Apple's Mac Mini M1 returns to a record low of $570
The Mac Mini was already the most cost-effective way to get an M1 machine, but Amazon's latest sale makes it even more affordable. The 256GB desktop is back down to a record low of $570 right now...
View ArticleTobii says it's in talks to provide eye tracking for Sony's PlayStation VR2
Sony might not have locked down PlayStation VR2 specifications despite providing some details at CES 2022. Tobii says it's in talks to provide eye tracking technology for the next-gen VR headset. It...
View ArticleHouse Democrats urge IRS to halt facial recognition plans
It's not just Republican senators upset over the Internal Revenue Service's plans to adopt ID.me facial recognition. Democratic House Representatives Ted Lieu, Anna Eshoo, Pramila Jayapal and Yvette...
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Android 12L hands-on: Some big multitasking upgrades, but is that enough?
Despite Google being on the twelfth generation of its ubiquitous mobile OS, recently it’s felt like Android has left tablets behind. Hell, even Google gave up making its own tablets years ago, while...
View ArticleAmazon's 3-for-2 sale includes Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Animal Crossing and more
Winter is a great time to catch up on your video game “pile of shame,” which makes Amazon’s latest deal either well- or poorly-timed depending on how you feel about having even more games to play....
View ArticleHulu's intense 'The Dropout' trailer shows Elizabeth Holmes' rise to infamy
Hulu has dropped the first trailer for The Dropout, a miniseries about the failed blood-testing startup Theranos. Amanda Seyfried stars as its embattled former CEO, Elizabeth Holmes. The...
View ArticleIRS says it will back away from facial recognition amid outcry
It didn't take long for the Internal Revenue Service to respond to pressure to drop facial recognition. The agency has told Senator Ron Wyden it plans to back away from using facial recognition for...
View Article'Matrix Resurrections' co-producer sues Warner Bros. over disappointing box...
The co-producer of The Matrix Resurrections, in a new lawsuit, is blaming the film’s lackluster box office numbers on a same-day streaming release. According to The Wall Street Journal, Village...
View ArticleSomeone put 'Wordle' on the Game Boy
Even vintage gaming platforms aren't immune to Wordle's cultural dominance, it seems. Kotakunotes security researcher Stacksmashing has ported the hit word game to the Game Boy. The 1989-era handheld's...
View ArticlePeter Thiel is leaving Meta's board of directors
Peter Thiel is leaving the board of Meta, more than 16 years after becoming one of Facebook's earliest investors. In a statement, Mark Zuckerberg said that “we've always known that at some point he...
View ArticleGoogle releases its last Pixel 3 security update
Don't expect to receive more updates for your Pixel 3. Esper's Mishaal Rahman has learned Google is delivering one last security update to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. The company previously said the Pixel 3...
View ArticleSamsung's next Unpacked keynote comes to the metaverse
Electronics giant Samsung announced that its upcoming Unpacked event, to be aired this Wednesday, will be accessible in both virtual reality and actual reality. Metaverse-minded fans can watch the...
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Jeep and Razor made an off-road electric scooter
There's still some room for over-the-top electric scooters, apparently. Jeep is partnering with Razor on the RX200, an adult e-scooter designed expressly for off-road use. It's not the fastest machine...
View ArticleJabra's hearing enhancement earbuds will be available this month for $799
Jabra announced its Enhance Plus earbuds back in August, debuting a model that offers assistance to people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. At the time, the company also announced that it would sell...
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What we bought: An $18 lid that makes the Instant Pot actually good at slow...
Every healthy relationship is built on compromise. Which is why there probably isn’t room in my boyfriend’s apartment for both my slow cooker and Instant Pot. Before we met, I had been living in my...
View ArticleMeta's Oversight Board recommends stricter anti-doxxing policies
Meta and its Oversight Board are frequently at odds, but this time they're working in concert. The Oversight Board has recommended Meta implement stricter anti-doxxing policies on Facebook and...
View ArticleAmazon's smart thermostat is back on sale for $48
Amazon's budget-friendly alternative to Google's Nest thermostats has returned to its all-time-low price for the first time since December. The company's smart thermostat, which it debuted last year,...
View ArticleCatch the first Nintendo Direct of 2022 tomorrow at 5PM ET
Nintendo is ready to hold its first Direct livestream of 2022, and it promises to start the year in grand fashion. The company has revealed plans for a 40-minute Direct on February 9th at 5PM ET that...
View ArticleApple scores its first Oscar nomination for Best Picture
This year’s Academy Awards nominations have been revealed, and Apple TV+ execs will surely be pleased. The service’s films received six Oscar nods overall, up from two last year. Most significantly,...
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Spotify’s problems are bigger than Joe Rogan
From musicians pulling their music to a high-profile podcaster pausing their exclusive show, Spotify is under attack from all sides. Furore over Joe Rogan’s podcast and Spotify’s subsequent...
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