Elon Musk's creator monetization program fails to convince many to pay for X Premium

Elon Musk’s latest pitch to get people to sign up for X’s (fka Twitter’s) paid features is this: if you pay us, we might start paying you. The roll out began with Musk’s favorite creators sharing screenshots of payouts in the range of tens of thousands of dollars from X’s new creator monetization program, which […]
The Apple Watch is getting a major redesign, but there's a catch

Big changes are coming to the Apple Watch… but not until at least 2024. According to Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, a new “Watch X” model is in the works at Apple, set to be released in 2024 or 2025 to mark the 10-year anniversary of the device (introduced in 2014). SEE ALSO: […]
The ninth generation iPad is back down to its lowest price ever

Save $79.01: The ninth generation Apple iPad is back down to its record low price of just $249.99 at Amazon as of Aug. 14, thanks to a coupon automatically applied at checkout. Down from its list price of $329, you’ll score a discount of 24% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2021 Apple […]
Upgrade your smart home setup with Amazon Echo devices on sale for up to 42% off

Our top picks Best Echo deal Echo (4th Gen) $64.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best Echo Dot deal Echo Dot (5th gen) $34.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal Best Echo Show deal Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) $74.99 at Amazon (save $55) Get Deal Best Echo Studio deal Echo Studio $159.99 at […]
Get a restored Apple Watch Series 8 for under $250 at Walmart right now

SAVE $152: As of August 14, a restored Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm) is on sale for $247 at Walmart. That’s $152 off the regular $399 price of a brand-new Apple Watch, or a discount of 38%. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Restored Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm) $247 at Walmart (save $152) […]
DoorDash rightfully bothers users who don't tip

They might as well call this feature the “Jerk Alert.” To be more specific, DoorDash added a new feature this summer that nudges users who haven’t left a tip to, well, leave a tip, according to an Insider report on the subject. It was part of a larger update originally rolled out in late June […]
Save $89 on a portable power bank that can charge 6 devices

TL;DR: As of August 14, get the Flash Pro Plus 100W USB-C 25000mAh Graphene Power Bank w/ Magsafe Compatibility for $229.99 — that’s 27% off. Whether you’re traveling across the country or just trying to make it through a long day, sometimes your device’s battery gets tired before you do. You may not have the […]
Get a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for under $400

TL;DR: As August 14, get this refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for just $375.99 — at 20% off. If a tablet is too weak and a laptop is too bulky, there’s a device that toes the line between them both. Microsoft Surface Pros aren’t cheap if you get them brand-new, but that’s not the only […]
Get this beginner-friendly drone for under $100

TL;DR: As of August 14, get this HD dual-camera drone for only $89.99 — a 55% discount. The summer heat may be making outdoor activities a tough sell, but that’s no reason to stay inside until fall. For a fun outdoor activity that still allows you to chill out in the shade, you might enjoy […]