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X updates its privacy policy to allow third parties to train AI models with its data
Published: October 17, 2024 23:42
X is updating its privacy policy with new language that allows it to provide users’ data to third-party “collaborators” in order to train AI models. The new policy, which takes effect November 15, 2024, would seem to open the door to Reddit-like…
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin startup is dropping the coin and doubling down on Orbs
Published: October 17, 2024 23:21
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is going to need some new business cards printed up because it’s dropping the “coin” in its name. The OpenAI CEO’s startup is shifting from cryptocurrency to focus more on its identification technology and it just unveiled a new…
YouTube is testing a new version of its Premium Lite subscription
Published: October 17, 2024 22:00
YouTube is testing a revamp of its Premium Lite subscription tier. User screenshots made the rounds on social media this week, and today a Google rep later confirmed to multiple other outlets that the plan is being tested in Australia, Germany and…
A new trailer for the Dune: Prophecy series just dropped
Published: October 17, 2024 21:23
A new trailer dropped on the opening day of the New York Comic Con for the new six-episode spinoff series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel to the recent films directed by Denis Villeneuve. The new series will premiere November 17 at 9PM on HBO. Each episode will…
Unity mounts a comeback with launch of Unity 6 game engine
Published: October 17, 2024 20:53
Unity has released the latest version of its engine for developing games and interactive experiences. Unity 6 has new workflows for creating online multiplayer games and more tools for projects intended for mobile platforms, including mobile web support…
Amazon is rebooting its live-action adaptation of the God of War reboot
Published: October 17, 2024 20:33
Amazon is reshuffling the deck with its God of War series. After the success of Fallout, it wants its next Prime Video gaming adaptation to live up to those lofty expectations — and it’s apparently willing to start fresh to do so. Deadline first reported…
ESPN faces $146K fine for using emergency alert tones in NBA ads
Published: October 17, 2024 20:00
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could go all the way with a proposed fine against ESPN. The proposal calls for a penalty of $146,976 against ESPN for violating the Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules when the network aired ads to promote the…
Subnautica 2 hits early access in 2025 with four-player co-op
Published: October 17, 2024 19:42
The sequel to the hugely successful Subnautica is creeping ever closer into the light, and we got our first proper look at it during Xbox's partner showcase event on Thursday. The Subnautica 2 reveal trailer opens by cutting between a zonked-out diver in…
The FBI arrested an Alabama man for allegedly helping hack the SEC’s X account
Published: October 17, 2024 19:35
A 25-year-old Alabama man has been arrested by the FBI for his alleged role in the takeover of the Securities and Exchange Commission's X account earlier this year. The hack resulted in a rogue tweet that falsely claimed bitcoin ETFs had been approved by…
FCC now requires georouting for wireless calls to 988, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Published: October 17, 2024 19:20
The Federal Communications Commission has passed rules that will require all wireless calls to the 988 Lifeline to be georouted. Geographic routing ensures that attempts to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline for intervention services will be…
The FCC will soon require all hearing aids and phones to work together
Published: October 17, 2024 19:00
On Thursday, the FCC approved new regulations requiring all phone makers to make their handsets compatible with hearing aids. With the number of Americans 65 and older expected to balloon by nearly 50 percent by 2050, the rules will ensure those with…
Bloober Team’s next horror game is Cronos: The New Dawn
Published: October 17, 2024 18:49
Bloober Team unveiled what it’s been working on at today’s Xbox Partner Showcase event. The studio showed off a cinematic trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, which is a brand-new IP. The developer describes the game as “a twisted time travel story set in an…
AAAAAAH! Phsamophobia haunts consoles this month
Published: October 17, 2024 18:25
Phasmophobia was one of the chief reasons a lot of gamers lost so much sleep during the pandemic. Now it’s finally headed to consoles after four years of frightening the hell out of us. Kinetic Games’ ghost hunting game is heading to PlayStation 5, PS VR2…
Remedy's new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe
Published: October 17, 2024 18:07
After a long and winding road, Remedy Entertainment has unveiled its multiplayer follow-up to Control. FBC: Firebreak is for teams of three, and the trios will face down waves of enemies with an intriguing arsenal of weapons. For instance, the trailer…
