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Google's Nest Learning Thermostat is $70 off right now
The lower price is available with a discount code.
DoorDash will start offering couriers an hourly rate while they're fulfilling orders
DoorDash says it will offer couriers a guaranteed hourly rate for "active delivery time" as part of a raft of changes to its platform. For each delivery, they can choose between this Earn by Time option or stick with a per-order payment.
The Morning After: TikTok is killing off its BeReal clone
The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok is killing off its BeReal clone, The SAE is creating a standardized version of Tesla's EV charging plug, SoftBank gave $170m to a social app whose users mostly didn't exist.
Amazon's latest Echo Buds fall to a new all-time low of $35 in early Prime Day deal
You can grab Amazon's third-generation Echo Buds for $35 right now if you're a Prime member.
Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet is 50 percent off in early Prime Day sale
Amazon's latest Fire HD 10 tablet (2021) is a solid entertainment device and already a great value at $150, but you can now grab one at one of the lowest prices we've seen.
Google is no longer building its own augmented reality glasses
Google has killed a project internally known as "Iris" that it established to build augmented reality glasses, according to Business Insider.
Podcast app Stitcher is shutting down in August
Stitcher is shutting down. The popular podcasting app and web service, which SiriusXM acquired in 2020 for $325 million, will close on August 29th, according to an FAQ on its website (via Variety).
Volvo is the latest automaker to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard in North America
Volvo is the first European car maker to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard, but only in North America.
The SAE is creating a standardized version of Tesla's EV charging plug
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard is one step closer to becoming the de-facto electric vehicle charging system in the US.
Razer's first in-ear monitor is built for gamers and streamers
Razer has introduced its first in-ear monitor, and it's built for gamers and streamers who want quality listening for hours on end.
SoftBank gave $170m to a social app whose users mostly didn't exist
Back in 2021, Japanese investment giant SoftBank led a little-known social media app called IRL to unicorn status and an overall valuation of $1.17 billion by investing over $170 million. Well, it just turned out that the app completely made up its user numbers, admitting that 95 percent of its purported 20 million user base was fake.
Roku will stream live Formula E races for free
Roku's first live sports deal will see it stream Formula E races.
Brave Pixel Fold owners can try to repair hardware issues with iFixit's help
Brave souls who pick up Google’s Pixel Fold and eventually discover an issue with the hardware will be able to try and fix the problem themselves. Google will offer official tools, parts and self-repair guides for the foldable through iFixit.
Insta360's latest tiny action cam comes with a wireless display
The Insta360 Go 3 is basically a GoPro with a detachable camera and a flip screen.
TikTok is jumping off the BeReal bandwagon by killing TikTok Now
TikTok has told users that it's discontinuing TikTok Now, effectively a clone of last year's social media sensation BeReal.
Telegram Stories with customizable expiration times are coming next month
In a series of messages on his Telegram channel, Pavel Durov has revealed that the instant messaging service is launching its own take on Stories next month.
The Morning After: The verdict on Google’s Pixel Fold
The biggest news stories this morning: NASA is creating a ChatGPT-like AI assistant for astronauts, The verdict on Google’s Pixel Fold, Netflix is removing its 'basic' plan in Canada.
Lordstown Motors sues Foxconn and declares bankruptcy
The car manufacturer previously declared a $171.1 million loss for 2023's first quarter.
TikTok gives parents even more control over what their teens see
TikTok is introducing new content filtering controls to its "Family Pairing" feature, letting parents filter out videos containing specific words or hashtags.
Facebook adds parental control tools to Messenger
Meta has added new tools to its Family Center that will allow parents to see and control how their teenage kids are using Messenger.