Elon Musk’s X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents show
By now, you’ve probably heard about Elon Musk’s grand plan to turn X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, into an “everything app.” One of the major pillars of Musk’s reimagining of X includes a payment platform much like PayPal or Venmo. New documents obtained by Bloomberg shed new light, not only into […]
YouTube tests own version of Community Notes ahead of 2024 election
YouTube videos are getting the Community Notes treatment. The platform will be experimenting with a community-driven fact-checking feature, announced June 17, and designed to provide “relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand” context to YouTube videos — an apt endeavor as misinformation (and disinformation) proliferates online. “This could include notes that clarify when a song is meant to […]
Google is working on generative AI soundtracks and dialogue for videos
Everyone knows sound is a critical component to most films and videos. After all, even when films were silent, there was still a musical accompanist letting the audience know how to feel. This natural law remains the same for the new crop of generative AI videos, which emerge eerily silent. That’s part of why Google […]
Grab the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum for 50% off and say goodbye to summer chores
SAVE 50%: The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum with self-emptying base is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $599. That’s a savings of $299.01. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum with self-empty base $299.99 at Amazon $599.00 Save $299.01 Get Deal Summer […]
Walmart+ Week TV deals are bleak (with a hidden gem or two)
UPDATE: Jun. 18, 2024, 11:30 a.m. EDT We’ve pulled all of the best TV deals live on the second day of Walmart+ Week 2024 and will update the list accordingly as the event rolls on through June 23. Walmart is traditionally a go-to spot for TV deals during big shopping holidays throughout the year. Likewise, […]
Amazon deal of the day: Prime members can get a 55-inch Omni QLED Fire TV for $200 off
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon (save $200 with code PRIME55QLED (Prime exclusive)) Get Deal BEST DYSON DEAL Dyson Outsize cordless vacuum XL $399.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal BEST TECH DEAL LG UltraWide FHD 29-Inch Computer Monitor $166.99 at […]
Nintendo Direct June 2024: 8 big announcements, including ‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’
Nintendo last held a Nintendo Direct in September of 2023. A lot has changed since then, but one constant remains: People really want to hear about what’s coming to Switch in the coming months. And that’s exactly what we all did on Tuesday morning, as Nintendo held its first Direct of the year. Rather than […]
Snag refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones at their lowest price yet
SAVE $69.80: As of June 18, get a pair of refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $279.20 at Bose with promo code SUMMER20. That’s a discount of 20% off their refurbished price of $349. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (refurbished) $279.20 at Bose $349.00 Save $69.80 Get Deal If […]
Snag the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $80 off and track your summer adventures
SAVE $80: The Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) is on sale for $719 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $799. That’s a 10% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) $719.00 at Amazon $799.00 Save $80.00 Get Deal Now that we’re […]
It’s over: Electric car maker Fisker files for bankruptcy
Fisker is done. The company who rose to prominence as one of the independent Tesla “killers” filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware on Monday. “Fisker has made incredible progress since our founding, bringing the Ocean SUV to market twice as fast as expected,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. While impressive in some regards, […]