Monthly Archives: February 2024
John Oliver takes a deep dive into a murky online crypto scam
There are no shortage of phishing scams online, but in the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver zones in on one that’s increasingly prevalent: “pig butchering”. It’s a type of financial scam that involves befriending the victim and encouraging them to invest money via a fake app. As Oliver explains in the video […]
Elon Musk is arguing with his own Community Notes on X
X’s Community Notes feature is a fact-checking tool that’s supposed to allow contributors to add context to “potentially misleading posts”. But on Sunday, the CEO himself was arguing with it publicly. It started when Elon Musk shared a post moaning about his new laptop, which he said was forcing him to create a Microsoft account […]
Google's Gemini will soon be messaging you
You can soon have full-fledged conversations with Google’s Gemini on your phone. Right inside Google Messages on Android smartphones, the AI chatbot formerly known as Bard will soon be available to access, the company announced Monday alongside the wave of news coming out of Mobile World Congress (MWC). The feature is being released gradually to […]
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 25
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Feb. 25’s Wordle solution revealed. But if […]
The best MacBooks: Which Apple laptop would we buy in 2024?
Any time you shop for a new laptop, a lot of people are going to tell you the same thing: Just get a MacBook. And you know what? We don’t blame them. MacBooks are fantastic laptops, and while they don’t afford you the freedom of customization that other brands do, that’s not something everyone will […]
Get a $19 wireless charger keychain for your Apple Watch
TL;DR: As of February 25, get this Apple Watch charger keychain for just $18.99, or get two for $38.99 and four for $76.99 — a savings of 60%. It’s so convenient that electronic devices allow us to remain in contact anytime we want. On top of that, smartwatches like the Apple Watch have changed the […]
MS Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is just $45
TL;DR: As of February 25, get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for only $44.99 — usually $499. For those in the development game, a supportive place to streamline your workflow can always be of use. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is an integrated development environment packed with features and tools to help you develop […]
How to watch all of the 2024 Oscar Best Picture nominees
UPDATE: Feb. 24, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest streaming and digital release information. In a year full of exceptional cinema, 10 films stood out enough to snag Oscar nominations for Best Picture. Narrowing the best movies of the year down to only 10 was something we found virtually […]
Simplify projects with this $60 color sensor
TL;DR: As of February 24, get the Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor for only $59.97 — a 39% discount. If you want to give a room a facelift, painting its walls is the easiest way to do that. And while slapping a coat of paint may seem straightforward, standing in the paint aisle, overwhelmed by […]
This analytical home golf simulator is $169 off
TL;DR: As of February 24, get the TruGolf mini golf simulator for $229.99 — a 42% discount. So many people love golf, perhaps for the enjoyable experience of peaceful, friendly competition out in nature. The downside, though? Golfers can really only get out on the links when the weather cooperates. Don’t let inhospitable weather stand […]