The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World
Published: October 17, 2024 17:30
Ghost Bike is dead; long live Wheel World. The scenic cycling adventure from the creators of Nidhogg was revealed in 2023 with a darker storyline. After design pivots to “make it more fun to play” (always a good idea!), the new naming convention matches…
Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams
Published: October 17, 2024 17:20
Amazon Prime Video will host a live election night special hosted by Brian Williams. The veteran newscaster will deliver “election results and analysis” starting at 5PM ET on November 5. Interestingly, this is a free special and doesn’t require a Prime…
The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate
Published: October 17, 2024 17:17
Update October 17, 1:17PM ET: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has dropped a new gameplay trailer that shows some naval combat in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It shows off some melee action too, with Majima summoning sharks and large monkeys to help him in…
Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May
Published: October 17, 2024 16:45
The Super Nintendo World theme park in Orlando is nearly ready for visitors. Universal Orlando Resort just announced that the Mario-friendly attraction will open its doors on May 22, 2025. That gives you over six months to find the perfect Goomba costume…
Apple Pay now works with third-party iOS and desktop browsers
Published: October 17, 2024 16:30
Apple Pay debuted almost 10 years ago to the day, and Apple is marking the occasion by rolling out some features it revealed at WWDC. If you have iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 installed on your iPhone or iPad, you'll now be able to use the payment service on…
2K Games wades into risky waters and announces a free-to-play hero shooter
Published: October 17, 2024 16:00
2K and developer 31st Union just unveiled Project: Ethos, a free-to-play 3rd-person hero shooter. It’s entering a crowded and fraught marketplace, but the publisher says this is an “exciting evolution” of the genre. That evolution seems to take the form of…
Netflix's The Electric State trailer shows off cartoony robots and oversized VR headsets
Published: October 17, 2024 14:36
Netflix has released the first trailer for The Electric State, a post-apocalyptic road movie from Marvel (and Community) mainstays The Russo Brothers. The adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's 2018 graphic novel is set in a retro-futuristic version of the '90s…
A $105,000 robot arm nobody needs cooked me a delicious lunch
Published: October 17, 2024 14:00
London’s W1 is somewhere to go if you’ve got too much money to spend on something. Within minutes of each other, you can visit the city’s priciest private doctor, buy a Steinway and a pair of designer glasses that cost more than my mortgage. Wigmore Street…
LG's C3 OLED TVs are more than $600 off before Black Friday
Published: October 17, 2024 13:59
I don't know about you but I will be spending most of the upcoming cold months sitting on my couch and watching television (with some books thrown in). The only thing I'm missing is a really good television set and, while I'll be opting for a more…
Apple Music helps artists turn concert set lists into playlists
Published: October 17, 2024 13:39
There's a certain level of fandom you hit when you research a band's tour set list before they come to your city. And some of us like to relive great concerts with some quick research on setlist.fm. The next logical step, once we're armed with this…
The USB-C Apple Pencil drops to a new all-time low of $65
Published: October 17, 2024 13:30
While iPads are cheaper and much handier to carry around than MacBooks, you often need an extra iPad accessory or two to make them as useful. While an attachable keyboard can be great for anyone with a writing job (hello!) an Apple pencil is critical for…
A new Chrome extension can reliably detect AI-generated voices
Published: October 17, 2024 13:00
Just in time for the 2024 US elections, the call screening and fraud detection company Hiya has launched a free Chrome extension to spot deepfake voices. The aptly named Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector “listens” to voices played in video or audio streams and…
Microsoft recruits accessibility app to make its AI more useful to blind and low-vision users
Published: October 17, 2024 13:00
Be My Eyes, the accessibility app for mobile devices that puts blind and low-vision people on a live video call with a sighted guide, will help Microsoft train its AI. Be My Eyes will provide anonymized video data to improve scene understanding in…
DJI confirms that US customs is holding up its latest consumer drone
Published: October 17, 2024 12:30
Many of DJI's drones including its latest consumer products are being held up at the US border, the manufacturer said in a blog post today. It appears to be a customs matter and not related to proposed US legislation to ban DJI products (the Countering CCP…
Uber is reportedly exploring an Expedia takeover
Published: October 17, 2024 12:00
