Did Amazon brick your Kindle? The pros and cons of switching to Kobo e-readers.
BookTokers, Bookstagramers, and the most passionate Kindle users across the internet are fuming this week. On April 7, Amazon notified affected users that the company would be discontinuing support on 13 devices, including nine Kindle e-readers. Amazon already faces plenty of backlash in the book world. Last year, Amazon launched a massive book sale, which […]
Apple is shuttering its first unionized store
Apple is closing the doors on three retail locations in June, including the first store to win a unionized staff. The employees of the Apple store in Towson, Maryland, north of Baltimore, voted to unionize with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) in 2022. The union is organized with the Coalition of […]
The AI Doc director says cynicism is the only wrong answer to AI
About half of young people ages 14-29 are now using artificial intelligence every day or week, and yet just 15 percent of them see AI as a net positive for society. And you don’t have to go far in the tech world to encounter AI doomers warning about the dire risks of AI run amok. […]
How the FBI recovered Signal messages (and how to fix the flaw)
For years, the Signal messaging app has been a favorite for privacy-minded folks. However, it’s not perfect. 404 Media reported this week that the FBI was able to read a suspect’s Signal messages, which should not normally be possible. Signal messages are end-to-end encrypted, meaning only the sender and receiver should be able to read […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch date leaks
Samsung’s next bundle of foldable devices may have just gotten a launch date. A new report by the Korea Economic Times (via 9to5google) claims that Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung’s regular series of product announcement livestreams, usually devoted to flagship mobile devices. There’s […]
Hisenses ultra-thin art TV is over $300 off
SAVE $302: As of April 10, the Hisense 55-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to only $697.99 at Amazon. That’s a savings of 30% or over $300. If you prefer not to shop at Amazon, it’s also on sale for $699.99 at Best Buy. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch Canvas […]
Exit 8 just got a major discount on Steam, just in time for the movies release
SAVE 30% OFF: As of April 10, get the video game ‘Exit 8’ for just $2.79 on Steam. That takes 30% off its $3.99 list price, saving you $1.20. This deal comes just in time for the game’s movie adaptation release. Opens in a new window Credit: Kotake Create ‘Exit 8’ $2.79 at Steam $3.99 […]
New FCC rule will make Starlink satellite internet faster and cheaper
SpaceX‘s Starlink might get cheaper and faster thanks to a set of new rules, but not everyone is happy about them. On Apr. 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is voting on an order (via PCMag) that will change how older, geostationary satellite systems share radio spectrum with low-Earth orbit constellations (such as Starlink). SEE […]
Regularly $200, you can now upgrade your PC with this powerful OS for just $13
TL;DR: Give your PC an affordable facelift with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, $12.97 (reg. $199) through May 3. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $12.97 $199 Save $186.03 Get Deal A new operating system makes your computer feel totally new to you. If you want to trick […]
Get Microsoft Office essentials for less than $5 each with this lifetime license
TL;DR: Give an old PC an affordable upgrade with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows, on sale now for just $32.97 (reg. $219.99) through April 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $32.97 $219.99 Save $187.02 Get […]