X rolls out its Signal-like encrypted chat feature

The site formerly known as Twitter has killed what were formerly known as Twitter DMs, in favor of something new. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk: Tesla drivers will soon be able to text and drive Elon Musk’s X has finally rolled out Chat, a replacement for the DM tab that has been located at the bottom […]
We tested every pair of Bose headphones and earbuds. We found 5 we love, and 1 to buy on sale.

How to choose the best Bose headphones Overall, Bose’s headphones prioritize comfort and audio quality, and you really can’t go wrong with any model. There are truly no bad products here. Having tested every product in this guide (and plenty more high-end audio products), we can verify that they’re all high-performing options. And with Black […]
Say goodbye to ads forever with AdGuard’s $19 lifetime subscription

TL;DR: Through Nov. 20, get an AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription for $18.97 with code FAMPLAN at checkout (reg. $169.99). Block ads on nine mobile and desktop devices forever. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $18.97 $169.99 Save $151.02 Get Deal Imagine an internet without interruptions — no video […]
Last chance get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for $40

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows on sale for $39.97 through Nov. 16 — a one-time purchase for lifelong access (reg. $219.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $39.97 $219.99 Save $180.02 Get Deal This is your last chance to ditch Microsoft 365’s subscription […]
Scammers used New York state text message alert system to send 166,000 scam texts

This week, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers received scam texts after their state’s official text messaging system was breached by hackers, according to a report from NBC News. New York’s Office of Information Technology Services told NBC News that “around 188,000 people get text messages from the state and that around 160,000 received the […]
35+ early Black Friday Walmart deals: We found Lego sets, 65-inch TVs, and Apple products that are cheaper at Walmart

The day is finally here: Walmart’s first Black Friday sale is officially live. While Walmart+ members got a five-hour head start, the sale is now open to everyone. The event only runs from Nov. 14 through Nov. 16, and on the first day of the sale, we’ve already seen popular products like Beats Studio Buds […]
AI bubble watch: Business and AI leaders are getting nervous about a bubble, report says

Turns out everyone kind of thinks there’s an AI bubble. According to a report from CNBC, top tech executives are worried about an AI bubble messing up their business. Like other infamous bubbles — the dot-com bubble, the cryptocurrency bubble, and the housing bubble of the 2000s — an AI bubble could cause massive disruption […]
Single Apple AirTags are the cheapest theyve ever been ahead of Black Friday

SAVE $11: As of Nov. 14, you can grab a single Apple AirTag for only $18 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. That’s 38% off its list price of $29 and the best price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $18 at Amazon $29 Save $11 Get Deal In […]
OpenAI tests ChatGPT group chats. How to try it for yourself.

You can bring your group chat shenanigans to ChatGPT now. Well, some of you can. OpenAI announced in a company blog post that it’s testing out group chats in ChatGPT. You can get as many as 20 people together to collaborate on projects and get ChatGPT’s input. If you’re trying to plan a dinner party, […]
No, that AI country song isnt No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Yes, it is terrible.

You can’t believe everything you hear. This week, I saw dozens of headlines and viral social posts about an AI country song that reached the top of the Billboard country charts. If a song created with generative AI had truly reached No. 1 in the country music world, that would indeed be huge, paradigm-shifting news. […]