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Lyft aims to match women and nonbinary riders and drivers with each other more often, and the FDA finds that the most common oral decongestant in the US does not work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we focus on the new rules of AI art when it comes to the AI-generated fake Drake and The Weeknd track not being eligible for a Grammy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scientists may have a solution to the International Space Station's fungus problem, and an experimental rice-sized implant monitors how drugs affect tumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The XQ-58A Valkyrie is expected cost $3 million apiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ChatGPT is easily exploited for political messaging despite OpenAI's policies, and Synchron's BCI implants may help paralyzed patients reconnect with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Retraining workers for the high-tech jobs of tomorrow will be imperative, argues author Tom Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NASA reveals pollution maps gathered by the TEMPO space instrument; US Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged discriminatory hiring practices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
University of California BCI study enables paralyzed woman to 'speak' through a digital avatar, and India is the first country to land at the Moon's south pole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla's iPhone app can now control your car through Siri, and TikTok search results are about to get infested with ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hard sail test hits the high seas, aiming to reduce cargo ship emissions by 30 percent and Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The research looked at how brains interact with music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Acura's ZDX EV has an estimated 325 miles of range and starts at around $60,000; GM’s latest investment could speed development of cheaper EV batteries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
But there's no guarantee that other outlets will be as restrained in their use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The system has already flagged 19 titles for removal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Their lab experiments were a success, but the technology is not yet to ready for use on human patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unlock doors, authenticate your identity or show off a cool party trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The White House's 'AI Cyber Challenge' aims to crowdsource national security solutions, and Twitter was fined for belatedly complying with a search warrant for Donald Trump's account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NASA regained contact with Voyager 2 after it went dark for two weeks, and the ISS experiment that will help scientists work out how to keep astronauts cool in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why humans can't use natural language processing to speak with animals? We have 6,500 languages, and they're all easier to translate than what comes out of a finch.
IBM and NASA teamed up to build the GPT of Earth sciences and Microsoft's Bing chat is available in Chrome and Safari mobile.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to disrupt the global soccer industry on multiple fronts.
Acura teases its first electric vehicle, and researchers reveal Tesla jailbreak that could unlock Full Self-Driving for free.
AI-assisted cancer screening could cut radiologist workloads in half, and AI-enabled brain implant helps patients regain feeling and movement.
Water-soluble circuit boards could cut carbon footprints by 60 percent, and NASA picks Lockheed Martin to build the nuclear rocket that’ll take us to Mars.
A new app could help people with visual impairments navigate the NYC subway, andMazda stops selling its only EV in the US and begins rethinking its EV strategy.
An Amazon, Microsoft-led group shares data for open alternative to Google Maps and an app that could help people with visual impairments navigate the NYC subway.
Major automakers team up to create new North American EV charging network and GM says a next-gen Chevy Bolt is on the way
Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI form an AI safety group and MIT looks to protect your photos.
An astrophysicist who claimed to find alien tech may have done the science wrong and Congress holds a hearing on UFOs.
Amazon gets ready to expand broadband access and a start-up wants to connect remote areas with pilotless planes.
Amazon is bringing its palm-based payments to all Whole Foods Market stores and Jason Del Rey’s take on Amazon's unique 'threat' to digital commerce from his book Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart and the Battle for Our Wallets.
What Brimstone's decarbonized cement means for Net-Zero Construction and Twitter's new publishing tools for long-form articles.
What Chipotle's guacamole robot could mean for jobs and what striking actors have to say about the rejected “groundbreaking AI proposal."
Electric vehicle startup Canoo's first shipment to Space Travel and the Immigrant Experience from “Scientists Without Borders: Immigrants in NASA and the Apollo Program” by Rosanna Perotti from the book After Apollo: Cultural Legacies of the Race to the Moon.
The Launch date for Virgin Galactic's first private passenger spaceflight and NASA expands developers' contracts for its next-gen spacesuits.
Blue Origin investigates why a rocket engine exploded during testing, and researchers find evidence of organic matter on Mars.
AI could help local newsrooms remain afloat in a sea of misinformation while Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta over copyright infringement.
Scientists make ibuprofen and other common painkillers from paper industry waste, and the first drug that slows Alzheimer's has finally received FDA approval.
French Assembly passes a bill allowing police to remotely activate phone cameras and microphones for surveillance, and the US is using robots to destroy the world's last known chemical weapons stockpile.
A giant LED video dome in Las Vegas changes the live performance experience, and researchers reconstruct 3D environments from eye reflections.
Kids get a seat at the table with The Environmental Protection Agency and the reality of our recent record-breaking rising temperatures.
Europe regulates Meta's ad sales, and a court stops the White House from talking content moderation.
North America’s first hydrogen-powered train began traveling across the Canadian countryside and Virgin Galactic completes its first commercial spaceflight.
Right now, you can use Amazon's Palm-Reading to buy alcohol in Colorado, and we’re on the fast track to the future of contactless NFC advancements.
The looming risks and advantages of generative AI have US Lawmakers calling for help from experts and creating committees.
Virgin Galactic will start commercial spaceflight as soon as June 27th, and NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS into drinkable water.
Congress is reportedly limiting staff use of AI models while NASA is creating a ChatGPT-like assistant for astronauts.
A synthetic heart valve that grows with the body, a remote-controlled pill-shaped camera, and what that means for the future.
The surprising role of bugs in the latest robotics, from live woodlice for robot hands to an invasive species-killing machine to eradicate the spotted lanternfly.
Data transfers, solar energy, and what that means for the future of space and of Earth.
Washington is stepping in, with both congress members and the president focused on what the future of AI regulation looks like.
The US jumps to second in EV sales and expands its battery production to electrify the future.
A moon of Saturn that could support life, a far-off planet covered in volcanoes, and what discoveries may lie in the future.
Pixel phones receive a slew of new features; Pixel phones receive a slew of new features like improved car crash detection
Grubhub lays off 15 percent of its employees; 'The Crew Motorfest' brings open-world racing to Hawaii on September 14th
Twitter has reportedly refused to pay its Google Cloud contract; Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game is 'Outlaws', coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC in 2024
Screenshots of Instagram's answer to Twitter leak online; Fortnite's next season features Transformers and rideable raptors
Amazon is reportedly planning an ad-supported tier for Prime Video; NYC sues Hyundai for negligence in wake of TikTok car thefts
Chinese startup says its new EV battery doesn’t lose range in the cold; Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app is finally coming to iOS and Android on June 9th
FaceTime is coming to Apple TV; Apple announces kid-friendly features to reduce eye strain
Amazon is reportedly trying to offer Prime subscribers free cell phone service; Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation
Nintendo officially halts all eShop sales in Russia; Lordstown's EV pickup has a worryingly short 174 miles of EPA range
Amazon settles lawsuit with FTC over Ring doorbell privacy concerns; The PlayStation Plus monthly games for June include 'NBA 2K23'
Razer's new gaming earbuds include a low-latency dongle; Apple Music’s dedicated classical app arrives on Android.
WhatsApp screen sharing is reportedly rolling out to more users soon; Japan will try to beam solar power from space by 2025
Ford EV drivers will get access to 12,000 North American Tesla Superchargers next spring; TikTok is testing an AI chatbot for content discovery
First look at 'Spider-Man 2' gameplay; 'The 'Resident Evil 4' remake will support PS VR2
Peloton's revamped fitness app; Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable
Twitter bug seems to be randomly restoring deleted tweets; The first all-electric Escalade joins Cadillac’s EV lineup later this year
Meta reportedly wants to license Magic Leap’s AR technology; The Apple Watch Series 8 drops to $329 at Amazon
TikTok creators sue Montana over statewide ban of the app; PlayStation Plus bug warns that games will expire in 15 minutes
Montana's governor signs bill banning TikTok; BlizzCon returns as an in-person event later this year
TikTok opens a $6 million fund to pay creators of popular AR effects; Meta’s paid verification system comes to the UK
The IRS reportedly has a free TurboTax alternative in the works; Elon Musk loses appeal to tweet whatever he wants about Tesla
Meta fixed a Facebook bug that sent automatic friend requests to users; Google faces antitrust compliance review in India following Match Group complaint
NBC promises it'll be easier to watch the Olympics in 2024; Facebook Messenger app for Apple Watch is going away after May 31st
You can now stream Android phone apps to your Chromebook; Google opens up access to its text-to-music AI
Pokémon-inspired art collection comes to LA this summer; WhatsApp bug is making some Android phones falsely report microphone access
Updates on Samsung's Galaxy Watch coming soon; 'Oppenheimer' trailer shows Chris Nolan's take on the birth of the atomic bomb
Apple’s AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200; Netflix is launching a remastered 'World of Goo' on May 23rd
Paramount+ tops 60 million subscribers thanks to 'Picard' and the NFL; Tesla reopens long-range Model 3 orders after almost nine months
Even Gmail has blue verification checks now; Google is replacing Chrome's lock icon because most people don't know what it means
House bill would demand disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads; Amazon expands Matter smart home support to older Echo speakers
The White House is examining how companies use AI to monitor workers; Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down amid stiff competition
ARM registers for US initial public offering; Apple reportedly redesigning watchOS around widgets
Lyft is laying off 26 percent of employees; PlayStation VR2 is finally heading to retailers
YouTube Music contractors vote overwhelmingly to unionize; Microsoft starts rolling out iOS support for Phone Link syncing to all Windows 11 users
Apple developing an AI health coach for Apple Watch; Republicans attack Biden with a fully AI-generated ad
Google Authenticator finally syncs one-time codes in the cloud; Supreme Court will decide if government officials can block social media critics
Tesla wins lawsuit over Autopilot Model S crash; ARM is reportedly building a chip to show off what its designs can do
Details on Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle; Sony buys Firewalk Studios
Snapchat+ already has 3 million subscribers; Lego's new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' sets are all about speed
Netflix is about to crack down on account sharing in the US; Meta's Horizon Worlds is opening to young teens in the US and Canada
Twitter will label tweets limited due to hate policy violations; SEC charges crypto exchange Bittrex for violating US securities laws
Developer logs suggest Apple’s long-rumored 15-inch MacBook Air could arrive soon; ‘Horizon Burning Shores’ launch trailer teases the franchise’s biggest boss fight
Police arrest suspect in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee; PBS has also quit Twitter over its 'government-funded media' label
Arkansas passes social media law requiring age verification; Xbox system update includes a refined search experience
Biden administration wants your input on rules for AI models like ChatGPT; Instagram creators' Artifact app is starting to look more like Reddit
Twitter bug makes some private Circle tweets public; Museum creates giant ‘Donkey Kong’ cabinet with a little help from Nintendo
Tesla is building a Megapack factory in Shanghai; Twitter stops throttling tweets with Substack links
Walmart announces major expansion to EV charging network; Discord Nitro will let you annoy your friends with soundboard noises
Google will require that Android apps let you delete your account and data; Ransomware hackers leak second batch of city data from Oakland attack
Facebook Messenger now lets you play multiplayer games during video calls; Amazon lays off more than 100 employees across its gaming divisions
Google Drive now caps the number of files you can create; Twitter is covered in Doge for no discernible reason
E3 2023 has been canceled; Waymo's driverless taxi fleet will soon be completely electric
Renewable power generation overtook coal in the US last year; Google unveils AI-powered planning tools to help beat extreme heat
E-book library app OverDrive is shutting down on May 1st; Lockheed Martin building a Moon-to-Earth satellite communications network
Netflix strikes last-minute deal to retain ‘Arrested Development’ streaming rights; EU agrees to allow sales of e-fuel internal combustion engine cars past 2035
Twitter Blue subscriptions are now available worldwide; Utah passes laws requiring parental permission for teens to use social media
Apple's Friday Night Baseball returns; Ethernet co-inventor Bob Metcalfe wins the Turing Award
Roblox launches its first generative AI game creation tools; ChatGPT briefly went offline after a bug revealed user chat histories
8BitDo controllers now work with Apple devices;Apple's 3rd-gen AirPods are back on sale for $150
Microsoft is making it easier to set default apps in Windows 11; NASA’s AIM spacecraft goes silent after a 15-year run studying the Earth’s oldest clouds
ByteDance reportedly under investigation for surveillance of US journalists; Disney World will put your holographic face on a Tron action figure for $90
IKEA just launched a $15 waterproof Bluetooth speaker, TikTok parent company reportedly under investigation for spying on US journalists, Valve's Steam Deck is on sale for the first time.
