May 8, 2026
Instructure breach update: ShinyHunters claim second hack, deface school websites
ShinyHunters hackers have just breached Instructure for a second time.ShinyHunters apparently isn't done with edutech giant Instructure.The now-infamous hacking and extortion collective known as ShinyHunters has once again breached Instructure, the education technology company best known for its pop
May 8, 2026
The best TV deals this weekend — TCL, Hisense, LG, and more at steep discounts
The best TV deals to shop this weekend: Best Hisense deal Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV (2026 model) $998.99(save $501) Get Deal
May 8, 2026
The Nex Playground is *finally* on sale — save $60 at Amazon, Target, and Walmart
SAVE 20%: As of May 8, you can get the Nex Playground for $239 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or $60.99 in savings.Nex Playground Camera Controller-Free Gaming Console (5 Games Included)$239 at Amazon$299 Save $60Get Deal at AmazonGet Deal at WalmartGet Deal at Best BuyI'm not a gamer per se; I pl
May 8, 2026
Instagram loses end-to-end message encryption today. What it means for you.
Parent company Meta announced the feature would be retired in March.Instagram has officially pulled end-to-end encryption (e2ee) for direct messages. The privacy feature, which prevents messages from being intercepted and read in transit between users, was previously an opt-in setting for Instagram
May 8, 2026
Boox just launched the Tappy wireless remote, leaving Amazon in the dust
As of May 8, Boox launched its new remote, the Tappy. Compatible with e-readers, you can now easily scroll and turn the page without holding your e-reader.While Amazon might have the most popular e-reader with Kindles, the company is falling behind on supporting accessories. On May 8, Boox launched
May 8, 2026
Your Google I/O cheat sheet: What to expect
Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus on Gemini AI, smart glasses, Android updates, and new software announcements.Your Google I/O cheat sheet: What to expect
May 8, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 officially gets a $50 price hike in the US
Just like everything else under the sun, the Nintendo Switch 2 just became more expensive.After less than a year on the market, the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up in price.The company announced in a press release on its website that the device is getting a price increase in every major region, includ
May 8, 2026
Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 — where to buy before the hike hits
Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 by $50 this September, but you can still snag it for $449.99 at retailers like Amazon, Target, and Best Buy if you move fast. Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Amazon
May 8, 2026
Groks voice mode comes to Apple CarPlay
SpaceXAI's smart assistant Grok is now available in CarPlay.Apple CarPlay users just got another AI assistant option for their cars: Grok. On Friday, SpaceXAI (the SpaceX's subdivision that focuses on artificial intelligence) announced that Grok's voice mode is now available in Apple CarPlay. Techni
May 8, 2026
Normally $799, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is on sale for $499 if you act fast
Find the best portable power station deal. Save 38% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.SAVE $300: As of May 8, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount off the list price. Opens in a new window
May 8, 2026
Beats Solo 4 headphones just got a huge discount at Amazon — act fast to save almost $100
Get the best deal on headphones. Save 45% on the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon.SAVE $90: As of May 8, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $109.95 at Amazon. That's a 45% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats
May 8, 2026
Stay private online with this 5-year VPN for $15
Get a 5-year iProVPN subscription for $14.99 (reg. $360) through May 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.TL;DR: iProVPN’s five-year plan is on sale for $14.99 (reg. $360), offering secure browsing, global server access, and support for up to 10 devices, through May 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
May 8, 2026
Stuff Your Earbuds Day is live now — how to score 100s of free audiobooks
FREE AUDIOBOOKS: Stuff Your Earbuds Day is live on May 8-9. Stuff Your Eardbuds Day, hosted by Romance Audio Bookworms, is offering free audiobooks from a variety of genres.The Stuff Your Kindle Day schedule is intense. That's good news for bookworms looking to keep their reading list stocked up for
May 8, 2026
The Dyson V8 Plus is almost $200 off at Amazon — buy now for under $350
Find the best vacuum deal at Amazon. Save 35% on the Dyson V8 Plus at Amazon.SAVE OVER $190: As of May 8, the Dyson V8 Plus is on sale for $349.98 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dys
May 8, 2026
Gmails Help me write will now sound more like you
Gmail's 'Help me write' AI tool is getting more personalized and smarter.Gmail's "Help me write," an AI-based assistant for drafting your emails, is a useful tool, but it can on occasion sound somewhat stiff compared to your own voice. This should now change. In a blog post published Thursday, Googl
May 8, 2026
The "too powerful for its own good" M5 MacBook Air is down to its best-ever price — buy for under $950
The 2026 Apple MacBook Air with the M5 chip is back down to its lowest price ever of $949. That's 13% or $150 off its list price.SAVE $150: As of May 7, the Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is back on sale for just $949 at Amazon. That's $150 off its list price of $1,099 and its lowest pr
May 8, 2026
Bring iconic pieces of art to your walls for just $25 with this cool smart TV tool
TL;DR: Show off legendary paintings on your wall with Dreamscreens Dream Art Collection 4K, on sale now for just $24.99 (reg. $49.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Dreamscreens Dreamscreens
May 7, 2026
AirPods with cameras reportedly in final testing at Apple
Apple is apparently in the final stages of vetting a new AirPods model with cameras that would interface with AI.Apple might expand its AI wearable efforts into the world of AirPods.Bloomberg reported today that Apple is in the final stages of testing a new AirPods model that would feature small cam
May 7, 2026
New report: X remains the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ users
GLAAD's Social Media Safety Index fails all major platforms on LGBTQ safety, X gets lowest scores while TikTok ranks at the top.Elon Musk's X is still the most unsafe social media platform for LGBTQ+ users, according to a new report by GLAAD. The organization's annual Social Media Safety Index (SMSI
May 7, 2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen leans into the spin in confusing eBay acquisition
In his quest to takeover eBay, GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen has made some perplexing choices. Now, he's leaning into the spin.GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen surprised the business world on May 3 when he announced that GameStop was making a bid to acquire eBay for $55 billion.The news raised an obvious questio
May 7, 2026
Google AI mode labels some Reddit and social media posts as ‘Expert Advice’
Google has a few new updates for AI Overviews, including a feature that sources perspectives from social media and online communities.Google announced a few new AI-related updates to Google Search this week, including a new feature that appears as "Expert Advice" in AI Mode and the AI Overview secti
May 7, 2026
TikTok AI text summaries are rolling back after wild errors
TikTok rolled out AI text summaries for videos, but the feature has been rolled back after making some big errors.TikTok was offering AI-powered text summaries of videos, but that's no longer happening.Business Insider reported that the feature, which went live recently, is being heavily scaled back
May 7, 2026
I test e-readers and the Kindle I use everyday is now on sale — shop Kindle deals that arrive before Mothers Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner and a Kindle is the perfect gift. Luckily, there are plenty of deals to shop that will arrive in time for Sunday. Shop all the deals now, including the e-reader that our e-reader expert uses everyday. The best Kindle deals ahead of Mother's Day:
May 7, 2026
Google’s glasses game is near: What we expect from IO
Google is expected to reveal more about its upcoming smart glasses at IO. Here’s what we know and what could be announced.Google’s glasses game is near: What we expect from IO