admin NASA says it was able to use the James Webb telescope to take pictures of planet-forming disks around ancient stars, challenging theoretical models of planetary formation. These pictures support earlier findings from the Hubble telescope, which until now had not been confirmed. Webb’s new highly detailed pictures were taken of the “Small Magellanic Cloud,” a … Read more
Workers at two Amazon warehouses in New York City are set to go on strike after the company failed to come to the bargaining table by a December 15 deadline. According to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), unionized employees at the JFK8 facility on Staten Island and the DBK4 depot in Queens voted “overwhelmingly” … Read more
True wireless earbuds are quite popular right now, as they can provide a great listening experience without the hassle of wires. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds are a great option, which are now almost 30 percent off, down from $270 to $190. These buds have a record-low price, and, Amazon is also offering … Read more
Instagram is adding the option to schedule DMs. Social media expert Lindsay Gamble discovered the feature and Instagram confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s rolling out scheduled DMs to all users. When you type a message, just hold down the send button and you can choose a date and time. It looks like messages can be … Read more
Whether you’re already an avid runner or hoping to become one after starting a new training program, you can get more out of your exercise routine if you have some good music. Getting into the zone during a long run with your favorite music, whether it’s rap, classic rock or today’s pop hits, can completely … Read more
Snap is making changes to its program that allows creators to earn money from shortform videos. The company announced a new monetization program that will allow the app’s influencers to make money from Spotlight videos, which are one minute or longer, earning a share of their content’s ad revenue. The change will streamline Snap’s monetization … Read more
It’s been an expensive day for Meta. First, Australia announced a $50 million AUD ($31.7 million USD) settlement with the company over the Cambridge Analytica scandal and now the Irish Data Protection Committee (IDPC) has fined Meta €251 million ($263 million). The IRDC fine stems from a personal data breach at Facebook in 2018. The … Read more
I can’t remember a recent instance in which I didn’t bawl my eyes out in shock at the final amount owed, whether it was for a hotel reservation or a concert ticket. Now, a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should limit these bait-and-switch pricing strategies. The FTC has announced the Junk Fee … Read more