Microsoft Build 2020 showcases Project Reunion, Windows Terminal, WSL2, and more
Microsoft kicked off its Microsoft Build 2020 conference via livestream this morning. A developer-centric event, the livestream is light on consumer-facing products and heavy on developer tools. It still did…
Apple’s HomePod speaker gets a $100 price cut ahead of Memorial Day sales
Best Buy is offering a fantastic deal on Apple’s HomePod speaker just ahead of the Memorial Day sales event. For a limited time, you can score a $100 price cut…
Google Pixel 5 price leak explained: it may have a slower chipset than Samsung’s Galaxy S20
If the recent Google Pixel 5 price leak made it seem dramatically cheap for a 2020 smartphone, there seems to be an explanation: it may use the slower Snapdragon 765…
‘Apple Glass’ could start at $499 with support for prescription lenses
After years of rumors, Apple might finally launch its highly anticipated augmented reality glasses. Not only will “Apple Glass” be sold for the relatively low price of $499, but it…
We got real ‘Simpsons’ animators to make Zoom backgrounds. They’re awesome.
By Tulika Bose and Tim Marcin2020-05-19 18:39:03 UTC You’d be hard-pressed to find a franchise more iconic — and with more fans — than The Simpsons, the animated sitcom that’s…
Joe Rogan’s massively popular podcast is moving exclusively to Spotify
Spotify must’ve backed up the Brinks truck for Joe Rogan. He announced on Tuesday that his massively popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, would soon be available exclusively on the…
Instagram’s new shopping tab makes impulse buys even more tempting
Facebook just made it way easier to spend your money on Instagram. On Tuesday, Facebook, which owns Instagram, announced that it launched Facebook Shops. They’re online shops that live directly…
Covid-19’s Toll on Prison Labor Doesn’t Just Hurt Inmates
While millions of Americans shelter in their homes, America’s prisoners are at work. In at least 20 states, from Florida to Michigan to Texas to California, incarcerated workers are making…
Walmart is shutting down Jet after spending $3 billion on it in 2016
Walmart is shutting down Jet.com, the online shopping site it bought in 2016 for $3 billion as part of its attempts to better compete with rival Amazon online, an area…
Facebook launches Shops to bring more businesses online during the pandemic
Facebook is making a major new push into e-commerce. The company today announced the launch of Shops, a way for businesses to set up free storefronts on Facebook and Instagram.…