com once took you to ChatGPT. Now, it goes to Elon Musk's xAI
Will someone please tell us who the hell owns AI.com and what they’re doing with it? The domain, which used to direct to ChatGPT, now redirects users to xAI, an AI company owned by Elon Musk. Separate from X Corp, xAI claims on its website that it “will work closely with X,” the social media […]
Save up to $250 on MacBooks on sale at Best Buy right now
MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops have a stellar reputation for a reason. They’re stylish, reliable, and can last a long time when taken care of — and they rarely go on sale. These deals at Best Buy as of August 2 are a great time to grab a MacBook. As a bonus, these deals […]
Save $20 on the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick model and stream on
SAVE $20: As of August 2, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick is on sale for $19.99 at Amazon. Use the coupon code NEW23 (or, for some users, 23STREAM — look for the code on the page) for $20 off. This deal is only available to Prime Members. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire […]
Score a deal on our top-picked Bluetooth speakers at Amazon
Our top picks Best overall choice JBL Charge 5 $139.95 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best budget pick Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 $91.99 at Amazon (save $8) Get Deal Best portable Bluetooth speaker for surround sound Bose Soundlink Revolve II $179 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best portable Bluetooth speaker for durability Bose […]
Instagram might tell you if content is AI-generated
As content created by artificial intelligence continues to flood our social media feeds, it appears one platform is looking for ways to let users know. According to a screenshot posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is working to label AI-created or -modified content so that users can more […]
Snag a pair of restored Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) for under $200
SAVE $88.45: As of August 2, you can score a pair of restored Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) for just $160.55, down from $249, at Walmart. That’s a savings of $88.45. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $160.55 at Walmart (save $88.45) Get Deal If you’re on the hunt […]
Tweetdeck gets renamed to XPro
Elon Musk can’t get enough of X. The site formerly (and let’s be real, still currently) known as Twitter recently got the rebrand Musk has been dreaming about for decades, and now it’s come for Tweetdeck. The official alternative client for power users is now known as XPro. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk’s X/Twitter is letting […]
YouTube is testing an AI feature that summarises videos
Google is testing a tool that automatically generates YouTube video summaries using AI. In a support page spotted by Android Police, the company says it’s experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate short descriptions of videos posted to YouTube. “We’re starting to test AI auto-generated summaries on YouTube, so that it’s easier for you to read […]
Elon Musk's X/Twitter is letting paying users hide their blue ticks
Back when blue ticks on Twitter were something you had to apply for, they were a fairly sought after feature. Then Elon Musk took over, made users pay $8 to get one, and they became a frequent target of memes. SEE ALSO: Switch back to the old Twitter bird logo from X with this iOS […]