Monthly Archives: May 2021
Now you can put Amazon's Alexa assistant on your face with sunglasses
Amazon is officially expanding its lineup of Echo Frames. In addition to corrective lenses, you’ll also have the choice between polarized sunglasses and blue-light-filtering glasses. If you’re unfamiliar with Echo Frames, they’re Amazon’s smart glasses that come equipped with speakers and its Alexa voice assistant built-in. So, you can use them to make calls, listen […]
Apple's 24-inch iMac puts the fun back in family computer
When Apple introduced its 27-inch iMac last year, I had a strong feeling the company was attempting to bring back the family computer. And this year, it looks like Apple actually delivered. The new, colorful 24-inch iMac, which starts at $1,200 and begins shipping May 21, is a clear callback to the old-school, colorful iMac […]
Henry Golding fights, broods, and even speaks in first trailer for G.I. Joe spin-off 'Snake Eyes'
It’s not entirely clear who was clamoring for more movies in the G.I. Joe franchise, but if it gives us Henry Golding looking intense while wielding a katana in the rain, it’s hard to get mad about it. Snake Eyes is the origin story for the super-mysterious eponymous commando and martial arts master of the […]
Why Elon Musk has suddenly fallen out with Bitcoin
That love affair between Elon Musk and Bitcoin? It’s just become complicated. It’s been a rough couple of days in crypto world, with prices of most major crypto assets plummeting — Bitcoin, in particular, was trading at about $59,500 last Tuesday, only to drop as low as $42,000 on Monday. While the Tesla CEO cannot […]
Eufy security cameras suddenly start showing live feeds to strangers
If there’s one thing you don’t want your security camera to do, it’s show your video feed or display recorded videos to a complete stranger. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening to some owners of Eufy security cameras. Numerous customers have reported on Reddit and Twitter that their Eufy app has suddenly given them access to […]
'SNL' brings out Fauci and CDC actors to explain the new masking guidelines, poorly
Saturday Night Live took the occasion of newly relaxed masking guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control to bring out Kate McKinnon’s Anthony Fauci for a little press conference. For this one, “Fauci” brought along a group of CDC doctors who also have an acting background, staging a series of scenes meant to offer real-world […]
Bring the movies home with this budget-friendly Kodak projector
TL;DR: Bring the big screen to your living room with the Kodak FLIK X4 Home Projector, on sale for 20% off. As of May 16, get one for only $79.99. If you’re binge-watching on a smartphone, iPad, or even flat-screen TV, you’re doing it wrong. There’s something better out there with a bigger screen. And […]
Make mornings more pleasant with a sunrise alarm clock on sale
TL;DR: Get your circadian rhythm going with help from the Tekjoy Sunrise LED Alarm Clock. As of May 16, get it on sale for only $32.99 — a 34% savings. Great sleep can be hard to come by these days. Stop putting up with sleepless nights and figure out a solution for all the times […]
Netflix orders 'Bridgerton' spinoff from Shonda Rhimes about Queen Charlotte
You asked and Netflix answered: We’re getting even more Bridgerton. Shonda Rhimes will write a limited series about Queen Charlotte’s origin story, separate from the main Bridgerton seasons but tying into the show’s world. Rhimes serves as an executive producer on Bridgerton but did not write on the first season. All Hail The Queen! Thrilled […]
Apple's new, colorful iMacs are personality tests for your soul
Choosing a color for your new 24-inch iMac is no simple task. It requires a lot of thought and self reflection — these things need to match your home, your iPhone, your outfits, and your soul. If you’re feeling lost as to which one is more your forever mood (and how could you not with […]