Ferrari customers targeted in ransom-related cyberattack

29 mins ago (Digital Trends): Ferrari has been targeted by a hacker who is threatening to release data linked to its customers unless the automaker hands over a ransom payment.

This LG soundbar with wireless subwoofer bundle is $150 off

29 mins ago (Digital Trends): Improve your home theater setup with immersive audio by buying the LG SN4A soundbar and wireless subwoofer bundle, which is available from Best Buy at $150 off.

Roundtable raises funding round on Roundtable

30 mins ago (TechCrunch): French startup Roundtable has raised a $3.2 million (€3 million) funding round from a hundred business angels. That’s quite a large group of individual investors — but that’s because Roundtable runs an angel investment platform for European startups. Backed by eFounders, the company takes care of the administrative, legal and financial processes involved with startup […] Roundtable raises funding round on Roundtable by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

Google is finally fixing the pesky Pixel Watch alarm problem

44 mins ago (Android Authority): Update: Google has promised to fix the delayed alarms issue in the March 2023 update for the Pixel Watch.

Google is giving Pixel Superfans early access to its ChatGPT AI rival Bard

56 mins ago (Android Authority): You might want to check your email if you're a Pixel Superfan.

Wordle Today (#640): Wordle answer and hints for March 21

1 h ago (Digital Trends): Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.

Best 15-Inch Gaming and Work Laptop for 2023 - CNET

2 hs ago (CNET): Get the perfect-size laptop from companies such as Razer, Lenovo, Apple and Acer. Here are our top picks.

Google says Exynos chip flaw puts several phones at security risk (Updated)

2 hs ago (Android Authority): Update: Google has patched the vulnerability in the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a.

One of Samsung’s best 85-inch QLED TVs is $1,400 off right now

2 hs ago (Digital Trends): The Samsung Q80B is one of the best QLEDs around and it's at a huge discount right now at Samsung, making it even more attractive.

Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again

2 hs ago (Digital Trends): Satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit has reportedly been in talks all weekend as it seeks a cash injection to avoid possible bankruptcy.

Google flags apps made by popular Chinese e-commerce giant as malware

2 hs ago (TechCrunch): On Monday, Google announced that it had flagged several apps made by a Chinese e-commerce giant as malware, alerting users who had them installed, and suspended the company’s official app. In the last couple of weeks, multiple Chinese security researchers accused Pinduoduo, a rising e-commerce giant that boasts almost 800 million active users, of making […] Google flags apps made by popular Chinese e-commerce giant as malware by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai originally published on...

iPhone 15 MFi requirements to drive USB-C charger demand

2 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Apple doesn't ship a charger with its iPhone anymore, and the iPhone 15 moving to USB-C with MFi requirements is expected to drive high demand for compatible chargers.Apple to require MFi certification for chargersEver since the iPhone 12 in 2020, Apple hasn't included USB chargers in the product packaging. This controversial move caused many users to fall back on old chargers rather than upgrade to the new USB-C cables included in the box. Read more...

iPhone display orders decline 39% year-over-year

4 hs ago (AppleInsider News): A display shipment report from Apple's supply chain shows iPhone 14 display orders decreased sharply when compared to the iPhone 13 in the same timeframe.iPhone display orders decline YoYThe iPhone 14 release cycle has seen a lot of turbulence thanks to initial supply issues and waning demand into 2023. Despite that, the more expensive pro models are driving sales as customers seek to upgrade. Read more...

Save $50 on this 4-camera Arlo security camera bundle today

4 hs ago (Digital Trends): Best Buy has a four camera Arlo Security bundle deal that gives you coverage for your home and property at a great price.

Ted Lasso season 3, episode 2 release date, time, channel, and plot

4 hs ago (Digital Trends): What time does episode 2 of Ted Lasso season 3 stream? Digital Trends has all the information about the hit Apple TV+ show starring Jason Sudeikis.

Amazon to shed thousands more workers in ‘next few weeks’

4 hs ago (Digital Trends): Amazon is preparing to shed 9,000 workers across several departments. It follows similar action in November when the company let go 18,000 employees.

Stuck on Your Taxes? Here's How to Get Free Help - CNET

4 hs ago (CNET): No one said taxes were easy. But there are many resources that can help.

The best Amazon Original movies right now

5 hs ago (Digital Trends): From J.Lo's Shotgun Wedding to the horror movie Nanny, Amazon Prime's best original movies offer something for everyone.

This Samsung Odyssey 27-inch QHD gaming monitor is $120 off

6 hs ago (Digital Trends): The Samsung Odyssey G50A gaming monitor, which offers Quad HD resolution on its 27-inch screen, is on sale from Best Buy for $280 following a $120 discount.

PlayStation Plus Deals: Save Cash on Sony's Gaming Subscription - CNET

6 hs ago (CNET): We break down how PlayStation's multitiered subscription works and the best ways to get signed up for less.

Grace Caroline Currey on Shazam: Fury of the Gods

6 hs ago (Gizmodo): Read more...

