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Chris Pratt, the voice of Mario, will also be voicing Garfield
The Verge - 2 Nov 2021 00:05
Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Chris Pratt's next big role has been revealed: he'll voice Garfield in a new animated film based on the famous comic strip cat, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pratt does have ...
The Mark Zuckerberg Aesthetic
The New York Times - 2 Nov 2021 19:26
With his plans for a virtual reality metaverse, the Facebook founder pitches himself as a cultural impresario of the internet's future.
Beginner computer classes online: What can you take, and where?
ZDNet - 2 Nov 2021 21:42
Master the basics of computer use with these affordable and free online computer classes for all ages.
Here's a look at all the fancy new Google Photos Material You widgets
Android Authority - 2 Nov 2021 19:40Using ocean plastic waste to power ocean cleanup ships
Phys.org - 2 Nov 2021 15:07
A team of researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Harvard University believes that the plastic amassing in floating islands in the oceans could be used to power the ship...
LG Smart TV owners to get 3-months free Apple TV+
Pocket-lint - 2 Nov 2021 13:01
LG has partnered with Apple to offer three-months of Apple TV+ for free to LG Smart TV owners.Users of compatible LG TV models released from 2016 to today
SpaceX launch delayed due to astronaut 'minor medical issue'
Phys.org - 2 Nov 2021 10:08
A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX's upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday.
Firefox 94 Brings Updated Homepage on iOS, Battery Saving Mode on Mac
Mac Rumors - 2 Nov 2021 15:00
Firefox today released Firefox 94 for iOS devices, which introduces a new homepage design that adds several quality of life improvements to the browser. Firefox says that the new features are designed for "short bursts o...
The Chip Crunch Is Forcing Apple to Cannabilize iPad Production to Build More iPhones: Report
Gizmodo - 2 Nov 2021 17:05
After Tim Cook told CNBC that the chip crunch likely cost Apple around $6 billion in lost sales, it appears Apple has started taking more drastic measures in order to maintain strong production of the iPhone 13 and iPhon...
Why AI still needs humans in the loop, at least for now
ZDNet - 2 Nov 2021 13:00
If AI-generated writing becomes indistinguishable from human writing, we'll still need to check it carefully enough to see the mistakes.
Businesses don't talk about being victims of cyberattacks. That needs to change
ZDNet - 2 Nov 2021 12:37
Organisations that fall victim to cyberattacks are rarely willing to discuss incidents, but more transparency is needed says an ex-NSA chief.
Tesla Full Self-Driving bug forces company to recall 11,704 cars
BGR - 2 Nov 2021 22:29
This week, Tesla is recalling nearly 12,000 vehicles in the US. The recall is due to a software bug that could cause false forward-collision warnings (FCW) and automatic emergency brake (AEB) events, as the National High...
This classic pickup's Ford e-crate motor heart is the start of something huge
Slash Gear - 2 Nov 2021 22:13
Ford has launched its first electric crate motor, with the Ford F-100 Eluminator concept truck giving a taste of how DIY EV-makers could build their own electric cars or give existing models a zero-emissions makeover. Th...
Roundup: Here's everything we know so far about the iPhone 14
9 to 5 Mac - 2 Nov 2021 20:15
Even though the iPhone 13 is still the new kid on the block, rumors have already painted a picture of what to expect from the so-called iPhone 14. We expect the iPhone 14 to be introduced in September of 2022, and rumors...
CDC panel votes today on Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11 - CNET
CNET - 2 Nov 2021 20:03
An advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is meeting now to discuss whether to recommend the COVID vaccine for younger kids.
Video editing and audio recording are coming to Microsoft Office apps
Engadget - 2 Nov 2021 17:00Quadriplegic Apple user rates iOS 15 and watchOS 8 for accessibility
9 to 5 Mac - 2 Nov 2021 16:43
Quadriplegic Apple user and disability campaigner Colin Hughes last year shared his experiences of using Apple kit as someone who uses a wheelchair and has only very limited use of his hands. He’s now followed up with ...
Google Patches Android Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
SecurityWeek - 2 Nov 2021 14:47
Google on Monday announced the availability of the November 2021 security updates for Android and warned that one of the patched vulnerabilities has been exploited in attacks.
China's fresh moon rocks are younger than the Apollo samples and no one knows why
Live Science - 2 Nov 2021 14:40
New analyses of moon rocks from the Chang'e 5 mission deepen the mysteries surrounding volcanic activity.
'Balding' black holes prove Einstein right again on general relativity
SPACE.com - 2 Nov 2021 13:26
A new physics breakthrough shows how Einstein's theory of general relativity continues to hold up, even for "balding" black holes.
Ford Bronco DR Desert Racer is a $200,000 off-road beast
Slash Gear - 2 Nov 2021 13:16
No, you're not looking at the much-awaited Ford Bronco Raptor. Still, the Bronco DR or Desert Racer is as close as you'll get to an all-conquering, Baja-ready Bronco truck. The Bronco DR is a first of its kind and offers...