Uber is reportedly exploring the idea of purchasing Expedia, one of the largest travel booking companies in the world, according to the Financial Times. Expedia, which is valued at $20 billion and which reported its highest-ever annual revenue in 2023,…
How to to stream with a VPN on your Apple TV
Published: October 17, 2024 11:23
The Apple TV is one of the best streaming devices you can get right now to add Netflix, Disney+, Max and other streaming apps to your boring old TV. It costs more than the competition, but it offers a more polished experience (the screensavers are worth…
The Morning After: Amazon finally made a Kindle with a color display
Published: October 17, 2024 11:15
In a barrage of Kindle hardware, Amazon might have something for anyone looking to upgrade from a basic Kindle. The biggest reveal might be the Kindle Colorsoft, its first reader with a color display. Amazon tried to ensure the reader has a good color and…
Instagram is adding new features to prevent teen sextortion scams
Published: October 17, 2024 11:00
Meta is continuing its flurry of teen safety features for Instagram as the company faces mounting questions about its handling of younger users’ privacy and safety in its apps. The latest batch of updates are meant to tighten its protections against…
The best MacBook accessories for 2024
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Published: October 17, 2024 09:01
Whether you're a long-time Apple fan or a recent convert, investing in the right MacBook accessories can seriously enhance your daily workflow and overall experience. Sure, a MacBook is a powerful machine on its own, but adding a few key extras can really…
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Published: October 17, 2024 02:03
Google has formally filed a motion [PDF] asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a pause on the order that forces the company to open the Play store to competitors. If you'll recall, Google lost an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games after a…
Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
Published: October 16, 2024 22:39
Apple introduced some new tools to its Apple Business Connect program that could be useful for the everyday consumer. The most notable update is the introduction of Business Caller ID. When this feature rolls out next year, companies of any size can…
Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks
Published: October 16, 2024 21:56
Newly unsealed grand jury documents revealed that two Sudanese nationals allegedly attempted to launch thousands of distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks on systems across the world. The documents allege that these hacks aimed to cause serious…
The Kindle Oasis will be discontinued as Amazon says goodbye to page-turn buttons
Published: October 16, 2024 21:35
Amazon is sunsetting the Kindle Oasis. This decision means there will be no models of the ereader remaining with physical buttons for turning pages. "Once current inventory of Kindle Oasis sells out online and in stores, we will not restock the device,"…
SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission for not letting it launch more rockets
Published: October 16, 2024 20:46
Last week, the California Coastal Commission rejected a plan for SpaceX to launch up to 50 rockets this year at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The company responded yesterday with a lawsuit, alleging that the state agency's denial…
Sony's ULT Wear wireless headphones are down to a record-low price
Published: October 16, 2024 20:07
Sony makes some of the best headphones around at the higher end but it has a broad range of options available at other price points as well. Our pick for the best wireless headphones is the company's WH-1000XM5, which will typically run you $400. If you…
Google Flights now has a ‘Cheapest’ tab
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Published: October 16, 2024 19:00
Airline travel can get expensive and sometimes you don’t wanna wade through various options to find the lowest price. You just need the cheapest flight available and you don’t care who’s offering it. Google added the tab to its Flights search engine that…
Hades II's first major update adds a new region, main weapon and native Mac support
Published: October 16, 2024 18:35
Hades II just got its first major update, which is all the reason I need to jump back into the inspired roguelite. Supergiant Games is calling the Olympic Update “practically mountain-sized”, likely because there’s a new region set in the mountains of…
Riot Games is hyping up Arcane’s second and final season across its various titles
Published: October 16, 2024 17:05
Arcane season 2 is coming to Netflix on November 9, and Riot Games is drumming up the hype by releasing various content in its current and upcoming video game titles. All of this content will come out within the coming months. Riot will release Ambessa…
The JRPG-inspired Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a stacked voice cast
Published: October 16, 2024 16:52
Sandfall Games just announced the voice cast for its forthcoming turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and it’s absolutely stacked. The actors include Andy Serkis and Charlie Cox, as a start. For the uninitiated, Serkis played a weird little guy…
