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  • newThe best gaming laptops for 2024
    Gaming laptops are the true Transformers of the PC world: They’re powerful enough to play your favorite titles, but you can also harness their speed for media creation or extreme multitasking, like streaming high-resolution gameplay to Twitch. Toda…
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  • newThe White House lays out extensive AI guidelines for the federal government
    It's been five months since President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) to address the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The White House is today taking another step forward in implementing the EO with a policy that aims to regula…
    - 41 mins ago 28 Mar 24, 4:00am -
  • newOregon's Right to Repair bill is now a law
    Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed the state's Right to Repair bill into law, and it even comes with a provision that potentially makes it stronger than California's and Minnesota's versions. It's the first to prohibit (PDF) a practice called "par…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Mar 24, 1:49am -
  • newAnti-trans hate is ‘widespread’ on Facebook, Instagram and Threads, report warns
    Meta is failing to enforce its own rules against anti-trans hate speech on its platform, a new report from GLAAD warns. The LGBTQ advocacy group found that “extreme anti-trans hate content remains widespread across Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.…
    - 12 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 4:55pm -
  • newIsrael’s military reportedly used Google Photos to identify civilians in Gaza
    The New York Times reports that Israel’s military intelligence has been using an experimental facial recognition program in Gaza that’s misidentified Palestinian civilians as having ties to Hamas. Google Photos allegedly plays a part in the chill…
    - 13 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 3:33pm -
  • newApple's M3 and M2 MacBook Airs have never been cheaper
    We consider Apple's newest MacBook Air to be the best laptop for most people, and it's now dropped to a new low of $999 at Amazon and B&H. This discount is for the entry-level 13-inch model, so you'll have to make do with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of stor…
    - 14 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 2:51pm -
  • newSamsung Galaxy S24 phones are on sale for record-low prices at Amazon
    Samsung makes some of the best Android phones you can get right now and the latest models have dropped to all-time-low prices. If you've been waiting for a good deal on the high-end Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, you're in luck — the handset with 256GB…
    - 15 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 2:00pm -
  • newSega of America workers have ratified their union contract
    Workers at Sega of America, a division of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., have officially ratified their union contract, as reported by Bloomberg. This makes it one of the first major North American video-game companies to take this step, which could bode…
    - 15 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 1:59pm -
  • newImmortals of Aveum headlines April’s PS Plus monthly games
    Sony unveiled April’s PlayStation Plus monthly games on Wednesday. The batch includes Immortals of Aveum, Minecraft Legends, Skul: The Hero Slayer and an Overwatch 2 skins-and-skips bundle. Subscribers on PS Plus’ Essential, Extra and Premium tie…
    - 15 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 1:39pm -
  • newGoogle's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation
    Google just announced that it’s expanding its recently-launched Circle to Search tool to include language translation, as part of an update to various core services. Circle to Search, as the name suggests, already lets some Android users research s…
    - 16 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 12:48pm -
  • newHulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid's Tale
    Disney didn't waste much absorbing Hulu into its multimedia maw. After taking full ownership of Hulu last November, the company started beta testing integration with Disney+ a month later. Today, Hulu on Disney+ is officially coming out of beta, maki…
    - 18 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 10:21am -
  • newSome of our favorite portable JBL Bluetooth speakers are up to 34 percent off
    Portable speakers can come in handy in all kinds of situations, from camping trips to simply keeping one with you as you move throughout your home (just don’t use one on public transit unless you like being hated with the fire of a thousand suns).…
    - 19 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 10:09am -
  • newMarvel Rivals is a new Overwatch-like team shooter
    Marvel Games and NetEase just announced a new Overwatch-like team shooter called Marvel Rivals. As the name suggests, playable characters will be pulled from throughout the Marvel Multiverse, including members of the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy…
    - 19 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 10:00am -
  • newEight years after launch, No Man's Sky gets computer-generated space stations that are different each time
    No Man’s Sky is still getting major updates. Developer Hello Games’ “Orbital” update, due Wednesday, adds procedurally generated space stations (so they’ll be different every time), a ship editor and a Guild system to the nearly eight-year-…
    - 20 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 9:00am -
