Science & Technology
'Apple Pencil Pro' tipped for Apple May 7 event: 3 new features it could have
Could an Apple Pencil Pro be on the way? Apple has teased that a new Apple Pencil is on the way, as we can see in the promo image on the Apple Events page. However, what we weren’t expecting is a “pro” variant of the iPad stylus. As spotted by X user @ribu_ap712, code on […]
Tesla just laid off more employees after gutting the entire charging team
Tesla isn’t done with laying off workers. According to reports from Business Insider and Electrek, Elon Musk’s EV car company laid off more employees over the weekend. With these latest cuts, Tesla has now entered its fourth week of layoffs. It’s unclear just how many workers lost their jobs at Tesla in this latest round […]
Power your devices with a MagSafe-compatible power bank for over $100 off
TL;DR: Through May 6, get this Flash Pro Plus 100W 25,000mAh MagSafe-Compatible Power Bank, which is powered by Panasonic, on sale for $199.97 (reg. $319). Many of our day-to-day routines depend heavily on various chargeable gadgets. That goes double when we are using said gadgets while on vacation. It stands to reason that having a reliable […]
Apple Watch Series 9 vs. SE: I tested both for 13 days
This Apple Watch Series 9 vs. SE face-off will obliterate all the questions you have about the popular smartwatches — well, that’s the plan at least. I’ve always been a smartwatch skeptic. Whether it’s the Google Pixel Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch, or the Apple Watch, all seemed superfluous for anyone who has a phone. […]
All the Amazon Fire TV Sticks are back down to their Big Spring Sale prices
Take your pick of Amazon Fire TV Sticks for easy, fast streaming, all of which are back down to their Amazon Big Spring Sale prices. Overview Best 4K streaming deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.99 ($20) Get Deal Best deal for most people Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $29.99 ($20) Get Deal Best […]
Microsoft to law enforcement: No using Azure OpenAI for facial recognition
Microsoft is more explicitly banning police departments from using its AI models to identify suspects, according to new conduct language for its Azure OpenAI collaboration. The new language explicitly prohibits using its AI model services “for facial recognition purposes by or for a police department in the United States.” It also prohibits use cases in […]
The best laptop deals for May 2024, including two M2 MacBook Airs at record-low prices
UPDATE: May. 4, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with new laptop deals, pricing, and availability. The very best laptop deals at a glance: Best laptop deal under $300 Dell Inspiron 15 (3535)) $289.99 at Dell.com (save $160) Get Deal Best laptop deal under $600 HP Laptop 15t-fd100 $459.99 at HP.com (save […]
How to blur your home on Google Street View (and why you should)
Google Street View offers a window to the world in all its bizarre, intimate, and often unfiltered glory. However, this peek into everyday life also extends to your home, potentially revealing more than you’d like — from views into bedroom windows to concerns about privacy and safety. Fortunately, there’s a solution. You can request Google […]
'I was kinda trapped': Watch a Cybertruck try to eat a guy's finger
The Tesla Cybertruck is, famously, a vehicle with a reputation problem. This video of a Cybertruck owner appearing to have his finger almost cut off by his truck’s motorized front hatch is not going to help. Tweet may have been deleted It was discovered early this year in the days just after the Cybertruck’s debut […]
TikTok is avoiding Apple commissions for App Store purchases
In 2020, Apple banned the popular video game Fortnite from the App Store. The game’s publisher, Epic Games, attempted to get around paying Apple its 30 percent commission for in-app purchases of the game’s V-Bucks currency. In response to Fortnite’s workaround that sent users outside of the App Store to make a purchase, Apple kicked […]