Google paid Activision Blizzard approximately $360 million to prevent the troubled publisher from allegedly competing directly against the Play Store. The deal was one among at least 24 agreements the search giant signed as part of its Project Hug init…
iRobot’s Roomba j7 robot vacuum is cheaper than ever ahead of Black Friday
Update 11/20/22: Amazon has matched the $349 sale price on the Roomba j7, as well as the $599 sale price on the Roomba j7+.While you may have a big list of gifts to get for others over the next couple of weeks, now is a good time to pick up things for …
Tesla recalls 30,000 Model X cars due to faulty airbag behavior
Tesla has issued a recall for 29,348 Model X vehicles, because their airbag might deploy incorrectly in some situations. This recall affects 2021 to 2023 Model X cars manufactured for customers in the US. According to the recall notice (PDF) published …
August’s WiFi smart lock is $55 off ahead of Black Friday
When it comes to smart locks, August’s 4th-gen WiFi model is one of our favorites. The device typically costs $230, but you can snag it for a solid discount ahead of Black Friday. Use the code ENGLOCK when you check out at Wellbots, and you’ll get $55 …
Samsung’s 2022 Frame TVs are cheaper than ever for Black Friday
It’s a good time to buy a TV that doubles as an art installation. Amazon is selling Samsung’s 2022 Frame TVs at their best prices to date for Black Friday. All models are on sale, but the highlights are a 55-inch model for $998 (normally $1,498) and a …
Waymo will soon offer fully driverless rides to the public in San Francisco
Waymo is one step closer to charging passengers for fully driverless rides in San Francisco. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has granted the company a Driverless Pilot permit, which allows it to pick up passengers in a test vehicle wi…
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison on fraud charges
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos, has been sentenced to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding the investors of her blood testing startup. The sentence comes almost a year after Holmes was found guilty on four counts of fra…
Elon Musk begins unbanning some high-profile Twitter accounts, starting with Jordan Peterson and Kathy Griffin
Elon Musk is acting on his vow to rethink permanent bans on Twitter users. Twitter has reinstated the accounts of three controversial users, including conservative satire site Babylon Bee, conservative author (and former YouTube personality) Jordan Pet…
‘Overwatch 2’ no longer blocks players with prepaid numbers
Gamers with prepaid phones can finally play Overwatch 2. An Activision Blizzard community manager announced the changes on Thursday, reversing an overzealous anti-cheating move that had made it harder for new players to check out the game. The reversal…
The DOJ was reportedly investigating Ticketmaster before the Taylor Swift debacle
The Department of Justice has reportedly opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, to determine if the company has abused its power in the live music industry. The investigation is said to have been ongoing over th…