Sony is launching a pair of midrange headphones that borrow some tech from the company’s $400 WH-1000XM5. New WH-CH720N It’s an on-ear pair that uses the same V1 chip in Sony’s flagship model, which should help provide high-quality sound and active noise cancellation (ANC) for a much lower price. The company says the WH-CH720N’s battery […]
ChatGPT is listed as an author or co-author of at least 200 books on the Amazon Kindle Store. by the way with Reuters. However, the actual number of bot-written books is probably much higher than that, as Amazon’s policies do not explicitly require authors to disclose their use of AI. This is the latest example […]
Tencent is reportedly abandoning its virtual reality hardware plans. Instead, he advised staff at the XR unit, which launched last June to make VR hardware and software in the wake of the metaverse scam, “look for other opportunities.” The “difficulties in achieving rapid profitability”, the size of the investment required to make a competitive VR […]
NBA Hall of Famer Paul “The Truth” Pierce agreed to pay $1.4 million from the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle charges regarding a cryptocurrency he promoted on Twitter. The SEC accused Pierce of making false and misleading promotional statements about EthereumMax (EMAX) and failing to disclose the $244,000 coin payment he received for plugging […]
Disney plans to downsize streaming content as cost-cutting hits the entertainment giant. Marvel Studios will reportedly See the first and perhaps the biggest cuts under CEO Bob Iger’s second lead to the company. Kevin Feige, president of Marvel echoes sentiment that says the company plans to air fewer shows on Disney+, leaving more space between […]
T-Mobile’s offer for subscribers who are also football fans. The carrier will offer its customers a one-year Major League Soccer Season Pass to watch in the Apple TV app. Typically $99 a year, the service streams “every live regular season game, all MLS Cup playoff games, and Leagues Cup.” Additionally, there’s no downtime, a concept […]
Astronomers at the European Space Agency (ESA) used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture an image of a spiral galaxy similar to our home Milky Way. The LEDA 2046648 star system is located one billion light-years from ours in the constellation of Hercules; contains thousands of galaxies, trillions of stars and countless planets. ESA […]
Google Fiber launching Its 5Gbps internet plan, which it started testing in October. The service will initially cover four cities, but Google says the $125 per month service will expand to other regions later this year. New plan available today Kansas City, West Des Moines and Fiber Utah cities. It has symmetrical upload and download […]
Microsoft today announced new AI-powered classroom tools. The company sees its new “Learning Accelerators” as making teachers’ jobs a little easier while helping students sharpen their speaking and math skills as children prepare for an even more technologically advanced world. Speaker Progress is a new AI classroom tool for teachers. Microsoft says it saves them […]
1Password will include everything in passkeys starting this summer, as the company announced today that its users will soon have the option to sign in without a password. The move follows Google and Apple’s toggle switch support that began last year. Passwords can replace passwords by providing unique digital keys stored locally on your device. […]
Amazon is moving forward with the live-action Spider-Man Noir series. according to this Variation. Reportedly, it will focus on “an older, grizzled superhero in 1930s New York City” who isn’t Peter Parker. Spider-Man Noir is an alternate version of the web-throwing hero and first appeared in the 2009 Marvel comic book series of the same […]
Spotify launching Today a new feature called Exclude from Your Taste Profile. As the name suggests, it lets you choose playlists (perhaps played by a child or other family member) that you don’t want to affect your personalized recommendations. The company says the feature “reduces the impact” playlists have on your recommended content. So your […]
A minecraft mad scientist recreated legend of zelda Inside the blocky sandbox game without third-party mods or resource packs. Fan and YouTuber C1OUS3R Sonic the Hedgehog And Super Mario Brothers. inside minecraftIt took about a month to make the Zelda tribute. The developer used command blocks, custom textures, and other in-game features to recreate the […]
YouTube Music employees in the Austin, TX area voting to unionize are on strike. Alphabet Works Union-CWA (AWU-CWA), which represents contractors, says this is the first time a group of Google-affiliated workers has gone on strike. Cognizant, an Alphabet subcontractor, employs (more than 40) striking workers. They say Alphabet’s current February 6 return date threatens […]
Researchers at the University of Adelaide announced what they did this week. clean hydrogen fuel from seawater without pretreatment. Demand for hydrogen fuel, a clean energy source that only produces water when burned, is expected to increase in the coming years as the world (hopefully) continues to grow. moving away from fossil fuels. The findings […]
Starbucks Rewards members can now pay with Venmo. PayPal, the payment service’s parent company, announced the change today, saying customers can use their Venmo account to top up and automatically reload Starbucks Card funds. PayPal says you can add your Venmo account to the Starbucks app or to the Starbucks Card section of the company’s […]
Nothing’s Carl Pei has confirmed that the upcoming Phone 2 will launch in the US this year. The CEO and co-founder described the 2023 flagship as “better quality” than the Nothing Phone 1, which Engadget saw as an “impressive start” in our review. Pei left some news in a message. interview with Opposite. First, he […]
