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Ever walk up to your door, hands full of groceries, and wished it would just unlock? Yeah, me too. That’s probably why the tech world went bananas over smart locks a few years back. Remember Level Lock? They were kind of a big deal, making those sleek, almost invisible smart locks that were supposed to…
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Heart Rate Tracking on Powerbeats Pro 2? Yes, Please! Okay, fitness fanatics and tech lovers, let’s talk about something that caught my eye (and ear!). Rumor has it that the next generation of Powerbeats Pro earbuds might come equipped with heart rate monitoring. I don’t know about you, but as someone who loves to track…
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WeTransfer’s Post-Acquisition Reality Check Remember that feeling after a whirlwind romance, when the initial excitement fades and reality sets in? That’s what’s happening at WeTransfer right now, and let’s just say, the honeymoon phase is officially over. You might recall the buzz back in July 2024 when Bending Spoons swooped in and acquired WeTransfer. It…
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Hey, E-Bike Riders! Safety First! Okay, let’s talk e-bike chargers. You know, that thing we plug in without a second thought? Well, maybe we should think twice. The folks over at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they’ve been seeing some scary stuff. We’re talking fires, overheating, even injuries – all because of mismatched chargers….
Wait, What Just Happened to My Quick Settings? Ever since I begrudgingly mastered the art of unlocking my phone with my face (seriously, sometimes it feels like it’s judging my bedhead), I thought I had this whole Android thing figured out. But just when you think you’ve got a handle on technology, it throws you…
Ever thought about how you’d make your grand entrance on Instagram? You know, that first impression that makes everyone hit that follow button faster than you can say influencer? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But let me tell you, Bill Belichick, the notoriously tight-lipped coach of the New England Patriots, just schooled everyone on how…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Just Made EV Life Easier (and Maybe a Tad More Electrifying) Alright, let’s talk electric vehicles, specifically the Hyundai Ioniq 5. You know how we’re always hearing about range anxiety and the dreaded hunt for charging stations? Well, Hyundai seems to be onto something with their 2025 Ioniq 5. They’re tackling these…
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Threads: Not Quite a Brazilian Carnival? Let’s face it, we’ve all become creatures of habit online. We carve out our little corners of the internet, find our people, and settle into our preferred ways of interacting. So, when a shiny new platform like Threads bursts onto the scene, it’s only natural to wonder, Is there…
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Did You Hear That? It’s Like a… Clanging? Imagine you’re an astronaut, strapped into a spacecraft hundreds of miles above Earth. You’re about to make history, but then… clang. A weird noise breaks the silence. And it keeps happening. Clang… clang… clang. Wouldn’t you be at least a little freaked out? That’s exactly what happened…
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A Million New Faces in Three Days? Bluesky’s on a Roll! Ever feel like you’re the last to know about the hottest new thing? That’s how I felt watching Bluesky’s user count skyrocket this past week. A million new users in just three days? That’s like showing up late to a party and finding out…
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X Banned in Brazil: A Standoff with Global Implications So, you hear about X getting the boot in Brazil? Yeah, it’s a whole thing. Turns out, even Elon Musk can’t just tweet his way out of every situation. The Musk vs. Moraes Showdown X Banned? Picture this: April 2024, Musk decides to bring back a…
Sonos Takes Transparency to a Whole New Level (and You Can Watch!) Ever feel like yelling into the void when your favorite app goes haywire? Yeah, me too. But imagine if the company actually listened and let you peek behind the curtain at their fix-it list. That’s exactly what Sonos is doing, and honestly, it’s…
Meta’s Carbon Footprint: A Matter of Perspective Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has taken significant strides in reducing its environmental impact. As the company scales its operations and expands into innovative technologies like the metaverse, understanding its carbon footprint becomes increasingly important. Let’s explore Meta’s sustainability initiatives, challenges, and commitments to a greener future. Meta’s…
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HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone: Seriously? Okay, let’s talk about this. Barbie, the icon of all things pink and glamorous, has teamed up with HMD (you know, the folks behind Nokia phones) to release… a flip phone. Yes, you read that right. Not a sleek smartphone with a dazzling pink case, but an actual, honest-to-goodness flip…
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Alexa: From Free to Fee? Remember when Alexa first popped into our lives? Answering trivia questions, setting timers, cracking the occasional (terrible) joke – all for free. Those were the days, right? Well, rumor has it, those days might be numbered. Word on the street is that Amazon is planning to launch a paid subscription…
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