States, activists sue USPS over purchase of gas-powered mail trucks
The US Postal Service is facing more than just stern warnings over its decision to buy mostly gas-powered mail delivery trucks. Environmental activist groups (including the Center for Biological...
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Formula E Gen3: The world's most efficient race car
Although some of the details have already been announced, Formula E officially unveiled its Gen3 car today ahead of this weekend’s Monaco E-Prix. Big changes are coming in terms of power and efficiency...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard shareholders approve Microsoft's $68.7 billion takeover bid
Activision Blizzard's shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a proposed $68.7 billion takeover by Microsoft. More than 98 percent of the shares that voted at a special meeting held on...
View ArticleSnapchat is getting a suite of new editing tools called 'director mode'
In case there was any doubt that Snap is among the many platforms trying to challenge TikTok, the company just introduced a new suite of creator-friendly editing tools called “director mode.” The...
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Snap made a $230 selfie drone called Pixy
After years of rumors, Snap has officially revealed its first selfie drone. The pocket-sized device, which is called Pixy, doesn't require a lengthy setup. It doesn't even come with a...
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Android 13 beta hands-on: Just small tweaks for now
The public Android 13 beta is here, and it’s our first chance to look at what might be coming in Google’s OS update. We’ve already learned a bit about what the company will be focusing on improving for...
View ArticleGoogle takes first steps in rolling out Android’s Privacy Sandbox
At the start of the year, Google announced the Privacy Sandbox on Android project, a new system designed to eventually replace today's existing third-party cookie schemes and reinvent a more...
View ArticleValorant's upcoming path-to-pro mode is designed for aspiring esports stars
Valorant's professional scene will look vastly different next year after Riot Games announced some significant changes to the game's esports structure. Domestic and international leagues will be...
View ArticleBlizzard will reveal the first Warcraft mobile game on May 3rd
Nearly two decades after its launch and World of Warcraft is still going strong. The MMORPG saw its latest expansion drop in April and is actively working on ridable dragons for an update in the near...
View ArticleNVIDIA adds native M1 Mac support to the GeForce Now app
The GeForce Now macOS app should run more smoothly for many Mac users after the addition of native support for Apple's M1 chips. NVIDIA initially rolled out M1 support last year, albeit through...
View ArticleAmazon’s Fire TV Cube is the first set top box to stream directly to hearing...
Watching TV with hearing aids is about to get a little easier for Amazon Fire TV Cube owners. The second generation of the Fire TV Cube will now support Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) for...
View ArticleFlavored e-cigarettes are exempt from the FDA's proposed menthol ban
American regulators may not have made a decision on flavored e-cigarettes, but that isn't stopping them from cracking down on the conventional variety. The New York Timesreports the US Food and Drug...
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Apple had a huge quarter, but revenue growth is slowing
All eyes are on Apple today, after a tumultuous series of earnings reports dropped this week. Google parent company Alphabet missed revenue expectations, while Meta (formerly Facebook) recorded a...
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Lizzo will perform in the first metaverse music awards show
Like it or not, the metaverse is becoming an increasingly popular music venue — including, apparently, for ceremonies. As Hollywood Reporterexplains, Logitech has revealed what it says is the first...
View ArticleNetflix's Tudum lays off staff months after launch
Netflix assembled an impressive roster of writers and editors for its fan site project, Tudum, which launched in early December of 2021. Today, a significant portion of those new hires have been sent...
View ArticleBeijing approves driverless taxi permits for Baidu and Pony.ai
Beijing is paving the way for driverless robotaxis. China’s capital city granted permits to auto startup Pony.ai and Chinese internet giant Baidu to offer self-driving car services to the general...
View ArticleAmazon's pandemic boom is over
What a difference a year can make. Roughly one year after pandemic-fueled buying spree pushed Amazon profits to new highs, the retail giant’s growth has now stalled to its slowest rate in more than two...
View ArticleAirbnb adopts permanent remote work option for employees
Some companies have started requiring their employees to come into the office a few times a week now that most people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Airbnb isn't one them. Company CEO Brian...
View ArticleGoogle now lets you request the removal of personal information from Search
You can now ask Google to remove your personal contact information, such as your physical and email addresses, as well as your phone number, from Search. The tech giant already takes request for the...
View ArticleHidden AirTags should be easier to locate thanks to louder alert sounds
Apple announced back in February that it's introducing changes that would make AirTags easier to find after several stories of bad actors using the tracker to stalk people came out. One of the upcoming...
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