Chris Velazco

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Chris Velazco

We’ve all had dead-zone drama — moments when we’re far enough afield that we’re out of reach to the people we need or to the people who need us. Those days are, finally, numbered. In a splashy ad that aired during the Super Bowl’s first quarter on Sunday, T-Mobile said it was throwing open the doors to its satellite messaging beta test — powered by Elon Musk’s Starlink — for free until July. The twist? You don’t even need to be an existing T-Mobile customer to try it.

2 months ago | thetechstreetnow.com | Chris Velazco

7 minutes ago   Engadget Do you constantly lose all of your stuff? No shame, but now might be a great time to invest in a few tracking devices. Luckily, a four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale right now for $70 via Amazon. This is a record-low price and represents a 30 percent discount. It also breaks down to around $17.50 per tracker. Apple AirTags easily made our list of the best Bluetooth trackers, and this is especially true if you use an iPhone.

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Chris Velazco

For the past few days, the tech industry has fully embraced its inner Jan Brady — it’s all about DeepSeek, DeepSeek, DeepSeek. But what does that actually mean for you? In the short term, at least, you’ve got at least one more buzzy AI chatbot to talk to — or ignore entirely. But the eruption of this Chinese start-up onto the wider AI stage could have lasting effects on how quickly and efficiently AI tools are developed. We’ll keep an eye on all that for you.

Jan 20, 2025 | texarkanagazette.com | Chris Velazco

Millions of Americans struggle to fall or stay asleep. For some, sticking some new gadgets in their ears might be worth trying. Earbuds meant to be worn in bed aren't exactly new. The first popular models rolled out in 2018, and most models available right now let you listen to podcasts or soothing sounds until you fall asleep.

Jan 19, 2025 | washingtonpost.com | Geoffrey Fowler |Chris Velazco |Heather Kelly |Shira Ovide

TikTok is down in the United States. What does that mean for you? The app has stopped working because of a federal law that called for TikTok to be banned if it didn’t find a new owner that isn’t Chinese. The app shut down just before the deadline, which was Sunday. It’s possible Americans will regain access to TikTok through action taken by president-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday. But exactly when, how, or how long that might last is unclear. So much drama.