Say what you will about Beats fans, but at least they know what they like. These headsets and earbuds are instantly recognizable for their slick styling and bass forward sound profile. If that sounds like your speed, the Beats Studio Pro are currently marked down as low as $150 Amazon, depending on your color preference. I spotted them at the …
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Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach | TechCrunch
Google has confirmed that hackers have stolen the Salesforce-stored data of more than 200 companies in a large-scale supply chain hack. On Thursday, Salesforce disclosed a breach of “certain customers’ Salesforce data” — without naming affected companies — that was stolen via apps published by Gainsight, which provides a customer support platform to other companies. In a statement, Austin Larsen, …
Read More »X begins rolling out the ‘About this account’ feature to users’ profiles | TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s X has begun rolling out a new feature for user profiles that will display information about the account, including where it’s based, how many times the account has changed its username, the account’s original join date, and how the user downloaded the X app. The new information is meant to reduce inauthentic engagement on the platform, where bots …
Read More »Google’s Black Friday Deals Are Live for Pixel Phones, Nest Hardware, and More
Google Pixel deals abound! The company has kicked off its Black Friday promotions on all of its Pixel hardware, from the value-friendly Pixel 9a to the flagship Pixel 10 Pro XL. There are even discounts on the brand-new Pixel Watch 4 and Google’s wireless earbuds. We’ve rounded up the best Google Pixel discounts this shopping holiday, and even included a …
Read More »Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches
At what age should a kid ideally get a smartwatch? In China, parents are buying them for children as young as five. Adults want to be able to call their kids and track their location down to a specific building floor. But that’s not why children are clamoring for the devices, specifically ones made by a company called Xiaotiancai, which …
Read More »Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges
A powerful United States Senate committee has requested that multiple academic research centers focused on political extremism hand over years worth of documentation on federal watch list programs, the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, vaccine mandates, the 2020 election, and Trump supporters, according to information obtained by WIRED. The queries appear to be connected to an ongoing …
Read More »I Turned My Backyard Into a Nature Documentary With a Flock of Smart Bird Feeders
you’ve probably seen a smart bird feeder or know someone who has one. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty). The question at this point, then, is whether these things are …
Read More »Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach | TechCrunch
Hi, thanks as always for reading TechCrunch. We want to talk with you quickly about something important. A growing number of scammers are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads and reaching out to companies, pretending to be our staff when they absolutely are not. These bad actors are using our name and reputation to try to dupe unsuspecting businesses. It …
Read More »Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows | TechCrunch
In the early days of social media, posting a rant about the latest episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” on Myspace felt like the ultimate Thursday night activity. And discovering a Facebook group called “Team Jacob Forever” was one of the best finds. Nowadays, finding that perfect niche community can seem impossible, but a new social app called Phictly aims to change …
Read More »The Best Red Light Therapy Mask You Can Buy Is Currently on Sale
CurrentBody kicked off its Black Friday sale early on November 1 and runs until December 24. Most products remain at retail, but the discounted bundles are worth a look. While we haven’t tested CurrentBody’s Green Tea Serum and Hydrogel Mask, this Black Friday bundle is a steal because it’s cheaper than buying the LED Face Mask Series 2 ($470) on …
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