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AuKing M8-F Projector Review: It's an Amazon Bestseller Status for Price, not Quality - CNET
CNET - 7 Aug 2023 12:00
Testing the bestselling projector on Amazon. All $65 worth of it.
Stack Overflow uses AI to give programmers new access to community knowledge
ZDNet - 7 Aug 2023 10:58
Stack Overflow, the developers' resource for programming questions, is adding AI to its community answer database.
You Can Finally Fix Your Broken Xbox Controllers Yourself
Life Hacker - 7 Aug 2023 20:00
Traditionally, Microsoft has offered one solution to fix a broken Xbox controller out of warranty: Buy a new one. Of course, third-party repair solutions have existed for a while, but until now, official parts were out o...
Drake Makes Fans 'Cry' at Concert Using Snapchat AR Camera Filter
PetaPixel - 7 Aug 2023 19:38Is Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad too heavy? [Setups]
Cult of Mac - 7 Aug 2023 17:30
In today's striking Mac Studio rig with an odd couple of mismatched displays, the main debate concerned ... keyboards for iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
7 advanced tools every PC enthusiast needs in their toolkit
PC World - 7 Aug 2023 12:45
Sometimes, the basics just don’t cut it. Experienced PC enthusiasts who want to build their own computer, upgrade it with new hardware, or simply maintain it need more than just a simple screwdriver. With the right too...
One of Game Pass' best titles leaves PC on August 15 and you don't want to miss it
Digital Trends - 7 Aug 2023 12:15
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding leaves PC Game Pass on August 15. Play it before it's gone.
Do you need a speech therapist? Now you can consult AI
ZDNet - 7 Aug 2023 14:00
Generative AI continues to permeate the medical field and can now help with speech disorders and language skills.
M3 Mac mini reportedly in the works, but don't expect it to launch anytime soon
BGR - 7 Aug 2023 16:47
With all M2 Macs announced, Apple is now preparing to reveal the first batch of M3 Macs. Later this year, the company is expected to … The post M3 Mac mini reportedly in the works, but don’t expect it to launch anyti...
MrBeast's burger company countersues the YouTube megastar for over $100 million
Engadget - 7 Aug 2023 20:38
The ghost kitchen company that runs MrBeast Burger has countersued Jimmy Donaldson, aka YouTube megastar MrBeast. Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC) alleges that Donaldson and his Beast Investments (BI) company failed to abid...
Studio Notes on My Diary
The New Yorker - 7 Aug 2023 18:00
The main character is a little unlikable. It's not your fault--in our experience, almost all female characters are unlikable.
Stay Motivated at Work With an Accomplishment Journal
Life Hacker - 7 Aug 2023 18:30
We've long advocated for keeping a record of your accomplishments to whip out during meetings with bosses or human resources, whether to angle for a promotion or argue against a criticism. But you should keep that record...
Drone Gets Smacked Out of the Air By a High-Flying Skier
PetaPixel - 7 Aug 2023 17:13James Webb telescope captures the gorgeous Ring Nebula in stunning detail
Digital Trends - 7 Aug 2023 00:58
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the stunning Ring Nebula -- a gorgeous structure of dust and gas located in the constellation of Lyra.
Zoom tells employees to return to the office, responds to generative AI pushback
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Aug 2023 18:45
Zoom may be the driving force behind remote work and virtual meetings, but the company is telling employees to leave home and return to the office. Meanwhile, users are taking issue with Zoom's approach to building gener...
Deadpool 3 leak teases epic battle with one of Marvel's most powerful villains
BGR - 7 Aug 2023 18:02
One of the Deadpool 3 villains keeps popping up in reports, even though the production is shut down on account of the ongoing strikes in … The post Deadpool 3 leak teases epic battle with one of Marvel’s most powerfu...
Galaxy S23 and S20 FE are among the first to receive August 2023 update
Android Central - 7 Aug 2023 18:54
While we anticipate the launch of the Galaxy S23 FE and Android 14 beta, the flagship S23 and 2020 Galaxy S20 FE receive a new update.
Criminals Have Created Their Own ChatGPT Clones
Wired - 7 Aug 2023 13:00
Cybercriminals are touting large language models that could help them with phishing or creating malware. But the AI chatbots could just be their own kind of scam.
India hits pause on import ban after Apple and Samsung pull out
The Register - 7 Aug 2023 02:59
ALSO: That's not a limp, that's 68 iPhones strapped to your body; Malaysia scores giant fab; Phishing phlops in Hong Kong; and more Asian in brief A day after introducing a requirement that PC and server vendors secure a...
UK scientists begin work on defending against new pandemic caused by 'Disease X'
Sky News - 7 Aug 2023 01:00
UK scientists have begun developing vaccines as an insurance against a new pandemic caused by an unknown "Disease X".
The AI Crackdown Is Coming
The Atlantic - 7 Aug 2023 23:23
Five ways for Washington to hold Silicon Valley accountable
Mazda adds touchscreen support to CarPlay in 2024 CX-5
AppleInsider - 7 Aug 2023 20:34
Mazda is finally embracing touchscreen tech for its in-car infotainment system, with buyers of the CX-5 specifically getting an easier way to manage Apple CarPlay. CarPlay in iOS 17 In the majority of in-car infotainment...