Apple’s iPhone is full of hidden features and tricks we’re constantly discovering. For instance, did you know the Notes app has a hidden document scanner? Yeah, pretty cool. The latest hidden feature that’s been popping up on Twitter and blogs is another type of scanner, dedicated to QR codes, and it’s better than the one built …
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Latest TikTok video craze makes you a Marvel Avenger and more. How to do it
Have you ever wondered what you look like as your favorite superhero? A new TikTok craze is seeing people turn themselves into their favorite Marvel characters, from Nick Fury to Black Widow. They’re making videos using a TikTok filter called Shapeshifting. Shapeshifting lets you morph into any character of your choice. You can make your TikTok video humorous, like one …
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Update: As a Cheapskate pointed out in the comments, a differently branded version of this same radio now selling for just $16, no codes or coupons required. If this sells out, the Dodocool version is still available for $24, at least for the time being. Of course, these deals can and do expire at the drop of a hat, so …
Read More »Looking for cheap wireless earbuds? Most of these are all under $40
Popular wireless earbuds such as the AirPods or Galaxy Buds Plus can cost $150 or more (the Galaxy Buds Live are $170), but you don’t necessarily need to spend that much cash if you want a pair that’s great for listening to music and making calls. While there are plenty of dirt-cheap options out there, you have to prepare yourself to …
Read More »Inflate flat tires in under 5 minutes with this Tacklife air compressor for $16 (Update: Expired)
Today, let’s get our Boy/Girl Scout on and “be prepared.” If you own a car, you should probably own a portable air compressor in case of low or flat tires. My old one was a hassle because you had to add air, check the pressure with a separate gauge, add air again, and on and on. Hassle city. Ah, but …
Read More »Twitter outage continues for some users, problem appears to be global
Having problems with Twitter? You’re not alone. After a Friday night tweet in which it acknowledged that “tweets may not be loading for some of you,” Twitter Support followed up on Saturday, saying that it’s “fixing an issue with our servers to get things back to normal soon.” We know that parts of Twitter still aren’t working for some of you. …
Read More »Roku rechargeable Voice Remote Pro listens for ‘Hey Roku’ voice commands, costs $30
Roku is giving its remote a boost. On Tuesday the streaming giant announced its new Voice Remote Pro, a rechargeable controller for its various media players, streaming sticks and smart TVs. After appearing in a trial program earlier this year, the new remote is available now at the same $30 as its standard “enhanced” voice remote and features a rechargeable battery …
Read More »Galaxy S21’s new features will make you want to get one, ASAP
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup is impressive. From 5G support to a new camera setup with better performance, there’s a lot to be excited about. Heck, the S21 Ultra even borrowed one of the Note’s marquee features: S-Pen stylus support. That’s right, you can now use a stylus to write or draw on one of Samsung’s S-series phones. All three phones run Android 11 …
Read More »Insta360 Go 2 vs. GoPro Hero 8 Black: Style, substance and everything else
Not long ago, GoPro made action cameras a thing. However, in recent years, a newcomer has entered the arena: Insta360. While GoPro has established itself as making reliable tools that can be found in many a video-maker’s gear bag, Insta360 has leaned into the quirky side of things. The new Insta360 Go 2 is small… like really small. It uses …
Read More »4 sweet Saturday deals: $7 PopSockets, $18 wireless LED speaker, $5 movies and more
With vaccines and whatnot, the world is starting to open back up again, and I’m actually traveling this weekend. Like, an actual trip on an airplane to a different place. It’s been well over a year, and honestly I can’t wait. I mention the trip because today’s first item is sort of travel-related. See, I’m only flying one way; for the …
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