Hitting the Books: Why AI won't be taking our cosmology jobs
The problem with studying the universe around us is that it is simply too big. The stars overhead remain too far away to interact with directly, so we are relegated to testing our theories on the...
View ArticleBiden administration announces $930 million in grants to expand rural...
The Biden administration on Friday announced $930 million in grants designed to expand rural access to broadband internet. Part of the Department of Commerce’s “Enabling Middle Mile Broadband...
View ArticleMicrosoft confirms June Outlook and OneDrive outages were caused by DDoS attacks
Earlier this month, a group known as Anonymous Sudan took credit for a service outage that disrupted access to Outlook, OneDrive and a handful of other Microsoft online services. After initially...
View ArticleThe Pixel 8 Pro could feature a flat display
If Google’s Pixel Pro family has had your interest for a while, but the thought of using a phone with a curved display prevented you from buying the Pixel 7 Pro or Pixel 6 Pro, the Pixel 8 Pro could be...
View ArticleNetflix shares teaser for World War II drama ‘All The Light We Cannot See’
Between all the trailers Netflix shared yesterday during its Tudum event for properties like One Piece and 3 Body Problem, you may have missed some of the more grounded dramas the company was promoting...
View ArticleThe FCC is preparing to take a 'fresh look' at internet data caps
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel wants to open a formal Notice of Inquiry into the impact of internet data caps on consumers, according to an FCC document spotted...
View ArticleThe Morning After: All the cool things Netflix showed off over the weekend
Tudum, Netflix’s in-house mix of Comic Con and shareholder presentation, took place this weekend. The company used the moment to tease plenty of forthcoming projects, including its live-action remakes...
View ArticleReddit hackers demand $4.5 million and API changes in threat to leak 80GB of...
In February, Reddit revealed it had been the victim of a targeted phishing scheme that exposed internal docs, dashboards, code and contracts, along with some advertisers' and current and former...
View ArticleThe best smart scales for 2023
Data is a useful tool in any battle, especially if you’re opting to wage war against your waistline in an attempt to be healthier. Back in 2007, I bought a dirt-cheap scale and drew my own graph sheets...
View ArticleSamsung brings its self-repair program to the UK
Samsung has announced that its self-repair program is now available in the UK and other European countries, after launching in the US last year. Users will be able to access tools and parts needed to...
View ArticleApple Watch Series 8 is back on sale for $329
This is a good moment to get an Apple smartwatch if you're more concerned about price than anything else. Amazon is once more selling the Apple Watch Series 8 with a 41mm case and GPS for $329, or a...
View ArticleThe best E Ink tablets for 2023
I’ve been a notebook person for most of my life. I’ve had dozens of notebooks over the years that served as repositories for to-do lists, story ideas, messages jotted down during meetings and...
View ArticleTrevor Noah is launching a weekly talk show podcast on Spotify
Following his departure as host of The Daily Show last December, Trevor Noah is partnering with Spotify to launch a podcast, Variety first reported. Weekly episodes of the yet-to-be-named series should...
View ArticleThe best sleep apps and gadgets for a better night's sleep
Every year, many of us put things like “eat better,” “stress less” and “get in shape'' on our New Year’s resolutions lists. And sleep quality can play a big part in achieving all of those goals....
View ArticleAnker's charging accessories are up to 44 percent off in Amazon sale
You can grab a power bank, a power strip and other charging accessories you may need at a discount right now from Anker's ongoing sale at Amazon. If you're looking for a small every day power bank or...
View ArticleSpotify may finally be ready to debut a premium HiFi audio tier
Rumors about a Spotify HiFi tier have been around since at least 2017, and the company even announced plans to launch such a feature in 2021 — only to back off the next year. Now, the company may...
View ArticleThe best budget gaming laptops for 2023
Not everyone needs an NVIDIA RTX 4080, or a blazing fast 500Hz screen. These days, you can find plenty of affordable gaming notebooks that can easily hit decent frame rates in modern games. Cheaper...
View ArticlePanasonic S5 IIX review: Power and value in one vlogging package
Earlier this year, Panasonic launched the S5 II and S5 IIX full-frame cameras, finally embracing phase-detect autofocus that puts it on par with rivals. I’ve already tested the S5 II and found it to be...
View ArticleCadillac teases the electric Escalade IQ ahead of an August 9th reveal
Here is your first peek at Cadillac's Escalade IQ. The brand has started to tease the upcoming EV, which it will formally unveil on August 9th. As you might expect, the first glimpse doesn't reveal...
View ArticleRivian owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers starting in 2024
Rivian is joining GM and Ford in gaining access to Tesla's Supercharger network. The automaker will offer R1T and R1S owners an adapter to connect their EVs to Supercharger stations as soon as spring...
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