Sling TV adds picture-in-picture in time for March Madness; CWA union files another unfair labor charge against eBay-owned TCGplayer
Samsung explains its 'fake' Moon photos, NASA reveals the spacesuit astronauts will wear on the next mission to the Moon, T-Mobile is buyiing Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro may look like a rounded Pixel 7; Microsoft confirms Bing runs on the new GPT-4 model;
YouTube TV adds multiview streaming in time for March Madness, Meta lays off an additional 10,000 workers, Google is cramming its chatbot AI into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and more.
Disney wants Google and Reddit to identify film leakers; Volkswagen will build its first North American EV battery plant in Canada
SpaceX prepares to test a Starlink satellite-to-cell phone service Google brings its latest camera features to older Pixel phones Sony made a $600 point-and-shoot camera for the visually impaired.
SpaceX’s Crew-5 mission safely returns to Earth; GM is working on a ChatGPT-like digital assistant for cars
Netflix wins six Oscars, SpaceX’s Crew-5 mission safely returns to Earth after five months in space, Elon Musk reportedly wants to be his employees' landlord.
Microsoft says Bing has crossed 100 million daily active users, Grammarly adds AI-powered writing tools to its proofreading app, Roku's first self-made TVs hit Best Buy stores today.
Google can now translate text from images on the web; Microsoft 365 will soon have an accessibility assistant;
Even Slack has a ChatGPT app now; Senate bill would give Commerce Secretary the power to ban TikTok as a 'security threat'
Microsoft makes Outlook free to use for Mac; Nothing will show off the Ear 2 earbuds on March 22nd
Every link on Twitter briefly broke, Microsoft is holding a 'future of work' AI event on March 16th, Microsoft’s Outlook is now free to use for Macs.
Apple could release an M3-powered iMac early; Amazon offers Mar10 Day sale discounts on popular Nintendo Switch games early
Amazon is shutting down some of its cashier-less Go stores, Tesla slashes Model S and X prices by up to $10,000, The Justice Department wants to keep Sam Bankman-Fried on a flip phone.
Ford to restart F-150 Lightning production; Movies Anywhere will soon shut down its Screen Pass content-sharing feature
FDA reportedly denied Neuralink's request to begin human trials of its brain implant, Microsoft gives Bing's AI chatbot personality options, Ford will restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13th.
The USPS is buying 9,250 Ford electric vans; Jack Dorsey’s Twitter alternative Bluesky is now available in closed beta
Meta reportedly plans to launch its first true AR glasses in 2027, Jack Dorsey launches his Twitter alternative, Bluesky, The Moon needs its own time zone.
The White House’s $39 billion chip-making giveaway starts today; The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ will arrive in theaters two days early
Hackers broke into a LastPass employee's PC to steal the company's password vault, Xiaomi's 300W demo fully charges a phone in 5 minutes, Bing AI is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar, of course.
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount over 'South Park' streaming rights; Spotify is ditching the heart icon for an dual-purpose plus button
‘Pokémon Sleep’ is coming this summer, The OnePlus 11 Concept phone includes PC-like liquid cooling, You can now fly the largest aircraft ever built in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'.
Twitter has reportedly laid off product manager; Microsoft mistakenly offered Windows 11 upgrades
Scientists confirm a new fifth layer inside the Earth's core, Russia's replacement Soyuz spacecraft arrives at ISS to bring back crew, Watch the first episode of Star Trek: Picard’s final season for free.
Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music; Spotify testing exclusive playlists for NFT owners
Elon Musk says California is home to Tesla’s engineering headquarters, James Webb telescope captures ancient galaxies that theoretically shouldn't exist, Netflix cuts prices in over 30 countries (but not the US).
Microsoft brings its Bing AI chatbot to mobile apps; Amazon officially becomes a health care provider
Apple is reportedly closer to bringing no-prick glucose monitoring to the Watch, Spotify's new AI 'DJ' will talk you through its recommendations, Twitter’s 2FA paywall is a good opportunity to upgrade your security practices.
Microsoft limits Bing's AI chats; YouTube Music's redesigned radio experience; PlayStation lines up a State of Play for February 23rd;
The Kindle Store’s hottest new author is ChatGPT, The production company behind 'M3GAN' and 'Get Out' is moving into horror games, Microsoft will put Xbox games on GeForce Now in an attempt to win over regulators.
Google Chrome's memory and battery saver modes are rolling out to everyone; IKEA's Sonos-powered picture frame speaker is $65 off
You can now race against Sony's champion-beating AI in 'Gran Turismo 7', Google Chrome's memory and battery saver modes are rolling out to everyone, The OnePlus 11 Concept will feature a 'flowing back' with blue lighting.
Amazon wants employees to return to the office in May; SpaceX offers $200 per month ‘global roaming’ internet service to Starlink waitlist clients
Meta reveals its own paid verification ‘blue tick’ service for Facebook and Instagram, NBA legend Paul Pierce settles with SEC over allegedly false crypto statements, Anime classics, including ‘Sailor Moon’, ‘Naruto’ and ‘Death Note,’ are free to watch on YouTube.
Meta bringing Telegram-like ‘channels’ to Instagram; TikTok cribbing from HQ Trivia's answer sheet
Tesla admits its Full Self-Driving beta may cause crashes, Microsoft explains Bing's bizarre AI chat behavior, Our verdict on the PlayStation VR2.
Apple's mixed reality headset to debut in June; Microsoft's 'carbon aware' updates feature begins rolling out on Xbox consoles
Elon Musk reportedly had his own tweets prioritized out of jealousy, Apple's MLS Season Pass will stream games in 1080p, Our verdict on PlayStation’s ‘pro’ DualSense Edge controller.
TuneIn's Explorer feature puts the world's radio stations on an interactive map; Google Fiber launches 5Gbps service for $125 per month
Google Fiber launches 5Gbps service for $125 per month, Amazon plans to 'go big' on physical grocery stores, IKEA made a smart air quality sensor.
California’s first electric short-hop ferry launches in 2024; An AI agent flew a USAF training aircraft for over 17 hours
An AI flew a USAF training aircraft for over 17 hours, Blue Origin made solar cells from simulated Moon dust, TikTok creators might soon put some videos behind a paywall.
Windows 11 could get a feature for controlling RGB lighting; Valve is working on a major update for 'Team Fortress 2'
A Japanese restaurant combats 'sushi terrorism' with AI cameras, The second-gen HomePod may be easier to repair than the first, Our verdict on 'Hogwarts Legacy'.
Meta restores Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts; 1Password will soon skip passwords in favor of passkeys
National Transportation Safety Board says Autopilot was not a factor in fatal Tesla Model S crash in Texas, Meta restores Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, Chinese phone maker Realme unveils a phone can charge from zero to 20 percent in 80 seconds.
Twitter says bots can use its API for free, with limitations; Link rides a huge hoverboard in the new Zelda 'Tears of the Kingdom' trailer
Google’s Bard chatbot confidently spouts incorrect facts in its own Twitter ad Twitter is shutting down its free API (and things are going to break), Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown begins across Canada, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal.
Zoom is laying off around 1,300 workers; Microsoft Edge puts an AI ‘copilot’ in your browser
Microsoft’s next-gen Bing is ‘more powerful’ than ChatGPT, The Nintendo Switch has now outsold the PS4, Google will soon blur explicit images in search by default.
Twitter will now remember your tab preference on Android and iOS; The original 'Legend of Zelda' has been remade in Minecraft, without using mods
Google unveils Bard, its ChatGPT rival, Sony’s huge PlayStation VR2 FAQ answers (almost) all of your questions, Microsoft’s press event today is expected to heavily feature ChatGPT.
Amazon’s 2022 Kindle drops to a record low of $75; Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike
Pakistan blocks Wikipedia over 'sacrilegious' content, Tesla's five-seat Model Y now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit, Is Apple working on an ‘Ultra’ iPhone?.
Razer debuts its lightest gaming mouse ever, weighing in at 49 grams; Antartica’s only EV had to be redesigned because of climate change
Amazon's drones reportedly haven’t delivered much, Apple’s record service revenue couldn’t make up for falling hardware sales, ChatGPT reportedly reached 100 million users in January.
Paramount+ is the latest streaming service to completely remove shows; Nintendo brings back discounted game vouchers for Switch Online subscribers
Facebook now has 2 billion users, Everything Samsung revealed at its Unpacked event, AI-generated ‘Seinfeld’ is awful.
PayPal is laying off 2,000 employees; Twitter is killing off co-authored tweets after less than a year
EU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last year, A new AI voice tool is already being abused to deepfake celebrity audio clips, Paramount+ Premium will absorb Showtime and rebrand as 'Paramount+ With Showtime'.
China's biggest search engine is to set launch a ChatGPT rival in March; Frontier rolls out 5Gbps fiber internet across the US
TikTok's CEO will testify before a congressional committee, China's biggest search engine is to set launch a ChatGPT rival in March, Nothing Phone 2 to launch in US later this year.
The latest ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer pits Cat Mario against Donkey Kong; Samsung’s entry model Galaxy S23 could feature slower storage
What to expect from Samsung's February Unpacked event, Microsoft will continue to ‘support and grow’ Halo, amid layoffs, The latest ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer pits Cat Mario against Donkey Kong.
NYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030; Dutch hacker arrested for trying to sell the personal information of nearly every Austrian citizen
DOJ says it disrupted a major global ransomware group, AI chat bot ChatGPT (barely) passed graduate business and law exams, Hacker arrested for trying to sell personal information of nearly every Austrian citizen.
Forza Motorsport' arrives later this year on Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass; 'Hi-Fi Rush' is an action rhythm game you can play today
Donald Trump is getting his Facebook and Instagram accounts back, 'GoldenEye 007' will hit Switch and Xbox on January 27th, Senator Manchin tries to close battery loophole around $7,500 EV tax credit.
Twitter engineers can still use 'GodMode' to tweet as any account, claims whistleblower; Twitter makes it easier to avoid the annoying 'For You' tab
Ticketmaster wants Congress to fix its bot problem, Amazon's RxPass offers Prime members generic medications for $5 a month, NASA and DARPA will test nuclear engines for crewed missions to Mars.
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expect; Microsoft to stop selling Windows 10 downloads as part of planned 2025 shutdown
Elon Musk says his SpaceX shares would've funded his plan to take Tesla private, Microsoft expands 'multibillion dollar' deal with OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT, Apple’s mixed reality headset could feature full-body FaceTime avatars.
Zero-emission vehicles made up nearly 19 percent of car sales in California last year; Scientists found a new emperor penguin colony by tracking poo markings from space
FDA clears Wandercraft's exoskeleton for stroke patient rehab, The FAA grounded all US flights due to mistakenly deleted files, Twitter is working on an ad-free subscription tier.
UK bill would ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light'; World's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft completes 10-minute flight
Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients, Samsung’s display injunction leaves repair technicians worried, NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Ultimate is a high-end cloud gaming service,.
Twitter is reportedly struggling to break even as advertisers continue to flee; Trump has reportedly asked Meta to reinstate his Facebook account;
Apple's HomePod returns with new smart home features, Amazon is shutting down the AmazonSmile charity program in February, Google may be working on a location tracker like Apple's AirTag.
Microsoft could lay off as many as 11,000 employees this week; Ubisoft staff in Paris will strike over working conditions
Twitter admits it’s intentionally breaking third-party apps, Getty Images sues AI art generator over data-scraping allegations, Samsung’s new 200-megapixel sensor will probably appear in the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Apple may unveil new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros tomorrow; Samsung SSDs and memory cards are over 60 percent off at Amazon
High-powered lasers can be used to steer lightning strikes Apple may unveil new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros later today, Wyoming wants to phase out sales of new EVs by 2035 (yes, EVs).
Biden administration announces conditional $700 million loan for Nevada lithium mine; Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 raises $2.6 million for charity
Leaked Galaxy S23 Ultra images reveal design details and lots of cameras, Twitter may have deliberately cut off third-party clients, England is banning the sale of some single-use plastics.
Congress blocks purchase of more Microsoft combat goggles; Instacart will pay $5.25 million to settle a workers' benefit case
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried started a newsletter, Tesla drastically lowers EV pricing in the US and Europe, Apple's new AirPods Max and $99 AirPods could launch next year.
Apple is reportedly working on a touchscreen MacBook Pro; The Guardian says ransomware attack compromised staff's personal data
The Webb Telescope discovers an exoplanet almost the same diameter of Earth, OpenAI is planning a paid ‘pro’ version of its hit ChatGPT bot, Microsoft reportedly axes dual-screen Surface Duo 3 in favor of a 'true' foldable.
'Madden NFL 23' will drop CPR touchdown celebrations after Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest; Parler has reportedly cut ‘majority’ of staff in recent weeks
Microsoft's VALL-E AI can replicate a voice from short voice samples, NASA funds ideas and prototypes for future space exploration, The first-ever UK space flight fails to reach orbit.
Instagram's redesigned home screen ditches the shopping tab; Meta rolls out AI ad-targeting tech in an effort to reduce discrimination
Instagram redesign kills the shopping tab, NASA's 38-year-old science satellite finally falls back to Earth, The right-to-repair battle between John Deere and US farmers is over.
Elon Musk asks court to move Tesla shareholder trial to Texas over potential juror bias; Twitter has reportedly laid off more of its global content moderation team
Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this spring, Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S23 series on February 1st, The best of CES 2023.
WhatsApp adds proxy support to help bypass government crackdowns; Ecoflow boosts its off-grid smart home with a robotic mower
Lenovo made an e-ink tablet to rival Amazon’s Scribe, A first look at Ring’s home security drone, Goodyear reveals 90 percent sustainable tires at CES 2023.
Apple fined $8.5 million in France over targeted App Store ads; EA says 60 percent of corrupted ‘Madden NFL 23’ franchise save files are gone for good
Displace’s wireless 55-inch OLED TV sticks to most surfaces, Tesla's Model Y might miss out on new EV tax credit rules, Louisiana residents will now need a government ID to access porn online.
Twitter is reversing its ban on political ads; Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
Samsung’s latest mobile screen prototype both slides and folds, NVIDIA unveils the pricey, but still mid-range RTX 4070 GPU, Apple is raising the price of battery replacements for older iPhones.
Samsung made an oven that can livestream your roast, LG's 2023 OLED TVs are up to 70 percent brighter, Tesla set a new company record for vehicle deliveries.
Twitter went down for thousands of users; Samsung's new Family Hub Plus smart fridge has a massive 32-inch display
New York’s governor signs watered-down right-to-repair bill, TikTok will be banned on most US federal government devices, Samsung's new smart fridge has a massive 32-inch display.
Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease; A Stan Lee documentary will hit Disney+ next year
Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease, Amazon might be making a standalone sports streaming app, The winners and losers in tech this year.
US House of Representatives bans TikTok on its devices, Biometric devices with sensitive US military data were being sold on eBay, A third Blizzard games studio pushes to unionize.
The Lastpass hack was worse than the company first reported; Robocall company may receive the largest FCC fine ever
YouTube is the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket, The Lastpass hack was worse than the company first reported, Tesla reveals an angular $300 wireless phone charger.
Two men allegedly hacked JFK's taxi dispatch system with Russian help; Twitter appears to be blocking Google Voice numbers from SMS authentication
Avatar' sequel's cutting-edge tech crashed some movie projectors in Japan, Ukraine strikes deal with SpaceX for thousands more Starlink antennas, Canada plans to enforce an ambitious zero-emission vehicle sales quota by 2026.
The EU is investigating Broadcom's $61 billion deal to buy VMware; Delta will reportedly offer free WiFi starting next year
Elon Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO, NASA's InSight lander says goodbye from Mars, Lenovo's Swiss Army lamp kicks off the weird gadgets of CES 2023.
Twitter 'Affiliate' badges arrive to combat brand impersonation; Crash Bandicoot mobile game is 'On the Run' to an early grave
European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivals, Testing Dyson’s air-purifying headphones, Instagram lets you create your own 2022 Recap Reel.
Elon Musk asks Twitter users to vote on whether he should step down as company CEO; Apple's AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200
Twitter briefly bans links to Facebook, Instagram and other rivals, Riot Games wants a court to end its ‘League of Legends’ sponsorship deal with FTX, Apple reportedly drops out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations.
The White House has restarted its free Covid test by mail program; Radiator leak from Russian ISS module leaves spacewalkers cooling their heels
Dell’s modular laptop concept can be dismantled in seconds, 'Death Stranding' will get a movie adaptation, Twitter suspends multiple journalists who cover the social network and Elon Musk.
Twitter conveniently reveals a location sharing policy amid Elonjet controversy; Eight charged in $114 million pump-and-dump stock scheme on Discord and Twitter
Super Nintendo World will open its US doors on February 17th, Eight charged in $114 million pump-and-dump stock scheme on Discord and Twitter, YouTube users will get a 24-hour timeout if their toxic comments are removed.
You can now dismiss Echo Show timers with a wave; Boom finds a new design partner for its Symphony supersonic jet engine
Congress introduces bill to ban TikTok over spying fears, Apple may allow third-party app stores on iOS in the future, Scientists achieve fusion ignition, a major milestone in clean energy production.
A nano-thin layer of gold could prevent fogged-up glasses; The first Matter smart home devices are here;
A super-thin layer of gold and titanium could prevent fogged-up glasses, Netflix and HBO Max led streaming services in the 2023 Golden Globes nominees, A modular Chromebook may be worth the $1,000 asking price.
Twitter’s Community Notes feature starts rolling out globally; The second-gen Apple Pencil is back on sale for $89
Juul will pay $1.2 billion to settle multiple lawsuits, NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon mission has returned to Earth, A new self-driving tractor prototype has an electric motor.
UN passes resolution to curb space debris from anti-satellite missile tests; Audeze reveals its latest gaming headset with planar magnetic drivers
All the big news from The Game Awards, including ‘Hades II’ and Idris Elba, EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones, Google says it's making Chrome less of a battery and memory hog.
Democratic lawmakers want Elon Musk to explain China's role in 'platform manipulation' during protests; Former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison
San Francisco reverses approval of lethal police robots, Microsoft vows to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo consoles, This smartphone has a pop-out portrait lens for 'pure' bokeh.
Dead Island 2's latest trailer blends zombies and Alexa voice commands; Apple's future iPhones and Macs will use TSMC chips made in Arizona
Apple Music is adding a karaoke mode, HBO Max returns to Prime Video Channels in the US, ‘Elden Ring’ update will add multiplayer colosseum brawls.
Construction starts in Australia on the world's largest radio telescopeReal ID enforcement delayed yet again — this time to 2025
Nothing is ‘in talks’ to bring future smartphones to the US, Neuralink is reportedly under federal investigation over animal testing, Blizzard makes it easier to unlock new 'Overwatch 2' heroes.
Google is shutting down Duplex on the Web; US Army starts testing a modified version of Canoo’s electric pickup truck
Elon Musk says Apple has ‘fully resumed’ advertising on Twitter, Pentagon unveils its first new stealth bomber in 30 years, Huawei teases a smartwatch with built-in wireless earbuds.
Ye is no longer buying Parler, the ‘free speech’ social media appFacebook failed to stop test ads from threatening midterm election workers
Tesla finally delivers its first production Semi, Valve is giving away over a hundred Steam Decks, LastPass reveals another security breach.
Elon Musk says he and Tim Cook 'resolved the misunderstanding' about Twitter's iOS app; Robots are learning to brace themselves against walls to avoid falling
South Dakota bans TikTok from government-owned devices, Samsung may debut its Galaxy S23 flagship phone in early February, Amazon’s Kindle Scribe brings stylus input to its e-ink screen.
'Pong' is now half a century old; PlayStation brings its eSports tournaments to PS5 with easy to join events
Social app BeReal wins in Apple’s 2022 App Store Awards, Twitter has stopped enforcing its COVID-19 misinformation policy, Sony’s Mocopi motion tracking system is its first tentative step into the metaverse.
