Monthly Archives: May 2021
How to download Netflix movies and shows for offline viewing
There are a few things you’ll need while planning your next trip: earplugs in case you’re seated next to a toddler on an airplane; a neck pillow if you have the ability to rest on flights; and distractions from the doldrums inherent to any travel experience that doesn’t go awry. For most people, those helpful […]
Apple to launch new AirPods this year, AirPods Pro in 2022, report claims
Apple is working on new versions of its AirPods earbuds. According to a new report by Bloomberg, the company is preparing to launch new AirPods sometime this year, and a new generation of the AirPods Pro next year. The report says the new AirPods will have a new case, and shorter stems at the bottom, […]
Watch the Rock and Emily Blunt risk it all in the action-packed 'Jungle Cruise' trailer
Nature truly is healing, because dumb summer blockbusters are back, baby! In the latest Disney vehicle releasing in July 30, there’s what appears to an army of the undead, leopards, lots of unnecessary slow-mo, explosions, and [checks notes] a tank manned by Jesse Plemmons? Whatever the heck it is Emily Blunt and the Rock are […]
We worked in a VR office for a few months and didn't totally hate it
Thanks to lockdown-related travel restrictions, our deputy tech editor Joseph Volpe never had a chance to meet his East Coast co-workers…so he hatched a plan to do it virtually. He convinced tech reporters Brenda Stolyar and Alex Perry to don Quest 2 virtual reality headsets and join him in Spatial, an app that lets you […]
The future of remote work is a lot like living in a video game
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Amazon will buy MGM in $8.45 billion deal
Amazon’s entertainment empire is about to get a massive boost. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s signed an agreement to acquire MGM Studios for a purchase price of $8.45 billion. It’s a blockbuster deal that will further bolster Amazon’s already-potent entertainment division, the Emmy- and Academy Award-winning Amazon Studios. The acquisition turbocharges Amazon’s efforts […]
Strava is an accurate GPS tracking app with plenty of social features
I’ve always enjoyed exploring new ways to track my activity. There’s nothing like strapping on a new wearable or loading up a new app before hitting the road. I’m all for this relatively new and ever-evolving trend in health and fitness, but for some reason, I’ve never quite been able to stick with any particular […]
You can now hide like counts on Instagram
You’re now in control over like counts on Instagram. The platform was updated on Wednesday to give users more control over who sees the number of likes and views on a post. Now, everyone has the option to hide like counts on all posts in their feed. Users can also hide the like counts on […]
How to watch 'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.!’
What: M.O.D.O.K.! Where to watch: Hulu Created by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt for Hulu, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.! — or simply M.O.D.O.K.! — follows the Marvel character of the same name as he experiences an unexpected midlife crisis. Although M.O.D.O.K. has spent years battling superheroes and attempting to take over the world without success, he refuses […]
The best Dell laptops for gaming, business, and more
Whether you’re a student, a gamer, a businessperson, or a creative professional, a laptop is basically one of the most essential items in your daily life. Heck, even if your line of work has nothing to do with using a computer, a laptop still comes in incredibly handy at home. (Because, let’s face it, browsing […]