You can (sort of) try out Samsung's new foldables on an iPhone

Well, as far as advertisements go, this one is certainly unique. Samsung’s “Try Galaxy” iPhone experience (I hesitate to call it an app because it’s just a Safari page you pin to your home screen) has been updated with new features meant to showcase the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 foldables. In a […]

Twitter's 'X' name change has led to a huge decrease in App Store downloads

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has come with a lot of changes, but his rebranding of the platform to “X” may be the final nail in the coffin of the once-beloved tech titan. Though Musk announced that Twitter would be renamed “X” on Jul. 23, it wasn’t until Jul. 31 that the change to “X” went […]

USDA announces $667 million in funding for rural internet projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the latest in several nationwide efforts to bring stronger internet access to rural communities and address the continued digital divide, with the government agency launching $667 million in funding through its ReConnect Program. The infrastructure program, comprised of grants, loans, and a combination of the two, will serve […]

Crypto bot network powered by ChatGPT uncovered on X

X, the Elon Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has a significant fake account problem. The proliferation of bots on the social network has been acknowledged by Musk himself, as he cited it as the main reason he originally tried to back out of acquiring the company. And new research from the Observatory […]

Tinder's background check partner Garbo has ended the relationship

Garbo, a nonprofit platform focused on promoting safety and preventing harm online, has ended its partnership with Match Group, Tinder’s parent company. The two inked a deal in 2021, with Garbo helping to facilitate low-cost background checks on potential dates for Tinder users, then later rolling out similar features on Match’s namesake app and and […]

A lot of older Twitter posts got wiped out by a glitch

Well, that’s a bummer. X (formerly known as Twitter) has been around for a long, long time. That means there are lots of old posts on the site, and according to a report from The Verge, many of those old posts are now functionally useless thanks to a new bug that’s erasing images from old […]

Get the party started with the JBL Boombox 3, for 20% off

Save $100: As of August 21, the JBL Boombox 3 is on sale for $399.95 instead of $499.95 at Amazon — a savings of 20%. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Boombox 3 $399.95 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal Every day in life is worth celebrating, and what better way to do […]

Threads is finally launching on desktop

Threads will soon have a web version, a much-requested feature that may be exactly what Meta needs to entice its diminishing user base back to the app. According to the Wall Street Journal, the desktop launch is planned for “early this week” but plans aren’t totally final and could be subject to change. Instagram head […]

This all-in-one shortwave radio is $150

TL;DR: As of August 21, get this Eton Elite Executive shortwave radio for $149.99 — you’ll save 40%. For every unlikely apocalyptic ending you can imagine (an alien takeover, zombies, the return of the dinosaur) there are plenty of real emergency scenarios you might suddenly encounter during your lifetime. If you’re trying to boost your […]