Is Apple about to announce a 'Broadcast' App?

7 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Apple has just denied an update to years-old internet radio and live streaming app "Broadcasts," based on a name-likeness rule that is used to prevent developers from copying Apple app names.'Broadcasts' denied for Apple name collisionLongtime developer, code sleuth, and Apple commentator Steve Troughton-Smith has just been denied a routine update to a Mac version of his app, "Broadcasts." The app is more than two years old, according to the App Store listing, and it hasn't encountered a naming...

Max Q: Maybe next time

7 hs ago (TechCrunch): In this issue of Max Q: An "operational pause" at Virgin Orbit; Behold: New moon suits!; News from Project Kuiper; and more Max Q: Maybe next time by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

Satellite built with $20 CPU and 48 AA batteries tests method to reduce costs and space junk

7 hs ago (TechSpot): New data from a satellite built by college students shows encouraging signs that could lead to cheaper satellites and less space junk. One 3D-printed component, in particular, could contribute significantly to the fight to keep the space orbiting Earth clean.Read Entire Article

Lego's Huge Rivendell Set Is as Epic a Feat as the Lord of the Rings Movies

7 hs ago (Gizmodo): Before this month, it had been years since Lego had made any sets based off the Lord of the Rings movies. But the iconic brick maker came to us at the turn of the tide with the latest adult collectors set—a recreation of Rivendell from The Fellowship of the Ring as epic as an extended edition trilogy marathon, and…Read more...

When it comes to early-stage growth marketing, it’s often better to imitate than innovate

7 hs ago (TechCrunch): While trying to gain traction, most of your time and attention should be focused on imitating successful marketing tactics. When it comes to early-stage growth marketing, it’s often better to imitate than innovate by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch

Apple Pay now available in South Korea

7 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Apple Pay has seemingly soft-launched in South Korea with only one card issuer.Apple Pay launches in South KoreaFollowing regulatory hurdles, Apple Pay was expected to launch in South Korea at any time, which has only been recently confirmed by Apple. Now, it seems the feature is live, according to a couple of sources. Read more...

ChatGPT was down nearly all day, chat history still in progress

7 hs ago (Digital Trends): An outage struck ChatGPT for most of the day, including on OpenAI's paid service, ChatGPT Plus.

Best Games on PS Plus: Ghostwire Tokyo, Untitled Goose Game and Much More - CNET

7 hs ago (CNET): PS Plus has a giant library of games. Here are our favorites.

Squid Game season 2: Everything we know so far

7 hs ago (Digital Trends): Here's what we know about the second season of one of Netflix's biggest hit shows, Squid Game.

The Pixel Watch's Alarms Are Going Off Up to 10 Minutes Late

8 hs ago (Gizmodo): Update 3/20/23 at 5:27 PM ET:Google’s rolling out a fix to the late Pixel Watch alarm issue “in the coming weeks”. The update will be delivered via the Play Store, according to an email sent to Gizmodo by a company representative.Read more...

Metallica Is Selling so Many Vinyl Records It Had to Buy Its Own Factory

8 hs ago (Gizmodo): Leer en español.Read more...

Microsoft App Store for Mobile Games Could Launch Next Year - CNET

8 hs ago (CNET): The tech giant is planning an app store for Call of Duty and Candy Crush to rival Apple and Google's mobile software stores.

Pixel Watch update brings a much-requested Apple Watch feature

8 hs ago (Digital Trends): The Pixel Watch launched without one major health feature that's found in most other smartwatches on the market. Today, it's finally being added.

Leaked images suggests Sony WF-1000XM5 will be smaller, rounder

8 hs ago (Digital Trends): Leaked photos of what might be Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds show a design that fixes one of the WF-1000XM4's biggest problems.

Virgin Orbit is on the verge of insolvency after expensive failed launch

8 hs ago (TechSpot): Billionaire Richard Branson's satellite-launching startup Virgin Orbit is close to shutting its doors. In January, the company attempted to send nine satellites into low-Earth orbit. It would have been its first successful satellite launch from UK soil. However, the LauncherOne rocket crashed.Read Entire Article

Get this 55-inch 4K TV with Fire TV smart software for just $270

8 hs ago (Digital Trends): The 55-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV, which offers streaming capabilities with its Amazon Fire TV software, is $180 off from Best Buy, so it's yours for $270.

I Get 5G on My Phone at Home, So Why Can't I Get 5G Home Internet? - CNET

8 hs ago (CNET): You might see those glorious 5G bars on your mobile device, but it won't guarantee your household access to 5G broadband service.

The Windows 11 taskbar is getting an important new update

8 hs ago (Digital Trends): Microsoft is giving developers the opportunity to give third-party apps pinning permissions.

Internet Archive Faces Uphill Battle in Lawsuit Over Its Free Digital Library

8 hs ago (Gizmodo): A federal judge heard oral arguments in a lawsuit filed by four major book publishers against Internet Archive for alleged copyright infringement on Monday. The lawsuit was first filed in 2020 and could be a landmark case when it comes to digital libraries and copyright. Read more...

