Science & Technology
For a movie night under the stars, an outdoor projector is your best bet
Gathering the family to watch a film everyone agrees on (Space Jam?) under the stars: Now that’s a summer night. To turn your yard into a home theater, though, you’ll need a projector — one that works just as well outside as it does in.While the majority of projectors aren’t marketed exclusively for outdoor use, […]
How NYC confused everyone over its not-an-app vaccination 'pass'
On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new initiative called the “Key to NYC Pass,” requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor settings like restaurants, gyms, and concert venues. As reported by the New York Times, “To enter indoor venues, [workers and customers] must use the city’s new digital app, the state’s Excelsior app, […]
5 things we know about Google's new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Remember the Google Pixel 5? No? Me neither. Thankfully, Google’s back and ready to make up for last year’s forgettable phone with a more impressive follow-up.The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are Google’s latest phones, but they won’t be available until sometime this fall. On Monday, the company teased its upcoming flagships via […]
Enjoy quick and stable WiFi at home with these Speedefy routers on sale
Home is where the router is. But not all routers provide great WiFi, even if you’re paying for ultra-high speeds from your internet provider. Since routers serve as the bridge between you and the internet, the best routers ensure that you’re always connected wherever you are in your home and deliver fast, consistent speeds.And now that […]
How to connect Bluetooth headphones to a PC
As fun as it is to blast your favorite songs (or Netflix shows) from your PC speakers, it’s generally a no-no for those of us who live with others. That’s where a good pair of Bluetooth headphones comes in. Connecting a pair of Bluetooth headphones to a Windows PC is, thankfully, incredibly easy and comes […]
How to reset your iPhone back to factory settings
So, you want a fresh start. Maybe you’re sick of the way your iPhone is set up, or you’re sick of being confronted with the realities of the past four years every time you unlock your home screen. Perhaps you just want a change of pace. There are plenty of reasons to want to reset […]
Twitter issues cash bounty challenge for undoing 'racist' photo cropping
Twitter just issued a new challenge that will pays people to actually do some good.As part of the hacker conference DEF CON beginning Aug. 5, Twitter has announced a challenge to the hacking/coding community to help the company make the algorithm that crops the platform’s photos less (apparently) racist. Tweet may have been deleted For […]
Reminder: Banned content of all kinds is still thriving on social platforms
It’s a tale as old as the internet. Social platforms like Facebook and YouTube continue rolling out content moderation tools meant to keep harmful content like hate speech, misinformation, and incitements to violence off their platforms. Reports show that users keep successfully posting terrible stuff anyway.The latest example concerns anti-semitic content. There is a rise […]
Best headphones for iPhone owners: Think outside the (AirPods) box
AirPods are great and all, but have you heard of literally anything else?Listening to music, podcasts, or audio books on your iPhone makes perfect sense given its origins are steeped in the old days of the iPod. To get the most out of your audio experience however, you really need a good set of headphones […]
Our favorite Chromebooks on the market right now
As the laptop market has grown over the last few years, Chromebooks have too often been shoved into a niche as a cheaper device that isn’t quite a full featured laptop but gives you a little more juice than a tablet. Well, guess what? Chromebooks have outgrown that label and it’s time to give them […]