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Disney Plus just lost over one million users in the race to catch runaway streaming rival Netflix
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
Disney Plus has suffered another significant blow in the race to catch Netflix after the streaming giant posted a 1.3 million decrease in users. During The Walt Disney Company's Q1 2024 earnings report , the entertainment behemoth confirmed that Disney Plus ' core subscriber base fell from 112.6 million to 111.3 million in the three-month period running September 2023 to December 2023. In the US,
Rally Cap VC, a fintech investor for emerging markets, spins out $5M climate fund
TechCrunch / 5min
Last year, Amini, a Kenya-based climate tech startup using data from satellites to offer insights on crop health and track farming progress, announced pre-seed and seed rounds six months apart. Not only did the startup manage to raise rounds in quick succession, which was commonplace a few years back but now rare even for early-stage […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Should you try a VR workout? We put Litesport to the test.
Mashable / 5min
As a former athlete, I’ve spent a lot of time trying different types of fitness. From running to powerlifting, CrossFit classes, martial arts, hot yoga, and more — there aren’t many things I don’t like when it comes to staying active. However, when it comes to home workouts , I find that I get bored easily, and — no matter how many apps and fitness programs I try — nothing hits quite like getting
John Turturro's puppy play brings 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' to life
Mashable / 5min
Mr. and Mrs. Smith is packed with star power, thanks to its titular assassins — played by Donald Glover and Maya Erskine — and its misson-of-the-week structure, which allows for a bevy of exciting guest stars. While that’s a thrill for viewers, it runs the risk of the main characters being outshone. And when it comes to John Turturro as a kinky art-collecting real estate mogul, that’s exactly wha
'Pookie' is more than a pet name. TikTok's new favorite word is rooted in a rich cultural history.
Mashable / 5min
Campbell and Jett Puckett are a textbook viral social media couple. They are wealthy, white, and post typical couples content — dinners out, lavish trips, and evidence of their love for each other all over TikTok . But one term of endearment sets this couple from Georgia apart from the rest: Pookie. SEE ALSO: Want to buy that viral TikTok Shop product? Think twice. In a video that's now been view
The NFL isn't smart enough to rig games for Taylor Swift
Mashable / 5min
Through no fault of her own, Taylor Swift has helped amplify perhaps the dumbest conspiracy theory involving the NFL : that it's rigged. To those heartbroken fans of the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, I regret to inform you that the league is not rigged — your team just doesn't employ Patrick Mahomes. Unfortunately for most fans, 31 other NFL franchises share that fate. Such is life. Swift's
This $70 gadget reads the color of any surface
Mashable / 5min
TL;DR: As of February 8, get the Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor for only $69.99 — a 29% discount. Those who just finished binge-watching the new season of Queer Eye might feel inspired to make over their own home and wardrobe. And, with a little elbow grease and some Pinterest-inspired DIYs, you can have a lot of fun while doing it. Well, as long as you have the right tools. This nifty little g
Let H&R Block help with your 2023 taxes for $25
Mashable / 5min
TL;DR: Get ready for tax season with this deal on a PC or Mac download of H&R Block's 2023 federal and state tax software . It's on sale for $24.97 until February 11—that's almost 50% off the regular price of $49. Many of us get stressed when we start seeing our yearly tax forms in the mail. We all know the stress tax season can bring, especially if you are filing them on your own. Take charge of
This international emergency radio is on sale for $150
Mashable / 5min
TL;DR: As of Feb. 8, the Eton Elite Executive AM-FM Shortwave Radio is on sale for just $149.99 — that's almost $100 off the regular price of $249. We all know that the weather can be unpredictable. This is why many families keep an emergency kit ready to go. Usually, this consists of things like batteries, flashlights, candles, and matchsticks. Others take it a step further and add in some jugs
How to watch Chiefs vs 49ers online for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 5min
TL;DR: Chiefs vs 49ers is available to stream for free on ITVX , 7Plus , and TVNZ . Access free live streams of Chiefs vs 49ers from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . What is the biggest sporting event on the calendar? There are a lot of major events taking place in 2024, so the competition for the top spot is fierce. We've already enjoyed the Australian Open and the Africa Cup of Nations ,
Overwatch 2 Season 9 is going out of this world for its next Battle Pass
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Overwatch 2 Season 9 has finally been released, and it looks like this season is going to be packed with tons of exciting features. This time around, the Battle Pass will be taking a leaf out of the proverbial book of cosmic terror with an Eldritch Horror theme for Season 9. We now know that Moira will be the recipient of the coveted mythic skin, which is given to just one hero per season. While
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to get New Game Plus mode and 'new suits' next month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15min
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be getting a New Game Plus mode next month alongside other "highly requested features," according to developer Insomniac Games. The third-person action-adventure title, which ranks as one of the best superhero games out there, will be getting an update on March 7, according to a Tweet from the official Insomniac Twitter account. The update "adds highly requested feature
Apple's latest Vision Pro update improves the look of 'Persona' avatars
Engadget / 19min
A key feature of Apple's Vision Pro VR, er, spatial computing headset is Personas that that lets people see a digital version of themselves during calls, Zoom meetings, etc. At launch, they looked a bit creepy, but Apple has improved them considerably in the latest release, according to posts on X spotted by MacRumors . They're now more realistic, so users look less like impressionist paintings a
After Figma’s $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, It’s Picking Up the Pieces
NYT > Technology / 25min
Regulatory scrutiny felled the sale of Figma, a design platform, to Adobe. Now it’s grappling with employee expectations and a changing market.
