IBM pulls ads from X/Twitter as Elon Musk promotes anti-Semitic conspiracy
Just hours after Elon Musk endorsed an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory on Wednesday night, a new report uncovered advertisements from major companies being placed on pro-Nazi content on X, Musk’s platform, formerly known as Twitter. As of Thursday evening, one of those companies, IBM, has officially paused all advertising on X. “IBM has zero tolerance for […]
There's a new Windows app for iPhone — but there's a catch
A new Windows app is now available for iOS, revealing Microsoft’s conquest-minded plans to expand its reach to other platforms and devices. According to The Verge, this app serves as a “central hub” for streaming several Microsoft accounts to your iDevice, including Windows 365. However, the app is currently in preview, and you’ll need to […]
Amazon has the 44mm Apple Watch SE on sale for the same price as the 40mm SE
Save $59.01: As of Nov. 16, the 44mm Apple Watch SE is at a new impressive record low of $219.99 at Amazon with an on-page coupon. That’s a 21% discount on its $279 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) $219.99 at Amazon (save $59.01) Get Deal Amazon’s […]
Apple announces RCS support for iOS. What does this mean for green vs. blue bubbles?
Wait, so Apple is actually supporting RCS for iOS? Did hell freeze over? Are pigs flying? Calling it a “surprising move,” 9to5Mac says that Apple announced that it will, indeed, be adding support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to offer better interoperability between iPhone and Android devices. Why did Apple have a change of heart? […]
OpenAI blocks new ChatGPT Plus subscriptions — and creates black market for selling existing accounts
OpenAI, the AI giant behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, announced some big updates earlier this month, ranging from a more powerful GPT-4 Turbo language model to a custom GPT marketplace. These upgrades resulted in a “surge of usage,” according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. And because of this, the company decided to temporarily pause sign-ups […]
Parents are suing Roblox for exposing children to inappropriate content. What you need to know.
Following in the footsteps of civil groups taking a legal stance against social media and tech giants, a group of families have filed a class action lawsuit against gaming platform Roblox. The lawsuit accuses the Roblox Corporation of “negligent misrepresentation and false advertising” of the platform, marketing the mini game hub as a platform for […]
The new Steam Deck OLED is officially up for grabs
PRE-ORDER NOW: As of Nov. 16, the Steam Deck OLED is available for preorder via Steam in three configurations: 512GB ($549), 1TB ($649), and the limited edition 1TB smoky translucent colorway ($679). Opens in a new window Credit: Valve Steam Deck OLED Starting at $549 at Steam Get Deal Steam Deck fans: there’s something new […]
Use text to generate AI images of stuff you want to buy — and Google Search will find ‘em for you
If you can dream it, you can buy it — thanks to a new shopping capability in Google’s generative AI search experiment (SGE) SGE, which stands for Search Generative Experiment, is a way for users to play around with generative AI in Google Search. Now, Google is connecting SGE to its shopping tool to help […]
Early Black Friday iPad deals: The iPad Air and ninth-generation iPad are still down to their Prime Day lows
UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2023, 12:05 p.m. EST We’ve updated this post with the latest early Black Friday iPad deals, including accessories like the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Best early Black Friday iPad deals Best overall deal iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) $499.99 at Amazon (Save $99.01) Get Deal Best budget iPad 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) […]
Grab an Amazon Echo Dot for under $23
SAVE 54%: As of Nov. 16, you can score an Amazon Echo Dot for just $22.99, marked down from $49.99, at Amazon and Best Buy. That’s a savings of $27. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) $22.99 at Best Buy (save $27) Get Deal If your home needs an […]