Twitter data leak exposes over 5.4 million accounts; Meta fined €265 million over Facebook data scraping in the EU
Elon Musk claims Apple has 'threatened to withhold’ Twitter from the App Store, WhatsApp's latest feature is sending messages to yourself, Apple Watch Ultra's powerful diving tools arrive with the Oceanic+ app.
Ferrari’s Vision hybrid race car arrives in ‘Gran Turismo 7’ on December 23rd; ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ mod adds four hours of single-player content
UK aims to ban non-consensual deepfake porn, Senator calls for an end to ‘failed Big Tech self-regulation’, NASA’s Orion spacecraft breaks Apollo 13 flight record.
UK surgeon named world's first astronaut with a disability; HP will lay off up to 6,000 employees over the next few years
Mozilla bundles its VPN and email relay services for $7 per month; FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls
FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls, UK competition regulator looks into Apple and Google's mobile dominance, The Xbox 360's iconic controller is getting revived for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The FCC is cracking down on ringless voicemail spam; Researchers say iPhone usage data isn't as anonymous as Apple claims
NASA's Orion crew vehicle successfully completes Moon flyby, Twitter is reportedly hiring again, iPhone usage data may not be as anonymous as Apple claims.
Elon Musk is reportedly considering cutting more of Twitter’s workforce ;The Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 is cheaper than ever ahead of Black Friday
Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump’s Twitter account, Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison on fraud charges, Governments vote to retire the leap second by 2035.
Democratic senators ask FTC to investigate Elon Musk over his handling of Twitter; Facebook will remove political and religious views from profiles on December 1st
Meta reportedly fired staff for hijacking Facebook and Instagram accounts, 'World of Warcraft' and ‘Overwatch 2’ will go offline in China next year, Meta’s 'hyper-realistic' VR concert will star Notorious B.I.G.
Twitter seems to be working on end-to-end encryption for DMs again; Apple Store employees in St. Louis file for a union election
Elon Musk issues an ultimatum to remaining Twitter employees, Black market fears are hampering cannabis waste recycling efforts in California, Yes, you can play 'Solitaire' and 'Minesweeper' in Microsoft Teams.
Elon Musk says Twitter Blue verification is coming back November 29th; NYC will enforce Uber and Lyft driver pay increases by the end of the year
Apple reportedly plans to use US-made chips starting in 2024, The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, threatened by climate change, turns to the metaverse, Boston Dynamics sues rival Ghost Robotics for allegedly copying its robot dog.
Amazon reportedly plans sweeping layoffs that could affect thousands of employees; The first-ever Xbox transparency report reveals a surge in bot bans
Twitter fired employees who publicly called out Elon Musk, Nike's '.Swoosh' is its foray into blockchain, Disney is bringing the first two episodes of 'Andor' to Hulu and a few TV stations this month.
Senator Ed Markey tells Elon Musk: ‘Fix your companies. Or Congress will' ; Twitter reportedly cuts 4,400 contract workers following mass layoffs
Senator Ed Markey tells Elon Musk: ‘Fix your companies’, Meta layoffs lead to Portal and smartwatch project cancellations, Senator Ed Markey tells Elon Musk: ‘Fix your companies’, 'Star Wars' and Studio Ghibli team up for a Disney+ Grogu short film.
Elon Musk tells Twitter employees ‘bankruptcy is not out of the question’; This browser extension tells you who paid for Twitter verification
NASA confirms recently discovered underwater debris is from the 1986 Challenger explosion, Apple puts a 10-minute cap on receiving AirDrop transfers in China, Philips Hue's smart string lights are a pricey form of holiday cheer.
Joe Biden says Elon Musk’s ‘relationships’ with other countries should be ‘looked at’ ; Crypto exchange Binance abandons rescue of FTX one day after announcing takeover bid... and more news
Twitter’s new official checkmarks get launched and killed in a few hours, Meta is laying off more than 11,000 employees, Someone made a folding iPhone, but it wasn’t Apple.
DoorDash is piloting drone deliveries with Wing in Australia; Tesla recalls over 40,000 cars to address power steering flaw
Toxic 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II' players will be muted in voice and text chat; YouTube's TikTok-like Shorts now play properly on your TV
Twitter reportedly asks some laid-off staff to return; Meta will reportedly announce ‘large-scale’ layoffs next week
Amazon freezes hiring at its corporate offices; Here's what you need to know about Netflix's Basic with Ads plan
The NYPD is joining Ring's neighborhood watch app amid privacy and racial profiling concerns; Apple Store employees in Glasgow vote to unionize
Former New York Post employee apologizes for racist posting spree; Twitter could stop offering ad-free articles to Blue subscribers
Twitter was targeted by a coordinated trolling campaign following Musk takeover; NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the sun ‘smiling’
The New York Post says racist and sexist posts came from rogue employee (updated); FCC proposes rules to prevent fake emergency alerts
UN warns there's currently 'no credible pathway' to keep temperature rise under 1.5C, Elon Musk now owns Twitter, NASA's InSight lander detected a meteoroid impact on Mars.
Meta confirms next-generation Quest headset is coming in 2023; Duolingo's free Math app arrives on iOS
Duolingo is ready to teach you math, SpaceX's pricier Starlink internet service for RVs now works on moving vehicles, Sony's new high-end camera shoots 8K video with AI-powered autofocus.
Lyft's Pink subscription plan is back with a lower $10 fee (and fewer perks); Google will end Chrome support on Windows 7 and 8.1 in early 2023
NASA reveals its UFO investigation panel, Apple SVP confirms a USB-C iPhone is coming, Ken Block's first electric Gymkhana features a one-of-a-kind Audi EV.
Twitter employees warn Musk mass layoffs would be 'reckless' ; Bumble open-sourced its AI tool for catching unwanted nudes
Justice Department alleges Chinese spies tried to disrupt a criminal investigation into Huawei, Apple raises the price of Music and TV+ subscriptions, Listen to the eerie sounds of a solar storm hitting the Earth's magnetic field.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink delays show-and-tell event to November 30th; The Wire retracts reporting on Meta citing 'certain discrepancies'
Apple's head of hardware design is leaving the company after three years, Elon Musk’s Neuralink delays event to November 30th, Bono finally apologizes for that free iTunes U2 album.
Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it 'tricks' UK customers into paying more; James Webb telescope captures 'knot' of galaxies in the early universe
Elon Musk reportedly wanted to lay off most of Twitter's employees, Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it 'tricks' UK customers into paying more, You won’t need an Apple Watch to use Fitness+ starting October 24th.
BMW will spend $1.7 billion to build EVs in the US; Google's iOS 16 lock screen widgets are now available
Meta's AI translator can interpret unwritten languages, The Silent Hill universe is expanding, with help from J.J. Abrams and others, Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game store.
Netflix will begin charging 'extra user' fees early next year; Apollo 9 commander James McDivitt dies at 93
Apple reveals redesigned iPad, M2-powered iPad Pro and new Apple TV, Motorola and Lenovo show off rollable smartphones and laptop concepts, Netflix will begin charging 'extra user' fees early next year.
Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions; TikTok's livestreaming updates include adult-only broadcasts
‘Free speech’ app Parler is getting a new owner: Kanye West, Over-the-counter hearing aids go on sale in the US, Silent Hill is making a return.
Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink; Apple Store workers in Oklahoma City vote to unionize
SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink, Google Fiber will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps internet plans in early 2023, Razer reveals its $400 cloud gaming handheld, the Edge.
Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real world; Twitter is testing a way for users to limit their mentions
Sony and Honda will open pre-orders for their first EV in 2025, Netflix with ads launches on November 3rd, Microsoft Office is dead, long live Microsoft 365.
Elizabeth Warren presses Texas on crypto miners’ energy use; Lawsuit accuses Meta executives of taking bribes from OnlyFans
Microsoft's Surface Studio 2+ gets RTX 3060 graphics and not quite the latest Intel chips, Scientists got lab-grown human brain cells to play 'Pong', Microsoft made a hybrid speaker and laptop hub.
Amazon's Opportunity Mars rover documentary hits Prime Video on November 23rd; NASA's DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of an asteroid
Blizzard is giving away freebies to 'Overwatch 2' players to apologize for its rocky launch, Meta’s next-gen VR headset is called the Quest Pro, and it costs $1,500, NASA successfully altered the orbit of an asteroid.
Dutch court rules that being forced to keep a webcam on while working is illegal; Hackers forced more than a dozen US public airport websites offline
Dutch court rules that being forced to keep a webcam on while working is illegal, Can Meta make its metaverse ambitions work? Samsung offers its smart TV features to rival manufacturers.
Twitter and Instagram lock Kanye West's accounts after a weekend of antisemitic posts; All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024
Rivian recalls almost all its EVs due to a potential steering control problem, All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024, What to expect from Microsoft's Surface event later this week.
Judge in Twitter v. Elon Musk postpones trial to October 28th; Amazon suspends Staten Island workers who held impromptu strike
Now TikTok is copying Instagram with 'Photo Mode' Google reveals the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel Watch – its first smartwatch, Judge postpones the Twitter v. Elon Musk trial.
Google will pay Arizona $85 million over illegally tracking Android users; Apple faces US labor complaint over union busting
Spotify's latest acquisition is a company that detects harmful content in podcasts, Someone made a NES operating system, Amazon is killing its interactive Glow video device for kids.
Amazon workers hold impromptu strike after Staten Island warehouse fire; Activision Blizzard found to have withheld raises from unionizing Raven Software workers
Twitter says it will close deal with Elon Musk, again, 'Overwatch 2' server attack prevented fans from playing the game on launch day, Xiaomi's 12T Pro packs a 200-megapixel camera.
FCC will start kicking voice providers out of its robocall database; Apple Music now has over 100 million songs
YouTube is asking users to subscribe to Premium to watch 4K videos, What to expect from Google’s Pixel 7 event, There’s a PS5 jailbreak, but only for old firmware.
Coinbase users were unable to withdraw funds to US bank accounts for six hours; Chrome's controversial new extension platform is coming in 2023
TikTok has live shopping stream ambitions for the US, NASA and SpaceX will study the possibility of boosting Hubble's orbit, It’s another Pixel Watch leak.
Intel claims its Arc A770 and A750 GPUs will outperform NVIDIA's mid-range RTX 3060; Twitter embraces TikTok-style ‘immersive’ video
Google is shutting down Stadia, its game streaming service, James Webb and Hubble captures pictures of NASA’s spacecraft-asteroid collision, Elon Musk's texts with Jack Dorsey and Parag Agrawal detail tumultuous Twitter negotiations.
Sony's PlayStation loyalty program debuts in the US on October 5th; Twitter says it inadvertently ran ads on profiles containing CSAM
Apple pulls Russia's biggest social media network from the App Store, You can write with a stylus on Amazon’s newest Kindle, Sony's PlayStation loyalty program debuts in the US on October 5th.
