Fitbit products haven’t exactly been a focus for Google since the acquisition closed at the beginning of 2021. It’s been clear from the start that the software giant’s interest in the wearable pioneer came down to its own proprietary smartwatch ambitions. We saw that play out with last year’s Pixel Watch launch and will likely …
What is the ‘One-Penis Policy’ in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and is it problematic?
The One-Penis Policy (OPP), states that within a primary relationship, there can only be one penis. This means, within the context of consensual non-monogamy (CNM) that when you have sex with or date people outside of your relationship, those other partners must not have dicks. If you’re active in the online dating realm, you’ve probably …
X will be profitable in 2024, CEO claims in tense interview
According to X CEO Linda Yaccarino, the company formerly known as Twitter will be profitable by early 2024. “Now that I have immersed myself in the business, and we have a good set of eyes on what is predictable, what’s coming is that it looks like in early ’24, we will be turning a profit,” Yaccarino …
Meta Quest 3 hands-on review: It’s all about passthrough
Meta’s quest to deliver high quality, untethered VR experiences at somewhat affordable prices might be nearing its end. Not because the company is going to stop producing headsets or anything like that, of course. I say that because I got to try the new Meta Quest 3 headset during a relatively short press event a …
Sonos Move 2 review: The greatest rugged smart speaker gets better
Sonos rarely misses, and its first ruggedized, weather-resistant smart speaker, the Sonos Move, was no exception. This year, it released the Sonos Move 2, a sequel that looks, on the outside, pretty much identical to its predecessor, but that has improvements under the hood that make an already excellent speaker even better. The Basics This …
How to watch the MLB playoffs: 2023 postseason schedule
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The writers strike is over; here’s how AI negotiations shook out
After almost five months, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached an agreement with Hollywood studios to end the writers strike. Starting Wednesday, writers will be able to resume work under the conditions established by their new contract. During the historic strike, AI emerged as a key point of contention between the writers and …
iPhone 15 reported issues are piling up: 5 common problems we’re hearing
iPhone 15 owners have had their shiny new device in their hands for a few days, and we’re starting to get a better idea of the latest release from Apple. Most have had positive things to say about the iPhone 15, but it’s not just the Apple detractors who are voicing the complaints. In fact, …
Meta Connect 2023: How to watch the Quest 3 reveal
Meta’s annual Connect conference kicks off with a keynote tomorrow September 27 at 10AM PT/1PM ET. Facebook’s parent is expected to make the Meta Quest 3 the centerpiece of the event. The latest version of the headset arrives three years after its predecessor and a little under a year since the company unveiled the Quest Pro …
Where do teen girls go for advice online? Enter Girlhood, a blog for teen girls, by teen girls.
Mia Sugimoto left the Barbie movie feeling inspired; she’d never seen the experience of girlhood depicted on screen before. The 17-year-old turned that inspiration into something tangible, a blog for teen girls, by teen girls: Girlhood. On the second day of her senior year of high school, Sugimoto spoke to Mashable with her greatest friend, …