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Facebook Is Down

If you tried signing into Facebook this morning—or perhaps Instagram or Messenger—and weren’t able to, you aren’t alone. A lot of users are finding it difficult to access some of Meta’s key apps Friday morning. At this time, it appears as if Meta is running into service issues, meaning Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger may be […]

Here Are the New Parental Controls for iOS 27

At this year’s WWDC, Apple dedicated a significant amount of time to child safety and parental controls, highlighting ways that parents can help kids develop healthier habits when using its devices. As The Verge (and Reddit users) points out, though, most of the features highlighted aren’t altogether new. Screen Time is getting a redesign Screen […]

These Budget-Friendly Samsung Earbuds Are 27% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung’s Fan Edition products are designed for people who want most of the flagship experience without paying flagship prices, and the Galaxy Buds 3 FE follow that formula closely—while Samsung has cut a few […]

The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘Shōgun’

We may earn a commission from links on this page. FX’s Shōgun combines lush historical drama, complex political gamesmanship, and a deep dive into the intricacies of 16th-century Japanese culture and history to create wildly addictive TV. Despite being initially conceived as a single mini-series adapting James Clavell’s 1975 novel, it was so popular that […]

How to Share Your Amazon Prime Membership With Anyone

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Prime Day is almost here, and to make the most of the big sale, you need to be an Amazon Prime member. This typically costs $139 per year or $14.99 per month, and comes with a lot of perks, like faster shipping on many items […]

Deezer Claims Its New Tool Can Detect AI Music on Most Major Streaming Services

AI is everywhere right now—even in places you don’t expect. You might be jamming to a new song on Spotify or YouTube, only to later learn that the track was “composed” entirely by bots (save for an initial human-generated prompt). Some might argue that AI music has its place, but if you’re like me, you […]

10 Shows Like the Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Avatar: The Last Airbender made a huge impression during its initial animated run in 2005, placing Japanese anime style and Chinese cultural references into an American framework that made the series an instant classic—and one that lead to a best-forgotten M. Night Shyamalan movie. The […]

This Woot Deal Is the Cheapest Way to Get the Nintendo Switch 2 Before Prices Go Up

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been holding off on buying a Nintendo Switch 2, now might be the time to pull the trigger. Right now, Woot is offering a one-time sale on the new console, and first-time […]

Here’s How Much Gemini Is Actually in Apple Intelligence

Apple spent a lot of time talking about the upgraded Apple Intelligence platform and the new Siri AI app at WWDC 2026, and in the days since, a few more details have emerged about how the AI model partnership between Apple and Google will affect the new software—but answering the question of how much of […]

You Can Skip the Waitlist and Get Siri AI on Your MacBook Right Now

After a two-year delay, Siri AI is finally here—at least, for beta testers. Immediately following the WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple rolled out the first developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, and with them, the company’s new AI-powered Siri. If you’re brave enough to trial Apple’s unfinished updates, you […]

Even YouTube Has DMs Now

On Wednesday, YouTube announced a plan to roll out direct messages (DMs) in the U.S. and several other regions. As such, you can now share YouTube videos with your friends on YouTube directly, rather than sending content to other chat apps. YouTube now joins the ranks of other apps that you might not expect to […]

20 Hidden Features Apple Didn’t Announce at WWDC 2026

This year’s WWDC keynote was different in both tone and pace. Apple focused on performance and stability improvements, new parental controls, and, of course, Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. Unlike previous years, there was no dedicated section for improvements in iOS 27 or new features in macOS 27 Golden Gate, as you’d usually expect. As […]

This Dialogue-Boosting Samsung Soundbar Is $300 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. One of the easiest ways to improve your TV setup is to stop relying on the TV’s built-in speakers, especially if you regularly struggle to hear dialogue. The Samsung HW-Q800H is designed with that […]

How to Watch the 2026 World Cup for Free (or Less)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, with matches hosted at venues across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico leading up to the final on July 19. A record 48 teams will be competing in 104 matches over more than five weeks of soccer. In the U.S., World Cup matches are being broadcast on Fox […]

This Pocket-Sized Travel Router Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A travel router sounds unnecessary until you run into unreliable hotel wifi, device limits, or a public network you’d rather not use. The TP-Link Roam 6 is built for exactly those situations, and it’s […]