I read all the community notes on Elon Musk’s X account. Here’s what I learned.
The first thing to know about Community Notes on Elon Musk‘s tweets: there ought to be a lot more of them. Community Notes, the Twitter/X fact-checks formerly known as Birdwatch, are often touted as one of the few good things to have survived the first chaotic year of Musk’s ownership. These notes are user-generated, usually […]
How fake Hurricane Milton AI images can have real consequences
AI-generated images and videos about Hurricane Milton might not just be annoying clickbait. They could also be connected to scams and disinformation campaigns. In the aftermath of the category 3 hurricane that devastated parts of Florida, social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Facebook have been inundated with AI-generated content. Some AI-generated images and videos […]
TikTok execs knows exactly how many videos it takes to get addicted to its platform
Newly un-redacted internal documents show TikTok fostered an environment that chose its public image over effective policies to address teen mental health, struggling to prioritize safety over engagement. The documents, part an ongoing lawsuit against TikTok featuring swaths of digitally redacted internal materials, were part of the Kentucky Attorney General’s filing. Despite redactions, the documents […]
Ticketmaster will be first to use new Apple Wallet tickets feature
Among the more overlooked features that iOS 18 brings to the iPhone are the updates to Apple Wallet, in particular the Apple Wallet event ticket experience. On Thursday, Ticketmaster announced that it would be the first company to take advantage of the new feature-rich Apple Wallet tickets feature. SEE ALSO: U.S. Justice Department moves to […]
Apple TV+ joins Amazon Prime Video as an add-on
Huge news for fans of the cable TV bundle from the days of yore: it’s basically returning, but under the shiny, new framing of “streaming.” If you have Amazon Prime Video, you can select an add-on for Apple TV+ without having to download a separate app. It’ll be available for an extra $9.99 per month […]
How to know an AirTag is tracking you
Apple first dropped its first GPS AirTags in 2021, and since then, they have proven to be incredibly useful. Users put them on their keys, in their luggage, on their dogs’ collars, you name it, and you no longer have to fear losing something. But, as is typical with surveillance tech, there is a more […]
Amazon deal of the day: The Beats Solo 4 are still under $100 post-Amazon Prime Day
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 11: OUR TOP PICK Beats Solo 4 $99.99 at Amazon (save $99.96) Get Deal BEST BEAUTY DEAL Shark SpeedStyle $149.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL JBL Clip 5 $59.95 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Sonos […]
The Beats Studio Buds+ are back on sale for their lowest price ever
GET 29% OFF: As of Oct. 11, you can score a pair of Beats Studio Buds+ for just $119.99, down from $169.95, at Amazon. That’s $49.96 off the list price and the lowest price we’ve seen these earbuds go for since November 2023. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Our pick: Beats Studio Buds+ […]
Get up to $150 off Apple devices during Target Circle Week — the sale ends at midnight tonight
UP TO $130 OFF: As of Oct. 11, Target is offering up to $150 off select Apple devices. Shop discounted iPads, AirPods, and more during Target Circle Week. Best Target Circle Week Apple deals: Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch SE 2 (2023) $169.99 at Target with Target Circle (save $80) Get Deal Best Apple […]
Snag a pair of free Bose earbuds with the purchase of a Motorola phone
SAVE $299.99: Motorola is offering a free pair of Bose QuietComfort II wireless earbuds with the purchase of a Motorola Razr+ or Motorola Edge smartphone. That’s a savings of $300 on the earbuds. Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Motorola Edge $549.99 at Motorola Get a free pair of Bose QuietComfort II earbuds with […]