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Live Nation and Ticketmaster to start showing hidden ticket costs
Engadget - 15 Jun 2023 19:05
It's never fun when you buy a concert ticket for $30, only to find out it actually costs three times that after an endless series of amorphous fees. This has been at the heart of consumer revolt against companies like Ti...
Babylon 5: The Road Home's First Trailer Leaves a Sci-Fi Legend Lost in Time
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 19:00
Although we first learned of plans to bring back Babylon 5 as a live-action reboot back in 2021, while we're left waiting there's still new surprises for fans--a return to the classic series, in a new medium, and a glimp...
The Guys Who Ran Piracy Site Megaupload Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 15:40
Ah, Megaupload, the long-defunct file-sharing site that definitely wasn't a haven for piracy during the mid-2000s. If you were hoping to catch up with what some of its leaders were doing after feds seized the domain in 2...
Intel drops 'i' processor branding after 15 years, introduces 'Ultra' for higher-end chips
Engadget - 15 Jun 2023 15:00Steam overhauls notifications, UI elements and the in-game overlay
Engadget - 15 Jun 2023 02:08
Feel like the Steam desktop client was long overdue for a major upgrade? So did Valve. Today the company released an update for the platform that includes many of the features it has been testing in the app's beta channe...
Sony Introduces Cloud Streaming Test for PS5 Games
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 00:00
In its latest attempt to compete with Microsoft's Game Pass, Sony is bringing cloud streaming support for PS5 games to PlayStation Plus Premium members. Soon, members will no longer need to download games to the PS5 cons...
Everybody in the US Is Getting Depressed, CDC Says
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 23:45
Depression among adults is on the rise in the U.S., according to a study released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recorded that nearly one in five American adults are diagnosed with depr...
Virgin Galactic will start commercial spaceflight as soon as June 27th
Engadget - 15 Jun 2023 23:45Intel to start shipping a quantum processor
Ars Technica - 15 Jun 2023 23:35
The 12-qubit device will go out to a few academic research labs.
Don't Get Too Excited About Purported Videos of This Extinct Woodpecker
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 23:22
The ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) was a twenty-inch-long woodpecker native to the American southeast that has been presumed extinct since the mid-20th century.
The Reddit protests are winding down--so what's next?
Ars Technica - 15 Jun 2023 23:18
Ars spoke with community mods about where Reddit goes from here.
Rocket Lab Is Planning a Secret Launch. Here's What We Think It Could Be
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 23:05
NASA's launch facility in Virginia has been prepped for an upcoming Rocket Lab launch, the details of which are under tight wraps.
Most Social Sites Suck at Protecting LGBTQ Users, But Twitter Is the Worst
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 22:45
The far right's anti-LGBTQ crusade, especially its newfound laser-like attention on trans hate, is booming on some of the most popular social media platforms. According to a new report from an LGBTQ advocacy group finds ...
The FBI Used Intel from a Hacker Convicted of Child Sex Crimes to Nab a Murder-for-Hire Suspect
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 22:07
The U.S. government has a long history of using unconventional informants in its ongoing effort to catch crooks. Many times, those sources end up being criminals themselves, as a recent federal case clearly highlights.
Troubadour Apex Backpack is the ideal bag for your commutes, gym trips, and business trips
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jun 2023 22:00
Elevate your everyday style with the Troubadour Apex Backpack, a work-to-weekend accessory. Here’s why it’s a great everyday bag. - Versatile and Spacious: Whether it’s your daily commute, a trip to the gym, or bus...
New Human-Like Synthetic Embryos Could Uncover Cause of Miscarriages, Scientists Say
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 21:53
Scientists in the United Kingdom and the United States have created synthetic human-like embryos without the need for eggs or sperm. While the embryo does not have a brain or heartbeat, scientists are hopeful that it wil...
What Are the Orcas Planning Next?
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 21:50
It's been a big week (f)in orca news. The black and white cetaceans, often referred to as killer whales, seem to be making some unexpected moves--popping up in numbers and places where they usually do not.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Is a Screwball Comedy Masquerading as an Adventure Movie
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 21:45
For almost 20 years, everyone thought Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was the last time we'd ever see our favorite archaeologist on screen again. The 1989 mega-hit sequel capped the franchise with a storybook ending, ...
Reddit Knowingly Downvoting Self | Future Tech
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 21:30
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Returns, With Old Traumas to Explore
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 21:00
Although time had passed on Star Trek: Discovery before its namesake ship jetted out of the 23rd century and into the far flung futures of the 31st, the series largely had other things to dwell on than the state of parad...
UDO details Super Gemini synthesizer, a 20-voice beast perfect for sound design
Engadget - 15 Jun 2023 20:45Hot, Sunny, and Smoggy Days Might Make Dogs More Bitey
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2023 20:40
Heat, sunlight, and pollution might make some dogs bite-happy, new research out Thursday suggests. The study found that reported dog bites tend to increase on days with higher temperatures as well as days with higher UV ...