Microsoft appeals for a new US agency to regulate AI
Microsoft has called for the US federal government to create a new agency specifically focused on regulating AI, Bloombergreports. At a speech in Washington, DC attended by some members of Congress and...
View ArticleThe Morning After: Ford and Tesla sign EV-charging pact
Ford has become the first major automaker to leap into bed with Tesla after the US government pushed to make EV charging more widely accessible. The carmaker has signed a deal, starting spring 2024, so...
View ArticleSamsung's Galaxy Tab S8+ falls to an all-time low in Amazon sale
Amazon is running a sale on two Samsung Galaxy tablets for a limited time: the Tab S8+ and the Tab S6 Lite. The 128GB Galaxy Tab S8+ with Wi-Fi has reached an all-time low with a 33 percent cut...
View ArticleLG and Hyundai are building a $4.3 billion EV battery cell factory in the US
Korean companies LG and Hyundai are teaming up to build a new EV battery cell manufacturing plant in the US and have signed a memorandum of understanding to invest $4.3 billion in the project. The...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: Microsoft’s Panos Panay on bringing AI to Windows 11
It’s a bigger than usual AI week for Microsoft, thanks to its Build developer conference. This week, we chat with Panos Panay, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer, about Windows Copilot, a new “AI...
View ArticleAfter a rocky start, Formula E’s Gen3 car is living up to its potential
We’re in the midst of a three-week break in the Formula E calendar, so now is a good time to take stock of the season so far. This is the ninth season of the all-electric racing series, but it’s the...
View ArticleThe best gaming mouse in 2023
If you regularly play games on a PC, a good mouse will give you greater control over your cursor, add a few more buttons you can customize to your liking and generally make your downtime more...
View ArticleYouTube will allow unlimited simultaneous streams for NFL Sunday Ticket
Folks who subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube next season may not have to worry about missing out on too much of the action. Initially, YouTube planned to limit the number of simultaneous streams...
View ArticleApple's AirPods Max are $99 off at Amazon
Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones may be a bit over the top, but they are one of the best pieces of audio gear for Apple enthusiasts. The catch is that you have to be willing to shell out quite a...
View ArticleThe best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2023
The “Apple effect” can be as helpful as it is infuriating. A good technology can exist for years, and many won’t care until it gets the Cupertino seal of approval. To that end, a lot of people are...
View ArticleSwiss researchers use a wireless BCI to help a spinal injury patient walk...
Ever year, more than a million people in North America suffer some form of spinal cord injury (SCI), with an annual cost of more than $7 billion to treat and rehabilitate those patients. The medical...
View ArticleThe best Memorial Day tech sales we could find
Apart from being a time to honor those who've served our country and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day also brings a number of sales on various appliances and electronics. As we round into...
View ArticleHow to watch the Summer Games Done Quick 2023 speedrun marathon
It's once again time to watch skilled gamers rip through their favorite titles as quickly as possible in the name of a good cause. Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is back with another week-long charity...
View ArticleBluesky now lets you choose your own algorithm
Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized Twitter alternative, has released one of its most significant updates to date: the ability for users to choose their own algorithms. The service, which is...
View ArticleNaughty Dog says its Last of Us multiplayer game needs more time in the oven
One of the most notable omissions from this week's PlayStation Showcase was anything from Naughty Dog. Many (including yours truly) expected the studio to reveal more details about its Last of Us...
View ArticleGoogle fined $32.5 million for infringing on Sonos patent
Google has just been hit with a $32.5 million penalty for infringing on a patent held by Sonos. According to Law360, a California federal jury ordered the fine after determining that Google infringed...
View ArticleCompany responsible for 7.5 billion robocalls sued by nearly every Attorney...
We can all agree that robocalls are the worst. While there might never be a way to get rid of them entirely (though agencies are certainly working on it), one the most prolific sources of these...
View ArticleJapan's ispace says Hakuto-R crashed because it got confused by a crater rim
ispace is done analyzing data from its failed Hakuto-R lunar landing, and it sounds like tricky terrain and a late change in the landing site are to blame. Apparently, Hakuto-R was able to complete the...
View ArticleiRobot's Roomba j7+ Combo vacuum is $300 off right now
Avoiding manual floor maintenance is a lovely thing, but a good robot vacuum will cost you. Our current favorite pick for a mop and vac combo, iRobot's Roomba j7+ usually sells for $1,099 but Wellbots...
View ArticleTwitter pulls out of EU’s voluntary Code of Practice against disinformation
Twitter has withdrawn from a voluntary European Union agreement to combat online disinformation. In a tweet spotted by TechCrunch, Thierry Breton, the bloc’s internal market commissioner, said Twitter...
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