Electronics and water don’t mix well, but phones and wearables have grown a bit more durable in recent years. That includes the new third-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro, both of which are water-resistant but not waterproof. That’s an important distinction, and it essentially means you shouldn’t shower or swim with your Apple earbuds in — but …
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As we head into the holiday season, Airbnb on Tuesday said it plans to crack down on “disruptive” New Year’s Eve parties. The short-term rental company is introducing new products and policies to prevent disruptive NYE parties, with the goal of helping protect hosts and minimizing neighborhood disruption, the company said in a press release on Tuesday. The restrictions follow previous …
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Amazon Fire TV customers can now use the TikTok TV app to watch viral videos on Fire TVs and Fire TV devices. The update comes after Amazon Fire TV and video app TikTok announced a new partnership on Monday. To open TikTok on your Fire TV, according to the release, just say “Alexa, open TikTok.” To get started, download the …
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The chief financial officer of TikTok parent company ByteDance will step down to focus his attention full time on running the popular video-sharing app, according to an internal memo sent to employees on Monday. ByteDance CFO Shou Zi Chew joined ByteDance in March and was appointed TikTok’s chief executive in April. The shift is part of a broader reorganization that …
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Uber is partnering with Bed Bath & Beyond and Buybuy Baby to add a new delivery category for babies and kids, the company said Monday. Parents can now shop for diapers, wipes, first-aid kits, bath toys and other baby needs from over 750 Bed Bath & Beyond and 120 Buybuy Baby stores in the US through the Uber and Uber …
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Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Nov. 1: As one of the only smartwatches released in 2021 that’s compatible with Android and iOS, and one with a wide range of fitness-tracking features, we’ve awarded the Venu 2 and 2S an Editors’ Choice. It’s a great option for someone who wants a hybrid sports and smartwatch with strong battery life. Our review, originally published …
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Cricket Wireless, the prepaid wireless arm of AT&T, said Friday that it’s adding 5G access to all of its plans. Previously, Cricket supported 5G only on higher-cost unlimited plans. Cricket customers can now take advantage of faster 5G speeds as long as their phone is compatible with 5G networks. Additionally, Cricket is removing the 8Mbps speed cap on all its plans, which …
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Apple’s long-rumored AR-VR headset may be arriving next year. According to a new report from notable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone-maker is aiming to put Wi-Fi 6 and 6E support into the device, which could arrive at some point towards the end of 2022. In a note to investors, spotted by MacRumors, Kuo writes that Meta (formerly Facebook), Sony and …
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