Two of our favorite Ooni pizza ovens are deeply discounted right now

Ooni has dropped the price on two of its most popular pizza ovens. The Fyra 2 is down to $250, from $350, and the high-end Karu 16 is $650 instead of $800. These are great deals that get close to record low prices. The Fyra 12 easily made our list of the best pizza ovens,… Continue reading Two of our favorite Ooni pizza ovens are deeply discounted right now

Apple’s 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro is $300 off

Those seeking a good deal on a powerhouse MacBook need not look much further. The base M3 14-inch MacBook has dropped to its lowest price to date. Apple’s laptop is available for $1,300 from Amazon when you apply a $99 coupon. This was already the most affordable M3 MacBook Pro. But thanks to this deal,… Continue reading Apple’s 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro is $300 off

YouTube invites users to test its community notes feature

YouTube seems to be starting to roll out its community notes feature to a select group of users. Screenshots of YouTube’s official invitation to join the pilot program for its new community correction feature are popping up all over social media, according to 9to5Google. YouTube first announced its community notes feature in June. The new… Continue reading YouTube invites users to test its community notes feature

Fortnite Battle Pass rewards may appear in the shop under new Epic Games policy

Fortnite is reversing a long-held policy for its Battle Passes. Previously, developer Epic Games had treated Battle Pass items as limited-time rewards that would never show up in the in-game shop. Going forward, Epic Games may make Battle Pass rewards available in the shop, but not until at least 18 months after the pass expires.… Continue reading Fortnite Battle Pass rewards may appear in the shop under new Epic Games policy

Sonos is delaying two product launches until it fixes its buggy app

Last quarter should’ve been a triumphant one for Sonos with the launch of its first headphones, but the company is facing the realities of its botched app redesign. CEO Patrick Spence explained in the company’s Q3 earnings press release that Sonos has reduced its 2024 fiscal guidance as a result of “problems” both customers and… Continue reading Sonos is delaying two product launches until it fixes its buggy app

Meta shutters its first-party VR game studio Ready at Dawn

Ready at Dawn Studios, the game studio behind the Echo virtual reality series for the Meta Quest, has been shut down by its parent owner, Meta, effective immediately. Android Central reported Meta’s decision to close Ready at Dawn Studios almost a year and a half after purchasing the game studio. The news comes on the heels… Continue reading Meta shutters its first-party VR game studio Ready at Dawn

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders call for an antitrust investigation into Venu Sports

Venu Sports appears poised to offer a one-stop shop for streaming all kinds of athletic events. However, the extensive amount of sports content controlled by Disney (which owns ESPN), Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, has  raised questions about the upcoming streaming service. Three members of Congress have called on the Department of Justice and the… Continue reading Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders call for an antitrust investigation into Venu Sports

Facebook will let creators remove account warnings if they complete ‘educational training’

Meta is making it a little easier for creators to avoid the dreaded “Facebook jail.” The company announced a new policy that will allow people with professional accounts to complete in-app “educational training” in order to avoid a strike on their account for first-time violations of the platform’s community standards. In a blog post announcing… Continue reading Facebook will let creators remove account warnings if they complete ‘educational training’

Fujifilm X-T50 review: A big improvement (for a lot more money)

Fujifilm X-T30 II is one of my favorite cameras, as it offers many of the capabilities of the higher-end models for a lot less money. So I was particularly excited when the company launched the X-T50, which is like a miniature version of the $1,700 X-T5. It shares many features, including a 40.2-megapixel sensor, 6K… Continue reading Fujifilm X-T50 review: A big improvement (for a lot more money)

‘Industry’ tackles the impact of overhyped tech in its ambitious third season

If you miss the colorfully profane world of Succession, a show where most characters would gladly sell their souls for power and money, then you should be watching HBO Max’s Industry. While they share some similarities — both come from British creators and follow a cadre of anti-heroic characters into a world of hyperwealth —… Continue reading ‘Industry’ tackles the impact of overhyped tech in its ambitious third season