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Rivian's EV Fast Charger Network Will Open To Rival Electric Cars
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2023 23:13
Rivian plans to build out its EV charging network and it'll also make its fast chargers available to any electric vehicle, not just its own.
Google Pushes Australia to Write Friendly AI Copyright Laws
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 18:40
Google questioned Australia's copyright laws in an open letter to the government last month, asking it to relax the law so it doesn't restrict the use of artificial intelligence. The company asked if the Australian gover...
Imgur to ban explicit images and delete uploads not tied to an account
Engadget - 20 Apr 2023 14:25
For years, Imgur has made sharing photos and GIFs on the internet as easy as uploading a file -- you don't even need an account to use it. Now the website has announced a change to its Terms of Service that could potenti...
Google reportedly plans to let companies use AI-generated ad content
Engadget - 20 Apr 2023 12:55
Google's advertising customers will soon be able to use the company's generative artificial intelligence to create ad campaigns, according to the Financial Times. Apparently, the tech giant is gearing up to embed its gen...
Gillian Jacobs Reacting to Her D&D Character Sheet From Community | io9 Interview
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 00:20
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Amazon introduces new feature to make dialogue in its TV shows intelligible
Ars Technica - 20 Apr 2023 23:54
It's an accessibility feature, sure, but muddled audio is a problem for everyone.
Marvel Star Elizabeth Olsen Is Just Fine Not Doing Her Own Stunts
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 23:45
Elizabeth Olsen, pretty famously, has done a lot of her own stunts in her Marvel Cinematic Universe career. Most recently she did most of her own stunts in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where she was a mai...
8 Coolest Tesla Interior Features You Need To Know About
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2023 23:44
Tesla EVs are high-performance in every sense of the word, and that includes gizmos, gadgets, and gimmickry available in the cabin.
Googlers say Bard AI is "worse than useless," ethics concerns were ignored
Ars Technica - 20 Apr 2023 23:31
Internal employee messages beg Google: "Please do not launch" the Bard AI.
Blizzard will let you try 'Diablo IV' once more ahead of its June launch
Engadget - 20 Apr 2023 23:15Why Your AirPods Keep Pausing And How To Fix It
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2023 23:12
There are several reasons why your Airpods may be cutting out, but there are also a couple of easy fixes.
Proton Expands Its Privacy Ecosystem With a Password Manager
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 22:58
Encrypted email company Proton has announced one of the biggest new additions to its growing suite of privacy-focused apps: Proton Pass, an end-to-end encrypted password manager.
Twitter starts pulling legacy blue verification checkmarks
Engadget - 20 Apr 2023 22:50Spirited Away: Live on Stage Has Its Own Magical Story
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 22:40
Watching the stage play adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award-winning, animated masterpiece Spirited Away is a surreal experience. The Studio Ghibli film gets brought to life (literally!) through bunraku puppetry,...
Apple's Second Attempt at the HomePod is Not a Redemption
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 22:30
I've already made my Android-leaning ways known here at Gizmodo. When Apple announced it was updating the HomePod smart speaker, I didn't understand why it was a big deal--or why my Apple pals had such high hopes for and...
Google Nest WiFi packs are cheaper than ever at Amazon
Engadget - 20 Apr 2023 22:20F1 Legend Michael Schumacher's Family To Sue Over Controversial AI-Generated Interview
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2023 22:07
F1 legend Michael Schumacher's family is planning to sue a German magazine following a claimed interview with him that was actually generated by an AI.
CATL's new battery tech could inch electric planes closer to reality
Engadget - 20 Apr 2023 22:05
With the world gradually moving toward electric cars, it's only a matter of time before EVs take to the skies, at least for shorter trips. Inching us closer to that milestone is Chinese battery maker CATL (Contemporary A...
Acer Aspire Vero sustainable laptop series offers 10 models made with PCR material
The Gadget Flow - 20 Apr 2023 22:00
Take care of the planet--and get your work done--on the Acer Aspire Vero sustainable laptop series. Made with 30% PCR materials, this collection of 10 green PCs offers a sleek, innovative look. The reclaimed plastic mate...
Hot Wheels: Rift Rally Turns Your House Into a Miniature Monaco
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 22:00
Although I tend to roll my eyes at toys that offer enhanced play through an app that adds virtual effects on a mobile device's screen, I think that Velan Studios has come up with a convincing use case for augmented reali...
Plastic-Devouring Fungi Boost Hope for Tackling Global Litter
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 21:55
Discarded plastic is everywhere, mucking up natural and developed environments alike. Australian scientists say they've discovered two varieties of fungi that will eat away at the problem. In a study published this week,...
How Evil Dead Rise Keeps the Splattery Spirit of the Cult Horror Franchise Alive
Gizmodo - 20 Apr 2023 21:50
Evil Dead Rise hits theaters on Friday, bringing with it copious gore and Deadites galore, but no wisecracking Bruce Campbell; the setting also shifts the action from the woods to Los Angeles. Somehow, it still feels ver...