‘A powerful new tool’: A disabled advocate on Apple’s FDA-approved hearing aids
Apple made history this month when a feature in the company’s forthcoming AirPods Pro 2 was approved by the Food and Drug Administration as the first over-the-counter (OTC), clinical-grade hearing aid software. The Hearing Aid Feature, as Apple refers to the software, amplifies sound for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment (it also […]
LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here’s how to turn it off.
LinkedIn has been training generative AI with user data — a quiet change the public noticed on Wednesday. Users of the professional social networking platform owned by Microsoft were the first to notice a new option pop up in their data privacy settings called “Data for Generative AI Improvement.” SEE ALSO: How to turn off […]
Google searches will now detect origin of AI-manipulated images
Google is expanding efforts to properly label AI-generated content, updating its in-house “About This Image” tool with a global standard for detecting the origins of an AI-edited image. The new label was formulated as part of Google’s work with the global Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA). Members of the C2PA have committed to […]
Grab the Marshall Major IV headphones for just $80 and get 80 hours of listening time
SAVE $70: The Marshall Major IV headphones are on sale at Amazon for just $79.99, down from the list price of $149.99. That’s a 47% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Major IV headphones $79.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal There’s a particular heart-sinking feel when you take off for […]
WhatsApp ‘View Once’ messages are far more permanent than you realize
If you’re sending a “View Once” message, photo, or video through WhatsApp, don’t be so sure that the receiver can’t view it again. Security researchers with crypto wallet ZenGo recently discovered a bug that allowed WhatsApp users to view “View Once” messages as many times as they liked. SEE ALSO: Meta updates WhatsApp and Messenger […]
Grab the Google Pixel Buds A-Series for their lowest price yet
SAVE $35: As of Sep. 18, get the Google Pixel Buds A-Series for $64 at Amazon. That’s a 35% discount and the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Pixel Buds A-Series $64.00 at Amazon $99.00 Save $35.00 Get Deal Apple may have just debuted its newest set of earbuds […]
The brand-new black Apple Watch Ultra 2 is already $50 off at Best Buy — but it’s not for everyone
SAVE $50: The new black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular) is on sale for paid members of the My Best Buy program starting at $749 (typically $799). Meanwhile, non-members can get it for $779.99 at Amazon. It’s set for release on Sept. 20. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch […]
Don’t sleep on iPhone 16 Plus — I reviewed all 4 iPhones and it’s got the best bang for your buck
The iPhone 16 Plus is going to give you the best bang for your buck. Don’t get me wrong, though. After testing all four iPhone 16 devices, it’s no surprise the iPhone 16 Pro Max stood out as the best of the entire lineup. After all, it lasted more than 25 hours on a single […]
Get peace of mind with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2, on sale for under $100 at Amazon
SAVE $30: The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is on sale at Amazon for just $99.99, down from the list price of $129.99. That’s a 23% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 $99.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal Driving and owning a car comes with a […]
Amazon deal of the day: Save $30 on our favorite Roku streaming device
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Sept. 18: OUR TOP PICK Roku Ultra $69.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL TP-Link Tapo Wire-Free MagCam $69.99 at Amazon (save $50 with on-page coupon) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch $299.99 at Amazon (save […]