SEC drops investigation against Gemini, no action taken
The SEC has dropped investigations against Coinbase, Robinhood Crypto, and Uniswap Cameron Winklevoss said the result does “little to make up for the damage” done He said there should be “thoughtful legislation” to deter agencies from bullying lawful organizations The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation of Gemini and will not […]
Pixel Phones Are Getting a New Scam Detection Tool
Pixel users will soon get an extra layer of protection against malicious calls and texts, as Google’s AI-powered, real-time scam detection is rolling out widely next month. The Gemini Nano feature, which is coming to both Google Messages and Phone by Google, runs in the background and will alert you mid-call if it identifies “conversation […]
The Pixel Watch 3 Will Be Able to Detect If You Lose a Pulse
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google just announced that its “loss of pulse dectection” feature for the Pixel Watch 3 has received FDA clearance and will be available to U.S. users by the end of March. Read on for more on what this feature does, how well it works (according […]
This Site Gives Your Bluesky Profile a MySpace Makeover
Do you remember a time when the internet was a more chaotically personal place? When the experience of using social media wasn’t so uniform? SkySpace seeks to recapture those days. The site transforms your Bluesky profile into a Myspace-esque page, complete with backgrounds, music, and a section for your top eight friends. I kind of […]
This Google Tool Can Help Hide Your Personal Info From Search
“Don’t Google yourself” is terrible advice. If there’s personal information about you floating around on the web, you should be aware of it—because, despite common misconceptions, the internet is not written in ink. If your info is popping up on Google Search, you might be able to get rid of it. On Wednesday, Google announced […]
The Sennheiser Accentum Earbuds Are 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The market for earbuds can be hectic if you’re not on top of it, with many brands and new models coming out regularly. I do keep up with them, though, and can tell you […]
Traditional Investment Advice is Outdated—Why the 60/40 Portfolio is Dead
In the 1950s, economist Harry Markowitz developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, proposing the 60/40 portfolio as a balance between stocks and bonds. Millions of investors have used it as a […]
How to Decide Between a Pizza Stone and a Pizza Steel
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Making homemade bread and pizza can be greatly improved with the use of a pizza stone. I’ve used one for years, and it’s the best way to get a well-browned bottom crust. I thought I had it all figured out, until the pizza steel arrived. […]
Eight Subtle Scams Real Estate Agents Might Pull
If you’ve tried to buy or sell a house, you probably worked with a licensed real estate professional—there are more than 3 million of them in the U.S., and their advice and assistance are often invaluable. Real estate agents know the properties in their area and can help you locate them (and weed out deceptive […]
DOGE Takes Aim at Section 8—Will Vouchers Lose Funding?
DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been ripping through the federal government like a chainsaw. No department is immune, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which, […]
UTXO, SNZ, and Jump Crypto among major institutions adopting sBTC
Stacks’ sBTC gains traction with UTXO, SNZ, Jump Crypto as early adopters. With this adoption, the demand for sBTC has tripled capacity in under 24 hours. The sBTC unlocks Bitcoin DeFi, with withdrawals set to start in March 2025. A new wave of institutional adoption is sweeping through the Bitcoin ecosystem as Stacks, a prominent […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung has been releasing Fan Edition (FE) smartphones, tablets, and earbuds for those looking for a more budget option compared to their flagship product. The Galaxy Tab S9 tablet has been Samsung’s flagship tablet […]
iOS 18.4 Lets You Add Your Apple Music Playlists to the Lock Screen
As a big fan of background music, I was intrigued by iOS 18.4’s Control Center changes. It adds a new tab called Ambient Music to Control Center’s list of customizable controls. You can use this to add one of four pre-selected Apple Music playlists (or your own) to the Control Center, your lock screen, or […]
Bitcoin drops below $84k as markets react to tariffs
Bitcoin price fell to lows of $82,131, dipping to levels seen in November 2024. The BTC sell-off happens after Trump’s latest tariffs announcement, including a 25% tarriffs on the EU. Equities also dumped, with the S&P 500 seeing $500 billion wiped off. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 6% in 24 hours to break […]
Alexa Is Getting an AI Upgrade
Are you ready to pay for Amazon Alexa? With the addition of AI to the assistant, Amazon thinks you are. Announced in a closed-doors meeting with press and business partners today, Amazon’s Alexa+ is bringing AI to the familiar digital assistant, plus a new $20/month price tag. The secret? If you have Prime, you’ll get […]
