Apparently, some Americans will receive an IRS stimulus check in the mail or via direct deposit. Find out who’s eligible to get it. Apparently, some Americans will receive an IRS stimulus check in the mail or via direct deposit. Find out who’s eligible to get it.
Around the world, government organizations are calling out Google for monopolistic practices. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) will reportedly announce Google is in violation of the country’s antitrust laws in regards to its search engine, Chrome, and issue a cease and desist letter, Nikkei Asia reported. The watchdog started an investigation into Google’s practices … Read more
Elon Musk’s X has hiked prices for its ad-free Premium+ subscription service to $22 a month, up from $16 before ($168 to $229 annually), TechCrunch reported. That represents a 37.5 percent increase, the largest since Elon Musk purchased the platform previously known as Twitter back in 2022. One stated reason for the hike is that … Read more
Infinity Nikki is my favorite new release of 2024. It’s a cotton candy confection of an open-world game that offers a lot more depth and variety than I expected to find. I enjoy the fabulous wardrobe, the low-key puzzles and the charming side quests. But the most surprising thing about Infinity Nikki was something that … Read more
Apple is working on the next generation of AirPods Pro, and they may have some new health features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman – although it’s a rumor we heard before, back in 2021. The company has reportedly started testing features like temperature sensing and heart rate monitoring for the earbuds. Apple has found that … Read more
The shipping deadlines have passed and time has (almost) run out for us procrastinators to get gifts for our friends and family. But fear not: it’s never been easier to send a gift to someone, including an e-gift card to a store or for a service you know they use. If you’re looking for more … Read more
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is still zipping around the sun making history, and it’s gearing up for another record-setting approach this week. On December 24 at 6:53AM ET, the spacecraft’s orbit will take it just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface, according to the space agency. That’ll be the closest it — or any … Read more
A new report published by the child safety groups Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action details the alarming presence of inappropriate apps that are rated as suitable for children as young as four years old on Apple’s App Store. The groups worked with a researcher to review as many apps as possible in the span of … Read more
Apple is working on the next generation of AirPods Pro, and they may come packing some new health features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In the Power On newsletter this weekend, Gurman reports that Apple has been testing features including temperature sensing and heart rate monitoring for the earbuds. So far, Apple has found that … Read more
Another star has joined the highly coveted ‘SNL’ Five-Timers club: Martin Short! See all the members in the exclusive group. Another star has joined the highly coveted ‘SNL’ Five-Timers club: Martin Short! See all the members in the exclusive group.