Universal Audio's Spark plugin subscription is now available on PC; Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states
Chipotle is moving its tortilla robot to a real restaurant, Samsung may have a problem with swelling phone batteries, The Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states.
Apple Watch Ultra teardown confirms it's rugged, but not easily repaired; Meta tests easier account switching between Facebook and Instagram
NASA successfully hurled its DART spacecraft into an asteroid, Netflix is building its own game studio, Apple Watch Ultra teardown confirms it's rugged, but not easily repaired.
'Oxenfree II: Lost Signals' is delayed until 2023; Apple Pay Later may not arrive until next year due to 'technical and engineering' setbacks
Amazon will hold a Prime Early Access Sale on October 11th and 12th, We might get an iPhone ‘Ultra’ next year, In ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’, Darth Vader was voiced by an AI so James Earl Jones could retire.
Meta sued for allegedly dodging Apple's privacy rules; Meta ordered to pay $175 million in patent infringement case;
Google reveals a cheaper $30 Chromecast with Google TV, The FDA may have unintentionally made 'NyQuil Chicken' go viral on TikTok, Instagram is working on 'nudity protection' technology.
Florida asks Supreme Court to decide fight over social media regulation; Twitter is logging out some users following password reset 'incident'
Logitech’s cloud gaming handheld costs $350, The best image of Neptune's rings in decades are already providing new insights, Study shows surgery patients wearing VR headsets needed less anesthetic.
American Airlines says hackers obtained some customer and employee data; The iPhone 14 Pro isn't as easy to repair as the other new models
YouTube’s ‘dislike’ button barely works, Peloton’s smart rowing machine is here, Spotify dives into audiobooks with a library of over 300,000 titles.
Judge orders release of ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed; Apple made the iPhone 14 easier to repair than you'd expect
The iPhone 14 is the most repairable iPhone in years, Hilton is designing suites for a private space station, Rockstar confirms gigantic 'Grand Theft Auto VI' leak.
Puerto Rico loses power as Hurricane Fiona brings threat of 'catastrophic' flooding; Massive 'Grand Theft Auto VI' leak shows off early gameplay footage
The next generation of iPhones may all feature Dynamic Island displays, PS VR games will not be compatible with PS VR2, A 'Genshin Impact' anime is on the way.
Alexa to provide branded answers to your pressing questions; FTC wants to protect gig workers from 'unfair or deceptive' algorithms
Amazon greenlights 'Blade Runner 2099' sequel series, Apple Watch Series 8 is the new best smartwatch, Ethereum completes the 'merge' that will make its crypto transactions greener.
The Xbox app for PC now has 'HowLongToBeat' built in; Discord revolutionizes online conversations with... forums
Northeastern University targeted by anti-VR bomber, The verdict on the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, ‘The Sims 4’ will be free to play starting next month.
Honda plans to release 10 electric motorcycles by 2025; Discord voice chat is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Twitter shareholders vote to approve Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition, but it all depends on a trial, Nintendo’s ' Zelda: Breath of the Wild’' sequel has a release date (and a name), Sonos’ $429 Sub Mini is a smaller and cheaper way to add bass to your soundbar.
Starbucks thinks you'll want to collect NFTs to earn rewards; Google reportedly won't make another Pixelbook laptop
Google may be giving up on its Pixelbook laptops, Meta’s next-gen VR headset leaks early, iOS 16 is now available.
Disney is remastering Sega Genesis classic ‘Gargoyles’; NASA replaces Artemis 1's leaky fuel seals
NASA replaces Artemis 1's leaky fuel seals, Marvel is getting the 'Pokémon Go' treatment, Twitter's $7 million whistleblower payout may violate purchase deal.
Meta dissolves team responsible for discovering 'potential harms to society' in its own products; Uber and Lyft ditch their mask requirement in New York
YouTube is still battling 2020 election misinformation as it prepares for the midterms; The next USB standard will double existing speeds even with an older cable
Crypto.com refunded someone $7.2 million by mistake; Microsoft found a severe one-click exploit in TikTok’s Android app
UK police accused of uploading misleading Waze reports to encourage safer driving;Snap reportedly plans to lay off around a fifth of its employees
FBI says investors should take precautions before putting money into decentralized finance platforms; Facebook now supports NFTs
Facebook now supports NFTs, France is working on an EV lease program for €100 per month, Apple may have registered more 'Reality' trademarks for its upcoming AR headset.
US theaters will sell $3 movie tickets on September 3rd; Valve is testing a redesigned Steam mobile app
US theaters will sell $3 movie tickets on September 3rd, Netflix with ads could cost between $7 and $9 per month, You can bend Corsair’s new OLED gaming monitor into a curved display.
Meta will create a customer service division to help people who have lost their accounts; Netflix's 'BioShock' movie now has a director and a writer
The first fully hydrogen-powered passenger train service is now running in Germany, Duolingo is expanding into math lessons and brain training, Helicopters and gliders are coming to '’Microsoft Flight Simulator' on November 11th.
Twitter whistleblower to testify about company's 'widespread security failures' at Senate hearing; Amazon is shutting down its telehealth service
Apple’s big iPhone event is happening September 7th, Bill in New York State Senate would require new cars have to speed-limiting tech, Get ready for a movie based on the rise and fall of BlackBerry.
Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook; NPR's podcast catalog comes to YouTube
Whistleblower accuses Twitter of being 'grossly negligent' towards security, Sony reveals a new PS5 controller, Meta accounts arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook.
Elon Musk's Neuralink will show brain implant progress at a Halloween show-and-tell; Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey amid Twitter legal fight
Sony pushes to make even more movies from its PlayStation IP, James Webb telescope captures Jupiter's auroras in gorgeous detail, Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey.
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group plans layoffs after CEO steps downSearch ads could arrive in Apple Maps as early as next year
Search ads could arrive in Apple Maps as early as next year, Lincoln replaced the steering wheel with a 'chess piece controller' in its new concept car, Scientists may have found an affordable way to destroy forever chemicals.
NASA's Nicole Aunapu Mann will be the first Native American woman to visit space; Dozens of Facebook contractors lost their jobs after an algorithm reportedly chose them 'at random'
ISS spacewalk interrupted by suit malfunction; Australia's top court rules Google isn't a publishe
American Airlines is purchasing 20 of Boom's supersonic Overture jets; Amazon Air freight hub workers walked out to protest pay and conditions
American Airlines plans to buy at least 20 supersonic jets, President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act to limit climate change, Winamp's revival includes platforms for musicians and fans.
Russia previews its post-ISS space station; Android 13 is rolling out to Pixel phones today
Android 13 is rolling out to some phones today, Russia teases its own space station as it gets ready to leave the ISS, TikTok adds an AI image generator to its app.
Uber is shutting down its free rewards program this fall; Inaccurate maps are delaying the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s broadband funding
Peloton is jacking up prices of its Bike+ and Tread fitness gear again, Apple reportedly tried to partner with Facebook to get a cut of its revenue, 'Hogwarts Legacy' is delayed until February 10th, 2023.
FTC kicks off efforts to regulate data security and surveillance tech; IKEA will install Electrify America's fast EV chargers at over 25 US stores
Xiaomi reveals a foldable phone and its first humanoid robot, The man who built his own ISP to avoid huge fees is expanding his service, Motorola's Razr is back again, with a flagship processor.
FCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies; Facebook still has trouble removing white supremacists, study says
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldables, FCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies, US Justice Department is reportedly poised to sue Google over its digital ad dominance.
Blizzard will stop selling ‘Overwatch’ loot boxes on August 30th; 1Password's big app redesign brings desktop features to mobile Word Count: 186
President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor production, Kim Kardashian is the face of Beat’s skin-colored earbuds, Ford will reopen F-150 Lightning orders this week at a much higher starting price.
Bandai Namco is reportedly making a live-action Pac-Man movie; HBO Max finishes rolling out its much-needed app redesign
A live-action Pac-Man movie is the video-game adaptation no-one asked for, Hardly anyone plays Netflix’s games, US imposes sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer that may have laundered over $7 billion.
Twitter confirms vulnerability exposed data of anonymous account owners; Apple could be developing a smart display
Amazon buys the company behind Roomba robot vacuums, Baidu's robotaxis can now operate without a safety driver in the car, Physicist posts a photo of chorizo to troll James Webb Space Telescope fans.
San Diego joins other cities in restricting cops' use of surveillance technology; 'Among Us VR' beta signups are now open
Instagram is expanding NFT features to more than 100 countries, Paramount+ hits 43 million subscribers, Something is making the Earth spin faster and days shorter.
College textbook maker Pearson eyes NFTs to claim a cut of second-hand sales; Twitter hopes to revive Spaces with themed stations and daily digests
NASA says retired astronauts must act as space sherpas on private flights to the ISS, Winamp, your old MP3 software of choice, is back, Nintendo notes Switch sales drop.
Robinhood lays off almost a quarter of its staff; Hacking free-for-all relieves crypto bridge users of $200 million;
Samsung and iFixit now offer self-repair parts and tools for Galaxy devices, Amazon offers same-day Prime delivery for select retail chains, Uber receipts are crashing Microsoft Outlook.
Microsoft negs Activision Blizzard to push through $68.7 billion acquisition; Twitter investor sues Elon Musk in a bid to force through $44 billion takeover
Microsoft negs Activision Blizzard to push through $68.7 billion acquisition, Apple's App Store homepage will soon feature ads, Spotify's latest fancy feature for Premium users is a play button.
Indonesia blocks Steam, PayPal and other services over missed regulatory deadline; Debris from an out-of-control Chinese rocket fell over the Indian Ocean
No, Google isn’t shutting Stadia down, Free AI tool restores old photos by creating slightly new loved ones, Samsung's 'Repair Mode ' keeps your data hidden from technicians.
House passes CHIPS Act, preparing semiconductor bill to become law; Senate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scams
Senate deal would revive EV tax credits for GM, Tesla and Toyota, Instagram backpedals on full-screen feed and reduces recommended posts, NASA’s plan to bring rock samples back from Mars involves space helicopters.
Amazon employees in Illinois file federal complaint over workplace racism; Nest cameras can now, at long last, livestream to Chromecast with Google TV
A Filipino politician wants to make ghosting a criminal offense, Spotify has 188 million Premium users, but continues to lose money, PlayStation VR2 will offer live streaming support and a Cinematic Mode.
USPS will start selling James Webb Space Telescope stamps on August 8th; Meta is shutting down its couples messaging app you didn't know existed
Instagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitable, Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station sometime after 2024, Seville has started naming heat waves like hurricanes, thanks to climate change.
Apple and Koss settle dispute over wireless headphone patents; GM secures $2.5 billion government loan to build EV battery factories
A chess robot broke the finger of its 7-year-old opponent, The NFL+ streaming service arrives today starting at $40 per year, Intel strikes a deal to manufacture MediaTek’s chips.
