Google Meet’s second-screen Companion Mode is coming to the Nest Hub Max
After updating Workspace (formerly G Suite) with a number of new features last year, Google’s previously-announced Companion Mode for the Nest Hub Max and other Google Meet hardware has begun rolling...
View ArticleNetflix is about to get more expensive for North American customers
It's that time again: Netflix is raising prices for customers in the US and Canada. Monthly prices are slated to increase a buck or two, depending on your subscription tier. Reuters first reported that...
View ArticleUS residents can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests starting on January 19th
One year, 10 months and eight days after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans will be able to order free, at-home tests from the government. Starting on January 19th,...
View ArticleThe FTC is reportedly investigating Meta's VR unit for anticompetitive practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as well as several states, including New York, Tennesse and North Carolina, are reportedly investigating Meta’s virtual reality division in relation to potential...
View ArticleGoogle starts rolling out the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's delayed December update
Google has begun rolling out the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro’s latest update following a delay in December. As may you recall, the company “paused” the release of the OTA after there were reports of the software...
View ArticleRussia captures hacker likely responsible for Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
The hacker behind the ransomware attack that took down the Colonial Pipeline last year has been apprehended by Russian authorities, according to US officials.Russia’s FSB intelligence agency said...
View ArticleLink-sharing service Linktree suddenly blocks sex workers
Yet another service has kicked sex workers off its platform. According to Motherboard, Linktree, a tool that allows you to share multiple links with one URL online, has given sex workers the boot...
View ArticleFox News host Dan Bongino suspended on YouTube over COVID-19 misinformation
Fox News host and right-wing commentator Dan Bongino won't be able to upload anything to his YouTube channel for a week, according to Forbes and The Hill. The website has temporarily suspended his...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: 2022 should be a big year for animated films
The post-Spider-Verse revolution feels alive in 2022’s animation slateAlicia Haddick, PolygonSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was a game-changer for animated films. It blended 2D and CG masterfully,...
View ArticleApple will let dating apps in the Netherlands offer third-party payments
Apple is once again honoring regulations requiring it to allow alternative payment options in the App Store, although this one is highly specific. As Reutersreports, Apple confirmed it would comply...
View ArticleThe Roomba j7+ poop-detecting robot vacuum is $250 off right now
If you made the resolution to tidy up more regularly in 2022, a robot vacuum can help with that. And for those that hate cleaning, investing in a robot vacuum with self-emptying functionality can make...
View ArticleTesla reportedly delays Cybertruck production to 2023
Tesla has once again quietly pushed back its Cybertruck's release to next year, according to Reuters. The automaker will reportedly begin the electric truck's production by the end of the first quarter...
View ArticleCalifornia judge says Google's non-disclosure agreements violate state law
Google may have to rethink its non-disclosure agreements following a long-running lawsuit from an anonymous worker. According to The Washington Post, a California Superior Court judge has ruled that...
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Hitting the Books: The first man to listen to the birth of stars
If the efforts of the 10,000-plus people who developed and assembled the James Webb Space Telescope are any indication, the age of the independent scientist are well and truly over. Newton, Galileo,...
View ArticleThe next iPad Pro will reportedly offer MagSafe charging and a 'brand new chip'
The murmurs of an iPad Pro with wireless charging are growing louder. 9to5Macsources claim Apple is moving forward with an update to its pro tablet that would include MagSafe wireless charging, but not...
View ArticleFedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasers
FedEx jets might soon pack defensive weaponry. NBC News and Reuters report FedEx has asked the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to equip an upcoming fleet of Airbus A321-200 aircraft with...
View ArticleApple reportedly requires employees to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Apple employees may have to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines if they want to avoid significant hassles. The Verge says it has seen internal email revealing that Apple will require corporate...
View ArticleMac and Linux games leave Humble Bundle’s Trove after January 31st
If you're on Humble Bundle and use a Mac or a Linux computer, you may want to download all the games you can from the service's Trove before the month ends. Starting on February 1st, the Mac and Linux...
View ArticleFace mask sensor can detect leaks and your heart rate
You might not be thrilled that face masks are a part of daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they could soon be useful for more than protecting others and yourself. Researchers at Northwestern...
View ArticleApple faces class action lawsuit over Powerbeats Pro charging issues
Apple is facing another lawsuit over Powerbeats battery trouble. New York resident Alejandro Vivar has filed a potential class action lawsuit over allegations Powerbeats Pro design defects prevents the...
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