Panos Panay on launching his first products since moving to Amazon
Published: October 16, 2024 16:30
Panos Panay has a Diet Coke problem. It’s a topic that quickly came up when I walked into the small interview room, after he offered me a choice of beverages and I said my partner has a similar addiction. After a quick conversation on the advantages of…
The first of Astro Bot’s free speedrunning levels arrives on Thursday
Published: October 16, 2024 16:20
Astro Bot, one of Sony’s greatest triumphs, is getting new content for those who live life (or at least play PS5) in the fast lane. Developer Team Asobi said on Wednesday that the first of five free speedrunning levels teased at Sony’s September State of…
FTC ratifies 'click-to-cancel' rule, making it easier for consumers to end subscriptions
Published: October 16, 2024 16:07
The Federal Trade Commission has made it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions. In a decision that went down along party lines, the agency voted to ratify a “click-to-cancel” rule that will require providers to make it as easy to cancel a…
Microsoft removes the $1 Xbox Game Pass trial just before Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Published: October 16, 2024 15:50
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is just around the corner, with a release date of October 25, and Microsoft has temporarily removed the $1 Xbox Game Pass 14-day trial from stores —‚ again. Some gamers may remember that Microsoft pulled a similar stunt last year…
Airbnb now lets hosts hire other hosts to manage properties
Published: October 16, 2024 15:37
Hosting a property on Airbnb is no longer a simple process. Customers can be finicky, ideal pricing can change on a dime, markets can become flooded and earnings can be difficult to track. The platform’s trying to simplify matters by introducing the…
Analogue’s 4K remake of the N64 is almost ready, and it’s a big deal
Published: October 16, 2024 15:00
A year after it was first teased, Analogue says it’s nailed its most complicated project yet: rebuilding the Nintendo 64 from scratch. The Analogue 3D will ship in Q1 2025 — it was originally slated for 2024 — and pre-orders start on October 21 at $250. …
8BitDo's Retro Mechanical Keyboard is on sale for $60 right now
Published: October 16, 2024 14:35
Sure, a sleek, modern device is great, but there's something so delightfully wholesome about a design that calls back to foregone times. Such is the case for 8Bitdo's Retro Mechanical Keyboard, a clickety-clackity device that looks like it belongs in…
Adobe's latest sneak previews of upcoming features include AI sound generation and image remixing
Published: October 16, 2024 14:30
Yesterday, Adobe announced its new Firefly Video Model, a generative AI model for video editing developed by the company, along with Generative Extend, a Premiere Pro feature. Today, Adobe is teasing some experimental photo and video editing tools for…
Uber Eats will now let users create and share lists of their favorite meals
Published: October 16, 2024 14:00
Uber Eats is adding a social element to ordering delivery tacos in the form of curated lists. Garden variety users can whip up one of these lists on the Account tab, pulling menu items from preferred local haunts. All lists are shareable by default, so…
Amazon plans to build small, modular nuclear reactors
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Published: October 16, 2024 13:53
Amazon has announced three new agreements to build small modular reactors (SMRs). These nuclear reactors are smaller than traditional ones, allowing them to be closer to the grid and be built faster. Microsoft and Google have recently announced their own…
Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite reader has a larger screen and faster page turns
Published: October 16, 2024 13:00
Amazon's latest version of its popular Kindle Paperwhite has arrived, marking the sixth iteration if you're keeping score at home. The new model is the thinnest Paperwhite yet and has a refreshed 7-inch screen that's a touch larger than the previous…
Kindle Scribe hands-on: You can scribble on your books
Published: October 16, 2024 13:00
Seventeen years is an odd anniversary to call out. But at an event launching four new Kindles, Amazon’s head of devices and services Panos Panay reminded a group of media that “Kindle is 17 years in the making, almost to the day.” Panay added that the…
Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is its first color ereader
Published: October 16, 2024 13:00
Amazon has launched its first ever ereader with a color display, in addition to the latest versions of the other models in its Kindle lineup. The company says it designed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition to deliver "rich, paper-like color." You'll be…
Prada reveals its spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission
Published: October 16, 2024 12:30
Last October, Axiom Space and Prada partnered to create a new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission — it's first crewed venture to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. One year later, the pair has revealed a first look at the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility…
