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Waymo Doubles Range of Its Self-Driving Taxi Service in Phoenix
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 17:42
The robot takeover may not be as exciting as promised, but it is expanding to a wider array of city streets. Waymo's driverless taxis are coming to more parts of Phoenix, Arizona and San Francisco, California, the compan...
Orqa drone goggles bricked: Time-bomb ransomware or unpaid firmware license?
The Register - 4 May 2023 01:35
VR headset maker and software dev clash over blame Drone-racing goggles from Orqa stopped working over the weekend due to what was alleged by the manufacturer to be a "ransomware time-bomb" embedded in the hardware's boo...
Canon Snappy LXII: The Cheap Camera You're Bound to Love
The Phoblographer - 4 May 2023 06:00
Often seen sitting all lonely and battered at garage sales, the Canon Snappy LXII is glanced over with the same indifference one has when browsing lotions at the pharmacy. That's to say there's total apathy unless someon...
Boho Gene Ibiza ethically handwoven tote bag carries everything and is up for anything
The Gadget Flow - 4 May 2023 16:29
Available in 3 fun colors, this versatile, handwoven 100% cotton beach tote is a great travel accessory for your next seaside vacation. Let's be honest: packing light is never going to happen. Luckily, its super large si...
Most therapy apps don't include privacy; Replika AI 'worst app ever'
9 to 5 Mac - 4 May 2023 15:09
Therapy apps are proving increasingly popular, as people seek help with their mental health without the inconvenience and high cost of in-person counseling. But for the second year running, researchers have found that th...
Tiny electric cars for everyday use
Springwise - 4 May 2023 06:55
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Peloton Plans a Comeback, Says It Will Focus on Content
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 21:40
Following nearly two years of downturn exacerbated by a botched treadmill hazard response and rusty bikes, Peloton announced today that it's relaunching its brand in an effort to make more money. The company plans to foc...
What Were Stone Age Bacteria Like? We Now Have the First Clues
Discover - 4 May 2023 20:20
Ancient teeth preserved bacterial DNA fragments for millennia, and they could become a source of new antibiotics.
Google teases the Pixel Fold ahead of Google I/O. Here's what it looks like
ZDNet - 4 May 2023 19:49
This is the first official glimpse of Google's first foldable phone, with more details promised next week.
Case-Mate's iMac-inspired translucent USB-C chargers are half off
The Verge - 4 May 2023 16:51
Case-Mate'stranslucent and colorful USB-C chargers start at just $15.40 today. | Image: Case-Mate If you're hunting for a graduation gift that's both playful and practical, Case-Mate's Fuel USB-C Charger is a good option...
Save on Your Electric Bill by Creating a 'Climate Zone' at Home
Life Hacker - 4 May 2023 20:30
Heating and cooling units increase in efficiency every year, but most of us are living with older units and in leaky, older buildings or in new "open floor plans." At the same time, global warming and environmental chang...
Shopify narrowing its ambition, sells Deliverr, cuts staff
Phys.org - 4 May 2023 19:30
Shopify, the e-commerce company viewed as a growing competitor to Amazon, is selling the two biggest pieces of its fulfillment network and abandoning its logistics ambitions.
Paramount+ tops 60 million subscribers thanks to 'Picard' and the NFL
Engadget - 4 May 2023 18:58AAPL Q2 2023 earnings expected to be down, but stock buybacks to show confidence
9 to 5 Mac - 4 May 2023 14:02
AAPL Q2 2023 earnings will be announced at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EDT today, and while the company hasn't offered specific guidance, it has warned that it expects a year-on-year decline of around 5%. Wall Street agrees, with ...
War news for Russians hidden inside video game
Sky News - 4 May 2023 11:32
Finland's largest daily newspaper is fighting back against Russia's media restrictions by hiding news about the war in Ukraine in a secret room within a video game.
The new AI-powered Bing is now open to everyone - with some serious upgrades
ZDNet - 4 May 2023 09:00
Microsoft just made the new Bing available to all and unveiled new features that you will want to try out for yourself.
Apple's Recent Beats Firmware Update Addressed Bluetooth Security Issue, AirPods Already Patched
Mac Rumors - 4 May 2023 05:03
Apple today posted a new support document outlining the security content of AirPods and Beats firmware updates, disclosing that the 5B66 firmware released yesterday for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro addresses a vulner...
Scientists discover how mutations in a language gene produce speech deficits
MIT - 4 May 2023 02:01
Faulty versions of the Foxp2 gene disrupt neurons' ability to form synapses in brain regions involved in speech, a new study shows.
Meta does the 'We found baddies and crushed them' thing again - this time for AI
The Register - 4 May 2023 01:59
Who would have thought crims would try using Facebook to fool people? Meta says it has shut down over 1,000 links related to ChatGPT that lead its users to malware, as criminals seek to profit from the current craze for ...
Pornhub blocks its content in Utah to protest state's new age verification law
L.A. Times - 4 May 2023 00:55
The Utah law requires companies that publish pornography to "perform reasonable age verification methods" and says they can be held liable if they fail to do so.
Unionized Apple Store seeks pay raises, customer tips
AppleInsider - 4 May 2023 00:43
The Towson, Maryland Apple Store that unionized is entering negotiations again, with workers seeking the ability to accept customer tips. Apple still hasn't updated this aging image of Towson Apple Towson Town Center in ...
Astronomers catch a glimpse of Earth's fate while watching a star eat a planet
BGR - 4 May 2023 00:27
Earth will not last forever. That's a truth that astronomers have known for a long time. In fact, scientists are fairly positive they've determined when … The post Astronomers catch a glimpse of Earth’s fate while wa...