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TikTok says it’s discontinuing TikTok Now, its attempt to replicate last year’s social media sensation BeReal. According to screenshots posted by several users, parent ByteDance is “updating the TikTok experience and discontinuing TikTok Now.” TikTok Now had a nearly identical approach to viral hit BeReal, requiring users to take front and rear photos simultaneously. It … Read more
You can grab Amazon’s third-generation Echo Buds for $35 right now if you’re a Prime member. That’s a substantial price drop for a $50 product that launched in May and only started shipping on June 7th. The wireless earbuds are already cheaper than their predecessors, but this makes them an even more attractive option if … Read more
Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet (2021) is a solid entertainment device and already a great value at $150, but you can now grab one at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen. Thanks to an early Prime Day sale you can pick one up in Denim, Lavender and Olive colors for just $75, or 50 … Read more
There’s something so satisfying about finally getting to play the game you love on your console of choice. Rail shooter, Air Twister, is the latest video game to make the jump, with ININ Games announcing it will be released on PS4 and PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC. Air Twister first came on the scene … Read more
Google has killed a project internally known as “Iris” that it established to build augmented reality glasses, according to Business Insider. The tech giant worked on the glasses’ development for several years, but it reportedly shelved Iris following waves of layoffs and company reshuffles over the past few months. Another event that factored into Google’s … Read more
Nintendo has a bad reputation for its online infrastructure, often being ridiculed for lagging behind in adopting the latest technologies or features (such as requiring a smartphone for voice chat). This includes transitioning user data between your old console and a new one. Fortunately, it sounds like Nintendo is at least looking into making that … Read more
Stitcher is shutting down. The popular podcasting app and web service, which SiriusXM acquired in 2020 for $325 million, will close on August 29th, according to an FAQ on its website (viaVariety). The move appears geared toward drawing its user base into the broader SiriusXM platform. “SiriusXM, the owner of Stitcher, is focused on incorporating … Read more
It’s not just US manufacturers adopting Tesla’s EV charging technology. Volvo has confirmed that its electric cars in the US, Canada and Mexico will use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. Current and recently announced cars (such as the C40 Recharge, EX30 and EX90) will connect to Supercharger stations through an adapter starting in … Read more
Apple is borrowing a marketing tactic from Twitter pirates. The company made the unusual move of uploading the entire first episode of its series Silo to the social platform, allowing anyone there to watch the opening installment for free. The gambit follows Twitter’s move to allow longer video uploads for subscribers. The free episode may … Read more
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is one step closer to becoming the de-facto electric vehicle charging system in the US. On Tuesday, SAE International, one of the automotive industry’s most important standards bodies, shared it is working to support the plug, a move that will make it easier for manufacturers to add NACS connectors … Read more