Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used
Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used

Instagram will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8th. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby Luce says the platform is discontinuing the feature because “very few people” were using E2EE in their DMs. Instagram has begun notifying impacted users about the change inside its app, and has also posted […]

Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A
Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A

I’m not entirely sure why the Pixel 10A exists. Google hasn’t upgraded the chipset, cameras, or battery in the new phone, and the tweaks it’s made elsewhere are minimal at best. The flatter camera island is good, I guess! In one sense this isn’t a big problem: The Pixel 9A is an excellent device, and […]

Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date
Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date

Mobile gaming has come a long way over the course of the last decade or so, but we all know that smartphones simply can’t match the visceral, tactile feel you get while playing with a dedicated controller. Luckily, Backbone makes some excellent mobile options — including last year’s Backbone Pro, which is on sale at […]

Adobe will pay $75 million to settle US cancellation fee lawsuit
Adobe will pay $75 million to settle US cancellation fee lawsuit

Adobe says it will pay $75 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by the US government alleging that the creative software giant harmed consumers by making its subscriptions intentionally hard to cancel and concealing termination fees. The payment aims to resolve the complaint raised in June 2024, in which the US Justice Department accused Adobe […]

Ninja’s star Creami ice cream maker is on sale for $169
Ninja’s star Creami ice cream maker is on sale for $169

If you’ve ever wanted more control over what goes into your ice cream, the Ninja Creami 5‑in‑1 Ice Cream Maker makes it easy. The ice cream maker lets you whip up dessert exactly as you want it from the comfort of your home, and right now it’s on sale for $169 ($30 off) at Walmart.  […]

Uber relaunches Motional robotaxis in Las Vegas
Uber relaunches Motional robotaxis in Las Vegas

Two years after a brutal restructuring gutted Motional’s workforce and halted its commercial operations, the Hyundai-backed AV company is back on the Strip, still with a safety operator for now, but promising to remove one by the end of 2026. Uber and …

Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video
Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video

Starting April 10th, Amazon’s ad-free Prime Video subscription will be rebranded as Ultra as its price increases to $4.99 per month from the current $2.99. Once it launches, it will also be the “exclusive” way to access 4K/UHD streaming, removing 4K streaming access from Prime subscribers who don’t pay extra. Paying the extra five bucks […]

The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood
The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood

They may be great for fan engagement and selling ads, but the Big 12 has decided to replace the innovative glass-covered LED floors at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center with a traditional hardwood finish. It will be used for the remainder of the tournament during semifinal matches and the championship game. The LED floors, which were […]

The best Beats headphones you can buy are over 50% off right now at Amazon — get them while you can

The Beats Studio Pro are the best Beats headphones you can buy, and Amazon has a massive 51% discount, bringing the price down to $169.95.

Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical
Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical

Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch of this feature comes just months […]