Donald Trump has full reign of his Facebook and Instagram again
Meta has given Presidential nominee Donald Trump free reign of his Facebook and Instagram accounts, as the tech giant reset the candidate’s page restrictions in favor of an equal digital playing field ahead of the November election. Following a two-year suspension of his accounts in 2021, spurred by his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol […]
Proposed new law would make it illegal to remove AI watermarks from content
The U.S. Senate has unveiled yet another AI protections bill among a series of similar initiatives, this time aimed at safeguarding the work of artists and other creatives. Introduced as the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act (COPIED Act), the new legislation would require more precise authentication of digital content […]
Grab Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation for the insane price of $35
SAVE $85: As of July 13, Prime members can grab the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with Active Noise Cancellation and a wired charging case for just $34.99, down from $119.99. That’s 71% off, and a new all-time low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with Active Noise […]
Study of AI as a creative writing helper finds that it works, but there’s a catch
Researchers are exploring the existential implications of generative AI, including whether or not the advancing technology will actually make humans more creatively capable — or narrow our views. The new study, published in Science Advances by two University College London and University of Exeter researchers, tested hundreds of short stories created solely by humans against […]
Fitbit vs. Apple Watch: Putting smartwatches and fitness trackers to the test
Smartwatches and activity trackers are a dime a dozen these days, but there are a few brands that stand out. Apple Watch has cultivated a stellar reputation in the smartwatch category — and the upcoming Series 10 is rumored to come with some cool new upgrades — while brands like Fitbit have dominated the fitness […]
Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Which one is for you?
Kindle (2022) vs. Kindle Paperwhite (2021): Price Our first category is the simplest. One number is higher than the other, after all. In terms of price, the regular Kindle walks away with this one because it’s $40 cheaper than the Paperwhite. Whatever other advantages the Paperwhite may have, it will never have that one. Unless […]
Amazon Music Unlimited vs. Apple Music: A comparison
Subscriptions and pricing Amazon Music offers three subscription plans with different features: Free, Prime, and Unlimited. A free plan includes ads and only allows you to shuffle an artist, album, or playlist, not to play those songs in order. Amazon Music Prime, which comes free with an Amazon Prime subscription, is ad-free but still shuffle-only. […]
Get two 4K drones for the price of one
TL;DR: Through July 21, you can get two 4K drones — the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO and Blade K — for just $159.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Onetify Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K with Blade K Drone Bundle $159.97 at The Mashable Shop $299.99 Save $140.02 Get Deal Maybe you’re looking […]
Apple Watch Ultra 1 vs. Ultra 2: We’ll make this simple
The bottom line is that Apple Watch Ultra 1 is a very capable device, with Apple hitting all the right spots from the get go: It’s rugged, durable, has great battery life, and is great for serious sporting activities, be it diving, snorkeling, hiking, or running. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is, in many ways, […]