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Enjoy the Lovely Trillium Lake Reflected in Mt Hood Apple Vision Pro Wallpaper
OS X Daily - 22 Jun 2024 18:03
Apple often picks really beautiful wallpapers and imagery to go with their products, and while the iPhone, iPad, and Mac have tended recently towards more abstract wallpapers and product imagery, the Apple Vision Pro has...
AT&T is still on the hook for offering landline service in California
The Verge - 22 Jun 2024 00:51
Image: The Verge AT&T can't pull the plug on landline service for customers across California. In a ruling on Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T's request to release it from its obl...
Will Apple's vision for a cheaper headset pay off? [The CultCast]
Cult of Mac - 22 Jun 2024 20:20
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Apple pulls out all the stops (and pulls the plug on Vision Pro 2) to crank out a cheaper AR/VR headset. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing again, to study helium leaks and thruster issues
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 04:33
Boeing's Starliner capsule will remain docked with the ISS until at least July 2, in part to give mission team members more time to assess helium leaks and thruster issues.
It's Not Just Rocks, Scientists Want Samples Mars's Atmosphere
Universe Today - 22 Jun 2024 02:38
Mars holds a very special place in our hearts. Chiefly because of all the other planets in the Solar System Mars is probably the place we are going to find some tantalising clues or maybe even evidence of prehistoric lif...
Apple Seeks AI Partner for Apple Intelligence in China
Mac Rumors - 22 Jun 2024 00:37
With iOS 18, Apple is working with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into the iPhone, where ChatGPT will work alongside Siri to handle requests for AI-generated content. ChatGPT and other similar AI services are not available ...
Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery
The Verge - 22 Jun 2024 00:25
Image: Tesla A 20-month-old child was rescued after being trapped in a Tesla Model Y in Scottsdale, Arizona -- where temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees this week -- after its 12-volt battery died, according to a repo...
Jon Hamm's Holding Out for a (Super) Hero Role to Play
Gizmodo - 22 Jun 2024 18:25
Some actors come into a superhero role fairly early in their careers. Others do so in the middle, which can carry some extra weight if this comes as their star profile is growing. And sometimes you have the ones that are...
How to stream video to your TV using a VPN
Engadget - 22 Jun 2024 16:37Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suit
Phys.org - 22 Jun 2024 09:14
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI reached a settlement Friday in an Illinois lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects' privacy rights, a deal that attorneys estimate could...
China, France to launch satellite to better understand the universe
Phys.org - 22 Jun 2024 09:11
A French-Chinese satellite will blast off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.
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CNET - 22 Jun 2024 03:02Magnetic vortices may help feed supermassive black holes. Here's how
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 02:00
A spinning magnetic wind blows from supermassive black holes, paving the way for more matter to fall into them, scientists say.
Justice Department convicts five men for running a huge illegal streaming service
Mashable - 22 Jun 2024 23:40
Jetflicks, which charged a monthly fee for access to a massive amount of TV episodes, was not legit after all.
Someone apparently hacked 50 Cent's accounts to peddle a memecoin and made off with millions
Engadget - 22 Jun 2024 22:59YouTube Seems to Be Cracking Down on a VPN-Powered Discount
Gizmodo - 22 Jun 2024 22:31
It sounds like the jig is up for YouTube users who snagged cheaper Premium memberships by obscuring their location with virtual private networks (VPNs).
Snapchat Planets: What's the order, and what do they mean?
Digital Trends - 22 Jun 2024 22:00
If you use Snapchat, you've probably heard of Snapchat Planets. What is the feature, how does it work, and what does it mean? You've come to the right place.
Kubo Studio Laika Will Bring Susanna Clarke's Piranesi to Stop-Motion Life
Gizmodo - 22 Jun 2024 22:00
In 2020, English author Susanna Clarke published her second-ever novel, Piranesi. Given that it'd been over 15 years since her Hugo Award-winning debut Jonathan Strange & Mr. Morrell, the book's arrival had been a big de...
China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area
Space News - 22 Jun 2024 21:59
A Chinese launch of the joint Sino-French SVOM mission to study Gamma-ray bursts early Saturday saw toxic rocket debris fall over a populated area. The post China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls...
Synspective raises $44 million Series C round
Space News - 22 Jun 2024 21:51
Japanese radar imaging company Synspective has raised 7 billion yen ($44 million) in a Series C round intended to fuel the expansion of its satellite constellation. The post Synspective raises $44 million Series C round ...
I tested two of the best data recovery services. Here's which to use
Digital Trends - 22 Jun 2024 21:30
This hands-on comparison of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro and Recuva Professional reveals which is the best file restoration app for you.
Democratic National Convention Will Treat Influencers Like Press This Year
Gizmodo - 22 Jun 2024 21:15
Democrats' attempts to woo content creators and their fans reached a natural conclusion on Friday, when the Democratic National Convention Committee opened up media credentials to influencers for its big convention this ...