  • newThe Google Pixel 8 is $230 off and down to a new record-low price
    There's good news for anyone looking to upgrade their phone as the Google Pixel 8 is currently down to a record-low price. Woot is running a 33 percent discount on the new Google Pixel 8 — one of our picks for 2024's best smartphones — dropping i…
    - 20 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 8:16am -
  • newApple refutes every claim made in DOJ's antitrust lawsuit
    It never blocked competitors' apps and services, and it doesn't employ anticompetitive tactics preventing users from breaking out of its "walled garden," Apple said in response to the antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Department of Justice. T…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 7:32am -
  • newThe Morning After: Apple’s WWDC 2024 kicks off June 10
    Apple’s 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is June 10 to 14. WWDC is typically a software-centric event, so it’s highly likely we’ll get our first look at iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS 15 and watchOS 11. It may also be a goo…
    - 22 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 6:15am -
  • My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
    When you buy a new laptop or PC, it’s easy to only focus on the big three: Processor, graphics and RAM (sorry storage fans, that’s a close fourth). It’s the little things that are simple to overlook. The rig I recently upgraded to is solid, and…
    - 1 day ago 27 Mar 24, 4:01am -
  • The Grok chatbot will soon be enabled for X Premium users, Elon Musk says
    xAI's Grok chatbot, the Elon Musk-helmed company's answer to OpenAI's ChatGPT, will be available to X's Premium subscribers later this week. Musk has announced Grok's expanded availability in a tweet, along with an instructional video on how to post…
    - 1 day ago 27 Mar 24, 3:39am -
  • The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users’ privacy and security
    TikTok, already fighting a proposed law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States, may soon also find itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is close to wrapping up a multiyear investigation into the company,…
    - 1 day ago 26 Mar 24, 5:49pm -
  • Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote is scheduled for June 10
    Apple just announced that the 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to occur from June 10 until June 14. The WWDC 2024 keynote is scheduled for June 10 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. The remaining festivities a…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 3:59pm -
  • Microsoft is finally bringing keyboard and mouse support to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles
    It's taken much longer than expected but Microsoft is finally bringing keyboard and mouse (KBM) support to certain Xbox Cloud Gaming titles. We first heard that the company planned to do so in March 2022 and it was suggested that the option might be…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 3:01pm -
  • This camera captures 156.3 trillion frames per second
    Scientists have created a blazing-fast scientific camera that shoots images at an encoding rate of 156.3 terahertz (THz) to individual pixels — equivalent to 156.3 trillion frames per second. Dubbed SCARF (swept-coded aperture real-time femtophotog…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 1:46pm -
  • An Apple AirTag four-pack is back down to $80 right now
    Apple's AirTag is the top pick for iPhone owners in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide, unsurprisingly, and right now a four-pack of the little devices is back on sale for $80. We've seen this discount several times since the holiday season, but the…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 11:15am -
  • Google says its new version of Chrome for Windows laptops with Snapdragon chips is much faster
    Google has a new version of Chrome for Windows laptops that run Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The two companies say the Snapdragon version of Chrome shows “a dramatic performance improvement.” The new Chrome variant is available for download to…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 11:00am -
  • Breville's Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is 20 percent off on Amazon
    The Amazon Big Spring Sale might be over, but there are still plenty of deals worth shopping across the site. Anyone looking to upgrade their meals will want to check out the 20 percent discounts on Breville's Smart Ovens, including the Air Fryer Pro…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 10:10am -
  • Microsoft is bringing more Copilot smarts to Teams
    Microsoft is continuing on its mission to inject AI into more of its products and features. For one thing, Copilot is coming to more parts of Teams in the coming months, including the meeting chat and the chat compose box.The AI will soon be able to…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 9:30am -
  • The PS5's Game Help feature will start sourcing videos from other players
    Game Help, which provides developer-created tips and videos to help you progress without leaving the game, has been a staple of players' PlayStation 5 experience since it launched in 2020. Now, Sony has announced Community Game Help, an expansion of…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 8:21am -
  • The Blipblox myTRACKS groovebox is a complete music production studio for kids
    Back when I was a kid (puts on old man glasses) we had the Casio SK-1. We’d spend all day making samples of burps and turning them into stupid little songs, but that’s about as far as it went. You couldn’t layer tracks or anything. Modern child…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 8:00am -
