This wall charger replaced all of my Bluetooth trackers – and why I’ll never travel without it

This wall charger replaced all of my Bluetooth trackers – and why I’ll never travel without it

ZDNET’s key takeaways Twelve South’s PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It’s especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. On my first trip abroad, one of my main … Read more

The FTC puts off enforcing its ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

The FTC puts off enforcing its ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was set to start enforcing the remaining provisions of its “click-to-cancel” rule on May 14th, requiring that subscriptions be as easy to cancel as to start. Now, the agency says it won’t enforce the rule until July 14th, as TechCrunch reports. Also known as the Negative Option Rule, the big … Read more

Elizabeth Holmes’ partner reportedly fundraising for new blood-testing startup

Elizabeth Holmes’ partner reportedly fundraising for new blood-testing startup

Billy Evans, partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is working on a new startup that seeks to deliver “human health optimization” through blood testing, according to The New York Times. The Times reportedly spoke to two investors pitched on the startup, called Haemanthus, and also viewed some of Haemanthus’ marketing materials. In those materials, the … Read more

Why I recommend these JBL earbuds for work and travel – especially at this price

Why I recommend these JBL earbuds for work and travel – especially at this price

ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer clear and strong sound, powerful noise cancellation, and a battery life that will last you your entire work week. The earbuds come with many improvements, like a Smart-Charging Case compatibility that plugs into in-flight entertainment or laptops for instant Bluetooth connectivity, as well as spatial … Read more

Elizabeth Holmes’ partners’ blood test start-up is very real and not a joke

Elizabeth Holmes’ partners’ blood test start-up is very real and not a joke

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is currently serving 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her scam-laden blood testing start-up. Her partner, with whom she shares two children, is currently trying to raise $50 million for a blood testing start-up. Despite the internet’s initial response that it must be satire or fake…nope. This story is … Read more

I Can’t Not Be Excited About the New Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering Cards

I Can’t Not Be Excited About the New Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering Cards

Final Fantasy is one of the most successful game series of all time, with more than 200 million copies sold across the 16 mainline games and various spinoffs. So you can imagine the hype when Wizards of the Coast announced last fall that Magic: The Gathering — a trading card game that pulled in $1 billion … Read more