Category: Tech
Reddit apparently flags the word ‘Luigi’ as potentially violent
Even if the comment is about ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3.’ Reddit‘s automated moderation system is apparently flagging the word “Luigi” as potentially violent, The Verge reported. On Friday, a post appeared on the r/FreeLuigi subreddit stating, “PSA: the word ‘luigi’ is now flagged by reddit for violence.” A screenshot of a comment about the video game […]
No, Apple didn’t cut International Women’s Day from its calendar
A viral Instagram post stated that Apple has removed the holiday, but that’s not quite right. This week, a viral Instagram post stated that Apple cut International Women’s Day (March 8) from its calendar — but that’s not quite right. Bellesa, a sex toy brand, posted on March 4, “Apple quietly removed International Women’s Day […]
Proton VPN review: Premium, proven privacy and a free tier with no data limits
Proton VPN is the first (and only) VPN that’s ever won a Mashable Choice Award. Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of VPN reviews we’re overhauling in accordance with our all-new VPN testing methodology, which you can read in full here. Proton VPN posits itself as a VPN for the people. The […]
Tesla stock gains since Election Day almost completely wiped out as plunge continues
The “Trump bump” is gone and Elon Musk’s EV company’s stock is on a downward spiral. Trump giveth and Trump taketh away. Tesla, led by its CEO Elon Musk, is on track for a record seven straight weeks of losses, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance reports that Tesla stock is down […]
Down with the Enola Gay? Defense Department purging digital materials under Trump’s DEI orders
References to WWII Medal of Honor winners, women veterans, and even the Enola Gay aircraft were marked for deletion. The Defense Department has marked thousands of pieces of archival material and posts for deletion, complying with President Trump’s crusade against anything resembling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates — including apparently unrelated materials and references […]
Daylight Savings Time: When your clocks will change on your devices
Spring forward! In what can only be described as tremendously good news, Daylight Saving Time hits this weekend, meaning we’ll spring forward and inch closer to those long summer nights. But when exactly are our clocks due for the change? The clocks will change one hour forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March …
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could launch in 2026 without Face ID; Report
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated that the anticipated iPhone Fold will not feature Face ID.
The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is finally real
It’s probably not everything some people had hoped for, though. The United States has gotten serious about Bitcoin — though maybe not as serious as some had hoped. On Thursday, President Trump signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. Essentially, this means that the U.S. government […]
Xiaomi 16 Pro to feature 3D-printed metal frame for weight and heat reduction; Report
This device may feature a new component that could lead to a lighter design and enhanced thermal performance.
‘iPhone 17 Air’ tipped to feature high-density battery for longer life
There have been concerns that the ultra-thin design of the iPhone 17 Air could lead to compromised battery life due to spatial limitations.
