Tag: gear
Save on iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and more
Apple devices currently hold the top honor in our guide to the best laptops, smartwatches and tablets. But the company’s gear isn’t cheap — and you won’t find sales at Apple’s own website either. But that doesn’t mean you can only get a new iPad or MacBook at full price. Other retailers like Amazon, Best…
A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months
A nearly year-old Facebook event for a “simple maths competition” has been one of the most viral posts on the platform for six months. The “event” racked up about 51 million views on Facebook during the first quarter of 2025, according to the company’s latest report on “widely viewed content” on the platform. That would…
Tinder is testing height preferences
Tinder helped popularize a modern dating culture that puts looks first, and now the app is trying out a new way to capitalize on it. As part of a test, select Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum subscribers will be able to set a preferred height range for matches they receive in the app, according to…
The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025
Around ten years ago, as the price of cable rose to untenable heights, live TV streaming services as the low-cost, contract-free antidote. These services are still blissfully easy to walk away from, but the cost has steadily inched towards cable levels. Every major provider has raised prices in the past year or two, including ,…
Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants
Under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany could impose a new 10 percent tax on major online platforms such as Google and Facebook. reported that political factions in the country struck a deal earlier this year to pursue these fees for digital service companies. “These corporations do billions in business in Germany with extremely high profit…
Microsoft Zune executive J Allard is leading a secretive team at Amazon
J Allard, a former Microsoft executive and one of the minds behind the Zune, is leading a new team at Amazon, CNBC reports. Allard is officially the vice president of Amazon’s ZeroOne, which, based on at least one Amazon job listing, is “a special projects team dedicated to inventing breakthrough consumer product categories.” What ZeroOne…
Sonos home speakers are up to 26 percent off right now
Sonos is at a discount via Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, . That’s 20 percent off and notable because this particular speaker rarely goes on sale. It’s a Sonos miracle! The deal applies to both the black and white colorways. The Era 300 is a highly capable device that we praised…
PlayStation’s DualSense Edge wireless controller is cheaper than ever
Now’s a great time to save on Sony gaming gear thanks to the most recent Days of Play sale. PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories, games and even PS Plus subscriptions have been discounted, and one of the standout deals is on the PS5 DualSense Edge controller. You can pick one up for $169, which is 15…
The best microSD cards in 2025
Most microSD cards are fast enough for boosting storage space and making simple file transfers, but some provide a little more value than others. If you’ve got a device that still accepts microSD cards — whether it’s an older gaming handheld, the new Nintendo Switch 2, a dash cam, a drone or an Android tablet…
X is ‘pausing’ encrypted DMs
X users can no longer send encrypted messages on the platform. The company said in that it’s “pausing” the feature “while we work on making some improvements.” Users will still be able to view previously-sent encrypted chats, but won’t be able to send any new ones. Up to now, encrypted DMs have been available only…