We’ve seen worries about scratches on expensive phones and debris breaking the keyboard on expensive MacBooks, but a piece of debris distorting the screen on a $1,980 phone after one day of use feels like it’s on an entirely different level. That’s what happened to a reviewer at The Verge, who reported that he […]
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is Getting Ready for Battle
This November the much-anticipated release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is expected to bring intense lightsaber battles to all the major gaming platforms. With Respawn still riding high on the continued success of Apex Legends, this month the developer finally unveiled its much-anticipated Star Wars game with a number of details and the […]
Netflix Killed Airplay Support. Here’s Why.
With no warning and little explanation, Netflix has removed the easiest way to sling its shows from one Apple device to another: AirPlay. Sources at The Verge report that it pulled the wireless casting feature this past week, due to what it’s calling a “technical limitation.” But it’s not the kind of technical limitation you’d […]
How To Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Social Media
You’ve probably been caught off guard by videos that play automatically on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – in fact, just across the internet in general. They begin playing as soon as you load a page or (if they’re more deviously implemented) when you start scrolling through a page to catch your attention. Whether you just […]
How to Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Your Browsers
Automatic video play is a feature that, while nice to have when it’s surfacing content that’s related to your interests, can be pretty annoying. Autoplay videos can be harmful, too, exposing you to violent, offensive, or otherwise unwanted content that you shouldn’t have to see by default. The Verge reports that several browsers, like Google […]
The Punkt MP02 – A Simple Phone for Hectic Times
The Punkt MP02, which just debuted at this year’s Mobile World Congress, is about putting a full stop to the distractions and diversions of modern life. Its phones are the postmodern anti-flagship devices that suggest that maybe their users don’t need the internet with them every waking moment of every day. The MP design combines […]
Huawei Mate X Shines at MWC 2019
At this year’s Mobile World Congress, a lot of new devices were introduced and impressed with their technology, but one seemed to rise above the rest. Rated “Best In Show AND “Best Foldable Phone” by The Verge, the Huawei Mate X seems to be the mobile phone to beat for 2019. It’s difficult to overstate […]
YouTube’s Child Predator Controversy Continues
Last week, a YouTuber named Matt Watson sparked a major backlash against the video streaming giant, when posted a video describing exactly how he “…discovered a wormhole into a soft-core pedophilia ring on Youtube. Youtube’s recommended algorithm is facilitating pedophiles’ ability to connect with each-other, trade contact info, and link to actual CP in the […]
Microsoft Plans to Dish on Next-Gen Xbox Consoles at E3 2019
Sony may have decided to skip the E3, the video game industry’s largest annual expo this year, but according to sources at The Verge, Microsoft plans to be back at E3 2019 with its usual blow-out press conference. And now, Jeux Video is reporting that Microsoft plans to discuss its next-gen Xbox lineup as well. […]
Best Tech Deals for President’s Day Shoppers
Presidents’ Day is on Monday, February 18th. Across the Nation, banks will be closed as will some other stores and institutions, so check before you make the trek out if you have the day off. The biggest retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy, eBay, and Target, are all on the clock, though, and some of the […]