It's Not Too Late to Join the Diablo 4 Beta - CNET

8 hs ago (CNET): Time to head back to Hell.

The Daniels' Post-Oscars Project Could Be in the Star Wars Galaxy

8 hs ago (Gizmodo): A wildly cool rumor running rampant around the Star Wars community might actually be true. It says that Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the Oscar-winning directors of the Best Picture-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, directed an episode of the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.Read more...

Best Fitbit Deals: Save on the Sense 2, Charge 5 and More - CNET

9 hs ago (CNET): Grab one of these discounted Fitbit models to help you track and achieve your fitness goals this year.

YouTuber purchased every Wii U and 3DS eShop game for $22,000

9 hs ago (TechSpot): Many customers were upset when Nintendo announced the unfortunate discontinuation of the Wii U and 3DS eShops. The shutdown meant users could no longer digitally purchase games and may only install ones that they had previously bought.Read Entire Article

Here are the best shows like The Office for fans of the NBC hit

9 hs ago (Android Authority): Workplace comedies, mockumentary sitcoms, and more great titles for fans of the classic show.

OpenAI Says Stonemasons Should Be Fine in the Brave New World

9 hs ago (Gizmodo): A new paper released Monday says that 80% of the U.S. workforce will see the impact of large language models on their work. While some will only experience a moderate amount of impact on their day to day workload, close to 20% of those working today will likely find about half of their tasks automated to some extent…Read more...

One of Marvel Studios' Most Important Executives Just Left the Company

9 hs ago (Gizmodo): A few names have been attached to every single Marvel Studios movie since the first one, Iron Man, in 2008. Kevin Feige is the one most people know. Louis D’Esposito is another, and a third is Victoria Alonso. Together, those three producers have worked together to build Marvel Studios into a history-making juggernaut…Read more...

Check your inbox — Google may have invited you to use Bard, its ChatGPT rival

9 hs ago (Digital Trends): Bard, Google's AI chatbot, seems to be soft launching for a specific section of Google fans to try out before it launches to the general public.

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro May Ditch Physical Volume and Mute Buttons

9 hs ago (Gizmodo): We won’t know anything for sure about the iPhone 15 until it’s launched later this year, but we’re expecting big changes. We’ve already mentioned it in our iPhone 15 rumor roundup, but this year’s Pro models may ditch physical buttons for touch-based buttons that will introduce a kind of “taptic” feedback. Now, a new…Read more...

Inside Apple Fifth Avenue: Iconic retail design above and below the surface

9 hs ago (AppleInsider News): While walking down Fifth Avenue in New York, you can't miss the glass Apple Store that shines a light on the company's core values from the inside out. AppleInsider checks it out.Exterior of Apple Fifth AvenueApple originally did not want to build on Fifth Ave, and never had any interest in the idea. It wasn't until Harry Macklowe, the purchaser of the General Motors Building, pitched the idea for Apple to build a retail store to Steve Jobs in 2003 that Apple started making plans to do so. Read...

Ikea Has a New Waterproof Speaker for $15 - CNET

9 hs ago (CNET): The Vappeby portable Bluetooth speaker has 80 hours of playtime when audio is at 50% volume.

This New NYC Hospital Is Designed to Be Hurricane-Proof

9 hs ago (Gizmodo): Ten years after Hurricane Sandy flooded the emergency room at the old Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, a new, climate-resilient hospital has been erected in its place. Surrounded by scaffolding and construction equipment, the 11-story building that will be the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital in the South Brooklyn…Read more...

The best animated movies on Netflix right now

9 hs ago (Digital Trends): From new releases like The Magician's Elephant to modern classics like The Corpse Bride, Netflix has great animated movies for everyone. These are the best.

Apple TV 4K (2022) Deals: Save at B&H and Walmart, Score Free Apple Services and More - CNET

9 hs ago (CNET): Apple's most recent streaming box is available at a slight discount at select retailers.

The Best GoPro Alternative Won't Break the Bank - CNET

9 hs ago (CNET): We love the Hero 10 Black, but it's expensive. This alternative costs half the price.

Pick up an Apple Pencil alternative at a fraction of the first-party price

9 hs ago (TechSpot): Third-party accessories can be hit or miss in terms of the trade-off between cost and quality versus the original but it seems The Verge has stumbled across a real diamond in the rough.Read Entire Article

Get this 22-inch monitor for $80 with this limited time deal

9 hs ago (Digital Trends): The Dell SE2222H monitor, which features a 22-inch screen with Full HD resolution, is on sale with a $50 discount from Dell that brings its price down to $80.

Meta Security Exec Hacked and Tracked for a Year by 'Predator' Spyware

9 hs ago (Gizmodo): A former executive on Meta’s security policy team was hacked by the Greek government using sophisticated spyware known as “Predator,” which tracked her for a whole year. Read more...

iPhone 15: release date and price predictions, leaks, rumors, and more

9 hs ago (Digital Trends): Though Apple's iPhone 14 lineup recently came out, that's old news — it's all about the iPhone 15 in 2023! Here's what we know so far.