  • Meta limits 'political' content recommendations on Instagram and Threads
    Meta's relationship with politics and political content on its platforms has been a source of enormous controversy, with the platform routinely accused of highlighting material designed to rile up users in the name of engagement. The company has, in…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 7:30am -
  • The best Android tablets for 2024
    There's a huge range of Android tablets out there. Some are great for reading comics, while others can double as laptop replacements. However, with devices starting at under $200 and going up to well over $1,000, picking the right one for your needs…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 7:00am -
  • Amazon Big Spring Sale: All of the best tech deals still available today
    Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has officially ended but a few deals are still going strong. While this latest event wasn't on the level of a Prime Day or a Black Friday sale, over the past week we found decent savings on some of the gadgets and devices w…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 6:55am -
  • The Morning After: The EU is already investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and defensive policies
    We had the first wave of changes and tweaks to Apple, Google and other big tech companies’ policies and services just before the EU’s sweeping Digital Markets Act (DMA) took a harder line against monopolistic behaviors and practices. See: third-p…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 6:35am -
  • Microsoft merges its Windows and Surface teams under one leader
    Microsoft is bringing together its Windows experiences and its Windows devices teams to form one division, and it has appointed company veteran Pavan Davuluri with the task of leading it. As The Verge notes, Davuluri has been serving as head of the S…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 5:32am -
  • The Oversight Board weighs in on Meta’s most-moderated word
    The Oversight Board is urging Meta to change the way it moderates the word “shaheed,” an Arabic term that has led to more takedowns than any other word or phrase on the company’s platforms. Meta asked the group for help crafting new rules last…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 5:00am -
  • The best projector for 2024
    If you’ve been interested in investing in a home theater projector, you’re not alone. Devices in this space have come a long way over the past few years, making them better than ever and more accessible to boot. No longer the clunky, dim models o…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 4:00am -
  • Tesla will reportedly take customers on a test drive to show off its Full Self-Driving tech
    If you're in North America, a Tesla staff member will show you how the automaker's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology works before you can take your car home, according to Bloomberg. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly issued a memo that requires Tesl…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 1:22am -
  • It’s almost time for T-Mobile customers to claim their free year of MLB.TV
    T-Mobile’s annual deal for baseball fans is back. From Tuesday through Sunday, the carrier’s customers can claim a free yearlong subscription to MLB.TV for live and on-demand streaming access to the entire Major League Baseball season.This is th…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 3:43pm -
  • Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida
    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law a bill named HB 3 that creates much stricter guidelines about how kids under 16 can use and access social media. To that end, the law completely bans children younger than 14 from participating in th…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 2:21pm -
  • Cyberpunk 2077 will have a free trial on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this weekend
    Night City is looking for new residents — even if they’re only temporary ones who happen to be in the neighborhood for a few hours. CD Projekt Red is offering PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players the chance to check out Cyberpunk 2077 for fr…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 1:44pm -
  • Judge dismisses X's lawsuit against anti-hate group
    A judge has dismissed a lawsuit from X against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a nonprofit that researches hate speech on the Elon Musk-owned platform. In the decision, the judge said that the lawsuit was an attempt to “punish” the…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 12:30pm -
  • Final Fantasy XIV Online's Dawntrail expansion arrives on July 2
    It's a busy spell for fans of Final Fantasy, and fantasy RPGs in general. Many folks are still working through Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but Dragon's Dogma 2 just dropped and Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree arrives in Ju…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 12:02pm -
  • Pick up the 2023 Echo Show 8 with a free smart bulb for $100 in the Amazon Spring Sale
    Today marks the end of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and there are still a few tech deals still worth checking out, including this bundle of an Echo Show 8 paired with an Amazon Basics smart bulb. If you bought them at full price and separately, you'd p…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 11:09am -
  • Prime members can get two Switch-ready SanDisk microSD cards for $25 in the Amazon Spring Sale