Double Plumes Spotted on Jupiter's Cantankerous Volcanic Moon
Gizmodo / 28min
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured new images of Jupiter’s moon Io during its latest flyby, coming within an eerily close distance of the most volcanically active world in the solar system for a second time in less than two months. The close encounter also shows what appears to be a pair of plumes erupting from the… Read more...
It looks like the Apple Watch's next big innovation has been delayed big time, according to leaks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was a fairly modest upgrade on what was already the best Apple Watch in the lineup, but as ever, we're looking to what's next. Reports have consistently suggested that Apple is planning to roll out microLED displays to multiple product lines, including the iPad and Mac , but that it'd also come to the Apple Watch Ultra and replace the existing OLED panel. We had originally
The first leaked Google Pixel Fold 2 image shows an extra camera and a new design
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
The original Google Pixel Fold was one of the best foldable phones of 2023, so hopes are high for the Google Pixel Fold 2 , and based on the first leaked image, it seems Google is making some big changes to its foldable formula. Shared by an anonymous source speaking to Android Authority , the photo only shows the back of an alleged Pixel Fold 2, and with some details blurred out, but there’s sti
Disney and Epic Games are collaborating to create an entertainment universe connected to Fortnite
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
The Walt Disney Company has teamed up with Epic Games to collaborate on all-new games and an 'entertainment universe' for Fortnite . With the intention to expand the reach of beloved Disney characters, stories, and experiences, this could be an opportunity for Fortnite to implement even more iconic characters into its roster. Many features are expected to come to Fortnite to create a more immersi
Final Fantasy and Gravity Rush devs reveal new RPG Lost Hellden, coming next year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
Artisan Studios has announced Lost Hellden, a turn-based RPG that features contributions from veteran Japanese game developers. Launching at an unspecified time in 2025, Lost Hellden is set in a land known as Era, whose people are bound to one of the seven deadly sins in their first year of life. Should they succumb to their assigned sin, then a "fate worse than death awaits them," according to t
Businesses are losing millions because their employees can't use technology right
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
New research has claimed extremely inefficient adoption of technology in the workplace could be costing businesses millions and lead to major inefficiences in the office. The study, from WalkMe, highlights the role of digital adoption in today’s evolving business landscape, suggesting that enterprises are now prioritizing digital solutions more. However, the report notes a costly deficit in worke
Decoding domain names and blockchain identifiers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
For nearly 40 years, the Domain Name System (DNS) has served as the definitive naming system for the internet. Functioning like a global phone book, DNS translates numeric-based addresses, called Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, that computers use to navigate the internet into a unique, human-readable text string called a domain name. From its humble beginnings in 1985 with the first domain regi
Toyota announces a three-row electric SUV for US customers
Engadget / 1h
While Toyota helped lead the hybrid charge with its Prius, the company has been less active in EV production. But that might be in the past, as Toyota has announced another $1.3 billion for its Kentucky facility , with a focus on EVs. In particular, the company is building a new three-row electric SUV that will be available for US customers. Toyota's Kentucky operation is its flagship facility, w
Daedalus, which is building precision-manufacturing factories powered by AI, raises $21M
TechCrunch / 1h
A fledgling startup founded by one of OpenAI’s first engineering hires is looking to “redefine manufacturing,” with AI-powered factories for creating bespoke precision parts. Daedalus, as the company is called, is based in the southwestern German city of Karlsruhe, where its solo factory is currently housed. Here, Daedalus takes orders from industries such as medical […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri
Apple releases an AI model that can edit images based on text-based commands
Engadget / 2h
Apple isn't one of the top players in the AI game today, but the company's new open source AI model for image editing shows what it's capable of contributing to the space. The model called MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), which uses multimodal large language models (MLLMs) to interpret text-based commands when manipulating images. In other words, the tool has the ability to edit photos based on
