Google is rolling out new features for its current video chat apps, Googles Meet and Duo. Meet’s updates include a new background blurring tool; it also now allows users to view up to 49 camera feeds while using the “tile view” in large group meetin…
Lees meer“Mask-muffle” is a term I just made up, but it’s a real thing. If the cloth is meant to block a bunch of tiny respiratory droplets, it’s bound to muffle our words a bit, too. It can be hard enough to catch every word when you’re standing close to so…
Lees meerLike many of us living in these dystopian, apocalyptic, puff-sleeved, cottagecore times, I have ramped up my pickling efforts this year—partly because who knows if plants will even still exist by next summer, and partly because well, I’m home a lot,…
Lees meerToday’s Facebook Connect kicked off with a two-hour keynote that detailed the company’s latest virtual and augmented reality developments. There were product announcements, new apps and games on display, and compelling peeks at some speculative tech…
Lees meerThe pandemic has disrupted many parts of our lives, testing for sexually transmitted diseases included. Between clinic closures and supply shortages, a lot of tests have been delayed, as testing rates plunged over the past several months. So conside…
Lees meerWith the news that the Apple Watch will soon be able to measure VO2max more effectively (they say) than ever, you may be wondering what VO2max even is. It’s a measure of your aerobic fitness, and you don’t need a gadget to figure yours out.Read more…
Lees meerWe’ve all been there. Inevitably, as soon as you’re too far away from a rest area, port-o-potty, or public restroom—provided they’re even open in the first place—you have to go. And when you gotta go, you gotta go.Read more...
Lees meerAt this point, portions of California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington are on fire—the latest additions to an already intense wildfire season (on top of an “extremely active” hurricane season). Smoke from these wildfires has traveled across the country…
Lees meerThe 2020 presidential election is November 3, meaning voters have less than seven weeks to complete or update their registration. The good news is that there are way, way too many services you can use to register to vote online. You really have no e…
Lees meerIt’s that time of year again: National Guacamole Day! “But wait,” you may be thinking to yourself, “didn’t we just have a National Guacamole Day?” Technically, no. But we did celebrate National Avocado Day on July 31, and that did involve some deals…
Lees meerOne of my favorite Panic Meals involves whatever sad produce I have in the fridge, purposefully burned to a crisp and puréed with something fatty. It’s a great way to revive vegetables that have long passed their prime and an excuse to have chips an…
Lees meerAMD recently unveiled its new Radeon RX 6000 graphics card series. The card is said to reach similar graphical heights as Nvidia’s flagship RTX 3080 GPU, but at a lower price point. To generate enthusiasm for the new card, AMD is giving customers a …
Lees meerApple’s “Time Flies” event really flew today. One hour, in and out, with a bevy of new products that you can start preordering like the Apple super-fan you are. I kid, but only a little bit.Read more...
Lees meerOne function of the gym is to be a social place where we can interact with others as we do our workouts, but sometimes there’s a certain someone you just don’t want to chat with between squat sets. Whether your buddy keeps popping up at the gym, or …
Lees meerWith mortgage interest rates hitting record lows again, you may be thinking about buying a home or refinancing your mortgage. But should you apply for a 15-year mortgage or a 30-year mortgage? Here’s how to decide which option is best for your famil…
Lees meerStainless Steel Skillet x Pot | $322 | Proclamation Goods | Promo Code KINJA15Carbon Steel Skillet x Pot | $322 | Proclamation Goods | Promo Code KINJA15Read more...
Lees meerThe structure of your day has probably changed dramatically. While you may not be commuting anymore, there are still ways to plan your day for optimal productivity.Read more...
Lees meerA Nintendo Switch Lite, a refurbished 16" MacBook Pro, a complete Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra Blu-ray collection, a Proactiv 3-Step System, and a Gooloo Car Jump Starter lead Tuesday’s best deals.Read more...
Lees meerThe point of hardware repairs is to ensure your devices remain usable and in good condition as long as possible, so you don’t have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a new product. Spending a couple hundred dollars replacing a severely cra…
Lees meerAs an enjoyer of large, elaborate steak dinners, I often find myself with a partially eaten, leftover baked potato. Perhaps you’ve experienced this as well. It’s not a bad thing—you can use the leftovers to make really good breakfast potatoes—but yo…
Lees meerAnother day, another Apple event. And while Apple’s product-release schedule feels all wonky thanks to the pandemic (and ensuing quarantines), we’re still going to see some fun new gadgets today.Read more...
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