    Amazon is selling a two-pack of SanDisk microSD cards for $25 as part of the company’s Big Spring Sale. Each card is 128GB, totaling 256GB of sweet, sweet game storage. These are drives that have been designed and pre-formatted for Nintendo Switch…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 10:13am -
  • The Apple Watch SE is back on sale for $189 during the Amazon Spring Sale
    The Amazon Big Spring Sale isn't over yet, and new deals are still popping up all over the site on everything from outdoor cameras to smartwatches—including our favorite budget Apple Watch for 2024. The second-generation Apple Watch SE is 24 percen…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 9:47am -
  • Amazon Big Spring Sale: It's the last day to save up to 50 percent on tech from Apple, Anker, Sony and others
    Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is nearly over and if you’re interested in saving on tech, you’ve come to the right place. This sale event may not have been a boon for discounts on laptops, tablets, wearables and the like, but we were able to dig up a…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 9:00am -
  • Spotify launches educational video courses in the UK
    There was once a time when you went to one place for music, another for education, and so on, but many companies are now attempting to turn themselves into a jack of all trades to compete for survival. The latest example is Spotify, which has announc…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 8:15am -
  • TikTok turns to teenage 'youth council' as part of its latest safety push
    Last summer, TikTok said it planned to form a “youth council” of teens to advise the company as part of a broader push to beef up safety features for the app’s youngest users. That group is now official, and they have already started meeting wi…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 8:00am -
  • The EU is investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and self-preferencing
    Uh oh. Apple, Meta and Google could be in hot water in Europe over their attempts to stand within the letter, if not exactly the spirit, of the bloc's sweeping new Digital Markets Act (DMA). Core to the probe are concerns Google parent Alphabet and…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 7:41am -
  • The Morning After: The Rabbit R1 starts shipping next week
    According to Rabbit, the first batch of US pre-orders will ship on March 31. But stay patient, as it’ll take a few weeks for the devices to get to their destinations. The company estimates the first R1 orders will be in customers’ hands “around…
    - 3 days ago 25 Mar 24, 6:15am -

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Gizmodo

  • newThese Custom Toys Are More Art Than Action Figure
    Human instinct dictates that when we see a toy, we want to open it. It’s why old toys that are still in their box are so valuable. Everyone who bought them as a child opened and played with them, making ones still in the package much rarer. But wha…
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  • newFlorence Pugh Takes Us on a Tour of the Thunderbolts Set
    There’s a new crew of ne’er do wells joining up to save the world in Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts. The new film starring Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, this era’s Black Widow, has started shooting in Atlanta, Georgia and the actress has give…
    - 11 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 5:40pm -
  • newLush's Slimy New Shrek Collection Brings the Swamp to the Spa
    Shrek’s swamp comes home—with a spa upgrade—thanks to a new Lush collection featuring an all-star ensemble of Shrek characters, including Donkey, Princess Fiona, Gingy, and the big green ogre himself. It’s the latest Lush collaboration with U…
    - 12 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 4:30pm -
  • newNASA Rockets Set to Probe the Moon's Shadow During Upcoming Eclipse
    As the Moon wedges itself between Earth and Sun, temporarily dimming the day’s light over parts of our planet, three rockets will take to the skies to observe how those brief moments of darkness affect Earth’s upper atmosphere.Read more...
    - 12 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 4:15pm -
  • newTwitch Changes Policy to Deal With New Butt Streaming
    Twitch has once again redefined its policy regarding nudity on streams. This time around, it seems like you can stream parts of your body but don’t do it for the entire playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3. Read more...
    - 13 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 3:55pm -

New on MIT Technology Review

  • newThe Download: the problem with plug-in hybrids, and China’s AI talent
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The problem with plug-in hybrids? Their drivers. Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be the best of both world…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 8:10am -
  • newFour things you need to know about China’s AI talent pool 
    This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. In 2019, MIT Technology Review covered a report that shined a light on how fast China’s…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 5:00am -
  • The problem with plug-in hybrids? Their drivers.
    Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be the best of both worlds—the convenience of a gas-powered car with the climate benefits of a battery electric vehicle. But new data suggests that some official figures severely underestimate the emissions they prod…
    - 1 day ago 27 Mar 24, 4:00am -
  • AI could make better beer. Here’s how.