Document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ heads to phones on August 5th; China launches second Tiangong space station module;
Baidu's latest robotaxi has a removable steering wheel, Apple Watch ‘Pro ’ could feature first hardware redesign since 2018, Marvel's new Disney+ 'Daredevil' series will arrive in 2024.
Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service; OnStar expands emergency response and roadside assistance to motorcyclists
Amazon's Rivian-made electric vans are now delivering in some US cities, EA's last FIFA game is finally making women's soccer a priority, Zoom adds end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service.
DALL-E's powerful AI image generator is now available in beta; Jury finds Tesla just '1%' responsible for a Florida teen's crash
An unofficial 3D-printed kit makes your AirPods case repairable, Biden's latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms, Samsung says it shipped almost 10 million foldable phones in 2021.
Google will start field testing its next-gen AR glasses this August; Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers last quarter
Apple settles lawsuit over its reviled 'butterfly' keyboard for $50 million, Demand for the Justice League 'Snyder Cut' was reportedly amplified by bots, Judge grants Twitter expedited trial against Elon Musk.
Records reveal the scale of Homeland Security's phone location data purchases; 'FIFA 23' has a female player on the Ultimate Edition cover for the first time
There’s a 68GB SSD floating inside the James Webb Space Telescope, US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate, UK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy.
Democratic lawmakers want federal regulators to track crypto mining energy use and emissions; Polestar’s electric SUV will start at €75,000
Feline adventure game 'Stray' is getting a limited-edition cat backpack, James Webb telescope can take detailed photos of our own solar system's planets and moons, Apple may release M2 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros as early as this fall.
Introducing Engadget’s 2022 back to school gift guide!; Instagram creators can now lock photos and Reels behind a paywall
A Chinese Wikipedia editor spent years writing fake Russian medieval history, Instagram creators can now lock photos and Reels behind a paywall, Wordle is becoming a board game.
Tesla's Director of AI is leaving the company; Netflix partners with Microsoft for upcoming ad-supported subscription tier
Google files a lawsuit that could kick Tinder out of the Play Store, Hasbro can 3D-print your face onto Ghostbuster, Power Ranger figurines and more, Magic Leap 2 will go on sale in the US on September 30th.
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is the first non-English series to earn a best drama Emmy nomination; Amazon is finally bringing its smart shopping cart to Whole Foods
Spotify is buying daily music trivia game 'Heardle', Apple and Jony Ive are officially parting ways, NASA shares stunning images from the James Webb telescope.
Now everyone can ‘unmention’ themselves from Twitter threads; Twitter tells Musk his attempt to bail on $44 billion acquisition is ‘invalid and wrongful’
Meta made a fact-checking AI to help verify Wikipedia citations, We preview macOS Ventura, Amazon offers 'Mass Effect Legendary Edition' for free on Prime Day.
The Chromecast with Google TV is on sale for $40 right now; Hitman 3's free Ambrose Island DLC arrives on July 26th
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth, Elon Musk is officially trying to kill his Twitter takeover, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx landed on an asteroid with a surface like a ‘pit of plastic balls’.
EU will require all new cars to include anti-speeding tech by 2024; White House confirms Tesla is working on an 'open' Supercharger network in North America
Tesla’s ‘open’ supercharger network could come to the US by the end of the year, Hydrow made a smaller and cheaper smart rowing machine, VW is getting into the EV battery business.
Rivian says it's still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles; Extreme sports Apple Watch could feature an expansive 2-inch display
Toyota runs out of federal EV tax credits, pushing prices higher, Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users, NASA reestablishes communications with its CAPSTONE satellite.
Meta sues a site cloner who allegedly scraped over 350,000 Instagram profiles; Twitter sues India to challenge government order to block content
Ubisoft will drop details on Assassin's Creed and more games on September 10th, ASUS’ ROG Phone 6 has a ‘wireless’ clip-on thermoelectric cooler, NASA's CAPSTONE satellite has gone dark.
Hacker claims they stole police data on a billion Chinese citizens; HBO Max halts original productions across large parts of Europe
Xiaomi’s next flagship phone has a Leica camera with a massive one-inch sensor, Amazon starts replacing van deliveries with e-bikes in London, NASA's CAPSTONE satellite heads toward the Moon.
Summer Games Done Quick 2022 raises $3 million for charity; WhatsApp may soon let you hide your online status
German traffic watchdog says 59,000 Tesla cars affected by safety bug, Apple Watch Series 8 may be able to detect if you have a fever, British army Twitter and YouTube accounts compromised to promote crypto scams.
Tesla reportedly lays off 200 Autopilot employees in latest jobs cut; Facebook is testing Discord-like audio channels in Groups
Airbnb is banning party houses permanently, Facebook and Instagram are blocking posts about mailing abortion pills, NASA takes a step towardroe putting humans back on the Moon.
Valve ramps up production to 'more than double' Steam Deck shipments; The Supreme Court won't hear the Apple-Qualcomm patent case
Apple's entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 may have slower SSD speeds than the M1 model, LG buys its way into the EV charging business, Valve warns you, again, against modifying your Steam Deck.
Riot Games will monitor ‘Valorant’ voice chat to combat disruptive players;Apple is reportedly developing a replacement for the original HomePod
The largest bacterium discovered is visible to the naked eye, Juul can temporarily keep selling its vaping products in the US, Netflix confirms an ad-supported tier is coming.
Wearable arm muscles could help overcome upper body injuries; Toyota recalls nearly 3,000 bZ4X EVs over potentially deadly wheel
The FDA has banned Juul, Netflix lays off 300 more employees, The long-delayed remaster of 1997's 'Blade Runner' game is finally available.
Twitter wants writers to publish longform content with 'Notes'; Facebook Pay is now Meta Pay, and hopes to be the metaverse's digital wallet
The FDA could ban Juul’s e-cigarettes, Nothing's transparent Phone 1 won't be coming to North America, Amazon's Alexa might be able to speak as your dead relatives.
Arizona wildfire may spare Kitt Peak National Observatory's telescopes; Robots learn to shape letters using Play-Doh
Cryptocurrency may be more centralized than you thought Proteus is Amazon's first fully autonomous warehouse robot Microsoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotions.
Fitbit will fix frequent disconnections for Charge 5 owners; Android users can now add Google Password Manager to their home screen
Canada is banning the sale, production and import of some single-use plastics, iOS 16 will let you skip bot tests on some websites, Someone built their own inch-thick PS5 Slim.
WhatsApp now lets you mute and message individual users during group calls; Amazon promises to fix Comixology after making the service nearly unusable
Google uses Drake’s ‘Texts Go Green’ to explain RCS to Apple, Senators call for a common charger standard in the US, Balenciaga looks even worse on Mark Zuckerberg's avatar.
Anna Sorokin wants to move away from her 'scammer' persona... by selling NFTs; LG's extra-tall DualUp Monitor is available now for $699
Half of Japan's businesses are still using Internet Explorer, The Boring Company will build a 34-mile tunnel network underneath Las Vegas, Sony and Honda’s EV business has a name.
Facebook's advertising tools are tracking people seeking abortion services, report says; In-person Apple Camp creative sessions return June 20th
The Nothing phone has a transparent design and possibly light up parts, Elon Musk tries to wriggle out of SEC deal to have lawyers approve his tweets, 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months.
Massachusetts court rejects proposed gig worker ballot measure; Adobe will release a free version of Photoshop for browsers
Apple TV will stream every MLS game for a decade starting in 2023, Microsoft ends Internet Explorer support in Windows 10 tomorrow, Coinbase cuts over 1,000 jobs amid fears of a 'crypto winter'.
Michigan approves digital license plates by startup Reviver; Webex's seamless CarPlay support means you can never escape your meetings
Sony made a $3,700 Walkman for audiophiles, Street Fighter 6's modern controls could make you OK at Street Fighter, Netflix confirms 'Squid Game' is returning for a second season.
Hideo Kojima's next game will be published by Xbox Game Studios; 'Limbo' lead designer's next project is the cosmic adventure 'Cocoon'
Google places an engineer on leave after claiming its AI is sentient, We get the first extended look at Bethesda’s space epic, 'Starfield', 'God of War: Ragnarok' reportedly lands this November.
'Monument Valley' studio returns with a cerebral and sporty roguelike, 'Desta'; 'Layers of Fears' from Bloober Team hits PC and consoles in 2023
Scientists 3D-print a functional piece of a heart; Twitter will reportedly give its full data stream to Elon Musk
IBM begins laying off its entire Russian workforce; Winkelvoss twins' crypto exchange faces lawsuit over $36 million theft
Apple's passkeys offer even better protection for your passwords: The MacBook Air M2 comes with a dual-port power adapter
Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud; NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket heads back to the launch pad tonight
Apple attempts to appease union efforts with scheduling improvements; Ford CEO wants EV sales to be ‘100%’ online
Apple is reportedly working on a major iPad multitasking update, Chipotle now accepts cryptocurrency payments, 'Street Fighter 6' arrives in 2023 with new modes and real-time commentary.
Discord finally brings text chat to voice channels; Claims process begins in $18 million Activision Blizzard harassment settlement
Porsche pours more cash into EV supercar company Rimac, The largest plant in the world is an ancient self-cloning sea grass, 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' are coming to Switch on November 18th.
Spotify's podcast hosting service went down because of a lapsed security certificate; TikTok tests 'clear mode' that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
France bans English gaming terms, including ‘eSports’ and ‘streaming’, China's military scientists call for development of anti-Starlink measures, Blizzard won't release 'Diablo Immortal' in countries with loot box laws.
Google Pixel 7 prototype reputedly shows up on eBay; Playtime Engineering debuts two new music makers for kids
iOS 16 will reportedly include an always-on display feature, Apple trademarks 'realityOS', Google Pixel 7 prototype reputedly shows up on eBay.
Maryland residents can now add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet; Twitter investors sue Elon Musk over stock manipulation claims
Sony reveals plans for ‘Horizon’ and ‘God of War’ TV shows Broadcom is buying VMware in a $61 billion mega-deal Gucci and Oura made an 18-carat gold smart ring.
FTC fines Twitter $150 million for 'deceptive' ad targeting; Apple VP tries to persuade employees against unionizing in leaked video
Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household chores, Lucid recalls all its 2022 Air EVs due to wiring issues, The NFL's rumored streaming service could debut in July.
Apple's latest Pride Edition Watch bands include a nod to the company's history; Universal Audio brings its excellent vintage amp emulations to your pedalboard;
Google says its text-to-image AI delivers 'unprecedented photorealism', NVIDIA is bringing out liquid-cooled GPUs, Starlink launches its satellite internet for RVs.
DC Attorney General sues Mark Zuckerberg over the Cambridge Analytica scandal; Former PlayStation employee files new gender discrimination lawsuit against company
Amazon installs AI-powered cameras in its UK delivery vans, Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga is complete AT&T customers can now stream ‘Control’ for free on their phones and PCs.
