Despite how new it appears, it already feels like the metaverse is everywhere. Facebook’s, I mean, Meta’s recent rebrand and investments, triggered a new wave of interest in the metaverse. It’s all over headlines, corporate news, memes, gaming platforms, and social media. The word’s increased ubiquity is creating an impending […]
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Billie Eilish and Sesame Street’s Count perform ‘Happier Than Ever’ with a numerical twist
Pop singer Billie Eilish dropped by Sesame Street to perform a numerically-themed lyrical reworking of her melancholy song “Happier Than Ever,” accompanied by resident number aficionado The Count. Substituting lyrics about a failed relationship with new ones concerned with the joy of counting with a friend, it’s a gentler, more […]
Lawmakers come for Facebook algorithm with ‘filter bubble’ bill
Facebook’s algorithm sucks, and Congress wants to do something about it. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing forward what it’s titled the “Filter Bubble Transparency Act.” Axios got a copy of the proposed legislation, which would require companies like Meta (yes, Facebook) to, simply put, provide users with an […]
7 of the best VPNs that maintain a strict no-logging policy
UPDATE: October 22, 2019, 12:21 p.m. EDT This story has been updated following news that a NordVPN server was hacked. A good VPN provides you with extra security when browsing online, watching Netflix overseas, torrenting, or surfing the web in China. We’ve written extensively about VPNs in the past, giving […]
These dating sites are actually good for finding a serious relationship
Vaccine rates are increasing, we’re starting to venture out into the world, and dating in real life has finally become an option again. The pandemic may have changed dating forever, but one thing that hasn’t is that meeting people can be really hard. Most seasoned singles know that dating culture […]
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Peloton releases Guide for strength training
Cycling enthusiasts and weight lifters, unite. Peloton is rolling out a new strength training product. Peloton Guide is a camera that plugs into TVs to monitor your strength workouts, and it comes bundled with the company’s Heart Rate Band. Together, the devices will cost $495 and will launch in the […]