    Crafting a good-tasting beer is a difficult task. Big breweries select hundreds of trained tasters from among their employees to test their new products. But running such sensory tasting panels is expensive, and perceptions of what tastes good can be…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 11:00am -
  • The Download: Adobe’s AI ambitions, and how work is changing
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How Adobe’s bet on non-exploitative AI is paying off Since the beginning of the generative AI boom, ther…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 8:10am -

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  • newA Faster Spinning Earth May Cause Timekeepers To Subtract a Second From World Clocks
    According to a new study published in the journal Nature, timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks around 2029 because the planet is rotating faster than it used to. The Associated Press reports: "This is an unprecedented…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Mar 24, 2:00am -
  • newOregon Governor Signs Nation's First Right-To-Repair Bill That Bans Parts Pairing
    An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek today signed the state's Right to Repair Act, which will push manufacturers to provide more repair options for their products than any other state so far. The law, like…
    - 6 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 10:30pm -
  • newWhy the US Could Be On the Cusp of a Productivity Boom
    Neil Irwin reports via Axios: The dearth of productivity growth over the last couple of decades has held back incomes in the U.S. and other rich countries, according to a report out Wednesday from the McKinsey Global Institute, the research arm of th…
    - 8 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 8:25pm -
  • newAmazon Fined In Poland For Dark Pattern Design Tricks
    Poland has fined Amazon close to $8 million for misleading consumers about the conclusion of sales contracts on its online marketplace. The sanction "also calls out the e-commerce giant for deceptive design elements which may inject a false sense of…
    - 10 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 7:02pm -
  • newPhil Spencer Wants Epic Games Store and Others On Xbox Consoles
    Chris Plante reports via Polygon: Phil Spencer doesn't just want Xbox games on other consoles. He wants other video game retailers on Xbox, too. In an interview with Microsoft's CEO of Gaming during the annual Game Developers Conference, Spencer told…
    - 10 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 6:20pm -
  • newRecent 'MFA Bombing' Attacks Targeting Apple Users
    An anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple's password reset feature. In this scenario, a target's App…
    - 11 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 5:40pm -
  • newTikTok Is Under Investigation By the FTC Over Data Practices
    TikTok is being investigated by the FTC over its data and security practices, "a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company," reports the Associated Press. From the report: In its investigation, the FTC has been looking in…
    - 12 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 5:02pm -
  • newTexan Bitcoiners Start Mining In Argentina Using Flared Excess Gas
    Two Texas-based bitcoin miners have turned to the foothills of the Andes mountains in Argentina to mine bitcoin using flared natural gas. CNBC reports: Brent Whitehead and Matt Lohstroh, both graduates of Texas A&M University, have been mining bitcoi…
    - 12 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 4:20pm -
  • new'Operation 404' Results In First Prison Sentence For Pirate IPTV Operator
    An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Brazilian anti-piracy campaign 'Operation 404' has taken down many pirate sites and services over the past five years, but criminal prosecutions have been scarce. This week, anti-piracy group ALI…
    - 13 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 3:40pm -
  • newUS Offers $10 Million Bounty For Info on 'Blackcat' Hackers Who Hit UnitedHealth
    The U.S. State Department has offered up to $10 million for information on the "Blackcat" ransomware gang who hit the UnitedHealth Group's tech unit and snarled insurance payments across America. From a report: "The ALPHV Blackcat ransomware-as-a-ser…
    - 14 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 3:01pm -
  • newSWIFT Planning Launch of New Central Bank Digital Currency Platform in 12-24 Months
    Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in the next one to two years to connect the wave of central bank digital currencies now in development to the existing finance system, it has told Reuters. From the report: The move, whic…
    - 14 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 2:22pm -
  • newHeat and Drought Are Sucking US Hydropower Dry
    The amount of hydropower generated in the Western US last year was the lowest it's been in more than two decades -- and 2024 isn't looking much better. From a report: Hydropower generation in the region fell by 11 percent during the 2022-2023 water y…
    - 15 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 1:40pm -
  • newAmazon Spends $2.75 Billion on AI Startup Anthropic in Its Largest Venture Investment Yet
    Amazon is making its largest outside investment in its three-decade history as it looks to gain an edge in the AI race. From a report: The tech giant said it will spend another $2.75 billion backing Anthropic, a San Francisco-based startup that's wid…
    - 16 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 1:01pm -
  • newUK Court Denies Bid To Extradite Assange To the US
    A British court has ruled that Julian Assange can't be extradited to the United States on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't get the death penalty, giving the WikiLeaks founder a partial victory in his long legal battle over…
    - 16 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 12:22pm -
  • newAmericans' Use of ChatGPT Is Ticking Up
    Pew Research: It's been more than a year since ChatGPT's public debut set the tech world abuzz. And Americans' use of the chatbot is ticking up: 23% of U.S. adults say they have ever used it, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in Feb…
