Ring to let police request user videos again
Ring, the Amazon-owned home surveillance company, is partnering with taser-maker Axon to once again help law enforcement request footage from users’ doorbell cameras. The move reverses Ring’s 2024 decision to kill its “Request for Assistance” feature, which let police ask users for video via the Neighbors app. At the time, Ring framed the change as […]
iOS 26 is getting new emojis, but don’t expect to see them right away
Apple’s UI refresh, iOS 26, is almost here. To mark the recently passed World Emoji Day on July 16, the Unicode Consortium has approved a fresh batch of emojis for the update. For context, the Unicode Consortium is a nonprofit that maintains the Unicode Standard, a universal character encoding system that ensures text and emoji […]
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TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just $15.97 (reg. $169) with code FAMPLAN. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02 with code FAMPLAN Get Deal The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers […]
Netflix admits to using AI in one of its shows
Netflix isn’t pretending to play coy about AI anymore. The streaming giant confirmed during its latest earnings call that it leaned on generative AI to create visual effects for The Eternaut, an Argentine post-apocalyptic drama. SEE ALSO: Trump Administration set to announce executive order targeting “woke AI” chatbots, report says According to reporting from Engadget, […]
Watch this: These Mario Kart Legos that shoot turtle shells are giving me life
Have you ever had a kid run up to you, tug on your shirt, and say, “Watch this — hey, hey, watch this!“? I recently had that experience during a play session with my nieces and nephews, and for once, I didn’t have to smile and nod my way through a very thorough explanation of […]
DJI wireless mics are so popular with TikTok creators that Amazon cant keep them in stock. Heres how to find them.
Creator-approved DJI mics at Amazon Low in stock DJI Mic Mini bundle (2 transmitters, 1 receiver, charging case) $169 Get Deal Still in stock DJI Mic Mini (1 transmitter, 1 receiver) $89 Shop Now Best single-mic option DJI Mic 2 (Transmitter only) $99 Get Deal Backup option DJI Mic 2 (1 transmitter, 1 receiver) $219 […]
Review: The incredibly thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsungs best foldable yet
There are plenty of times in life when thinner isn’t necessarily better, but in the case of tablet-style foldable phones, slimming down is definitely for the best. That’s my big takeaway after several days playing with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the latest flagship foldable from the Korean tech giant. It combines what I […]
The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser mini projector is a compact necessity for a weekend away or backyard movie night
Anker looked at a can of soda and said, “Yeah, we can make a mini projector that’s the same size.” With its compact size, weight of about two pounds, and impressive display quality, the 1080p Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser mini projector has earned a permanent place in my travel bag. That is, once I […]
Our tech reporters favorite Anker charging accessories
If you’re someone who uses a wide variety of devices in your daily life, it’s important to keep your batteries charged up (ideally, without a dozen different cords and devices). The last thing you want is to go on a trip and have your phone, Nintendo Switch, or tablet die on the first day. That’s […]
This refurbished MacBook Air is fast, quiet, and on sale for 60% off
TL;DR: You can grab a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for just $399.99 while it’s still in stock. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished 2020 MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $399.99 $999 Save $599.01 Get Deal Go refurbished and get a powerful 2020 MacBook Air for a […]