How to stream via a VPN on Roku
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Published: October 16, 2024 11:19
The Roku smart TV platform is an accessible way to watch your favorite streaming content in a centralized location – either built-in to TVs, or by adding affordable dongles or mini boxes, like the new-for-2024 Roku Ultra, to older televisions. (Look for an…
The Morning After: Apple’s surprise iPad mini
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Published: October 16, 2024 11:16
Apple just announced the seventh-gen iPad mini, three years after its sixth-gen model. It has a faster A17 Pro chip, originally found in the iPhone 15 Pro, which means it’ll be able to handle Apple’s incoming AI features — although it’s not Apple's most…
The best fitness trackers for 2024
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Published: October 16, 2024 09:00
Fitness trackers are a solid option if you really want to hone in on tracking, well, your fitness. Some of the best fitness trackers also include additional sensors to track things like stress, sleep and other health metrics. Sure, you could opt for the…
The next entry-level Kindle leaked on a UK store
Published: October 16, 2024 03:52
John Lewis, a high-end department store chain in the UK, briefly listed a new Kindle that's not available from anybody else. It's the upcoming 12th-generation Kindle ereader that Amazon has yet to announce, though its information has leaked quite a few…
Sony's Until Dawn movie gets April 25 release date
Published: October 15, 2024 22:37
Sony announced in January that it planned to create a movie adaptation of its 2015 PlayStation game Until Dawn and the project is moving quickly through production. Earlier this month, director David F. Sandberg posted on Instagram that the film had…
The Nuio Flow is a customizable split ergonomic keyboard with magnetic peripherals
Published: October 15, 2024 21:54
The Nuio Flow is a new ergonomic keyboard and accessory system for those who don’t mind trading serious cash for a sleek and thoughtful design. Co-founded by two brothers, one of whom is a former Apple designer, Nuio has an Apple-like value proposition: a…
This underwater dog robot comes with its own horror soundtrack
Published: October 15, 2024 21:53
The dog-esque robots created by the likes of Boston Dynamics and MAB Robotics are already horrifying thanks to a mix of the “Metalhead” episode of Black Mirror and humanity’s natural apprehension for an uncertain future. This one highlighted by TechCrunch…
The Apple Pencil Pro is 30 percent off, taking it down to an all-time low price
Published: October 15, 2024 21:03
Apple doesn't offer many discounts for its product lineup, so seeing one of its tablet accessories on sale for a third off the usual cost is exciting. The Apple Pencil Pro is available on Amazon for just $90, the lowest price we've seen for it. This is the…
Intel and AMD team up to stem the x86 bleeding
Published: October 15, 2024 20:57
Like Professor X and Magneto, Intel and AMD know when to team up and take on a shared adversary. The two companies have formed a new x86 advisory group to stem the platform’s bleeding from Arm’s rapidly growing adoption. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose…
Nissan Ariya drivers will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers
Published: October 15, 2024 19:50
Nissan is the latest carmaker to join Tesla’s network of charging stations. The company announced that Nissan Ariya drivers can use the MyNissan app to find charging stations with plans to make the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter available…
Threads can now show when people are online and using the app
Published: October 15, 2024 19:40
Threads is sometimes criticized for not prioritizing real-time content in its recommendations. Now, Meta is adding status indicators that can show when a particular user is online in an apparent effort to address that need. The optional feature, called…
Riot makes more cuts, this time to crown jewel League of Legends
Published: October 15, 2024 19:25
Riot Games is cutting jobs from its League of Legends team. Marc Merrill, the studio's co-founder, co-chairman and chief product officer, announced the cuts today on X. "This isn’t about reducing headcount to save money—it’s about making sure we have the…
NBA League Pass gets multiview just in time for the season to start
Published: October 15, 2024 19:10
NBA League Pass is getting some cool new features for the 2024-25 season. This includes multiview, which is an oft-requested tool. Multiview allows basketball fans to watch up to four games at once on the same screen. The feature works on TVs, smartphones…
Creators getting paid to post on Threads don’t understand its algorithm either
Published: October 15, 2024 19:03
An artist who was able to pay off credit card debt, a photographer making extra cash by replying to the most polarizing posts she can find, a food blogger trying to start interesting conversations. These are some of the creators Meta is paying to post on…
FCC launches a formal inquiry into why broadband data caps are terrible