AI-generated deepfake Biden robocalls came from Texas company
Mashable / 2h
The culprit behind last month's fake Biden AI robocalls appears to have been identified. New Hampshire's Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it traced the illegal calls back to Life Corporation, a company based in Texas, and its owner Walter Monk. A cease-and-desist order has been issued against Life Corporation, which is accused of violating laws that prohibit "engaging in voter supp
Indian central bank defends ‘proportionate’ action on Paytm
30TechCrunch / 2h
India’s central bank said Thursday it takes supervisory actions and imposes business restrictions only after “persistent non-compliance” with rules, its first comment after a clampdown on Paytm last week has posed existential questions about the future of the leading financial services firm. Shaktikanta Das, the Reserve Bank of India governor, said the central bank always […] © 2024 TechCrunch. A
Google starts blocking users from sideloading certain apps in Singapore
TechCrunch / 4h
To reduce financial scams, Google has started a new program to prevent users from sideloading certain apps in Singapore. The company is looking to block sideloaded apps that abuse Android permissions to read one-time passwords received through SMS and notifications. Google said there are four sets of permissions that bad actors exploit to commit financial […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
Brita snaps up smart water bottle startup, Larq
26TechCrunch / 5h
Smart water bottle-maker Larq this week announced that it has been acquired by filtration giant, Brita. More specifically, Brita GmbH, the German company founded in 1966, which spun off and sold its North/South American wing to Clorox in 1988. Brita GmbH maintains the brand in the rest of the world, but it currently is barred […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Huge Forerunner 165 leak suggests it'll be Garmin's next affordable sports watch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A wealth of information has leaked for Garmin’s upcoming entry-level smartwatch, the Forerunner 165. Details include device specifications, hardware, and several features. Everything listed was discovered on the official Garmin website by industry insider Fitness Tracker Test who then shared their findings on their personal web page . Nearly every aspect of the wearable is in the leak apart from
Accounting software startup Pennylane becomes France’s latest unicorn
31TechCrunch / 5h
Just like clockwork, Pennylane is raising another €40 million ($43 million at today’s exchange rate). This new funding round comes after the accounting startup raised €4 million in 2020, €15 million in 2021, another €15 million in 2021 again, €50 million in 2022 and €30 million in 2023. You might think that it’s quite a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Pakistan cuts off phone and internet services on election day
TechCrunch / 5h
Pakistan has temporarily suspended mobile phone network and internet services across the country to combat any “possible threats,” a top ministry said, as the South Asian nation commences its national election. In a statement, Pakistan’s interior ministry said the move was prompted by recent incidents of terrorism in the country. The internet was accessible through […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ
Attentive.ai snags $7M to boost automation in landscaping, construction services
TechCrunch / 6h
Attentive.ai, a startup building vertical software for landscaping and construction services in the U.S., has raised $7 million in a new funding round as it looks to enhance its AI-led offerings and expand them to more businesses. Led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, the all-equity Series A round, which follows the earlier $5 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, February 8, 2024
LifeHacker / 7h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for February 8, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is on the easier side; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for February 8, Wordle #964! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York T
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 8
Mashable / 7h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Feb. 8's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle com
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for February 8
Mashable / 8h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Disney boss bets on Taylor Swift and Fortnite
31BBC News / 8h
The entertainment giant has been under pressure from investors to shake-up the business.
Apple Beats an Apple Watch Lawsuit
25Wired / 8h
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Apple had a monopoly on heart rate apps for the Apple Watch.
