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SOMA Labs' Rumble of Ancient Times is the chaotic neutral of synths
I wrote my first synth review for Engadget in 2019. At the time I thought it might be a one off. Maybe it would afford me the opportunity to play with some fun gear now and then, but “Engadget synth...
View Article'Minecraft' mod exploit lets hackers control your device
You might want to run antivirus tools if you use certain Minecraft mods. The MMPA security community has learned that hackers are exploiting a "BleedingPipe" flaw in the Forge framework powering...
View ArticleFBI investigation reveals that it was unknowingly using NSO-backed spyware
A New York Times investigation uncovered earlier this year that the US government used spyware made by Israeli hacking firm NSO. Now, after an FBI investigation into who was using the tech, the...
View ArticleThis free plugin uses AI to generate music samples from text prompts
The devs behind AI-based sample editing software Samplab are back with a free VST3 plugin that generates samples from text prompts. The appropriately-named TextToSample is a plugin that opens inside...
View ArticleThe best eco-friendly phone cases for 2023
No modern smartphone is completely carbon neutral. Even the most eco-conscious phones are only partially made out of recyclable materials. But you can help cut back on plastic usage by at least...
View ArticleInstagram seems to be working on labels for posts 'generated by Meta AI'
Meta’s consumer-facing generative AI tools based on its new Llama 2 model may not be far off. The company appears to be working on several new generative AI features for Instagram, including labels...
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Sony's latest QD-OLED TV is significantly brighter than last year’s models
Sony announced pricing and availability today for its high-end 2023 QD-OLED television that the electronics giant says offers its “best color ever.” The Google TV-powered Bravia XR A95L will ship in...
View ArticleMazda stops selling its only EV in the US
Mazda's MX-30 is a strange EV, and it appears the company knows this. The automaker is pulling the small crossover from the US market after the 2023 model year. The company says it's currently focused...
View ArticleThe best streaming devices you can buy in 2023
If you're in the market for a new streaming device, chances are you want to improve your home theater experience. Maybe you've been relying on your phone or tablet for binge-watch sessions, or perhaps...
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Amazon Amp is the under-the-radar app that's trying to reinvent radio
Last spring, Amazon launched its long-rumored live audio-streaming platform, Amp. The pitch was to reinvent radio with “an infinite dial of shows.” Amp offers users access to a vast, built-in music...
View ArticleWater-soluble circuit boards could cut carbon footprints by 60 percent
German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies AG announced that it’s producing a printed circuit board (PCB) that dissolves in water. Sourced from UK startup Jiva Materials, the plant-based...
View ArticleUber safety driver involved in fatal self-driving car crash pleads guilty
The Uber safety driver at the wheel during the first known fatal self-driving car crash involving a pedestrian has pleaded guilty to and been sentenced for an endangerment charge. Rafaela Vasquez will...
View Article'Bomb Rush Cyberfunk' arrives on the PlayStation and Xbox in September
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the upcoming game from Team Reptile with major Jet Set Radio vibes, is also heading to PlayStation and Xbox. It was initially announced for Switch and PC with a release date of...
View ArticleElon Musk's X Corp sues anti-hate group over its research
After threatening to do so, X Corp (aka Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), Bloomberg has reported. It claimed that the anti-hate group is illegally...
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The Morning After: Water-soluble circuit boards could have a huge impact on...
German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies announced it’s making printed circuit boards (PCBs) that dissolve in water. Sourced from UK startup Jiva Materials, the plant-based Soluboard could...
View ArticleGoogle is looking to 'supercharge' Assistant with AI
The ongoing race to expand generative AI technology is reaching digital assistants — one of many people's first introductions to an AI companion. Such is the case with Google, which is working on a...
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The best Bluetooth trackers for 2023
If you’ve ever been derailed from an on-time departure by a set of lost keys or misplaced wallet, you’ll benefit from a Bluetooth tracker. These small gadgets attach to your stuff and use your...
View ArticleYouTube tests AI-generated video summaries
The next internet video summary you see might not have been written by a human. YouTube is testing AI-generated video summaries that appear on search and watch pages. The text is meant to provide a...
View ArticlePS5 and Xbox Series X consoles are $50 off right now
There’s some positive news for those who have been holding off from buying a new gaming console, as well as folks who had trouble finding a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X since the systems arrived in...
View ArticleMeta's Oversight Board recommends stronger rules on gender-based violence
Meta's Oversight Board is calling for changes to the social media giant's policies on gender-based violence. In addition to overturning the decision to preserve a Facebook post making light of domestic...
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