Echo Dot speaker prices drop to an all-time low for Black Friday
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly smart speaker or two (or three) this Black Friday, it might be worth casting a glance in Amazon's direction. Several Echo devices went on sale last week,...
View ArticleSpotify trials a TikTok-like vertical feed for discovering new music
Spotify is testing a new feature called Discover that lets users scroll through a feed of vertical videos and skip or like them, much as you do on TikTok, TechCrunch has reported. The feature was...
View ArticleHTC Vive VR headsets fall to all-time lows for Black Friday
HTC's Vive Cosmos is one of the best VR headsets out there, but if we're being real, it's always been a bit too expensive. Now, you can buy that model from Amazon during Black Friday sales for $399...
View Article‘Final Fantasy’ meets ‘Fortnite’ is more fun than it should be
Fortnite and Final Fantasy. A doomed pairing of the most lucrative recent gaming phenomenon with one of the most storied video-game franchises spanning over 30 years? I love Final Fantasy, mostly. I’m...
View ArticleAmazon one-day sale knocks up to 30 percent off storage from SanDisk and Lexar
Those looking for new portable drives, SD cards and other storage gadgets have a bunch of discounted items to choose from today. Amazon has a one-day sale that knocks up to 25 percent off drives from...
View ArticleMicrosoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is just $135 for today only
If you're an Xbox or PC gamer, there's a pretty high probability that you've taken a peek at Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. The customizable peripheral comes in its own case, offers...
View ArticleThe 2021 Apple TV 4K is on sale for $160 right now
Streaming devices are pretty affordable nowadays, but there are some benefits to opting for a more expensive model like the Apple TV 4K. We consider it to be the best high-end streaming box, and right...
View ArticleArturia's V Collection instruments now have native M1 Mac support
It's now that much easier to use Arturia's softsynths on your brand new MacBook. Arturia has released a free V Collection 8.2 update that adds native support to the (currently discounted) suite for...
View ArticleAlbeton software and packs are 25 percent off for Black Friday
If you want to make music on your computer, you’ll need a digital audio workstation or DAW. One of our favorites is Ableton Live and it’s currently on sale for Black Friday. Until Monday, November...
View ArticlePinterest will no longer force former employees to keep quiet about...
Pinterest will no longer enforce former employees' nondisclosure agreements when it comes to cases of racial and gender-based discrimination, according to NBC News. That's part of the terms the company...
View Article'Roblox' sues long-banned user for allegedly terrorizing the platform
Roblox is suing a person it banned years ago for allegedly terrorizing the gaming platform and its community of developers. The Roblox Corporation wants Benjamin Robert Simon to stop his alleged...
View ArticleVirgin Galactic unveils the first winner of a free trip to space
Virgin Galactic has announced the winner of its Omaze giveaway. Announced in July, the sweepstakes saw the company give everyday people a chance to earn two tickets to the edge of space. The winner is...
View ArticleRazer Black Friday deals include huge discounts for Kishi phone controllers
A ton of Razer accessories are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday, including mice, headsets, keyboards and a gaming chair. There are all-time lows on a bunch of products too. One of the better deals is...
View ArticleNew UK law will hit smart home device makers with big fines for using default...
The UK has introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill, a suite of new regulations designed to improve security on smart home devices, the government announced....
View ArticleThe best Black Friday tech deals that are already available
While we've had weeks of early Black Friday deals already, Thanksgiving has brought additional sales, some of which we expect to continue through Black Friday proper. This has been a trend for the past...
View ArticleOwlet stops selling infant monitoring sock after FDA order
Following a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Owlet has stopped selling its popular Smart Sock family in the US. On October 5th, the agency contacted Owlet to tell the company...
View ArticleEU seeks to block political ads that target people's ethnicity or religion
The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, has proposed a ban on some types of targeted political ads that employ sensitive personal data, including ethnic origin, religion,...
View ArticleJapanese firms will test a bank-backed cryptocurrency in 2022
Japan is about to take a significant step toward developing a digital currency. Per Reuters, a consortium made up of approximately 70 Japanese firms said this week they plan to launch a yen-based...
View ArticleRussia is investigating Netflix over LGBT content
Russian officials are investigating Netflix after the public commissioner for protecting families accused the company of violating a "gay propaganda" law, according to Reuters. The commissioner claimed...
View ArticleGermany's incoming government wants to end coal use by 2030
Germany plans to phase out coal use by 2030, eight years earlier than previously planned, as part of its latest climate pledge. That same year, the country wants 80 percent of its electricity to come...
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