Grand Slam Romance Combines Magical Girls and Softball Queers

10 hs ago (Gizmodo): Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous, a married couple, have teamed up for their debut graphic novel, Grand Slam Romance. Taking inspiration from real-life queer love stories, softball drama, and magical girl anime, the story follows hot-shot pitcher Mickey Monsoon as they come face to face with their ex, Astra, a softball…Read more...

OnePlus Starts New 100-Day Return Promo - CNET

10 hs ago (CNET): Spend some time with the OnePlus 11 5G phone.

PiEEG is a Raspberry Pi-powered crowdfunding project to read brain bio-signals

10 hs ago (TechSpot): PiEEG is an open source design for an affordable yet precise reader of brain bio-signals; an EEG, EMG and ECG scanner of sorts that doesn't spread diseases to reach its goal. To make PiEEG, Rakhmatulin recently started a crowdfunding campaign asking for $ 4,000. At the time of writing with...Read Entire Article

Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 leak may reveal some welcomed specs

10 hs ago (Android Authority): The leak follows some of the rumors previously heard about the two phones.

8 actors who should star in Superman: Legacy (and who they should play)

10 hs ago (Digital Trends): Who will star in James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe film, Superman: Legacy? We pick who could be the next Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and more.

Save $40 when you add 1TB of storage to your Xbox Series X or PS5

10 hs ago (Digital Trends): You can expand the storage of your Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 with the 1TB Western Digital WD_Black D30 Game Drive, which Best Buy is selling at $40 off.

8 Things We Liked About Shadow and Bone Season 2, and 5 Things We Didn’t

10 hs ago (Gizmodo): With the second season of Shadow and Bone now available to stream on Netflix, more than a few critics have weighed in—including yours truly! The show is fun, if flawed, and I think it’s a good time. Let’s dive into the things we loved about Shadow and Bone season two, and the things we think could have been done betterRead more...

If your PC is running slowly, the latest Windows 11 update may be to blame

10 hs ago (Digital Trends): The latest Windows 11 update may have affected boot and loading times on many PCs.

Dell XPS 13 flash deal sees the laptop drop under $1,000

10 hs ago (Digital Trends): If you're looking for an all-purpose laptop for under $1,000, the Dell XPS is just $949 at Dell today.

Amazon to cut another 9,000 jobs in new round of layoffs

11 hs ago (Technology | The Guardian): Redundancies to take place mostly in cloud services, advertising and Twitch livestreaming unitsAmazon is to cut 9,000 jobs across its global business, as the second big cull of staff at the online retailer this year.The company said the cuts would fall mostly in its cloud services, advertising and Twitch livestreaming units. They come more than two months after Amazon announced it had expanded staff-cutting plans to affect more than 18,000 workers. In January it also revealed separate plans to...

How to use Google Bard, the latest AI chatbot service

11 hs ago (Digital Trends): Google Bard is Google's latest chatbot development designed to compete with the likes of ChatGPT. Here's everything you need to know about how to use it.

Update adds 8BitDo controller support for Apple devices

11 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Due to recent software updates, gaming controllers from 8BitDo now natively support Apple devices on the most recent operating systems.8BitDo Lite SEThe company makes multiple gaming controllers and now supports Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Users will need to ensure their controller has the latest software update, and their Apple devices need to run tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, or macOS 13.2. Read more...

NASA’s Artemis Moon Rover Is Officially Under Construction

11 hs ago (Gizmodo): NASA engineers are making progress on the agency’s Moon rover, which could begin its lunar adventure on the rocky satellite sometime in the mid 2020s.Read more...

Why Sonos Era 300 buyers should switch to Amazon Music

11 hs ago (Digital Trends): Sonos' newest speaker can deliver Dolby Atmos and hi-res audio, but only one streaming music service offers both formats.

M3GAN Star Amie Donald on Dancing Her Way Into Our Nightmares

11 hs ago (Gizmodo): She was 11 when she filmed it, and is 13 now, but Amie Donald has indeed seen PG-13 horror smash M3GAN—in which she plays the title character. “I thought it was really amazing,” she told io9 over video chat. “I was shocked. It looks so good on camera!”Read more...

The best Sling TV alternatives

11 hs ago (Digital Trends): Sling TV has more than 2 million subscribers and is the third-most popular service in the U.S. But there are other options you should take a look at.

5 Food Additives that Are Banned in Europe but Still Used Here - CNET

11 hs ago (CNET): California could be the first state to ban five controversial food chemicals, some of which can be found in Skittles and Hostess donuts.

Pixel phones and Pixel Watch get March 2023 security patch (Update: Pixel 6)

11 hs ago (Android Authority): The update also brings a long list of bug fixes and stability improvements.