    - 16 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 12:22pm -

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MacRumors - All

  • newGoogle Maps Gains New AI Tools, Updated Recommendation Lists and More
    Google today announced several changes that it is making to the Google Maps platform, including an AI update. Google Maps now provides better at-a-glance information on locations, with the details powered by Google AI.Maps shows photo highlight…
    - 10 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 6:18pm -
  • newApple's Phil Schiller Works 80 Hours a Week Overseeing App Store
    With the App Store and app ecosystem undergoing major changes in the European Union, The Wall Street Journal today shared a profile on ‌App Store‌ chief Phil Schiller, who is responsible for the ‌App Store‌.Though Schiller transitioned…
    - 13 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 4:03pm -
  • newiOS 18: What to Expect From 'Biggest' Update in iPhone's History
    At least some Apple software engineers continue to believe that iOS 18 will be the "biggest" update in the iPhone's history, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Below, we recap rumored features and changes for the iPhone."The iOS 18 update is…
    - 16 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 1:10pm -
  • newMophie Launches Qi2 Wireless Charger Lineup
    Popular accessory brand Mophie today announced the launch of new iPhone charging products that use the new Qi2 wireless charging standard. Qi2 is similar to MagSafe in that it is able to charge compatible ‌iPhone‌ models at up to 15W rather than…
    - 16 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 1:03pm -
  • newApple Watch Topographic Maps Could Expand to iPhone in iOS 18
    Apple appears to be gearing up to add topographic maps to the Apple Maps apps in iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2, according to code reviewed by MacRumors.First introduced with watchOS 10, topographic maps include trails, contour lines, elevati…
    - 18 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 11:10am -
  • newVision Pro Getting More Apple Arcade Games, Including Alto's Odyssey
    Apple today announced that three more Apple Arcade games will be available on the Vision Pro headset starting this Thursday, March 28.Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City on Apple Vision ProThe titles coming to the Vision Pro tomorrow include popular…
    - 18 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 11:02am -
  • newApple's New 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air Hits $999 Low Price on Amazon
    Apple's brand new 13-inch 256GB M3 MacBook Air has hit $999.00 today on Amazon, down from $1,099.00. This sale is available in Midnight, but you might be able to get in Space Gray depending on stock, which has been fluctuating today. B&H Photo is mat…
    - 18 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 10:22am -
  • newApple Pay Express Mode Now Available at All Toronto Subway Stations
    Apple Pay's Express Mode has rolled out to all TTC subway stations in Toronto, allowing riders to simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near the reader at the turnstile to pay for their fare. With Express Mode, payment can be completed without waki…
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  • newHere's What Apple Retail's New Machine to Update iPhones in the Box Looks Like
    Apple retail stores are now receiving information about the company's new system for wirelessly updating iPhone software prior to sale, iGen reports.Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the new proprietary system, called "Presto," w…
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  • newApple Vision Pro Gets First Discount ($150 Off) at Woot, But There's a Catch
    The Apple Vision Pro has received its first discount today at Woot, now available for $3,349.00, down from $3,499.00, but Woot does not make it clear what size light seals and head bands are in the box. The headset is in new condition and it comes wi…
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  • newApple Releases Revised Versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 With Updated Build Number
    Apple on late Tuesday released revised versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 with an updated build number of 21E237, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The updates previously had a build number of 21E236.The revised updates are…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 7:59am -
  • newApple's iPhone Shipments in China Fell 33% Last Month
    Apple's iPhone shipments in China dropped by 33% in February compared to the same month last year, according to governement figures (via Bloomberg).A report from China's Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that foreign b…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 7:47am -
  • new6.1-Inch iPhone SE 4 OLED Panel Likely to Be Supplied by China's BOE
    Apple supplier BOE has taken the lead in becoming the OLED panel supplier for the fourth-generation iPhone SE, IT Home reports.Samsung Display, BOE, and Tianma have all been in discussions with Apple to supply the OLED panels, but today's repor…
    - 22 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 6:23am -
  • Warning: Apple Users Targeted in Phishing Attack Involving Rapid Password Reset Requests
    Phishing attacks taking advantage of Apple's password reset feature have become increasingly common, according to a report from KrebsOnSecurity. Multiple Apple users have been targeted in an attack that bombards them with an endless stream of notific…
    - 1 day ago 26 Mar 24, 6:34pm -
  • Apple Maps May Gain Custom Routes With iOS 18
    Apple may be planning to add support for "custom routes" in Apple Maps in iOS 18, according to code reviewed by MacRumors.‌Apple Maps‌ does not currently offer a way to input self-selected routes, with Maps users limited to Apple's pre-sele…
    - 1 day ago 26 Mar 24, 5:10pm -
  • WWDC 2024 Will Include In-Person Special Event at Apple Park
