The IRS Is Aiming to Go Paperless by 2025

The IRS wants to do away with paper tax returns. Related:How to Calculate What You Owe in Taxes for Side Hustles, Freelance Work and Gig Income

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Nancy Burnett

The Jackery Explorer 1000 Is Only $849 Right Now

This portable power station is sturdy, solar-powered and weighs only 32 pounds. The power station has a capacity of 110 volts and output power of up to 2,000 watts. Despite its features, it’s quiet and operates at a volume of approximately 30 decibels. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. you’re free to track its battery levels using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or its built-in app feature....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Mr. Jeffrey Allen

The James Webb Space Telescope Image Reveal Was an Embarrassment

We finally have it:Our highest-resolution infrared image of the cosmos. It’s a monumental achievement, the result of decades of planning, development, research and engineering. Webb’s First Deep Field, as the image is known, ushers in a new era for astronomy. The world’s space scientists are absolutely hyped. But 24 hours prior, the schedule was updated. The press conference was scheduled to start at 2 p.m. PT. It was a fun wait....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Charles Perry

The Latest Fed Rate Hike May Be the Last for a While. Here's What That Means for Your Savings

Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve announced its10th rate hikein an effort to rein in inflation. The decision will increase the cost of borrowing, meaning everything frompersonal loanstocredit cardswill become more expensive. And even if they stay the same, they’re still higher than they’ve been in recent years. With the Fed raising rates again, interest-earning deposit accounts may get a little better, for now. However, high savings rates will only hang around until the Fed decides to lower the federal funds rate....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Hailey English

The Latest Google Doodle Celebrates the Olympics

InDoodle Champion Island Games, you’ll take on the role of Lucky the Ninja Cat. Lucky has come to Champion Island to take part in the most prestigious games competition ever. Google says that the doodle is the largest interactive doodle that it has ever made, according toEngadget. Google Its also worth noting that the studio has credits on previous gaming projects, too, includingCatherine. The cutscenes help tie everything together with that classic anima vibe, as well....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Daniel Gould

The Latest iOS 16 Update Adds Security Keys and Fixes Several Exploits

It also includes 2nd GenHomePodsupport and adds a new Unity wallpaper option in honor of Black History Month. Additionally, several potential operating system exploits that could be used to gain primary user privileges have been closed. If automatic updates are turned on, your phone will take care of the process. Justin Sullivan / Staff / Getty Images Otherwise, you might manually update through parameters.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Joseph Stevenson

The Latest on Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev and His Victims

Online romance scamsaren’t as rare as you might think. Those complaints accounted for about $133.4 million in losses for people deceived by scammers. Here’s an update on Fjellhy, Sjoholm, Charlotte and Hayut. He only served five months, however, and was released because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’d even been seen back on Tinder. That’s no longer the case, though. The dating app said it banned Hayut from its platform. The documentary estimates Hayut has managed to swindle about $10 million from people around the world....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Suzanne Foster

The Latest Switch System Update Lets You Group Games

No more digging through your entire library The Nintendo Switch’s latest system update has added a Groups option, which will let you organize and categorize the games in your library however you like. Anyone who has more than a few digital games on their Switch knows it can be a little clunky to go back and play something you haven’t have touched for a while. The system remembers 12 of the most recent games you’ve playedand in what orderbut finding anything else requires digging through your library (a....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Gary Logan

The Law That Protects Social Media Companies is at Stake

Many government officials blamed Section 230 as to why these companies get away with just about anything. What is Section 230? The Communications Decency Act (CDA) is part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Getty Images What is the Future Without Section 230? Even Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during Wednesday’s hearing that some updates to the law are in order. People want to know that companies are taking responsibility for combatting harmful contentespecially illegal activityon their platforms....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Ashley Morris

The Logitech Mx Master 3 is the Mouse Apple Should Have Made

Its okay for light pointing and clicking, but real keyboard warriors need more control and better ergonomics. The Master 3 is the Ginsu Knife of mice, with a beguiling number of buttons and features. If you have small hands, you might want to consider a more petite model. Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire Looks-wise, the Master 3 is a bit of a toss-up. On one hand, its a cool-looking gadget with lots of sleek curves and delightfully industrial-looking buttons....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Gary Blanchard

The Logitech POP Mouse Is 50% Off During Cyber Monday

Tis the season of online shopping deals, asCyber Mondayis finally upon us. And with the shopping holiday comes an array of deals on computer accessories. The graphite, lavender and mist colors of this bluetooth-enabled mouse are currently only $20 during Cyber Monday. Why does the Logitech POP mouse makes a great gift? It is compatible with Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome OS and Android. you’ve got the option to seamlessly switch between these devices using a little button underneath the mouse....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Nicholas Gentry

The looming big business of facial recognition

The odds are you are not just a face in the crowd any longer. Her “60 Minutes” report will be broadcast Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Professor Alessandro Acquisti of Carnegie Mellon, who researches how technology impacts privacy, stunned Stahl with an experiment. Acquisti says smartphones will make “facial searches” as common as Google searches in the future. And nearly everybody can be subject to such prying, even those who are careful about their Internet use....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Casey Stewart

The M&Ms and Maya Rudolph 'Controversy' Explained

Who knew something as sweet and beloved as candy could cause controversy? Yeah, don’t worry, the candy bites won’t be replaced with stinky seafood treats anytime soon. Meanwhile, the red M&M spokescandy shows up in the background holding a sign begging for help. And so it apparently did. A representative for Mars Wrigley did not respond to a request for comment. M&Ms original statement began, “America, let’s talk.” What are the ‘spokescandies’?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Kimberly Pearson