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If you are one of the millions who joined Bluesky in recent months, it's likely you're turned off by establishment social media platforms. You probably don't care for sites with predatory data privacy policies , or those that placate to incoming presidential administrations with a disdain for the truth . Maybe you enjoy an online space where people can share thoughts, content, and jokes in a way that doesn't explicit seek to anger or hurt anyone for profit. Of course, Bluesky has you covered there, at least as a replacement for X. But if you enjoy sharing photos and videos with the wider internet, you're likely still tied to Instagram—like it or not. There are other options out there, like Pixelfed, a decentralized photo sharing platform that now has an official app . But if you're all-in on Bluesky, it'd be great if you could harness the same experience with the community you've started to build there. That's why Flashes is one of the more intere...

TikTok's future in the United States is looking more uncertain than ever . With a potential ban just days away, angry TikTok users are looking for alternatives—and they're not all turning to American-based platforms like Instagram. Instead, these users, who dub themselves " TikTok refugees ," are looking to stick it to the U.S. government, who is trying to ban their favorite app over issues of national security. TikTok's parent company is ByteDance, which is based in China. As such, the TikTok refugees are largely targeting social media platforms that are also run by companies based in China. An app called RedNote is one of the most prominent options getting attention. Perhaps that's an understatement: As of this writing, RedNote is the number one app on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. What is RedNote? RedNote's Chinese name is Xiaohongshu, which translates to "Little Red Book." (Also the name of the collection of writings of Chin...

I’ve tested a ton of bikes since I started doing reviews on Lifehacker in 2023—from low frills affairs like the Propella 7S to higher end e-Mountain Bikes like Canyon’s Spectra l—and while no e-bike is right for every type of rider and every taste, the Centauri II is my overall favorite. I like the Vvolt Centauri II so much that I feel the need to open with a disclaimer: I am not getting paid by Vvolt, and Lifehacker has no relationship with the company. For general urban riding—commuting, shorter trips on paved roads—the Centauri II is close to perfect. The weight, power, comfort, and handling is balanced for everyday riding, and its features performed better than I expected, including the belt drive with automatic transmission and mid-drive motor. Overall, The Centauri II raises the bar for commuter-style bikes.  The Vvolt Centauri II at a glance Pros Mid-drive motor provides smooth power transfer Maintenance-free, automatic transmission b...

CES is a week-long showcase of new products and service from across industries. Some products are true innovations, while others are definitely duds. Some, however, are just plain weird. As I walked around CES this week, from convention center halls to media-only events, I had a blast checking out the weirdest tech I could find. After all, just because something is weird, doesn't make it boring or useless. On the contrary; some of these items were among the most interesting things to see. These eight products, however, stood out most to me: Electric Salt Spoon Credit: Jake Peterson This was CNET Group's pick for weirdest and most unexpected product of CES, and it's not hard to see why. Kirin's Electric Salt Spoon makes food taste saltier, not with extra sodium, but via electricity. According to Kirin, the salt spoon use...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. We talk a lot about the general rules for decluttering and organizing, namely that you need a spot for everything, containers to keep it all neat, and a structured approach to deciding what to keep and get rid of. Usually, we're referring to the home, but you should also be applying this information to your car, where you spend a considerable amount of time and need quick access to your stuff when the moment calls for it. In addition to cleaning your vehicle , you should be organizing it. Here are a few tools to help you. The best tools for organizing your car First of all, let's talk about the center console, also known as the area where you throw everything and pray for the best. There are organizers available for all kinds of vehicle makes and models that will slip in there and provide you with compartments, containers, holders, and all manner of little organizing essentials, but to find yours, you'll need to run a se...

CES isn’t typically where we see the year’s biggest gaming announcements, with major upcoming games usually being saved for summer and winter, and new console announcements now often coming in the spring or fall. But after spending a week in Vegas, I’m now leaving feeling like the gaming industry is about to go through a big shift. Some of it is for the better, with small creators getting a chance to change how we interact with our favorite games, while the rest of it reflects the tech industry’s incessant need to stuff useless AI into our lives. With that in mind, here are my four favorite (and three least favorite) gaming announcements from CES 2025. Favorite: MCON Magsafe phone controller Credit: Michelle Ehrhardt There’s no reason we shouldn’t all be gaming on our phones more—and I don...