DOGE uses sketchy accounting to drastically exaggerate savings, according to report
An in-depth new report from Politico determined that the Department of Government Efficiency (aka DOGE) has actually saved far less than it’s claimed. So, despite spending the last six months cancelling research grants, federal contracts, and firing federal employees across the country, DOGE has fallen far behind the savings promised by Elon Musk. So far, […]
Turn your iPhone into a scanner with an app that lasts for life
TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$38 (reg. A$307) with code SCAN through 7 September. Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription AU$38 AU$307 Save AU$269 Get Deal Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to rush to the library to print something. If most of […]
The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are dropping at the end of the month: What to know
Bose announced back in June that new QuietComfort Ultra earbuds were on the way, and we have confirmation that they’re nearly here. Starting Aug. 28, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) will be available for preorder for $299 on Bose’s website. They will become available to the public starting on Sept. 10 in the […]
Meta’s AI rules permitted suggestive behavior with kids
Meta’s AI rules have reportedly allowed children to have potentially troubling interactions, including so-called “sensual” chats. The news comes from a detailed feature from Reuters, which cited an internal Meta document it obtained. Reuters reported, per the internal document, that Meta’s chatbot policies had allowed it to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic […]
X and Grok went down, users report. Heres what we know.
Elon Musk’s site X and AI tool Grok both appeared to go down Thursday afternoon, according to user reports. While X appears to have recovered, there may still be issues with Grok. Down Detector showed a spike in user-reported issues for both services starting around 11 a.m. ET. (Disclosure: Down Detector is owned by Ziff […]
Level up your gaming area with the Samsung Odyssey G9 deal
SAVE $262: As of Aug. 14, get the Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor for $737.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That’s a discount of 26% and its lowest price yet. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Odyssey G9 $737.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $262 Get Deal Looking for a new gaming […]
The Sonos Ace headphones are back down to their Prime Day price
SAVE $100: As of Aug. 14, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $299 at Amazon. That’s a savings of 25% and just $4 away from their best price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Ace $299 at Amazon $399 Save $100 Get Deal It’s rare for a brand to […]
Take $149 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and power up your wrist
SAVE $149.01: As of Aug. 14, get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $649.99, down from its usual price of $799, at Amazon. That’s a discount of 19%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 2 $649.99 at Amazon $799 Save $149.01 Get Deal There are plenty of Apple Watch models to […]
Reddit user claims to leak new color display Kindle
Is Amazon working on a cheaper version of its color display Kindle? According to allegedly leaked photos posted on Reddit, the answer is yes. On Wednesday, a redditor shared images of what they claim is a prototype of a smaller Kindle with a color display, via The Verge. The user, writing in Portuguese, said it’s […]
Apple fans: Get ready for a new HomePod mini and a new Apple TV 4K in 2025
Apple fans could be in for some pretty exciting launches in 2025. Like normal, we’re expecting the brand to launch new iPhones this fall, but those who love their Apple home entertainment items are quietly getting excited. Apple rumors are afloat about new items that will be the go-to for streaming all the movies and […]