The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has started the process of placing Google under federal supervision, an action which could create new standards for how the federal government can oversee big tech if the effort is successful. Falling under the CFPB’s supervision would subject Google to regular inspections and scrutiny, although the exact aims of the… Continue reading Google is being targeted for oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Apple Black Friday deals discount the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM to $899
If you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one to a new laptop without breaking the bank, there are plenty of early Black Friday deals worth considering. Even better, there’s a discount on what we reckon is the best laptop for most people and the best laptop for college students. Apple’s M3 MacBook Air… Continue reading Apple Black Friday deals discount the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM to $899
This Apple Black Friday deal drops the Apple Watch Series 10 to a new low price on Amazon
You don’t have to look too hard to find early Black Friday deals on Apple devices. For one thing, the Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to a new all-time-low price on Amazon. The wearable can be yours for $350. That’s $50 off, or a discount of 13 percent. That price is for the smaller… Continue reading This Apple Black Friday deal drops the Apple Watch Series 10 to a new low price on Amazon
Amazon dropped a new Fire TV line just before Thanksgiving
Amazon just unveiled a new line of Fire TVs, just ahead of Thanksgiving and, more importantly, Black Friday. The Fire TV Omni Mini-LED series is being advertised as “the most powerful and innovative Amazon-built TV yet.” Let’s take a look at some specs. These TVs all include QLED Mini-LED panels that deliver up to 1,400… Continue reading Amazon dropped a new Fire TV line just before Thanksgiving
The best Black Friday 2024 deals: Sales from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Anker and others
November is in full swing, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals already popping… Continue reading The best Black Friday 2024 deals: Sales from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Anker and others
The Resident Evil 2 remake will shuffle its way to Apple devices in December
Now you’ll be able to play one of the greatest zombie survival games of all time on your iPhone or iPad. Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 remake is headed to the Apple and Mac App Store on December 10. The game won’t be available on every Apple device. You’ll need any iPhone 16 model, an iPhone… Continue reading The Resident Evil 2 remake will shuffle its way to Apple devices in December
GOG’s preservation label highlights classic games it’s maintaining for modern hardware
[embedded content] GOG is launching an effort to help make older video games playable on modern hardware. The GOG Preservation Program will label the classic titles that the platform has taken steps to adapt in order to make them compatible with contemporary computer systems, controllers and screen resolutions, all while adhering to its DRM-free policy.… Continue reading GOG’s preservation label highlights classic games it’s maintaining for modern hardware
Bluesky surges to 15 million users after getting a million sign-ups in one week
Bluesky may still be the underdog in the race for alternatives to X, but the once Twitter-affiliated service is gaining momentum. The app just passed the 15 million user mark after adding more than a million new users over the last week, the company said in an update. While Bluesky is still considerably smaller than… Continue reading Bluesky surges to 15 million users after getting a million sign-ups in one week
The Professional Women’s Hockey League will join EA’s NHL 25 this year
NHL 25 is slated to get a sizable content update at the end of the year. EA announced that the six teams of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will be added to the game in an update this December. The Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres will… Continue reading The Professional Women’s Hockey League will join EA’s NHL 25 this year
Spotify unveils a new payout model for creators with popular videos
Spotify is aiming to give YouTube some competition with its new partner program for video creators and content that goes viral. The music and podcast app announced a new “Partner Program” that monetizes audio and video beyond income from advertising starting on January 2, 2025. The new monetization program pays Spotify creators in two ways.… Continue reading Spotify unveils a new payout model for creators with popular videos