Swiss scientists developed A proof-of-concept method for collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) from high-arch forest fringes, a rarely observed habitat. Rather than recruit skilled climbers risking their lives to snatch a tiny bit of insect and bird DNA, the team flew a collection plane into the trees to capture the genetic material, giving them a clearer […]
The US Department of Justice spent months infiltrating and corrupting the Hive ransomware group. announced Thursday. The DOJ says Hive has targeted more than 1,500 victims in more than 80 countries and extorted hundreds of millions of dollars in ransom payments. Working with German and Dutch law enforcement, the FBI seized Hive’s servers and websites, […]
Dutch authorities arrested a hacker who, in May 2020, tried to seize and sell the personal information of almost every Austrian citizen. by the way with Reuters. It contains nearly nine million datasets, which roughly aligns with Austria’s population. The accused, who was arrested in an Amsterdam apartment in November, is reportedly already known to […]
Twitter has a new informant as another former employee raises the alarm about security issues. according to Washington post. The new complainant, who spoke with Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), says any Twitter engineer still has access to an internal program formerly called “GodMode” that allows them to tweet from any account. The […]
Apple has boosted iOS security with the release of software update 16.3 today. For the first time, iOS users can use physical security keys for two-factor authentication (2FA) of their Apple ID. This new measure announced Developed by the company last year, the app adds a layer of protection for individuals like celebrities, journalists, and […]
ZeroAvia flew the world’s largest hydrogen-electric aircraft today as a step forward for sustainable aviation. The 19-seat, twin-engine Dornier 228 aircraft with a prototype hydrogen-electric powertrain completed a 10-minute flight from Cotswold Airport in the United Kingdom. It was part of the HyFlyer II project, a government-funded R&D program that seeks to make small airliners […]
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We’ve known for a while that Sony is planning to bring the PlayStation series to mobile platforms, but we were hoping for something with a unique hook. Instead, Sony, independent developer and publisher Exient (lemmings, planet 53) in a mobile game starring Sackboy from LittleBigPlanet. Ultimate Sackboy It is an autorun game for Android and […]
Google has released the online tool it promised to enable Bluetooth support on the Stadia controller. This gives the cloud-streaming gamepad a second life, so owners can use it with their PC, iOS or Android device, preventing the platform’s central accessory from turning into a glorified paperweight. Stadia will close its doors forever at 11:59 […]
Dutch publication New Mobile Released the upcoming leaked images today Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23 Plus. The alleged images show the camera placement, colors and design of the new flagships that Samsung will announce next month. The S23 Ultra and Plus seem to share a metal frame and glass cover design. Both models appear […]
apple reportedly Works on MacBooks with touchscreens. Although plans are not finalized, BloombergSources say that touch-enabled Apple laptops could arrive in 2025. For a company that cares about saying that touch is better on a product like the iPad, a MacBook with a touchscreen would be a big change, but don’t expect a wild departure […]
The provocative crime reporting app Citizen, formerly known as Vigilante, is back in the news for the wrong reasons. On Thursday evening, singer Billie Eilish got doxxed by broadcasting her address to thousands following an alleged theft at her home. Shortly after the break-in, the app notified users of a break-in in the Highland Park […]
EA gave Madden NFL 23 An undesirable gift to gamers last week: corrupted registry files. publisher aforementioned He announced on Saturday that anyone trying to access the game’s Connected Franchise Mode (CFM) during a server outage has a 60 percent chance of losing their saved data forever. The first server issues occurred on Wednesday, December […]
Verizon has announced the latest model in its line of cellular-connected smartwatches for kids. This Gizmo Watch 3 It’s a $150 kid’s wearable that allows them to track the location of their parents or caregivers while providing them with essential smart features. Verizon’s latest tickwatch continues the company’s goal of “providing a safe smartwatch experience […]
The iPhone 14 Pro’s A16 Bionic chip uses a similar architecture to the iPhone 13 Pro’s A15, but according to a study, this was just Apple’s backup plan. statement from Information. The company wanted to add a next-gen GPU that supports ray tracing, but the silicon team discovered very significant design flaws late in development. […]
Twitter seems to have removed Google Voice numbers from two-factor authentication (2FA). While it’s not the first company to block virtual phone numbers from SMS authentication, the change could be linked to CEO Elon Musk’s aggressive moves to remove bot accounts from the platform. new behavior reported by 9to5Googleseems to prevent users from using a […]
Netflix announced today that Nike Training Club workout videos will be moving to its streaming service. The first batch of videos will be available to all Netflix subscribers from December 30. Nike Training Club videos were previously exclusive to the iOS and Android app, guiding users through training programs and wellness strategies. Nike says it […]
