TikTok shuts down in the US
TikTok has gone dark in the US now that the ban-or-divest law passed last year is taking effect. The app has been removed from both Apple and Google’s app stores, it’s unavailable on the web, and users who open the…
5 Google Lens tricks to level up your image search
Artie Beaty/ZDNET Google Lens has been around for some time now, so it’s easy to forget just how useful this tool can be. From identifying a strange plant in your yard to translating a street sign, you can learn more…
Dang, 2024 was a great year for horror game fans
When it comes to new horror games, there are times of feast and famine, and this past year we gorged until our bellies bulged and our mouths dripped with gruesome grease. In 2024, we received a rich spread of dark…
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him rescue TikTok from US ban
President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him negotiate a deal to save TikTok from an imminent US ban. In an amicus brief filed to the court, Trump says he “seeks the ability to resolve the issues…
The best AirPods of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
Apple’s AirPods are ubiquitous, and for good reason. Even the most basic pairs are easy to charge and carry, are trackable, and eschew wires that can tangle and rip. While we love (and have reviewed) a host of earbud and…
Adobe’s new Photoshop tool can clean away window reflections
Adobe has for removing window reflections from photos. The feature was originally announced at Adobe Max 2023 as and is available to preview in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Bridge right now if you’re a Creative Cloud subscriber, with Adobe Lightroom…
Fortnite’s new mode is an FPS that’s a lot like Counter-Strike
Epic Games is about to let Fortnite creators publish experiences with first-person modes, and to help show what’s possible, Epic itself is introducing a tactical FPS shooter that seems like it will play a lot like Counter-Strike or Valorant. The…
The 40+ best Black Friday Sam’s Club deals of 2024 that are still live
Black Friday is done, but there are still some incredible deals at Sam’s Club as Cyber Monday deals begin to pop up. There’s still time to snag great discounts. Also: The best Black Friday deals still available: Live updates Like Costco,…
Black Friday Apple deals include the AirPods Pro 2 for a record low of $160
It’s no secret that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times to pick up Apple devices. You’ll rarely find direct discounts at Apple, but other retailers tend to have good sales this time of year on…
18 states want the SEC to stop enforcing crypto regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to “unilaterally wrest regulatory authority away from the States” when it comes to crypto, according to a lawsuit from 18 states. These states want to halt the SEC’s enforcement actions, so they can…