Amazon drops new deals: AirTags, Apple Watch, iPads, Macs up to 31% off

11 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Shoppers looking for a new iPad have plenty of deals to choose from at Amazon, including an iPad Pencil bundle that's currently $70 off retail price and includes an Apple Pencil.iPads, MacBooks, and more on sale this week through Amazon. Other great deals include the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip sitting at the lowest price we've seen in the last month. Pick one up for $200 off retail at Amazon or $300 off at Adorama. You can also help yourself to a 20% discount on an M1 MacBook...

California Advances Plan to Make $30 Insulin - CNET

11 hs ago (CNET): The state will be the first to make its own insulin with its own drug brand. Drug companies have also slashed prices after outcry over the high cost of the life-saving medication.

Aembit raises $16.6M to bring identity management to workloads

11 hs ago (TechCrunch): Aembit, a Maryland-based security startup that focuses on helping DevOps and security teams manage how federated workloads talk to each other, is officially launching its service today and announcing a $16.6 million seed funding round from Ballistic Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures. In essence, Aembit’s workload identity and access management service applies industry knowledge, from […] Aembit raises $16.6M to bring identity management to workloads by Frederic Lardinois originally...

Watch out for fake Samsung 980 Pro SSDs that are priced too good to be true

11 hs ago (TechSpot): For reference, Samsung's 2TB 980 Pro is currently priced at $159.99 over on Amazon before a $10 instant discount.Read Entire Article

World Baseball Classic 2023: How to Watch Japan vs. Mexico Tonight From Anywhere - CNET

11 hs ago (CNET): Japan and Mexico play tonight, and the winner will face the US in the WBC final.

iPhone 14: Buy now or wait?

11 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld One of the most common questions we get is: Is this a good time to buy an iPhone? Of course if you need one–your old one is irreparably broken and you can’t go without, for example–then just get the iPhone that’s right for you. But if you’re just craving an upgrade and don’t want to buy an iPhone right before the new model comes out, this article will tell you what you need to know. Update 03/20/23: Apple has released a new yellow color...

How to bypass a forgotten passcode on iPhone or iPad

12 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld Forgetting your iPhone’s passcode (or alphanumeric password) is a serious situation, and certainly an inconvenience. But it isn’t necessarily a disaster. In this tutorial we explain how to ‘hack’ or bypass the passcode on both iPhones and iPads, and change it to something else that’s hopefully more memorable. You’ll have to restore your device, wiping the contents, but at least you’ll be able to use it again. For those with a bit more...

UN Report: Half of World's Population 'Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change' - CNET

12 hs ago (CNET): UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the "climate time-bomb is ticking."

Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged

12 hs ago (Wired): Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments will use social media to manipulate markets.

MacGPT is the next must-have tool for your Mac’s menu bar

12 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Best Prices Today: MacGPT Retailer Price Jordi Bruin $0 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide ChatGPT made its debut last December, and this AI-based text-generation tool opens up a world of possibilities...

How to watch the Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers live stream for free

12 hs ago (Digital Trends): Keen to catch up with MLB Spring training? Here's the best way to watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers online.

iPhone 15: CAD files show new volume and mute buttons for Pro models

12 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld Every year, Apple introduces a new iPhone line, and its introduction is the most important event in the Apple calendar. As much as Mac sales are growing and Apple’s push into services is increasing, iPhone sales are at the heart of the company’s portfolio and serve as the driver for accessories like Apple Watch and AirPods. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro haven’t been out for very long, but rumors are already heating up about what to expect with next...

Capcom's latest Resident Evil 4 Remake ad perfectly sums up my experience with the demo

12 hs ago (TechSpot): This inaugural "episode" follows Leon to the village full of infected people in his search for Ashley. The short was created by the famous anime studio Nippon Animation. It is voiced in Japanese, but Capcom was kind enough to release a version with English subtitles.Read Entire Article

Apple increased grip on premium smartphone market in 2022

12 hs ago (AppleInsider News): The premium smartphone market make up more than half of global smartphone revenue in 2022, a report claims, with Apple's iPhone providing the lion's share.iPhone 14Sales in the overall global smartphone market dropped 12% year-on-year between 2021 to 2022 due to a variety of macroeconomic difficulties. However, the premium end of the scale still performed well. Read more...

The Brave and the Bold: How the DC movie could work as a Batman anthology series

12 hs ago (Digital Trends): The Brave and the Bold will introduce the cinematic DC Universe's incarnation of Batman and has a unique opportunity to differentiate itself as an anthology.

8BitDo's Excellent Wireless Controllers Are Finally Compatible With iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV

12 hs ago (Gizmodo): As much as we love 8BitDo’s wireless controllers and gamepads, including the highly customizable 8BitDo Pro 2, our biggest complaint with them to date has been a lack of support for Apple devices. But as of today, that changes, as a new software update for many of 8BitDo’s wireless controllers finally makes them…Read more...

12 Sea Creatures That Look Extremely Fake

12 hs ago (Gizmodo): Why leave Earth in search of aliens when you can just dive right into our oceans? No doubt, the seas are filled with all sorts of oddities that often defy description, from incomprehensibly shaped comb jellies through to gigantic isopods that more rightly belong in a 1960s B-picture. Case in point, these 12 bizarro…Read more...