YouTube removed 70,000 videos in Ukraine-related enforcement action; Stalker 2’ is reportedly back in development after Ukraine invasion forced studio to relocate
The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds, Amazon beamed its new Prime Video sci-fi show into outer space, Will EA be the next gaming giant to sell?.
Elon Musk was accused of sexual misconduct by a SpaceX flight attendant: DOJ says security researchers won't face hacking charges
The villain in Reddit's GameStop investor saga is shutting down, Tesla Autopilot under investigation following crash that killed three people, Roku teams up for its first outdoor TV.
New York State AG investigates Discord, Twitch roles in Buffalo mass shooting; Google's Russian division is filing for bankruptcy;
New York City may have more Airbnb listings than rentable apartments, Russia claims it's using new laser weapons against Ukraine, Amazon new $60 Fire 7 tablets with faster CPUs and longer battery life.
5/18/22: Apple Store employees accuse company of union busting... and more news; Ford's Argo AI begins driverless vehicle operations in Austin and Miami
Today's top tech stories: You can practice for a job interview with Google AI, Ransomware group threatens to oust Costa Rica's government as crisis deepens, Plant-based whole eggs could be served in US restaurants this year.
Peloton and iFit settle patent feud; Apple rolls out iOS 15.5 with upgrades to Apple Cash and Podcasts
With Twitter deal on hold, Musk says a lower sale price isn't 'out of the question’, Sony reveals the new games included in PlayStation Plus' new high-end tiers, Uber Eats is launching two autonomous delivery pilot schemes.
Final former eBay employee involved in bizarre EcommerceBytes harassment case pleads guilty: A USB-C iPhone could be part of a broader move away from Lightning for Apple
Apple may be testing USB-C iPhones, Peloton’s rowing machine is almost finally here, 'Genshin Impact' studio announces new action RPG.
;Twitter's CEO fires top product exec as company cuts costs Netflix's live-action 'Resident Evil' trailer shows a zombie apocalypse, obviously
UK's Royal Mail aims to open up to 50 drone routes for rural deliveries, Mark Zuckerberg shows off what Meta's next VR headset can do Sony reveals its newest flagship noise-canceling headphones.
Redbox's new owner is the company that saved Sony's Crackle; Google's Matter smart home standard is launching this fall
Google’s first Pixel smartwatch unveiled at I/O 2022, Google reveals the $449 Pixel 6a and teases the Pixel 7, Texas law that allows users to sue social networks for censorship is now in effect.
Carvana laid off 2,500 employees and chose to do so over Zoom; Elon Musk says he would ‘reverse’ Donald Trump’s Twitter ban;
Today’s tech headlines: The official end of the iPod, Musk says he would ‘reverse’ Donald Trump’s Twitter ban, What to expect at Google I/O 2022.
Amazon fired two workers who helped organize its first union: A US college is shutting down for good following a ransomware attack
Today’s tech headlines: Hackers are defacing Russian smart TVs to display anti-war messages, NFTs are coming to Instagram this week, Sony has now sold over 19 million PS5s.
Some BMWs are shipping without Android Auto or CarPlay to avoid delays; Xbox is recovering after the second of two outages this weekend
Today’s tech headlines: Xbox players suffer two outages over the weekend, NVIDIA pays $5.5 million to settle SEC charges over GPU sales to crypto miners, John McEnroe played tennis against a virtual version of himself.
Blizzard's new VP will be tasked with fixing its workplace culture: Summer Game Fest returns on June 9th and it's coming to IMAX theaters
Today’s tech headlines: 'Fortnite' is back on iOS, kind of, The makers of TurboTax owe customers $141 million, Starlink users can now take their internet terminal on the road.
TikTok will explore sharing ad money with creators; Amazon-owned PillPack will pay nearly $6 million over DOJ's insulin suit
Today’s tech headlines: Wordle brought 'tens of millions' of users to The New York Times, Sonos' rumored $250 soundbar is reportedly called the Ray, Samsung's new phone storage standard is twice as fast.
Paramount+ has nearly 40 million subscribers: Twitter 'Circle' test limits tweets to close friends
Today’s tech headlines: Ubisoft Montreal takes over work on ‘Prince of Persia’ remake, Apple may have hired a longtime Ford executive for its car project, Paramount+ already has 40 million subscribers.
Today’s tech headlines: EU charges Apple over payment restrictions on iOS devices, Meta’s high-end VR headset described as ’a laptop for the face’, Square Enix sells studios behind Tomb Raider and Deus Ex.
Amazon ends paid COVID-19 leave policy for workers Word Count: 295; ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ drops to a new low of $40
Amazon's pandemic boom is over: Flavored e-cigarettes are exempt from the FDA's proposed menthol ban
You can now ask Google to remove phone numbers from search results;'Disney Dreamlight Valley' looks like Animal Crossing with Wall-E and Moana
Sifu' is getting difficulty options to help more people actually finish the game;Ableton's updated Learning Synths website can record and export your musical doodles
Apple Music and the App Store are experiencing issues;Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion
Twitter is reportedly re-examining Elon Musk’s $43 billion takeover bid; Someone left a prototype Google Pixel Watch at a restaurant
Sony is looking into ad-supported games now, too; For $200, Best Buy will haul away your two biggest hunks of tech junk
Instagram's latest algorithm tweak will 'value original content more'; Garmin unveils new Vívosmart fitness tracker after nearly four years
Today’s tech headlines: Netflix’s plan to win new viewers includes cheaper, ad-supported subscription tiers, Tesla nearly doubled its revenue in Q1 despite industry-wide supply chain woes, Glorious PC Gaming Race ditches its awful old name.
Netflix isn't blaming the pandemic recovery for its lost subscribers; Cre8Audio's NiftyKeys is a MIDI controller you can build a Eurorack synth in
Today’s tech headlines: Samsung reveals a Pokémon-themed Galaxy Z Flip 3, Japanese researchers unveil electric chopsticks to make food taste saltier, Audi’s Urbansphere EV concept tries to be more than just a car.
First Playdate orders begin shipping today; Netflix is making an 'Exploding Kittens' mobile game and TV series
Today’s tech headlines: VW ID.Buzz is an EV that could make vans cool again. For some reason, Nintendo’s Mario anime has been remastered in 4K 'Battlefield 2042' will finally get in-game voice chat on Tuesday.
Tesla investors say a judge found Elon Musk’s ‘funding secured’ tweet was misleading; Tesla will no longer include a mobile charger with new vehicle purchases
NASA hopes to make space more accessible by addressing socioeconomic barriers; Meta teases a web version of Horizon Worlds
Today’s tech headlines: US warns of malware made to attack critical infrastructure, MIT engineers made a stroke surgery robot, Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion.
Dungeons and Dragons owner Hasbro buys up D&D Beyond:Governor Newsom faces accusations of meddling in Activision Blizzard lawsuit
Today’s tech headlines: Meta may release its first AR glasses in 2024, Elon Musk is hit with a class-action lawsuit over his Twitter investment, No Man’s Sky’s new update offers the life of a space pirate.
Snapchat lets news outlets automatically share articles as stories; Beats is rolling out some handy features for Android users
Today’s tech headlines: Tesla’s cheaper Model Y is incoming, FIFA launches its own soccer streaming service, GoPro's 'Bones' is a stripped-down Hero cam for drones.
Biden administration cracks down on 3D-printed 'ghost guns';Epic Games receives $2 billion investment from Sony and Lego's parent company
Today’s tech headlines: Biden administration cracks down on 3D-printed 'ghost guns', Vivo claims it’s solved the foldable phone crease problem, Sonos bought a startup that made a light-powered Bluetooth speaker.
'Kingdom Hearts IV' features a new look for series protagonist Sora ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ has the best opening weekend for a video game movie
Today’s tech headlines: Google and iFixit will offer parts to help you repair Pixel phones, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ has the best opening weekend for a video game movie, iOS 16 could include upgraded health tracking features.
Twitter test lets you 'unmention' yourself in tweets; Wordle’s Wordlebot will analyze how badly you played
Today’s tech headlines: Wordle’s Wordlebot will judge your poor word choices, The FBI silently removed Russian malware to thwart global cyberattacks, Smart reveals the production version of its compact electric SUV.
Xbox controllers can now switch TV input back to your console;THQ Nordic will host a digital game showcase on August 12th
Today’s tech headlines: Police reports suggest a larger pattern of AirTag stalking, Anker says its first 3D printer was built for speed, MLB will fight cheating with an electronic pitch-calling system.
JLab's $60 JBuds Air Pro can connect to two devices simultaneously;Germany seizes the world's largest, longest-serving dark web market
Vanmoof announces two new e-bikes, including one for longer rides, Unreal Engine 5 is finally ready to power next-gen game development, GM and Honda plans to build 'affordable' EVs that arrive in 2027.
DOJ seizes $34 million of crypto from the dark web seller; Amazon's planned worker chat app would reportedly ban words like 'union'
Today’s tech headlines: Elon Musk is now the largest Twitter shareholder, A Monkey Island sequel is incoming, The UK plans to issue an official NFT.
Someone modded ‘Doom’ to add ray-tracing;NASA delays SLS Moon rocket test due to safety concerns
You can now share YouTube videos directly to Snapchat; Windows' revamped phone sync app puts Android notifications up front
Today’s tech headlines: GoPro’s new battery grip addresses its cameras’ biggest weakness, Scientists sequence the most complete human genome yet, Xbox Game Pass will reportedly get a family plan.
White House launches covid.gov with testing and treatment resources;YouTube TV finally supports picture-in-picture on iOS
Today’s tech headlines: Intel teases first Arc A-series desktop GPU, Canada will ban sales of combustion engine cars by 2035, Here’s why your iPhone auto-updates often arrive late.
No one asked for a hamburger vending machine, and RoboBurger answered;Hackers swipe nearly $600 million from a 'play to earn' crypto game
Today’s tech headlines: Dyson made air filtering, noise-canceling headphones, PlayStation’s answer to Xbox Game Pass breaks cover, Intel claims its new 5.5GHz desktop chip is the world's fastest.
Among Us' back online following a DDoS attack this weekend;TikTok is testing a watch history feature
Today’s tech headlines: Spotify finally adds promised COVID-19 content advisory, TikTok is testing a watch-history feature, Amazon Games’ chief is leaving the company.
A massive DDoS attack leaves ‘Among Us’ unplayable in North America and Europe;Crunchyroll ends free ad-supported simulcast streaming for 2022 spring anime season
Today’s tech headlines: The first streaming service to win an Oscar for best picture is…not Netflix, Ukraine is selling NFTs to support its military, Whistleblower says Microsoft spent millions on bribes abroad.
Grimes claims responsibility for 2012 hack of culture blog Hipster Runoff; Atari collaborates with Cariuma to create a 50th anniversary sneaker collection;
Today’s tech headlines: Google says it thwarted North Korean cyberattacks in early 2022, Apple may be planning an iPhone hardware subscription service, Google seeks FDA approval for Fitbit's passive heart rate monitoring tech.