Published: October 15, 2024 18:21
The Federal Communications Commission announced that it will open a renewed investigation into broadband data caps and how they impact both consumer experience and company competition. The FCC is soliciting stories from consumers about their experiences…
The New York Times tells Perplexity to stop using its content
Published: October 15, 2024 17:58
One of the nation’s largest newspapers is targeting another AI firm for reusing its content without its permission. The Wall Street Journal reported that the New York Times sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity, the AI startup funded by Amazon…
Apple may be adding digital car key support for specific Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles
Published: October 15, 2024 16:36
Apple is reportedly going to add digital car key support in the Wallet app for some Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles. Currently, Apple’s digital car key support list includes vehicles from Kia, BMW, Lotus and several other manufacturers. The digital car…
Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users
Published: October 15, 2024 16:25
Hilton has teamed up with Be My Eyes to make hotel stays more accessible for blind and low-vision guests. The free app links users with sighted volunteers and companies who can help them navigate spaces and complete tasks using video calls. By going to…
You'll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
Published: October 15, 2024 16:10
By now, most people know passkeys offer a better way to protect their online credentials than passwords. Nearly every tech company of note, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, supports the protocol. Moreover, despite a slow start, adoption has…
New Pixel updates include AI-powered theft protection
Published: October 15, 2024 16:00
Google is rolling out a slew of updates for Pixel watches, smartphones and tablets. In many cases, their predecessors are also getting the new features, such as Night Sight for Instagram — available on all Pixel 6 or newer devices other than the A series.…
Android 15 is starting to roll out on Pixel devices
Published: October 15, 2024 16:00
It’s been a bit of a wait for those who snapped up a new Pixel phone immediately, but Google is now starting to roll out Android 15 across eligible devices. While Google released the source code for the open source variant last month, the retail iteration…
One of our favorite Samsung microSD cards drops to a record-low price
Published: October 15, 2024 15:57
Today’s a good day to grab a spare microSD card for your Nintendo Switch, phone or tablet (some still support them!), drone, camera or home security system. Amazon has the highly-rated Samsung EVO Select card in most capacities for record-low prices. That…
Leapmotor reveals B10 SUV EV priced between $14K and $21K
Published: October 15, 2024 15:50
Yesterday, Leapmotor and joint venture partner Stellantis revealed the B10 SUV electric vehicle at the Paris Motor Show. This new vehicle will reportedly have a starting price between $14,000 and $21,000 (though there’s no word about US availability yet).…
YouTube adds tons of little tweaks, including fine-tunable playback speed
Published: October 15, 2024 15:39
YouTube just announced around two-dozen tweaks and updates to the mobile app, the web player and the TV app. Many of these updates are on the insignificant side, so let’s go over the ones that are likely to change how people use the service. Speed…
Sony announces PlayStation The Concert, a world tour starting in 2025
Published: October 15, 2024 15:33
As a big soundtrack fan, I love any occasion in which musicians perform them live in concert. So, I'm excited that Sony has created PlayStation The Concert, a world tour featuring the scores from titles like The Last of Us, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima…
Instagram is introducing profile cards to help users find new friends
Published: October 15, 2024 15:00
Today, Instagram announced that it will let users set up “profile cards,” a new way to help standard users and creators alike to “make new friends on Instagram.” Profile cards will have two sides and may include objects like your profile pictures, links to…
Sonos' $999 Arc Ultra is a bass powerhouse in a (relatively) small package
Published: October 15, 2024 14:14
Sonos must feel its companion app is in good enough shape, because today the company is launching two new products just a couple of months after it delayed them to fix its software. On Tuesday, Sonos announced the Arc Ultra and Sub 4. The former replaces…
Google Shopping gets even more AI-powered features
Published: October 15, 2024 14:00
Google has been using AI in its shopping tools for a bit now, letting people use generative AI to “try on” clothes and see if the garments look good on them, or look for things using Google Lens. Today, Google is implementing even more AI functionality in…
The iPad mini 7 goes big on Apple Intelligence
Published: October 15, 2024 13:40
Meet Apple’s seventh-generation iPad mini. Arriving over three years after its predecessor, the new tablet adds a faster A17 Pro chip originally found in the iPhone 15 Pro series with support for Apple Intelligence, more entry-level storage and support for…
