TikTok is rolling out some direct message updates, including “highly requested” group chats. Owner ByteDance notes that group chats aren’t available everywhere just yet, but those who do have access to the feature will be able to chat in groups of up to 32 people. You can start a group chat in a couple of… Continue reading TikTok is finally rolling out group chats for up to 32 people
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How to watch Google launch the Pixel 9 line at Made by Google event tomorrow
[embedded content] It’s Google’s turn to hold a major hardware event, albeit a little earlier than usual this year. The Made by Google 2024 showcase will take place at 1PM ET on August 13. You can stream it live on the Made by Google YouTube channel or simply watch above. We already have a good… Continue reading How to watch Google launch the Pixel 9 line at Made by Google event tomorrow
The Indie Horror Showcase gaming event returns on October 24
The Indie Horror Showcase event is returning on October 24. This is a “celebration of upcoming nightmarish games” made by developers throughout the world and will be hosted by DreadXP, an indie publisher responsible for well-received games like The Mortuary Assistant and Sucker for Love. The upcoming streaming event promises “loads of cool new indie… Continue reading The Indie Horror Showcase gaming event returns on October 24
This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is cheaper than ever right now
This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is on sale for $88, which is a discount of 20 percent. That’s actually a record low price for the popular charging apparatus. It’s also been built primarily to suit Apple devices. The big hook here is the “3-in-1” from the name. The Anker MagSafe can simultaneously charge an… Continue reading This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is cheaper than ever right now
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones drop to a new low of $198
High-quality active noise cancellation headphones are always going to cost a pretty penny. But, a new sale has dropped Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones to a record-low price. A 43 percent discount brings the M4s down to $198, from $348. Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones in 2020, further improving on a model that was already our top… Continue reading Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones drop to a new low of $198
Summit is an incredible precision platformer for Playdate that’ll hit you right in the feels
I was not expecting to cry while playing Summit, a $6 mountain climbing platformer for Playdate that’s impossible not to compare to Celeste. Scream in frustration? Yes. Storm away from the game only to come crawling back minutes later? Definitely. Get all up in my feels, though? Not so much. Yet an hour and 34… Continue reading Summit is an incredible precision platformer for Playdate that’ll hit you right in the feels
Outdated AMD chips reportedly won’t get a patch for the ‘Sinkclose’ security flaw
AMD has begun releasing updates to patch some — but not all — chips affected by the recently discovered “Sinkclose” security flaw. The vulnerability spotted by researchers at IOActive was revealed in a report from Wired last week, and is said to affect most AMD processors going back to 2006. While AMD’s security team has… Continue reading Outdated AMD chips reportedly won’t get a patch for the ‘Sinkclose’ security flaw
X now lets you sort replies so blue checks don’t bury other users’ comments
X has introduced new options for sorting replies that should make it easier to see the comments you’re actually interested in. The social media platform announced that replies can now be sorted by most relevant, most recent and most liked. While the average X user may not be getting hundreds of replies to their posts,… Continue reading X now lets you sort replies so blue checks don’t bury other users’ comments
Catch the Perseid meteor shower at its peak late tonight into tomorrow
The Perseid meteor shower is one we can count on every summer for a great show, weather permitting, and this year’s event reaches its peak tonight. Late Sunday night into the pre-dawn hours of Monday will be the best time to see the Perseids, according to NASA. You’ll want to find a viewing spot with… Continue reading Catch the Perseid meteor shower at its peak late tonight into tomorrow
A four pack of Apple AirTags drops to $73 on Amazon
You can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags right now for even less than it went for during Amazon Prime Day. The multipack is currently 26 percent off on Amazon, dropping the price down to just $73. That’s the cheapest we’ve seen it go in recent memory. A pack of four usually costs $99. The… Continue reading A four pack of Apple AirTags drops to $73 on Amazon