Today’s tech headlines: IKEA's latest experiment in speakers is an outdoor LED lamp, YouTube makes thousands of TV show episodes available to stream for free, PS5 will catch up to Xbox Series X with variable refresh rates.
The Uber app will lose the "split fare" option in April;Twitter can now create GIFs using your iOS camera
Today’s tech headlines: US Justice Department says Google misuses attorney–client privilege to hide documents, NVIDIA's more powerful 'AI brain' for robots is available now, Zoom's new animal avatars bring chaos back to your conference calls.
SpaceX aims to send Starship into orbit in May; Google’s March feature drop finally reaches the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Today’s tech headlines: DJI's $10k work drone can fly autonomously in harsh weather, Fortnite’s new season ditches building (for a moment), It’s trying to stop workarounds to run Windows 11 on older PCs.
Russia denies cosmonauts wore yellow jumpsuits in protest of Ukraine invasion; Epic will donate two weeks of 'Fortnite' proceeds to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Today’s tech headlines: Russian cosmonauts boarded the ISS in blue and yellow jumpsuits, Telegram was banned in Brazil, then it wasn’t, French police charge seven in Netflix ‘Lupin’ set heist.
Snap bans anonymous messaging from third-party apps; Tile will help you scan for unwanted tracking tags;
Today’s tech headlines: Samsung's Galaxy A53 offers 5G, quad cameras and a 120Hz screen for $450, Apple will fix the Studio Display's underperforming webcam, Roomba robot vac update adds Siri voice support and more.
Facebook removed a deepfake video of Zelensky; Netflix wants to charge you more for moochers on your account
Today’s tech headlines: 'Elden Ring' has sold over 12 million copies in 18 days, Netflix tests out ways to stop you sharing your login, Chipotle's experimental tortilla robots know to add a little variety.
Mark Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are coming to Instagram; Microsoft updates Xbox Cloud Gaming to reduce input lag on iOS
Today’s tech headlines: NFTs are coming to Instagram, Google says Steam is coming to 'select' Chromebooks, Tesla raises prices across its entire EV lineup.
Lyft follows Uber in adding temporary fuel surcharge; CD sales rose for the first time in 17 years
Today’s tech headlines: Discovery will combine HBO Max and Discovery Plus following TimeWarner merger, Apple’s iOS 15.4 comes with mask-friendly Face ID unlock, CD sales rose for the first time in 17 years.
Samsung's next Galaxy A Event takes place on March 17th; Ford will sell some Explorer SUVs without rear climate controls due to chip shortages
Today’s tech headlines: Apple stops selling LG's $1,299 UltraFine 5K Display, Samsung's next Galaxy phone event is on March 17th, Classic RPG Chrono Trigger just got an update for ultrawide PC screens.
Facebook will ‘temporarily’ allow Ukrainians to call for the death of Putin and Russian soldiers; Google is rolling out air raid alerts on Android phones in Ukraine
Today’s tech headlines: Search engine DuckDuckGo, will demote Russian propaganda search results, Nintendo’s Super Mario theme park is coming to the US in 2023,Ford’s 2022 Maverick pickup hybrid combines a low-cost with customization.
Ukraine may move its top-secret data and servers abroad; 'Heardle' is like 'Wordle' for the musically inclined
Today’s tech headlines: President Biden tackles cryptocurrency, LimeWire is back, and Patient dies two months after groundbreaking pig heart transplant.
iOS 15.4 will arrive next week, allowing you to use Face ID with a mask; Lumen is the second major US internet provider to leave Russia
Today’s tech headlines: The new iPhone SE adds 5G but keeps the home button, Apple unveils its most powerful chip yet, the M1 Ultra, Gogoro unveils the first swappable solid-state EV battery.
Instagram pulls Boomerang and Hyperlapse from app stores; Riot Games will donate proceeds from in-game passes to Ukraine relief
Today’s tech headlines: 'God of War' might also get a TV series adaptation, Google’s big version of Android 12 will arrive on tablets and foldables 'later this year', Samsung confirms hackers compromised its systems and stole Galaxy source code.
Netflix stops streaming in Russia; SpaceX sends additional Starlink terminals to Ukraine
Today’s tech headlines: What to expect from Apple's Peek Performance event tomorrow, Netflix stops streaming in Russia, Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's secret novels break Pebble's Kickstarter crowdfunding record.
Netflix launches its first interactive daily quiz show; Twitter will bring workers back into the office on March 15th
Today’s tech headlines: Another Netflix production was robbed, this time on the set of 'Lupin', Samsung may be throttling apps to save battery life on Galaxy phones, A 'molecular drinks printer' claims to make anything from iced coffee to cocktails.
Twitter may soon add a dedicated tab for podcasts; Amazon is closing all its physical bookstores and '4-star' shops
Today’s tech headlines: Polestar's second concept car is a convertible with a drone inside, Apple’s March 8th event could mark the return of the iPhone SE and the UN starts working towards a global plan to curb plastic pollution.
Apple halts sales of all products in Russia; Paramount+ anniversary sale drops plans to $1 for new subscribers
Today’s tech headlines: Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requested, Google wants devices to know when you're paying attention and Jeep's first all-electric SUV arrives in 2023.
Microsoft is the latest to ban Russian state media from its platforms; ‘Forza Horizon 5’ adds American and British Sign Language support
Today’s tech headlines: Instagram head says iPad 'not big enough' to make app a priority, Lenovo made its first ThinkPad powered by a Snapdragon chip, and Russia withdraws from European spaceport in response to sanctions.
Meta restricts Russian state media access to Facebook in Ukraine; Elon Musk pledges to send Starlink terminals to Ukraine
Facebook pulls fake accounts boosting Russian disinformation in Ukraine, Huawei’s MatePad Paper is half e-reader, half tablet, and 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' head to Switch in late 2022.
Phone Face ID repairs may soon no longer require a whole device replacement; Tumblr is available ad-free for $5 per month
Today’s tech headlines: Twitter restores suspended accounts that tracked Russian military activity, Oppo Find X5 Pro packs a new AI chip and Hasselblad branding, and OnlyFans faces lawsuit over terrorism database claims.
Apple Store hostage taker demanded $226,000 in cryptocurrency as ransom; Marvel's Netflix shows are coming to Disney+, but only in Canada for now
Apple to offer paid parental leave and more sick days to retail employees; Instagram rolls out bulk delete features and new account controls;
Today’s tech headlines: Apple scores its first Oscar nomination for Best Picture, Peloton’s big shake-up includes a free one-year subscription to its 2,800 fired employees, Samsung leak reveals some very big Galaxy S8 Tabs.
Today’s tech headlines: IRS says it will back away from facial recognition amid outcry, Tobii says it's in talks to provide eye tracking for Sony's PlayStation VR2, Hulu's releases trailer for 'The Dropout' , based on the rise of Elizabeth Holmes.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy devices will be made partly from recycled fishing nets; Amazon’s second-gen Echo Show 8 is back on sale for $90
Today’s tech headlines: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy devices will be made partly of recycled fishing nets, Spotify deletes over 100 'Joe Rogan Experience' episodes, Apple will reportedly hold its next hardware event in early March.
Amazon is raising the price of Prime to $139 per year; Netflix will release at least 70 movies in 2022
Today’s tech headlines: Ford announces its highest EV sales numbers to date, The Switch is now Nintendo's best-selling home console ever, Amazon is raising the price of Prime to $139 per year.
You can now use 'Pokémon Diamond' in personal projects; FCC proposal would prevent spam callers from leaving ringless voicemails on your cellphone
Today’s tech headlines: Mark Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse is off to an expensive start, The pandemic is bringing out the worst in Yelp reviewers, Sony admits chips shortage is still affecting the PlayStation 5.
GM's Cruise now offers public driverless taxi rides in San Francisco; Google One's VPN is finally available on the iPhone
Today’s tech headlines: Wordle, the hottest game of 2022, is going to The New York Times, DICE delays 'Battlefield 2042' season one to fix 'Battlefield 2042', Peloton's latest fitness gadget is a $90 armband.
Meta's upgraded 3D avatars work across Facebook, Instagram and VR; Here's why your Apple two-factor texts include strange tags
Today’s tech headlines: Sony is buying the studio behind ‘Destiny’ for $3.6 billion Why do your Apple two-factor texts include strange tags/ Grindr disappears from Apple's App Store in China.
Brené Brown says she's pausing her Spotify-exclusive podcast; ‘Halo’ TV series heads to Paramount+ on March 24th
Moderna begins early-stage trials of mRNA-based HIV vaccine; Democratic lawmakers press crypto mining companies over energy consumption concerns
Reddit tests NFT user profile pictures, just like Twitter; Spotify will remove Neil Young music following Joe Rogan dispute
Today’s tech headlines: You can shut up Google Assistant by saying ‘stop’, Android apps come to Windows 11 in 'preview' next month, Amazon's 'pay-to-quit' program won't cover most US workers this year.
Microsoft's profits jump by 21 percent thanks to Office and the cloud; Samsung's first Unpacked of 2022 will take place February 9th
Today’s tech headlines: The studio behind Apex Legends is making three more Star Wars games, Neil Young may pull his music from Spotify over Joe Rogan, NVIDIA might walk away from its ARM acquisition.
Apple's MacBook Air M1 drops to $850 at Amazon; Google's new senior VP will explore technology's impact on society
Today’s tech headlines: Panasonic's higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023, Meta says its new AI supercomputer will be the world's fastest by mid-2022 Google’s long-rumored Pixel smartwatch may finally appear in May.
WhatsApp is nearly ready to migrate Android chats to iPhone; Samsung’s entry Galaxy S22 Ultra may come with less memory than last year’s model
Today’s tech headlines: Google claims court ruling would force it to 'censor' the internet, Another TV show is making PR problems for Peloton Latest Galaxy S22 leak includes possible pricing for Europe.
TikTok joins Instagram in testing creator subscriptions; All-in-one diabetes devices could take the hassle out of insulin injections
Peloton denies production pause on bikes and treadmills, but is ‘"resetting [its] production levels", Crypto.com loses $34 million in hack that affected 483 accounts, Amazon is opening its first physical clothing store.
Google Play Games are available on Windows in a three-country beta; Twitter Communities hits Android four months after its debut
Today’s tech headlines: Anemia could make space travel to Mars a challenge, Airstream's concept electric camping trailer propels itself, Apple closes education discount loophole.
Snapchat is limiting friend recommendations for teen accounts; Reddit 'revamped' its block feature so blocking actually works
Today’s tech headlines: Microsoft is spending $68.7 billion on the makers of Overwatch, Call of Duty and Warcraft, COVIDTests.gov is now accepting orders for free rapid tests, and Garmin's new fitness smartwatches have a flashlight built-in.