    While Apple does not plan to hold a traditional in-person WWDC event this year, the company will invite select developers and students to attend a special event at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.On Monday, June 10, Apple will ho…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 2:12pm -
  • iOS 18 Reportedly Won't Feature Apple's Own ChatGPT-Like Chatbot
    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that Apple is not planning to debut its own generative AI chatbot with its next major software updates, including iOS 18 for the iPhone. Instead, he reiterated that Apple has held discussions with companies such…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 1:35pm -
  • Apple Hints at iOS 18 AI Announcements Coming at WWDC 2024
    Apple today announced official dates for the 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which is set to begin on Monday, June 10. In its announcements, Apple sometimes gives us minor hints on what to expect, and Greg Joswiak is making some not-so-s…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 12:53pm -
  • Apple to Announce 2024 Swift Student Challenge Winners on March 28
    As part of today's WWDC 2024 announcement, Apple said that it plans to announce this year's Swift Student Challenge winners on Thursday, March 28. The annual Swift Student Challenge asks students to create an innovative coding project using the Swift…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 12:38pm -
  • Apple Launches New Developer YouTube Account to Share WWDC 2024 Videos
    In preparation for WWDC 2024, Apple today launched a new Apple Developer YouTube account, which will be used to share WWDC sessions and events that developers can follow along with.Apple has seeded the new account with a selection of videos fro…
    - 2 days ago 26 Mar 24, 12:29pm -

NY Times - Technology

LA Times - Technology

Aerospace Corp. to invest $100 million in El Segundo campus, moves headquarters to Washington, D.C., area
Aerospace Corp. to invest $100 million in El Segundo campus, moves headquarters to Washington, D.C., area
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What the DOJ's antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
What the DOJ's antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
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Caltech receives $100-million gift to develop new technologies at the speed of SpaceX
Caltech receives $100-million gift to develop new technologies at the speed of SpaceX
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AI a job killer? In California it's complicated
AI a job killer? In California it's complicated
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Opinion: There's a clear way to regulate Facebook, TikTok and other social media
Opinion: There's a clear way to regulate Facebook, TikTok and other social media
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Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology
Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology
- 8 days ago 19 Mar 24, 8:58pm -

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  • newScientists think ‘collective AI’ will resemble Star Trek’s Borg — only nicer (hopefully)
    Leading computer scientists have unveiled a vision of “collective AI” that resembles Star Trek species the Borg. Researchers from MIT, Yale, and Loughborough University explained the concept in a study published this week in Nature Machine Inte…
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  • new1.5M UK jobs now at risk from AI, report finds
    Some 11% of job tasks in the UK are currently at risk of AI replacement, a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has found. In the worst case scenario, this translates to a loss of 1.5 million jobs — without any GDP gains.…
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    Professional freeride snowboarder Cody Bramwell carves through the deep white powder. He goes left, then right, then left again, down the mountainside. He’s snow surfing — a unique, bind-less style of snowboarding invented in Japan in the 1980s.…
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  • Gocycle releases first pics of F1-inspired folding cargo ebikes
    London-based Gocycle, founded by Richard Thorpe, a former industrial designer at McLaren, has released the first images of its new range of folding cargo ebikes.  Gocycle, best known for its sleek folding ebikes, first announced its move into the ca…
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  • 5 steps to building an ESG-responsible software startup
    Many startups around the world will want to play their part in creating a more responsible business. But it can seem like an unattainable goal, with many regarding it as something to worry about after the business has reached a certain size. This is…
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    Commerce Content is independent of Editorial and Advertising, and if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale. Click here for more.To welcome warmer weather, Bed Bath & Beyond is running a spring sales event this wee…
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  • newLife2vec: Warning from creators of AI that predicts your death
    An artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict early mortality, among other things, but as interest in the… Continue reading Life2vec: Warning from creators of AI that predicts your deathThe post Life2vec: Warning from creato…
    - 18 hours ago 27 Mar 24, 10:49am -
  • newHow to find Vincent in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    The Final Fantasy series is bursting with larger-than-life characters that defined generations of fans and the game’s story. One of… Continue reading How to find Vincent in Final Fantasy VII RebirthThe post How to find Vincent in Final Fantasy…
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  • newHow To Win at Slots in 2024 – Tips and Tricks
    Is there a way to learn how to win at slots? And if slot machines are truly random, are there… Continue reading How To Win at Slots in 2024 – Tips and TricksThe post How To Win at Slots in 2024 – Tips and Tricks appeared first on ReadWrite.
