Green Bubble Chats on iPhone Still Have a Major Security Issue
It’s been about six months now since Apple’s big iOS 18 update introduced RCS support to the iPhone. In many ways, it’s been a game changer: Ditching SMS for RCS has meant group chats function better, and videos are sent in higher quality. But there’s still one big drawback to RCS on iPhone that has […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Apple AirPods 4
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prior to September 2024, any Apple user interested in active noise-canceling (ANC) AirPods would’ve had to shell out $250 for the AirPods Pro. With the release of the ANC AirPods 4, the tech is […]
11 Ways to Automate Your Life (and Get Back More Free Time)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We lose time in small increments. Simple, everyday tasks and chores might only take a few minutes, but those minutes add up and can have a serious impact on your stress levels. But take heart: We’re living in the future, and you can easily automate […]
How to Get Free COVID Tests in Bulk for Your Community
The government recently shut down the program that would mail four free COVID tests to anyone who requested them, but a lesser-known program for community groups is still running. If you have a plan to distribute tests for free, you can request them by the hundreds. Individual COVID tests are no longer available by mail […]
iOS 19 Might Add Live Translation for AirPods
If you own a pair of AirPods, you might have quite the futuristic upgrade arriving later this year. That is, unless you’re a former Google customer—otherwise this will seem a bit like old news. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a live translation feature for AirPods with the release of iOS 19. […]
The Running Gear You Should Splurge On (and When You Can Go Cheap)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m Lifehacker’s resident marathon runner and senior finance writer. And now, I’m merging my two worlds. Last month I wrote about what it looks like to invest in proper running gear. But while I was breaking down how much running gear can cost, I didn’t […]
Why Microsoft Is Phasing Out Their Remote Desktop App (and What to Use Instead)
Microsoft has announced that it’s pulling the old Microsoft Remote Desktop tool that you could get in the Microsoft Store. The company is advising users to move over to the shiny new Windows App instead, which takes care of a lot of the same functions—including connecting to PCs remotely, and accessing Windows 365 computers in […]
I’ve Spent Years Writing Streaming Guides, and Yes, for Movie Fans, Streaming Is Getting Worse
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Netflix’s streaming era began way back in 2007, right around the time the company had delivered its billionth DVD by mail (a copy of Babel to a woman in Texas). That’s the year when the company began development of an app that would allow you […]
‘Redact’ Can Delete Your Posts From 28 Different Social Networks
From security and privacy concerns to good old-fashioned cringe, there are all kinds of reasons you might want to delete your old social media posts. And there are plenty of tools for the job out there. The problem: most tend to focus on one or two social media networks. Redact, however, is a paid tool […]
REX Shares launches REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF
REX Shares has launched BMAX ETF for Bitcoin treasury bonds. BMAX offers debt stability and equity upside via Strategy. The fund carries risks like volatility and regulatory scrutiny. On March 14, 2025, REX Shares, a Miami-based innovator in exchange-traded products, unveiled a groundbreaking financial instrument: the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF, trading under […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 14, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google began rolling out the March 2025 core update yesterday…
Can I Hit Financial Independence by 50 with THIS FI Number? (Finance Friday)
Is your FI number TOO high? Whether you are ultra-conservative with your finances or want a lavish retirement lifestyle, setting a high bar could make your financial independence journey much […]
Bitcoin ETF investors hold strong despite a 25% BTC price drop: Here’s why
US Bitcoin ETFs collectively manage $115 billion in assets Since mid-February, Bitcoin ETFs have witnessed total outflows of nearly $5 billion Bitcoin’s decline continues as selling pressure intensifies Even as Bitcoin’s price has tumbled 25% since the start of 2025, a staggering 95% of investors in US spot Bitcoin ETFs have held firm, resisting the […]
Another win for Coinbase as Vermont drops its crypto staking case against exchange
Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, said their “work isn’t over” Vermont issued a Show Cause Order shortly after the SEC filed a lawsuit against Coinbase in 2023 The SEC dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase in February The US state of Vermont has dropped its legal case against Coinbase over its staking services, earning the […]
If Your Rental Property Is Doing THIS, You Should Sell It (Rookie Reply)
Is it time to SELL your rental property? Not so fast! Bad cash flow isn’t the end of the world if you’re banking on appreciation, and there are several ways […]
