Block spammers and scammers with a RoboKiller subscription
TL;DR: As of Aug. 25, you can get a three-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker for just $49.97 (reg. $119.88) in the Mashable Shop — that's 59% off.It’s not just that spam calls and texts are annoying. It’s tha.....»»
How to turn your iPhone into a ‘Dumb Phone’ to avoid all distraction
One of my favorite apps of the year is focusedOS. This app had one goal, and it was to reduce distraction during times of focus. It would basically put a block on apps that you chose and would not let you open them until you turned off that Focus. Th.....»»
Ferrari saved from deepfake scam involving CEO by one question
Scammers carried out a live phone conversation using an AI-generated version of CEO Benedetto Vigna's voice with the goal of infiltrating the Italian supercar maker......»»
Spotify CEO confirms a new higher-end tier is in the works
Spotify CEO has confirmed that the company is working on a higher-end subscription tier with higher quality streams. The post Spotify CEO confirms a new higher-end tier is in the works appeared first on Phandroid. For years we’ve been he.....»»
Appeals Court denies stay to states trying to block EPA’s carbon limits
The EPA's plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants can go ahead. Enlarge (credit: Bernhardt Lang) On Friday, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit denied a request to put a hold on recently formulated rules th.....»»
Spotify in ‘early days’ of hi-fi audio plans that will bring subscription to nearly $20/month
Spotify is still working on its hi-fi audio plans, according to CEO Daniel Ek. The company first announced hi-fi support in early 2021, but they’re apparently still “in early days.” And the kicker? The hi-fi (or ‘deluxe’) version of Spotify.....»»
Best characters in Concord
Concord is the new kid on the block in the hero shooter space. The game launched with 16 Freegunners to pick from, so let's find out who are the best so far......»»
Prime Video update will make it easier to see what isn’t free with your subscription
An Amazon Prime Video update rolling out today will address one of the biggest complaints made about the service – that it’s hard to tell what is and isn’t included with your subscription without first clicking on it. Amazon also claims that.....»»
Google gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookies
Four years after declaring it wanted to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Google has confirmed it won't block the online trackers after all.Google Chrome iconIn 2020, around the time when Apple blocked third-party cookies in Safari, Google insiste.....»»
Meta risks sanctions over “sneaky” ad-free plans confusing users, EU says
Consumer laws may change Meta’s ad-free plans before EU's digital crackdown does. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) The European Commission (EC) has finally taken action to block Meta's heavily crit.....»»
Firms hit by huge IT outage warned to be wary of scammers
Firms impacted by the recent global IT outage are being warned to be wary of scammers and hackers looking to take advantage of the situation......»»
Flash deal: lifetime Babbel subscription for just $129.97 this weekend only
A lifetime Babbel subscription is on sale for $129.97 this weekend only, marking a return of the all-time best price on the language learning app thanks to the $470 discount.Save $470 on Babbel this weekend only.The flash deal on the lifetime Babbel.....»»
Elon Musk’s X may succeed in blocking Calif. content moderation law on appeal
Elon Musk's X previously failed to block the law on First Amendment grounds. Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk's fight defending X's content moderation decisions isn't j.....»»
Disk Drill Pro review: premium data recovery without a subscription
I review Disk Drill Pro, an app that helps recover lost files from your HDD, SSD, and external drives at a great price......»»
Streaming’s bundling obsession ignores the real problem with subscription costs
Opinion: Subscribers keep paying more and getting the same. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Video streaming providers have a big churn problem. While many streaming companies are not profitable yet, the entire industry is grap.....»»
Early Prime Day antenna deal gives subscription free TV for $150
At just $150 while on sale, this apartment-friend TV antenna could save you a ton on streaming subscriptions......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (July 12-14)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then turn on HBO, fire up your Max streaming subscription and watch these movies starring Harrison Ford and others......»»
Scammers are at work again, WA state officials say. Here’s what you need to know
Scammers are at work again, WA state officials say. Here’s what you need to know.....»»
Strava Announces a New Family-Tier Subscription Plan
The new plan will be available in 32 countries. The post Strava Announces a New Family-Tier Subscription Plan appeared first on Phandroid. Strava recently revealed that it was launching a new Family Plan, which is essentially a shared ann.....»»
How to cancel your Photoshop subscription
Ready to try something other than Adobe Photoshop? We’ll explain how to cancel your Photoshop subscription and whether you’ll receive a refund or not......»»
HMD Ends its “Circular” Subscription Service
Launched back in 2022, HMD marketed Circular with a focus on sustainability and the reduction of e-waste. The post HMD Ends its “Circular” Subscription Service appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of years back, HMD Global and.....»»