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
Published: October 15, 2024 13:00
JLab blew me away in early 2020 when the company debuted its $29 Go Air earbuds. For the first time, I realized that I had to pay closer attention to budget earbuds because some companies manage to build impressive products for less than $50. Do they offer…
Formlabs' faster printers now come in a bigger size
Published: October 15, 2024 13:00
Earlier this year, Formlabs released new 3D printers that it said can run up to five times faster than the models before them. Now, the company has launched the Form 4L and Form 4BL, which are bigger versions of those printers with the same high-speed…
DJI Air 3S review: LiDAR and improved image quality make for a nearly faultless drone
Published: October 15, 2024 13:00
DJI just announced the dual-camera Air 3S drone and there’s some all-new cutting-edge tech hiding in the nose. A LiDAR sensor is there to provide extra crash protection at night, a time that’s often dangerous for drones. The Air 3S also has a new main…
China calls allegations that it infiltrated US critical infrastructure a 'political farce'
Published: October 15, 2024 12:00
China has denied allegations by the US government and Microsoft that a state-sponsored hacking group called the Volt Typhoon has infiltrated US critical infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. The country's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center…
How to stream via a VPN on your Google TV or Chromecast
Published: October 15, 2024 11:39
Google TV is an easy to use operating system that provides access to all of the best streaming services in one centralized location. A growing number of modestly priced smart TVs have Google TV built-in. But even if your smart TV runs a different OS, you…
The Morning After: Our verdict on the Meta Quest 3S
Published: October 15, 2024 11:15
Meta’s latest play to get you into VR is a cheaper VR headset almost as capable as the $500 Quest 3. The Quest 3S brings some but not all of the top features of the more expensive headset. Compared to the Quest 2, it has a more capable processor, better…
NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on its way to Jupiter
Published: October 15, 2024 11:00
NASA has launched its Europa Clipper spacecraft, the biggest one it has ever built for a mission heading to another planet, on top of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Mission controllers at the agency's Jet Propulsion…
The best VPN service for 2024
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Published: October 15, 2024 09:01
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are notoriously difficult to work with. Maybe you’re a remote worker who has to sign in to one each day to access company services, or you tried it once because you heard you could use it to access international content, but…
Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers
Published: October 14, 2024 20:14
Google is turning to nuclear energy to help power its AI drive. On Monday, the company said it will partner with the startup Kairos Power to build seven small nuclear reactors in the US. The deal targets adding 500 megawatts of nuclear power from the small…
DJI's Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is cheaper than ever right now
Published: October 14, 2024 19:28
There are few faster ways to improve your smartphone photo and video game than by snapping up a gimbal. This increases image stabilization, reducing hand shake to make for smoother shots and help ensure a still is framed just as you want it. DJI's Osmo…
Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month
Published: October 14, 2024 17:58
Microsoft is bringing the latest Call of Duty game to Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available to stream for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at 10AM PT on its launch day, October 25. Modern Warfare III and the battle royale…
Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET
Published: October 14, 2024 17:40
Here's a little something to liven up the week in gamerland: Xbox is hosting a third-party games showcase on Thursday, October 17 at 1PM ET. A 4K, 60 fps stream will be available on YouTube in English with live subtitles in 16 other languages (Xbox will…
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are back on sale at their lowest price yet
Published: October 14, 2024 17:37
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones came out almost exactly a year ago and now Amazon is selling the Lunar Blue colorway for $329, which is $100 off the MSRP (other hues are full price). We saw this price last week for all four colors during Amazon's…
Craig Duncan to succeed Alan Hartman as Xbox Game Studios head
Published: October 14, 2024 17:02
The head of Xbox Game Studios Alan Hartman is set to retire at the end of November, marking an end to 30 years working at Microsoft. Appointed to succeed him is Craig Duncan, the studio head of Rare, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2002. To fill in for…
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