Mounjaro Patients Show Hugely Improved Blood Pressure
Futurism / 8h
A rival to trendy weight loss drug semaglutide has been shown to drastically improve blood pressure after 36 weeks of taking the medication, according to a new study published in the journal Hypertension. The active ingredient is called tirzepatide, developed by the big pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, which the Federal Drug Administration approved a few months ago for weight loss under the bran
Bluesky has added almost a million users one day after opening to the public
Engadget / 9h
Bluesky, the open source Twitter alternative, has seen a surge in new users just one day after opening its platform up to the public. The service has gained more than 850,000 users bringing its total sign-ups to just over 4 million. The service had been in an invitation-only beta for about a year and had grown to just over 3 million users when it officially opened to the public. It currently has
How to Customize Your Steam Deck Theme
LifeHacker / 9h
When it comes to making your Steam Deck your own, there are a lot of ways to customize it. You can purchase various skins and cases or even change out the thumbstick covers to provide a look and feel that is all your own. But if you want to customize the way the Steam Deck's menus and UI look, that's a bit of a different thing altogether. The best way to customize your Steam Deck, at least that I
Operator of AI-Powered Joe Biden Unmasked, Criminal Investigation Opened
29Futurism / 9h
Vote Not Officials say they've identified the culprit behind an AI-generated robocall featuring a fake President Joe Biden telling people not to vote — a weird bit of AI-inflected political maneuvering that could be a sign of things to come in a dirty election year. The Washington Post reports that New Hampshire's attorney general is opening a criminal investigation into the alleged perpetrator o
Feel the Presence of Pennywise at Escape It Las Vegas
Gizmodo / 9h
Las Vegas has long attracted tourists for the obvious reasons, but it’s more recently also become a foodie destination as well as an immersive experience hub . Right off the Strip, you can be transported to Derry, Maine and have your own horrifying encounter with Pennywise the dancing clown, thanks to Warner Bros.’ Esca… Read more...
The AI companions you can have conversations with
31BBC News / 10h
A new breed of talking AI systems are now available for increasingly realistic two-way chats.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, February 8 (game #745)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep
MacBooks, Chromebooks lead losers in laptop repairability analysis
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A stack of broken Chromebook laptops at Cell Mechanic Inc. electronics repair shop in Westbury, New York, U.S., on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (credit: Getty ) Chromebooks and MacBooks are among the least repairable laptops around, according to an analysis that consumer advocacy group US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) shared this week. Apple and Google have long been criticized for
Disney invests $1.5B in Epic Games, plans new “games and entertainment universe”
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / What is this, some sort of "meta universe" or something? (credit: Disney / Epic) Entertainment conglomerate Disney has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion for an "equity stake" in gaming conglomerate Epic Games. The financial partnership will also see both companies "collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney storie
We may now know who’s behind the lead-tainted cinnamon in toddler fruit pouches
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The three recalled pouches linked to lead poisonings. (credit: FDA ) A spice grinder named Carlos Aguilera of Ecuador is the likely source of contaminated cinnamon containing extremely high levels of lead and chromium, which made its way into the apple cinnamon fruit pouches of US toddlers, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration this week . To date, there have
Another Family Sues American Airlines After Flight Attendant Videotapes Young Girl Using Lavatory
View from the Wing / 10h
This flight attendant has been arrested and charged with taking video of five young girls on separate flights as they go to the lavatory. This was discovered after a 14 year old girl reported being asked to wait to use the lav, and then invited in where she found an iPhone taped to the toilet to watch her. The 9 year old learned about the incident when FBI officers showed up at their home, since
How to Make Sure Your Tax Preparer Actually Knows What They’re Doing
LifeHacker / 10h
If you're hiring someone to do your taxes this year—and there are several situations in which you should —you need to make sure that person isn't out to scam you. Unfortunately, there are tax "professionals" out there who aren't qualified or who are straight-up dishonest and will use your business as an opportunity to engage in identity theft or fraud. Since you're legally responsible for your ta
How to Make Alexa Mad, Rude, or a Little Bit Feisty
LifeHacker / 10h
Sure, Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can do all sorts of helpful things: control your smart lights, tell you the weather forecast, do some online shopping on your behalf. But she can show a little "personality" now and then, too, if you know to to bring it out in her. Here's how to make Alexa act angry, rude, or at least a little more feisty than usual. How to make Alexa sound mad If you've got a
Wait, Did Elon Musk Just Hint He's Going to Buy Disney?