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  • newKuCoin faces federal prosecution for AML and registration skirting
    Federal prosecutors in New York announced charges against KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, for breaching U.S. anti-money laundering laws on… Continue reading KuCoin faces federal prosecution for AML and registration skirtingThe post KuC…
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  • newCoinbase to store USDC on Base as TVL Skyrockets to $1B
    Coinbase is advancing its storage strategy for corporate and customer USD Coin (USDC) balances by leveraging Base, an Ethereum (ETH)… Continue reading Coinbase to store USDC on Base as TVL Skyrockets to $1BThe post Coinbase to store USDC on Base…
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  • newGameStop sees ‘unsustainable’ sale decline, cuts jobs as a result
    Video game retailer GameStop has seen a major decline in revenue in the fourth quarter and say they’ve had to… Continue reading GameStop sees ‘unsustainable’ sale decline, cuts jobs as a resultThe post GameStop sees ‘unsustainable’ sale…
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  • newVirtual Reality Crypto Project ‘5th Scape’ Hits $2.5 Million Milestone In Public Presale Round
    Upcoming VR/AR crypto project ‘5th Scape’ has passed the $2.5 million mark in its public presale this month, entering its… Continue reading Virtual Reality Crypto Project ‘5th Scape’ Hits $2.5 Million Milestone In Public Presale RoundThe…
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  • newFortnite streaming icon Ninja announces he has skin cancer, urges fans to get checked
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  • newMarvel Rivals details emerge across social media ahead of the official launch
    Marvel Rivals has been doing the rounds on social media after a series of leaks showed off some of the… Continue reading Marvel Rivals details emerge across social media ahead of the official launchThe post Marvel Rivals details emerge across soc…
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  • newApple set to unveil their AI master plan at Worldwide Developers Conference
    Apple is set to reveal its expansion into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference,… Continue reading Apple set to unveil their AI master plan at Worldwide Developers ConferenceThe post Apple set to…
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  • newNew F-Zero game dropping on Switch Online this week
    F-Zero remains the Nintendo franchise that so many people want to see rebooted properly and yet, nothing. Still, at least… Continue reading New F-Zero game dropping on Switch Online this weekThe post New F-Zero game dropping on Switch Online this…
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  • newTiny Caribbean island urged to crack down on online casinos
    The island of Curaçao has come under criticism from a media watchdog as they asked authorities to cease allowing online… Continue reading Tiny Caribbean island urged to crack down on online casinosThe post Tiny Caribbean island urged to crack do…
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  • newGrok AI chatbot being rolled out for X premium users this week
    Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is set to be rolled out to all premium X users starting from the end… Continue reading Grok AI chatbot being rolled out for X premium users this weekThe post Grok AI chatbot being rolled out for X premium users thi…
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  • newXbox boss Phil Spencer says Gen Z market research has led to Xbox business decisions
    Phil Spencer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Gaming believes that the habits of Gen Z individuals have led… Continue reading Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Gen Z market research has led to Xbox business decisionsThe post Xbox boss Ph…
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    Everybody loves a good mod and the fact we can get great ones for games such as Horizon’s Forbidden West… Continue reading Best Mods for Dragon’s Dogma 2The post Best Mods for Dragon’s Dogma 2 appeared first on ReadWrite.
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