Month: October 2021
Google makes waitlists for Pixel 6 Pro because it can’t keep the phone in stock
After what seems like an eternity of leaks, teases, and two reveals, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are finally on sale. But Google seems to be running very low on inventory, as the company now offers waitlists so you can be notified of when the phone will be available…
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Here’s an incredible life-size Ghostbusters Proton Pack prop you can actually buy
You’ve always wanted your very own Ghostbusters Proton Pack. Your options have been: find a cheap toy, 3D print, sand and paint your own, pay for someone to do it for you, start with a premade kit, or painstakingly build something even more intricate from scratch. Here’s a sixth way…
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Amid the fluff, Meta showed an impressive demo of its Codec Avatars
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, held a presentation today where it announced its rebranding and showed off what it imagines the future of computing will look like — but amid all the fluff, it actually had some interesting tech demos. The first showed off its life-like Codex avatars…
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Apple lost $6 billion to chip shortage and manufacturing delays in Q4, Tim Cook says
Apple today posted strong earnings for its fourth fiscal 2021 quarter, reporting all-time highs for its services and Mac divisions. The company says it took in revenue of $83.4 billion, a year-over-year increase of 29 percent, and earnings per share of $1.24. That earnings number came in below Wall Street…
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Steam users warned to beware this dangerous phishing scam
A new scam is making the rounds online that could lead to PC gamers losing access to their Steam accounts or even having their devices infected with malware. If you’ve played an online multiplayer game before, then you’re likely familiar with skins. Skins are fancy overlays of in-game items that…
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Early Amazon Black Friday deals just dropped – here are the 13 best picks
Amazon has been dropping early Black Friday deals throughout the month of October, and today’s new batch of bargains don’t disappoint. Amazon’s early Black Friday sale includes record-low prices across the site and we’re sorted through today’s offers to bring you the 13 best deals below. Amazon’s early Black Friday…
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