1KFuturism / 10h
Over the weekend, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Elon Musk made an unusual appearance on the Los Angeles red carpet for the premiere of "Lola," a small indie flick co-directed by American actress Nicola Peltz. Pictures show the mercurial CEO posing for pictures next to Peltz and her father Nelson Peltz. The bizarre cameo by the second richest man in the world at the premiere of a tiny movie that ba
OpenAI forms a new team to study child safety
28TechCrunch / 11h
Under scrutiny from activists — and parents — OpenAI has formed a new team to study ways to prevent its AI tools from being misused or abused by kids. In a new job listing on its career page, OpenAI reveals the existence of a Child Safety team, which the company says is working with platform […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI Just Made It Easier to Tell If an Image Was Made by DALL-E 3
LifeHacker / 11h
OpenAI is finally making it easier to tell if an image was made with the DALL-E 3. The company shared the news this week, noting that it will soon start adding two types of watermarks to all images generated by DALL-E 3, adhering to standards set forth by the C2PA (The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity). The change is already rolling out to images generated through the website and
Apple Has a New Open-Source AI Image Editor
LifeHacker / 11h
Apple's been a bit behind on the generative AI front, minus some small features added to iOS 17. That said, 2024 is shaping up to be Apple's big AI year. All eyes are fixed on iOS 18 , which should be packed with AI features, including an upgraded Siri. Ahead of that release, Apple researchers, in partnership with the University of California, Santa Barbara, have unveiled an open-source AI model
Southwest Spring Break sale: One-way flights as low as $69
The Points Guy / 11h
If you want to book a last-minute spring break flight, this Southwest Airlines deal is for you. One-way flights starting at $69 are available to book across the carrier’s network. This deal is timely, as it only lasts through Feb. 8. It also includes flights for travel through most of May. Deal basics SOUTHWEST.COM Airline : Southwest Routes : Across the Southwest network How to book : Directly w
Man Uses AI to Talk to 5,000 Women on Tinder, Finds Wife
200+Futurism / 11h
AI Day Fiancé Instead of going through the tedious process of actually interacting with women, Moscow resident Aleksandr Zhadan programmed OpenAI's GPT large language models to talk to well over 5,000 women on his behalf. Zhadan went as far as to have it schedule IRL dates with matches and filter out profiles that showed women posing with alcohol, as Gizmodo reports . Lo and behold, his efforts a
Microsoft Store now lets you instantly try games without downloading them - and it might mean I finally use it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Microsoft Store in Windows 11 is about to get a handy new feature that lets you try games without having to download and install them - but will this innovative feature make the unloved app store more popular? The Microsoft Store has a pretty large library of games on offer, both for sale and to download for free. However, it’s been lacking the ability to preview a game before downloading and
Who should (and who shouldn’t) get the Amex Gold?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When it comes time to apply for your first (or fifth) premium-adjacent rewards card, don’t ignore the American Express® Gold Card . The Amex Gold has an annual fee of $250 (see rates and fees ), which effectively drops to $10 in true out-of-pocket cost when you fully use the monthly statement credits at se
Amazon’s Cloud Boss Likens Generative AI Hype to the Dotcom Bubble
68Wired / 12h
Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon’s dominant cloud platform AWS, says generative AI is valuable but that the excitement around some AI companies is similar to when dotcom darlings were “dramatically overhyped.”
How to earn and use the Southwest Companion Pass
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. One of the most advantageous offerings in the travel industry is the Southwest Companion Pass . This pass grants you the privilege of bringing a companion along for free (excluding applicable taxes and fees) on an unlimited number of Southwest Airlines flights until the pass expires. For frequent Southwest fly
ESPN's standalone streaming service will launch by fall 2025
Engadget / 12h
On the company's quarterly earnings call today, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the previously-announced standalone ESPN streaming service will arrive by the fall of 2025. The company had already tipped the service , which Iger explained will offer "the full suite" of ESPN networks as a streaming option, but a general launch date or any additional details hadn't been revealed. Iger said that the standal
Disney takes a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to build an ‘entertainment universe’ with Fortnite
TechCrunch / 12h
Lego Fortnite is only two months old, but Epic Games is already out with an even bigger collaboration. Epic and Disney announced today that the companies will partner on an “all-new games and entertainment universe” that will bring characters from Disney’s deep catalogue to life through a tie-in with Fortnite. Disney will take a $1.5 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
How Twitter’s descent into chaos is paving the way for a new web
20TechCrunch / 12h
The post-Twitter era has spurred the development and further growth of numerous social networks that prioritize brief posts, from open source standbys like Mastodon to new decentralized concepts like Bluesky, and those from smaller startups like Post, Spill, and Spoutible, to those from tech giants like Meta, which launched the Twitter-like Threads. While this is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Windows Finally Gets Apple Music and Apple TV Apps
How-To Geek / 12h
After a five-year wait, Apple is finally retiring the iTunes app on Windows. It's being replaced by a trio of apps— Apple Music , Apple TV , and Apple Devices . These apps are now available on the Microsoft Store and will restrict iTunes' capabilities upon installation.
