A new decision from Meta’s Oversight Board reiterates Facebook’s continual role as a platform for dangerous election rhetoric. The Board reversed Meta’s initial decision to leave public a video posted in January that called for insurrectionist actions in Brazil following the inauguration of its new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula took office on … Read more
The following article contains spoilers for “Ad Astra per Aspera.” Prequels, especially for well-known properties, are straightjackets which limit their own storytelling possibilities. Dramatic license is hampered by the fact the audience often knows where these characters (and storylines) end up. And any violence to the extant narrative can jar viewers who likely know what’s … Read more
UK broadcaster Sky has unveiled a webcam device called Sky Live designed to add features like watch parties with friends, fitness and gaming features, the company announced. It attaches magnetically to the top of the company’s Sky Glass smart TVs via USB-C and HDMI, and supports motion tracking for games and workouts, along with video … Read more
From mattresses to scales, it’s commonplace now for even the most basic products to be app-connected. Electric toothbrushes are one of the more curious entries in the “smart” device space. But, smart or not, toothbrushes serve one purpose: cleaning your teeth. The American Dental Association says both powered and manual brushes will effectively do just … Read more
Less than one week after it was confirmed that Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah had welcomed their first child, the two had a parents’ night out on June 20. Less than one week after it was confirmed that Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah had welcomed their first child, the two had a parents’ night out … Read more
Beyonce looked stunning when she channeled Little Red Riding Hood in a tight red mini dress with a hooded cape while on tour. Beyonce looked stunning when she channeled Little Red Riding Hood in a tight red mini dress with a hooded cape while on tour.
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused alternative to Google, has been working on its own browser. First available on the Mac in open beta late last year, the DuckDuckGo browser is rolling out in beta for Windows starting today. DuckDuckGo says this is “our most requested product for years.” Naturally, DuckDuckGo is the default search engine here. But … Read more
Three years after the start of the pandemic, travel is once again a rite of passage for many new grads, and as a parent, you probably want to ensure your child has a great time exploring the world. Visiting a new place can be a little tricky, but a few gadgets can help make the … Read more
As the unromantic name implies, TP-Link’s Deco XE75 AXE5400 is one of the company’s many, many routers. A trio of plain cylinders standing 6.7-inches tall, they mirror the lack of excitement in its name, but as the saying goes, let’s not judge a book by its deeply unsexy cover. Hiding inside is a mesh of … Read more
It’s on! Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who own competing social media platforms, are seemingly ready to take their competition to the next level with a physical fight. It’s on! Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who own competing social media platforms, are seemingly ready to take their competition to the next level with a physical … Read more