Delta Air Lines reportedly plans to offer free Wi-Fi to all its passengers as soon as next year. by the The Wall Street Gazette. The airline is already testing free wireless internet for members of its frequent flyer program and is expected to expand significantly by 2023. According to the report, Delta will begin offering […]
Game developer King said it’s shutting down today Crash Bandicoot: On the Run. The Android and iOS version didn’t take long, as it was released in March 2021. King announced On the Facebook page (via Eurogamer) that on February 16, 2023 the game will shut down its servers and after that you will no longer […]
Starting today, travelers who don’t like people in Phoenix book A fully autonomous Waymo ride between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and downtown. Also doubling the fully automated coverage in the city, Alphabet-owned company says the new route is the world’s only fully autonomous airport robotaxis service. Waymo recently stepped up its rollout to the […]
Ford F-150 Lightning prices are rising again. The US automaker is raising the electric pickup’s initial cost by $4,000, bringing the new entry price to $55,974. This represents a 40 percent increase over the electric vehicle’s initial starting price in May 2021. ford said CNBC today it is changing pricing “as a normal course of […]
Google, Apple and Mozilla are collaborating for a better web browser comparison. Speedometer 3 will be a “cross-industry collaborative effort” by manufacturers of Chrome, Safari and Firefox to create a new model that balances companies’ visions for measuring responsiveness. Three companies making a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of their competitor products sounds like a […]
Russia’s Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft, now docked with the International Space Station (ISS), began leaking coolant Wednesday evening. According to Russia’s space agency RoscosmosThe outer cover of the instrument and mounting compartment is damaged. Fortunately the crew was safe and they were able to carry out normal operations afterwards. NASA also said blog post “Soyuz’s external […]
In a rare case of Twitter drama unrelated to its owner, a former employee was convicted of spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia. received Three and a half years in prison on Wednesday. Ahmed Abouammo was found guilty in August of taking a bribe from an aide to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In […]
sony announced release window for today Marvel’s Spider-Man 2continuation of 2018 Marvel’s Spider-Man and the 2020s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Exclusive to PlayStation 5, launching in fall 2023. The sequel to Insomniac Games continues the stories of Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they take on Venom, which was briefly teased in the first two games. […]
After all, New York City Uber drivers won’t get a raise before the holidays. On Tuesday evening, a Manhattan Supreme Court justice granted Uber’s request for a temporary restraining order on driver hikes scheduled to take effect on Dec. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted for a salary hike in November. […]
NASA’s Perseverance rover today captured sound first time from a Martian dust demon. But the clip not only gives us the novelty of hearing an extraterrestrial vortex; It could also help scientists better understand how dust might affect future Mars missions. The rover’s microphones detected the dust devil on September 27, 2021. It sounds like […]
Amazon is rolling out new Echo Show accessibility features today. The company has announced new gestures, text-to-speech (TTS) features, and subtitle settings using the device’s display to assist customers with disabilities. Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) and Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) now let you turn off timers with a gesture. If a cook timer […]
Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced The 2023 Golden Globe nominees are today. Streaming services dominated the television categories, while direct-to-stream movies were also recognized. Netflix and HBO Max had the best showings among broadcasters, counting 14 television nominations. of Netflix Crown It received four nominations: Best Drama Series, Best Television Actress – Drama Series (Imelda […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder and former CEO of embattled FTX, said today that he will testify before Congress next week. After going back and forth on Twitter with Representative Maxine Waters, the chair of the committee, she agreed to testify about the sudden collapse of the crypto exchange. “I still don’t have access to most of […]
A new Crash Bandicoot online multiplayer game is on the way. 4v4 team based Skirmish Squad Rumble It was released on PS5 and PS4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. The game, which supports cross-platform play, will arrive in 2023. In the game, you team up with three other players and transfer the fruits to […]
Apple is expanding developers’ options for pricing App Store apps. Company announced 700 new price points and vehicles today, in what the App Store describes as the biggest price increase in its 14-year history. Additionally, developers can now automatically adjust regional costs based on exchange rates. The new structure of the App Store allows developers […]
Department of Homeland Security aforementioned On Monday, the state is once again pushing back enforcement of Real ID requirements for driver’s licenses and ID cards. The final delay moves states’ compliance deadline to May 7, 2025. The Real Identity Act, passed by Congress in 2005 in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, […]