The best JBL speakers, tested for sound, portability, waterproofing, and fun
Very few tech brands have a stronghold on a product category. Apple dominates the smartphone and tablet markets with the iPhone and iPad. Sony has headphones and earbuds on lock. When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers, JBL is the unconquerable giant. The company’s feature-heavy and near-indestructible speakers are considered elite purchases for consumers wanting […]
TCLs version of The Frame is 50% off for Labor Day — get the 65-inch NXTVISION TV for under $1,000
SAVE 50%: Through Sept. 29, all sizes of the TCL NXTVISION QLED art TV are 50% off for Labor Day, with savings of up to $2,000. Some sizes are sold out at Amazon, but all are available at Best Buy. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL NXTVISION Matte QLED 4K TV save 50% […]
Record-low price alert: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is only $135 at Amazon
SAVE $85.04: As of Sept. 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) is down to just $134.95 at Amazon. That’s a savings of 39% and a new record-low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) $134.95 at Amazon $219.99 Save $85.04 Get Deal If you want a […]
Soundcores Anker Life Q20 headphones are down to their lowest-ever price after Labor Day
SAVE $30: As of Sept. 2, the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones are on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. This is 50% off their list price of $59.99 and marks their lowest-ever price. Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Headphones $29.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal The majority […]
Google can keep Chrome and Android, judge rules in antitrust case
Google is breathing a big sigh of relief today. Why? A judge has ruled that the company will not be forced to sell Chrome or Android, two suggestions that were being pushed by the U.S. Department of Justice as a result of the search giant losing a major antitrust case last August brought against it by […]
What Oura Ring’s partnership with the U.S. military means for your data
Oura Ring has announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and many users online are not happy about it. The announcement sparked immediate backlash across social platforms, with concerns ranging from misinformation about data privacy to broader moral objections over the company’s willingness to work with the U.S. military. Some users speculated […]
OpenAI announces new parental controls for teen ChatGPT users
OpenAI is appealing directly to concerned parents as the AI giant announces plans for a new suite of parental oversight features. The company explained in a new blog post that it is moving ahead with more robust tools for parents who hope to curb unhealthy interactions with its chatbot, as OpenAI faces its first wrongful […]
Researchers find secret ties and vulnerabilities in popular VPN apps
A new study has uncovered that more than 20 VPN apps on the Google Play Store share the same codebases and infrastructure, despite presenting themselves as independent services. Together, these apps account for 20 of the 100 most-downloaded VPNs on the platform, with a staggering 700 million users. The findings raise serious questions about trust […]
Meta might have access to your camera roll. How to check, turn it off
That issue with Meta secretly scanning your camera roll continues to rear its head. Check your Facebook privacy settings to see if this feature is turned on for you — even if you didn’t provide explicit consent. Back in June, Mashable reported a notice that popped up on the Facebook app giving users the option […]
Samsungs curved gaming monitors are up to $700 off at Amazon
Best Samsung monitor deals Best overall Samsung monitor deal Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 Series DQHD curved gaming monitor (G95C) $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best upgraded Samsung monitor deal Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED Series curved gaming monitor (G93SC) $899.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best budget Samsung gaming monitor deal Samsung 32-inch Odyssey Series QHD curved […]