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Qualcomm won't have to pay its $1 billion EU fine over LTE deal with Apple
Engadget - 15 Jun 2022 14:08
The European Union's second highest court has ruled in favor of Qualcomm (PDF) and has scrapped a 2018 European Commission decision to slap the company with a €997 million ($1.05 billion) fine. Back in 2018, the Commis...
Internet Explorer Is Dead--It's the End of an Era
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 16:45
Remember this day, as Microsoft has officially retired IE, marking the end of a 26-year era for the once-dominant web browser. Microsoft will now automatically redirect the seven users still using Internet Explorer to it...
UK Study Confirms English Bulldogs Are a Genetic Tragedy
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 02:00
English bulldogs are an unhealthy bunch, new research this week reaffirms. Scientists in the UK have found that these dogs are much more likely to develop a variety of health problems than other breeds--over 30 times mor...
Samsung's Rumored LTE-Only Galaxy S21 FE May Use An Entirely New Processor
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 23:43
The Galaxy S21 FE was late to the market, but that may not stop it from getting its own cheaper variant. The lower price may come at a cost, though.
Facebook Is Dodging Questions About Surveillance of Users Seeking Abortions
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 23:42
A group of data journalists have uncovered evidence that Facebook is collecting sensitive personal information about people who visit the websites of so-called crisis pregnancy centers--clinics that are notoriously dedic...
Tesla Reported More Self-Driving Crashes Than Any Other Automaker in Past 10 Months
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 23:15
Federal regulators released data today painting the clearest picture yet of the state of driverless vehicle safety in the U.S. That picture includes at least half a dozen deaths.
Cult Horror Grizzly Reminds Us That Man Is the Most Dangerous Animal
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 23:00
The blockbuster success of Jaws famously cleared the way for an explosion of animal-attack horror films. One of the most blatant rip-offs is also one of the best rip-offs, and it's arriving on Shudder next week. Just whe...
Things You Never Knew Your Apple HomePod Mini Could Do
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 22:49
Your Apple HomePod Mini is far more than a smart home device. It can be your complete communications and media workhorse, if you want it to be.
China Publishes, Then Deletes Report of Potential Alien Signals
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 22:43
Yesterday, Science and Technology Daily, a state-backed media outlet in China, published what could have been an exciting piece of news: Researchers recorded radio signals that looked like evidence of extraterrestrial te...
Facebook Forgets Every Lesson Learned Trying to Imitate TikTok
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 22:30
For Facebook and its parent company Meta, "pride" and "envy" aren't so much mortal sins as they are a modus operandi. The company's obsession with being at the top of the social media ladder could also propagate more har...
How Tesla Came Up With The Perfect Logo
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 22:21
If you've ever looked at the Tesla logo and thought it was meant only to represent the letter T, you only know part of this mark's origin story.
Could Three Wheels Be The Answer To Affordable Urban EVs?
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 22:16
When it comes to EVs, the first thing you probably think of is Tesla. There's an entirely different market out there, though, and it involves three-wheelers.
The New Inu-Oh Trailer Raises Hell With Glam Rock in 14th Century Japan
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 22:15
Inu-Oh, from acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa (Ride Your Wave, Keep Your Hands Off Of Eizokuen!), has gotten a new trailer in anticipation of its showing at the Annecy International Film Festival. With an exciting soundt...
White House Warns Major Defense Contractor Against Acquiring NSO's Infamous Spyware Firm
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 22:06
On Tuesday, news broke of a potential acquisition that would upend the surveillance industry if approved: NSO Group, one of the most well-known, notorious, and troubled spyware vendors on the market, may be bought by L3H...
The Most Important Things You Need To Check Before Buying A Used Electric Car
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 22:05
Before deciding to purchase a used EV, be sure you have done the proper research and due diligence in order to have a pleasant ownership experience.
1MORE PistonBuds Pro wireless earbuds provide up to a 38 dB noise-canceling effect
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jun 2022 22:00
Switch between ANC and Transparency mode with the 1MORE PistonBuds Pro wireless earbuds. They provide up to 38 dB of noise cancelation. This enables you to adjust from letting in background noise to eliminating all distr...
Why You Need To Use A Smart Thermostat This Summer
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 21:54
A smart thermostat can help you cut down on the amount of energy you use and track when you use the most -- both of which can save you money.
Anthony Fauci Catches His First Case of Covid-19
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 21:52
Anthony Fauci, perhaps the most well-known public health figure in America, has contacted covid-19. Health officials said Wednesday afternoon that the 81-year-old Fauci tested positive for the coronavirus, reportedly for...
The 10 Most Exclusive Cars That The Sultan Of Brunei Owns
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2022 21:47
The Sultan of Brunei has amassed a car collection that would make Jay Leno envious -- and these are the most exclusive vehicles in his lineup.
Disney+ will stream a live musical special from Epcot hosted by Idina Menzel
Engadget - 15 Jun 2022 21:45
Disney+ is continuing its experiment with live events , this time with a special from one of its own theme parks. The platform will livestream Harmonious Live!, a musical special that will be hosted by Idina Menzel and p...
Elon Musk Picks Wildly Ambitious Target of Next Month for First Starship Orbital Launch
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2022 21:45
Yesterday, Elon Musk said Starship will be ready for its first orbital launch next month, followed by monthly liftoffs from the company's south Texas base. It's an ambitious timeline, but the private space company has no...