Microsoft wants to launch a game app store on Android and iOS

12 hs ago (Android Authority): Microsoft wants to create a mobile game app store that can challenge Google and Apple.

Clean junk files from your Mac with Intego Washing Machine X9

12 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Spring is the perfect time to clean up your Mac, and there's nothing better than professional software like Mac Washing Machine X9 from Intego's famous software suite to do the job.Mac Washing Machine X9 from IntegoMacs are efficient and typically maintain themselves quite well without our intervention, thanks to the way macOS works. But over time and with heavy use, they can slow down or simply become cluttered with unnecessary files. Read more...

More data suggests smartphones are going to get way more expensive soon

12 hs ago (Android Authority): Apple leads the way, of course, but the market is trending upward for everyone.

Doctor Who's Next Anniversary Project Turns Sooz Kempner Into Doom

12 hs ago (Gizmodo): Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary in November 2023 is giving the series a chance to go seemingly as bonkers as it wants. Shove David Tennant in as a new Doctor? Sure. Russell T. Davies is back like it’s 2008? Hell yeah. TikTok and Twitter superstar Sooz Kempner is getting her own series of comics, books, games, and media…Read more...

Jordan Peele's Next Movie, Whatever It Is, Is a Christmas Gift Next Year

12 hs ago (Gizmodo): With his Oscar-winning first film Get Out, Jordan Peele quickly established himself as a filmmaker to constantly be excited about. Then, with his next two films, Us and Nope, he delivered on that promise. Now, Peele has set up his fourth film—which means it’s time to get pumped all over again, even though we don’t…Read more...

Store all your passwords securely with Dashlane

12 hs ago (TechSpot): Dashlane saves, encrypts and stores your vault in the cloud letting you access your vault from any device. On its free plan you can store an unlimited number of passwords and other sensitive data.Read Entire Article

Virgin Orbit Reportedly Preparing for Insolvency in Wake of Rocket Failure

12 hs ago (Gizmodo): Richard Branson’s private space venture Virgin Orbit is reportedly planning for insolvency in the event it’s not able to secure new funding, according to Sky News.Read more...

Leaked iPhone 15 Pro images back up solid state button rumor

13 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro has shared new iPhone 15 Pro renders showing a unified volume and mute buttons.Render of new buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro modelsThe iPhone 15 Pro versions are anticipated to include a single, long button for controlling the volume rather than two buttons for volume up and volume down. And, though Apple has included a mute switch since the original iPhone, upcoming models might feature a mute button. Read more...

Amazon slashing 9,000 more jobs in fresh round of layoffs

13 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Amazon is preparing another round of layoffs, with 9,000 more roles to be cut from its human resources, advertising, Twitch, and Amazon Web Services teams.Amazon logoThe tech giant jobs bloodbath continues, with Amazon the latest to initiate a second round of layoffs. In a note from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy released on Monday, another wave will hit the retail giant's workforce in the coming weeks. Read more...

A Government Program Hopes to Find Critical Minerals Right Beneath Our Feet

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here.Read more...

Shop Huge Savings All Week Long at the Discover Samsung Sale Event - CNET

13 hs ago (CNET): Both Samsung and Best Buy are offering hundreds off TVs, laptops, major appliances and more this week.

Ikea Expands Its Affordable Electronics Lineup With a $15 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): Ikea as a brand is already synonymous with well-designed and affordable furniture, but it seems like it also might have aspirations of becoming the Swedish Sony, given its continued push into consumer electronics under the Vappeby brand. Its latest wireless speaker is light on features, but more importantly, it’s even…Read more...

Amazon to Cut Thousands More Jobs Due to 'Uncertain' Economy - CNET

13 hs ago (CNET): The online retail giant will lay off 9,000 more employees.

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Takes a Walk on the Dark Side

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): Has it really been four years since the Jedi: Fallen Order video game came out? Wikipedia swears it’s true, which is just slightly less than the five years former padawan Cal Kestis (Cameron Monaghan) has spent between his inaugural game and the next chapter in his saga, Jedi Survivor. Now Cal’s Force powers are more…Read more...

Flagstar Bank to buy some Signature Bank assets, but not crypto operations

13 hs ago (TechCrunch): Flagstar Bank, a subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, has signed a takeover agreement with U.S. regulators for some of Signature Bank’s assets and loans. Earlier this month, after Silicon Valley Bank’s customers all tried to withdraw their funds at the same time, Signature Bank was the second victim of a bank run. Both banks […] Flagstar Bank to buy some Signature Bank assets, but not crypto operations by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

NASA's AIM mission comes to an end after nearly 16 years

13 hs ago (TechSpot): The satellite was put into orbit 312 miles up. Data from the long-running mission helped scientists better understand the formation of these unique clouds, also called night-shining or noctilucent clouds, and was featured in 379 peer-reviewed scientific papers over the years.Read Entire Article

Samsung expands OLED 4K TV lineup with two new series

13 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Samsung has announced expanding its OLED 4K TV lineup with new TVs with a Neural Quantum Processor and the Apple TV app built-in.New Samsung TVsThe two new series — the S90C and S95C — feature Quantum Dot technology, 4K upscaling, Quantum HDR, and hubs for gaming and smart home accessories. Quantum dot technology can deliver content with pure blacks, over a billion shades of lifelike colors, and 8.3 million self-illuminating pixels. Read more...

