Elon Musk’s X pushed a fake headline about Iran attacking Israel. X’s AI chatbot Grok made it up.
A shocking story was promoted on the “front page” or main feed of Elon Musk’s X on Thursday: “Iran Strikes Tel Aviv with Heavy Missiles,” read the headline. Captured trending on X on April 4, 2024. Credit: Mashable screenshot This would certainly be a worrying world news development. Earlier that week, Israel had conducted an […]
Galaxy S23 Ultra unresponsive display issue: Why Samsung is blaming Google
Some Samsung Galaxy S23 users have been facing issues with their phone ever since Samsung released its new update last week. The One UI 6.1 update came to the newer Samsung Galaxy S24 models earlier this year seemingly without a hitch. Yet, once this AI-filled update was rolled out to the older devices on March […]
This new Android feature could help you squeeze out more battery life
Android users are about to get a lot more options for how long their displays stay active before locking up. In a first look at the latest Android 15 developer beta (via Android Authority), a new feature called “Adaptive Timeout” stands out. By going into your device’s display settings, you’ll be able to separately set […]
iPhone 16: This rumored design change could mean more screen real estate
Amongst the swirl of iPhone 16 rumors, a new leak suggests we might see a bigger screen. SEE ALSO: iPhone 16 rumors: Every single thing we know about it so far According to South Korean publication The Elec, certain iPhone 16 models might have a thinner bezels due to something called Border Reduction Technology (BRS). […]
Grab a 32-inch smart HD Fire TV for under $100 at Amazon
SAVE $40: Get an Insignia 32-inch HD Fire TV for just $89.99 at Amazon as of April 5. That’s 31% off the list price of $129.99. Opens in a new window Credit: INSIGNIA Insignia 32-inch HD Fire TV $89.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Buying a new smart TV is a big decision. […]
Amazon deal of the day: Slash $100 off the Dyson Ball Animal 3 upright vacuum
Amazon deals of the day: OUR TOP PICK Dyson Ball Animal 3 upright vacuum $299 at Amazon (save $100.99) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Chefman 12-Quart 6-in-1 Air Fryer Oven $99.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal BEST AT-HOME BAR DEAL Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker $74.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal BEST SMART […]
Today, you can score an Amazon Fire TV soundbar for under $100
SAVE $20: Today, April 5, you can get an Amazon Fire TV soundbar for its best price on Amazon. Today’s deal gives shoppers a 17% markdown, taking the price down from $119.99 to $99.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV soundbar $99.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal When you […]
Have an iPhone? 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 travel features that’ll make you envious
I didn’t realize my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — hair flip — would elicit so much envy from my fellow travel companion. He proudly owns an iPhone 15 Pro, finding every chance he can get to tell me why his iOS device is better than my “Android trash.” However, when life got real — I’m […]
Best wireless car charger for iPhone: The end of disappointing Amazon purchases
Which is the best wireless car charger for iPhone? I now have the answer because I went through several awful car chargers from Amazon — and I finally found a good one. Filtering Amazon results to “Avg. Customer Review,” which implies that the top listings feature the highest-rated products, I purchased two car chargers that […]
I’ve been forcibly blue-checked on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what it’s like.
If you’ve been on X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, over the past day or so, you’ve likely seen at least one influential account you follow share their shock (and dismay) over receiving a blue checkmark on their profile. Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted As previously reported, […]