Image: The Verge Now that X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has managed to repeatedly send out its ad revenue sharing payments on time without any last-minute delays, engineer Eric Farraro is answering questions from users who still aren’t getting the payments they expect. Reasons include: 1) X users only earn ad revenue from other paying X users, 2) advertisers aren’t paying much to reach the demographic that the creator attracts, 3) the posts didn’t get a lot of replies, or 4) their content is not suitable for ads.That first reason is one that X hasn’t exactly hidden. Here’s how Farraro puts it in his new explanation:Ads are shown, but the audience is not Verified. Revenue is only earned for ads shown to Verified users. This is one of many... Continue reading…

Counter-Strike 2 players could get unceremoniously banned for using Anti-Lag Plus. | Image: Valve Counter-Strike 2 developers strongly warned players in a post that they’ll be banned if they turn on AMD’s Anti-Lag feature for CS2. According to the post, the features from the most recent driver updates are “implemented by detouring engine dll functions,” adding that when AMD updates the drivers, the team will work on “identifying affected users and reversing their ban.” AMD added support for Anti-Lag Plus in CS2 in the Adrenaline Edition version 23.30.1 driver. The feature is exclusive to Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs, so older hardware shouldn’t be affected. We emailed AMD for a statement on the issue. Engadget notes that you can disable the feature by pressing Alt+L, and points out that you can verify the hotkey assignment in AMD... Continue reading…

The Verge CNBC reports that the National Labor Relations Board alleged, in a complaint filed Friday, that X violated labor law when it fired an employee who criticized the company. Elon Musk bought the company, then known as Twitter, in October and threatened to fire workers who didn’t return to in-person office work. After Yao Yue encouraged others in the company’s Slack to let the company fire them instead of quitting, she was fired for breaking an unspecified company policy. CNBC writes that in the complaint, the NLRB accuses X of keeping workers at the company from exercising their legal labor rights. Yue alleges the company laid her off “in retaliation for her attempt to organize her co-workers not to resign, so they would have better legal... Continue reading…

The Google Pixel 8 is one of the best phones made by Google. It truly is a marvel of a device with several state-of-the-art AI features, thanks to a newer chip and fast speeds. That said, the device is similar to its predecessors, including the Google Pixel 6. As a matter of fact, despite being two years from the Pixel 6's launch, the Pixel 8 has an almost identical camera lineup. So, is the new phone a worthy investment, or can you simply go along with the Pixel 6?

Whether you're looking to help your kids with their math homework or need help in your own college courses, math apps can be very helpful. If you're looking to do it on a Chromebook, there are a number of math apps available in the form of web apps and Android apps. Many of these apps also exist on iOS, Windows, and other platforms as well. Some focus on graphing capabilities, while others can help with unit conversions, symbolic algebra, or other advanced mathematics like calculus or differential equations. These great math apps can help with math homework at any level.

Mousepads are a crucial addition to any PC setup, but especially gaming because they help you maintain a level of precision and allow for better mouse tracking. This is particularly important in competitive games where having a precise aim is crucial. While mousepads alone are not going to magically make you a better gamer, they definitely help. Having a good feel beneath your mouse can make all the difference.

Always-on display is a handy feature that is available on some of the latest iPhone models. Instead of completely blacking out the screen when not in use, it keeps some relevant information visible, such as the time, widgets, notifications, and more. To learn how to enable, disable, or customize the always-on display feature on iOS 17 or an earlier OS version, read on.

LG’s 42-inch C3 OLED TV might not be big enough for your living room, but it will look great on your desk. | Image: LG Welcome to the weekend, dear readers! Although we’ve spent the past week pummeling you with deals from Amazon’s fall Prime Day event — some of which are still available, to be sure — our Saturday roundup is mostly concerned with the discounts that have cropped up in the time since, starting with LG’s C3 OLED. Right now, you can grab the 42-inch model at Amazon for $921.48 (about $276 off).Like the much-lauded C2 we reviewed last year, it’s hard to go wrong with LG’s brilliant C3 panel, regardless of what type of entertainment you watch. The TV features terrific picture quality and many of the same specs that made last year’s C2 such a great pick for gamers, including a 120Hz refresh rate and comprehensive HDMI 2.1 support, only with a... Continue reading…

The iPhone journey began back in 2007 when Steve Jobs announced the original model. At the time, it was a breakthrough that reimagined what a mobile phone could be. And as the years passed, Apple continued to put out new models annually. Consequently, we have now witnessed the debut of 42 different iPhone models (including different size variants), and we will be ranking them based on their impact on the world of smartphones as a whole and their significance for Apple.

If you’re considering getting a tablet or a hybrid tablet/laptop for business use, there are two solid options out there that can meet your needs, depending on what those needs are. Microsoft’s Surface Go 4, which is available only to business customers, has seen some big improvements in its brand-new iteration, including a RAM upgrade that brings it up to modern business standards, and its hybrid design means it can fill some shoes that Apple’s fifth-generation iPad Air can’t. But the iPad Air — powered by a blazing Apple M1 chip and boasting a gorgeous 2360×1640 Retina display — has a lot more power under the hood for creatives than the Surface Go 4 does. So, which one is our pick? Let’s delve into the details.

Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 6 is positioned as the everyday smartwatch, slotting in under the more expensive Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The standard model is available in smaller sizes, has a simple and refined design language, and is intended to just work with the Samsung ecosystem. After testing the Galaxy Watch 6 for over two weeks, I've found it's anything but your everyday smartwatch. It feels light on the wrist, looks great, and has fitness and health technology that might be the best from any company not named Garmin.

This may not be what you want to see during a video therapy session. | Image: Apple SimplePractice, a company that offers a telehealth platform, is warning patients about Apple’s new video reactions feature that might let people unintentionally add heart emoji or virtual fireworks during a telehealth video call. Awkward.As shown in a Mastodon post by Matt Haughey — who says he had a friend who saw the fireworks on a therapy call after giving a thumbs up in response to a question from his therapist — SimplePractice is notifying patients that Apple devices “may show emojis during video calls” and that SimplePractice doesn’t have control over the settings. SimplePractice also discusses the reactions in an FAQ and has instructions on how to turn reactions off on both iOS and macOS.The video reactions are a big new feature... Continue reading…