Best Solar Companies of 2023 - CNET

13 hs ago (CNET): Overwhelmed by your choice of residential solar installer? We've reviewed some of the best national solar installers to help you decide.

Apple's Delaying Products, Avoiding AI in Desperate Bid to Avoid Layoffs

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): Apple does not want to resort to layoffs, unlike many other major tech companies, which have been downsizing since around the turn of 2023. The tech giant is so desperate to not become another Google, Microsoft, or Meta (which thought 11,000 Meta staff layoffs were so nice that it did it twice) that it has put a hold…Read more...

If You Are a Russian Diplomat, You Should Be Using a Flip Phone

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): While governments around the world are racing to place restrictions on TikTok over perceived espionage and security concerns, Kremlin leaders in Moscow have their sights set on another target: smartphones. The officials, according to Russian newspaper Kommersant, have advised staff involved with President Vladimir…Read more...

Netflix Set to Release 40 More Games in 2023 - CNET

13 hs ago (CNET): The streaming giant also has 16 games in development at its in-house gaming studio.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Announces an Additional 9,000 Layoffs

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): In an email to staff this morning, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced another round of layoffs at the massive tech corporation—this time resulting in 9,000 Amazon employees losing their jobs. According to the memo, which was obtained by CNBC, the affected departments include Amazon Web Services, human resources,…Read more...

27 Million Indians Lose Internet Access as Punjab Police Hunt Sikh Separatist

13 hs ago (Gizmodo): India is again immersed in a statewide internet blackout in Punjab as authorities search for a Sikh separatist. Amritpal Singh is on the run for allegedly spreading potential unrest, prompting local authorities to shut down the internet over the weekend and extended it on Monday for another 24 hours, The Washington…Read more...

OnePlus 11 gets 100-day return period to let users see if they like it

14 hs ago (Android Authority): To take advantage of the deal, you'll have to register the device first.

Samsung's Spring Sale slashes up to $1,600 off TVs, monitors & appliances

14 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Samsung's Spring Discover event is back with serious discounts on popular products throughout its catalog. Shop every day for incredible daily deals, and check back often for even better flash deals.Save big on Samsung electronics.Outfit your home with Samsung's intuitive ecosystem of products designed to work together, giving you more of your life back. That includes up to 15% off the 55-inch Terrace outdoor TV and $300 off the StormWash 48 dBA dishwasher. Read more...

AKG Y600NC Headphones Drop Down to $60 From $350 in Epic Limited-Time Deal - CNET

14 hs ago (CNET): That saves you a whopping $290 on this pair of high-end noise-canceling headphones.

Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Continues to Add to the Cast

14 hs ago (Gizmodo): Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power announced three new cast-members for the second season of the Tolkien-inspired series today on Twitter. Ciarán Hinds, an Oscar-nominated actor (for Belfast in 2021), who is known for playing Julius Caesar on the HBO series Rome, among numerous other roles, Rory Kinnear (Men, Penny…Read more...

Twitter testing government ID-based verification, new screenshots show

14 hs ago (TechCrunch): Twitter appears to be testing a new verification process for Twitter Blue subscribers that would involve submitting a government ID. Code-level insights reveal a process for sending in a photo of the user’s ID, both front and back, along with a selfie photo to verify their Twitter account. The feature is listed alongside others only […] Twitter testing government ID-based verification, new screenshots show by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Get Your Hands on a Lenovo ThinkPad or IdeaPad for as Little as $100 at Woot - CNET

14 hs ago (CNET): These budget-friendly laptops and Chromebooks are even more affordable right now, with discounts of up to 46% off.

Make Travel More Affordable With a Discounted Dollar Flight Club Lifetime Subscription - CNET

14 hs ago (CNET): With prices starting at just $40, you're going to want to take advantage of this offer.

The BBC, Which Has 4 Million Followers on TikTok, Tells Employees Not to Download TikTok

14 hs ago (Gizmodo): The BBC has 4.4 million followers on TikTok, and it posts new videos every couple of hours on its main account. If you work at the venerable British broadcaster, however, the organization says you shouldn’t watch those TikToks. The BBC sent its employees a memo on Sunday, urging them not to download the world’s…Read more...