What I learned from the Apple Store’s 30-minute Vision Pro demo
30Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / These mounted displays near the entrance let visitors touch, but not use, a Vision Pro. (credit: Kyle Orland) For decades now , potential Apple customers have been able to wander in to any Apple Store and get some instant eyes-on and hands-on experience with most of the company's products. The Apple Vision Pro is an exception to this simple process; the "mixed-reality curious" need to b
Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is purportedly working on a foldable iPhone internally, according to "a person with direct knowledge of the situation" speaking to The Information . They're said to be clamshell-style devices that fold like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series rather than phones that become tablets like the Galaxy Z Fold or Google's Pixel Fold. The phones are also said to be "in earl
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Brendan Smialowski) An anti-voting robocall that used an artificially generated clone of President Biden's voice has been traced to a Texas company called Life Corporation "and an individual named Walter Monk," according to an announcement by New Ha
YouTube TV is the US’s 4th-biggest cable TV provider, with 8 million subs
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Jericho / Ron Amadeo ) YouTube is still slowly dripping out stats about its subscriber base. After the announcement last week that YouTube Premium had hit 100 million subscribers, the company now says YouTube TV, its cable subscription plan, has 8 million subscribers . Eight million subscribers might sound paltry compared to the 100 million people on Premium, but Premium is only
From Bag to Worse: Profane Note from Baggage Handler Sparks Major Airline Discipline
View from the Wing / 12h
I won't tell you exactly what the baggage handler wrote on the luggage, but it's the same as a tourism slogan for Australia's Northern Territory . You can see for yourself in the photos. Continue reading ...
The Google Pixel Fold 2 Has Leaked, and Baby, It’s Got Back
Gizmodo / 12h
Thanks to a render making the rounds, we may have some insight into what the next-generation Google Pixel Fold 2 will look like and what’s inside. A bulbous, protruding camera bump is one striking detail on the unreleased, as-of-yet, unannounced device. Read more...
Disney Announces Animated Moana Sequel Hitting Theaters This Year
50Gizmodo / 12h
Surprise sequels don’t get announced every day, but Disney just pulled one out of Sorcerer Mickey’s hat. Moana 2— the follow-up to 2016 's Moana , Disney+’s most-streamed film of 2023—is coming, and it’s coming this year. How is that possible? It was announced as several years ago as a sequel series for Disney+, but is… Read more...
FTC accuses Microsoft of misrepresenting its Activision Blizzard plans after layoffs
Engadget / 12h
One week after Microsoft laid off nearly 2,000 employees in its gaming division, the Federal Trade Commission is accusing Microsoft of contradicting its pledge to allow Activision Blizzard to operate independently post-acquisition. The FTC filed a complaint in a federal appeals court on Wednesday, arguing that last week's downsizing, which affected employees of Activision Blizzard, "contradicts M
Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create a 'games and entertainment universe'
Engadget / 12h
Disney will invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite , the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the initiative, Disney and Epic Games will create a brand new “games and entertainment universe” over the next few years, Disney said in a statement . “Our exciting new relationship with Epic Games will bring together Disneys beloved brands and franchises with the hugely popular
NASA Spacecraft Swoops So Close to Io That It Can See Volcanic Eruptions
22Futurism / 12h
Say Cheese A spectacular image taken by NASA's Juno probe this past weekend shows Jupiter's moon Io with twin eruptions on the surface, underlining the fact that Io is the most volcanically active place in our Solar System. The NASA image , which Juno captured from around 2,400 miles away, shows the faint but telltale signs of gaseous-looking trails on the moon's horizon. NASA says the eruptions
How to Cry More (and Why You Should)
LifeHacker / 12h
We have lots of reasons to suppress the urge to cry, from throwing a bully off your scent in grade school to trying to appear professional in an important meeting. You may have preconceived notions about how crying can make you seem weak, or that it's an undesirable vibe to put out in tense situations. However, good things can come from crying when you do it in the safety of an emotionally suppor
JetBlue bringing back well-known industry exec as it seeks return to stability
The Points Guy / 12h
JetBlue is coming full circle. The airline announced Wednesday that longtime airline industry vet Marty St. George will join the carrier as its new president later this month. St. George replaces Joanna Geraghty as she takes over the top job from outgoing CEO Robin Hayes . St. George, who has more than 30
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