Instagram gets rid of annoying disappearing video ‘rug pull’
You open up Instagram on your smartphone and immediately see an intriguing video on your feed. Suddenly, before you can even dive into the clip, the feed refreshes, and the video is gone. SEE ALSO: Instagram reveals why some videos are lower quality than others It seems like something like that would be a glitch, […]
OpenAI says over 2 million people consulted ChatGPT for the 2024 election
Now that the 2024 presidential election has come and gone, OpenAI revealed on Friday just how much voters consulted ChatGPT. SEE ALSO: I asked ChatGPT Search election-based questions — and I have concerns Ahead of the election, OpenAI took steps to stop the spread of election misinformation on the platform. It banned the use of […]
Apple’s new iPhone update is locking law enforcement out of phones
Apple made your iPhone more secure and apparently no one really noticed until law enforcement got locked out of devices they had previously or were trying to crack. Last week, 404 Media reported on a new phenomenon occurring that was freaking out law enforcement. iPhones that were being stored for forensic investigations were “mysteriously” rebooting, […]
Buy a pre-lit Christmas tree and get a free Echo Pop and smart plug at Amazon
SAVE $42.98: Through Dec. 16, buy a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree at Amazon and get a free Echo Pop and smart plug. Opens in a new window Credit: National Tree Company Buy a pre-lit artifical Christmas tree, get a free Echo Pop and smart plug Through Dec. 16 Get Deal For everyone champing at the […]
Grab our favorite Sony noise-cancelling headphones at their lowest price ever
SAVE $101.99: As of Nov. 9, the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for $298, down from $399.99, at Amazon. That’s 25% off, and their lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $298.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal It’s “taking long walks through the fall […]
Grab the Google Pixel Watch 2 for under $200 at Amazon
SAVE $100: As of Nov. 9, the Google Pixel Watch 2 (cellular) is on sale for $199.99, down from $299.99, at Amazon. That’s 33% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 2 (cellular) $199.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal It’s treat yourself season, and there’s plenty of stylish wearable […]
50th birthday gifts to celebrate half a century on this planet
Take it from us: 50 is the new 40. For your special person rounding a half-century on this planet, not just any pretty wrapped parcel will do. Instead, we’ve found 25 of the perfect presents, from things they need but would never think to buy themselves, to gifts that will remind them how much they […]
A lifetime of Microsoft Office for $27: Because sometimes Google Docs just doesn’t cut it
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac for a one-time payment of $27.97 or $24.97, respectively — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more included. If you’ve ever lost a Google Doc mid-edit because your internet blacked out, you know that online tools have their limits. With Microsoft Office Professional 2019, you’re getting a dependable […]
Surf the web in peace with ad-free browsing for the whole family for $19
TL;DR: For $18.97 through Nov. 17, AdGuard’s Family Plan lifetime subscription keeps ads and trackers out of your family’s online experience on up to nine devices. Imagine an internet without constant pop-ups, sneaky trackers, and distracting ads. With AdGuard’s Family Plan, you can make that a reality — and give the whole family a safer, […]
Who has time for creative blocks? A lifetime pass to 1minAI can help you get past them for $40.
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 1minAI for $39.99 and alleviate creative stalls with AI-powered solutions that give you ideas fast — no subscriptions required. If you’ve ever found yourself in a creative rut, staring at a blank screen and wishing inspiration would just happen, then 1minAI might be your new go-to. With this AI-powered tool, […]