Why Trump's Social Network WILL get hacked, Roku and Google fight, Bad News Raspberry Pi, and more

October 22, 2021

Let’s talk about social networks for a second. I know, I know, but please don’t close this newsletter because this is important. Yesterday Former President Donald Trump announced his plans to launch a new social network platform called TRUTH Social.

And look, this isn’t about politics, but before you consider signing up for the new platform when it launches in beta next month, you should think twice and maybe consider skipping it. Why? Because it was almost certainly get hacked. In fact, in the time it took us to investigate that likelihood, it actually got hacked. Already. See the top story for details—especially if you care about your private information.

Other Highlights:

• This is ridiculous. It looks like Roku will lose access to YouTube entirely. Come on, Roku and Google, get it together.
• For the first time ever, Raspberry Pi is increasing its prices.
• This new LEGO set will have you throwing your hard-earned dollars at the screen while yelling, “keep the change ya filthy animal.”
• …and more!

-Josh

Trump Media and Technology Group just announced TRUTH Social, a rival platform to Twitter, Facebook, and all of the other Big Tech giants. But like other specialized social media platforms, TRUTH will be a target for hackers, and it could leave your private info exposed. We’re not just speculating here—TRUTH Social has already been compromised, and it’s not even out yet! Read More »

Earlier this year, I transitioned from being a desktop user to a full-time laptop user. A good dock is an essential tool for laptop users, and there’s no shortage of choices out there. Here’s the weird thing, though: It’s tough to find a good one. Read More »

If you’re like me, then you want a tablet that’s still useful when you’re out of the house and away from any Wi-Fi connections. But adding 5G to an iPad or Samsung tablet costs an extra $200. That’s why TCL and Verizon teamed up to make the new TAB Pro 5G, a $400 Android tablet that supports Verizon’s ultra-fast mmWave 5G system. Read More »

Right in time for the holidays and much to the delight of every Home Alone fan, LEGO has officially announced the all-new LEGO Ideas ‘Home Alone’ brick set, and it looks fantastic. So, instead of watching the new Disney+ remake ‘Home Sweet Home Alone‘ coming next month, which honestly doesn’t look great, defend the McCallister home yourself with LEGO. Read More »

Can’t find a cheap RTX 3080 graphics card? Maybe it’s time to give cloud gaming a shot. NVIDIA just unveiled a new GeForce Now membership that promises RTX 3080 performance on any device, plus up to 1440p resolution with 120FPS when streaming to a PC or Mac. Read More »

It feels like there’s a new board game coming out every week. And while there are certainly a ton of exciting options out there, it’s hard to stray too far from the classics, like Clue. This fun Retro Series version of Hasbro’s iconic 1986 game makes for an outstanding addition to any home game collection, and it’s (still) a fun option for kids and adults alike. This version includes a full-size game board, six classic wood tokens, retro weapons and die, vintage detective notes, a solution envelope, and instructions. Whodunit?

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This week, we learned that the popular Raspberry Pi is getting its first price hike ever, going up by $10 due to supply chain issues. However, CEO Eben Upton confirmed that the company is reintroducing the 1GB Pi 4 for $35 for those on a budget, which was discontinued last year. Read More »

None of these big companies can get along these days. Unfortunately, the fight between Roku and Google has only escalated, and things aren’t looking good. After Roku removed YouTube TV from its platform and TVs earlier this year, the two still can’t reach a deal, and now the regular YouTube app will be removed next. Read More »

One thing that sets the iPad apart from any other tablet is its extended support cycle. An iPad can last for years, and older models still run the latest iPadOS release. That’s why today’s Walmart sale is so exciting—the company is discounting old and refurbished iPads, which already cost way less than the newer models. Read More »

If you have looked for a new TV in the last few years, you have probably seen Hisense touting its ULED TVs. Here’s how these new ULED TVs differ from QLED and NanoCell TVs. Read More »

The Apple Silicon MacBook Pro refresh has arrived, and it’s given many people cause for celebration. Not only are the new laptops incredibly powerful, but the revision points to a new direction for professional MacBooks at Apple. Read More »

You might have heard of “booing” your neighbors. It’s often a kid-centric thing, where people leave candy and Halloween trinkets with kids. Well, “Boozing” is the adult version if your idea of Halloween is less Red Vines and more red wine. Read More »

For me, nothing says it’s the holidays like an advent calendar. Who doesn’t like the idea of getting a present every day in December until Christmas morning? As a lover of all things nails, hair, and skin, beauty advent calendars are my favorite way to countdown to the big day. Read More »