Reddit’s latest policy change could stifle future protests against the platform
Reddit is changing its rules in a way that may ensure its mods never go rogue again. On Monday, Reddit’s VP of community, Laura Nestler, announced in a post on the platform’s r/modnews subreddit that the company was changing Community Type settings rules. Going forward, moderators will be required to submit a request to Reddit […]
Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims
Snapchat (Snap) has been deceptively marketing itself to young people despite monumental risks of sexual scams (sextortion), according to New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torres. The state filed a lawsuit against the platform in early September, alleging it did not do enough to warn users of online risks despite employees waving red flags. New Mexico’s […]
Attention Prime members: get the Amazon Echo Show 5 with the Blink Outdoor 4 camera for 68% off
SAVE $129.99: The bundled Amazon Echo Show 5 and Blink Outdoor 4 camera are on sale for Prime members for just $59.99. That’s a 68% discount off the normal bundle price of $189.98. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 5 + Blink Outdoor 4 $59.99 at Amazon $189.98 Save $129.99 Prime-member […]
What caused the Verizon outage yesterday? What we know.
On Monday, tens of thousands of Americans were hit hard by a widespread Verizon outage, leaving the network offline for several hours. While the issue has since been resolved, the frustration lingers for healthcare workers, students, and countless others who rely on their cell service. The big question now: what caused it? According to telecom […]
Score up to 46% off an air purifier during these early October Prime Day deals
An air purifier adds an extra layer of protection to your indoor space, giving a better safeguard when it comes to dust, allergens, and viruses. If you’re hoping to grab one this fall, check out these deals Amazon is offering ahead of October Prime Day. Best air purifier deals during early Prime Day sales Best […]
Google Pixel 9a leak shows a drastically different look
The Google Pixel 9 basically just came out, but it’s already time to talk about the next one. No, not the Pixel 10. That has to wait for another year or so. Instead, Android Headlines acquired and published leaked renders of the Pixel 9a via OnLeaks. In the photos, you can see a pretty radically […]
Scoop up a pair of noise-cancelling Amazon Echo Buds at a scary good price
SAVE $85: As of October 1, get the noise-cancelling Amazon Echo Buds with wireless charging case for just $34.99 at Amazon. That’s a discount of 71% and the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds $34.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $85.00 Shop Now If you have trouble focusing […]
Amazon deal of the day: Grab the Amazon Echo Buds at their Prime Day low of just $25
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 1: OUR TOP PICK Amazon Echo Buds (2023) $24.99 at Amazon (save $25) Get Deal BEST KINDLE DEAL Kindle Paperwhite Kids $114.99 at Amazon (save $55) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL Coway Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH air purifier $155.07 at Amazon (save $84.92) Get […]
Microsoft Copilot can talk now: 3 new features that make it more like ChatGPT and Google Gemini
Copilot, Microsoft’s AI companion, got some big updates today, including advanced voice and vision capabilities. These new enhancements bring it more in line with other AI chatbots like Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT (though it’s worth noting that the latter underpins Copilot). Some may even argue that the new-and-improved Copilot now outshines the aforementioned AI […]
A huge Windows 11 2024 update dropped today: 5 new AI-powered features, including Recall
Microsoft is rolling out the new Windows 11 2024 update today — and it’s arguably the most highly anticipated version of the OS this year. Why? Among a slew of other new features, it’s expected to come with the new-and-improved (and controversial) Recall feature that attracted scrutiny from security experts. However, as we reported on […]