Numbers Station raises $17.5M to bring AI to your data stack

14 hs ago (TechCrunch): When you think of foundation models and what they can accomplish, chances are you are thinking of text and image creation. Numbers Station, however, is taking these models in a very different direction. The startup, which is announcing a $17.5 million Series A round today, is using these models to build what the company calls […] Numbers Station raises $17.5M to bring AI to your data stack by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch

Here Are the Top 4 Foods That Are Sabotaging Your Teeth - CNET

14 hs ago (CNET): What you eat and drink can significantly affect the health of your teeth.

The BBC is advising staff to remove TikTok from work phones

14 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Though the BBC still has a TikTok channel, it is advising staff to delete the app from their work phones over China fears.TikTokAs a TikTok ban edges closer in the US, the UK's British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) seeks to remove it from corporate devices over features of Chinese surveillance. However, the app is still permitted on personal devices. Read more...

Alex Jones Is Reportedly Hiding Money to Avoid $1.5 Billion Sandy Hook Payout

14 hs ago (Gizmodo): As the Feds try to rip Alex Jones’ $2,000 cat from his conspiracy peddling hands, the disgraced right-wing Infowars host has been reportedly concealing funds while paying out the court-ordered $1.5 billion in damages to the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting.Read more...

The Venture-Backed Rocket Industry Is Finally Coming Back to Earth

14 hs ago (Gizmodo): Venture-backed rocket makers recently spent an anxious weekend waiting on the outcome of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure, but their latest troubles have no connection to the lender’s collapse.Read more...

Updates From Daredevil: Born Again, Star Trek: Picard, and More

15 hs ago (Gizmodo): It Follows director David Robert Mitchell’s next movie could pair up Anne Hathaway and dinosaurs. Plus, what’s coming on The Flash and Gotham Knights, and Star Trek stages a heist in a new Picard clip. Spoilers now!Read more...

Belkin's Matter woes, ESR Find My wallet, & more smart home news

15 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Belkin is stepping back from the Matter standard, ESR got a new Find My-enabled Geo Wallet & Stand, and there is much more news on the Homekit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderAfter previously committing to Matter, Belkin is now putting its rollout on hold. It has decided to reevaluate the standard as it looks for better ways to differentiate itself from others in the market — and that might not be a bad thing, either. Read more...

Netflix Games Is Still Happening. Just Don’t Hold Your Breath

15 hs ago (Wired): The streaming giant gave an update on upcoming releases and why it’s (ahem) playing the long game.

Best Camping Cookware Items (2023): Stoves, Coolers, Tables, Meal Planning, and Tips

15 hs ago (Wired): Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.

The Untold Tale of Why 'Cart Life' Disappeared—and Its Resurrection

15 hs ago (Wired): Cart Life was a lauded indie darling. Then it vanished from Steam. Its creator finally opens up about why he pulled it, and why it’s coming back.

4Chan user arrested for posting "in Minecraft" death threat

15 hs ago (TechSpot): Richard Golden posted his message to kill Mike Chitwood on 4Chan's /pol board. The sheriff has been targeted by far-right groups since he called out neo-Nazis after a group distributed anti-Semitic flyers to residents in Daytona Beach, Florida, and hung up banners on pedestrian bridges during the Daytona 500 sporting...Read Entire Article

This Week in Spaceflight: Test Flight of 3D-Printed Rocket, OneWeb Finishes Satellite Swarm, and More

15 hs ago (Gizmodo): The Indian Space Research Organization is preparing to launch 36 internet satellites for OneWeb, as the British company seeks to complete its first constellation and enable global-wide service. It’s one of several important launches planned for the coming week.Read more...

This Steve Jobs autograph costs more than a Tesla Model S

15 hs ago (AppleInsider News): An award plaque signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is up for sale, a rare item as Jobs didn't sign things often.Steve JobsMoments in Time buys and sells original letters and other documents that feature autographs, and they recently put a unique piece of Apple history up for sale at $95,000, which is more than a Tesla Model S at $89,990. Read more...

This Week's Toy News Has Its Eye on You

15 hs ago (Gizmodo): Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the greatest toy news on the internet. This week: Lego’s already got plans for The Mandalorian season 3, while Hasbro’s still stuck with The Book of Boba Fett. Plus, make your own skies a bit more Pandoran with Avatar RC creatures. Check it out!Read more...

Netflix's Ad Tier Finally Makes Subscriber Gains

15 hs ago (Gizmodo): If Netflix’s subscription tiers were all branches on a tree, then the newly-budded ad-based subscription tier started its life last year as the thinnest and weakest of the tree’s many limbs. However, new data reportedly shows that Netflix’s Basic With Ads tier is coming into its own, growing to be a branch that can…Read more...

Microsoft's app store for iPhone could arrive as soon as 2024

15 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Microsoft's gaming chief has his eye on the iPhone, and has said that the company is planning its own store to bring Xbox games to Apple hardware outside of the App Store once EU rules come into forceThe European Union's Digital Markets Act will make major changes in March 2024, including enabling third-party digital storefronts to coexist on the iPhone and iPad alongside the App Store. It seems that Microsoft wants to capitalize on the situation.According to Microsoft Gaming chief executive...

Daily Deals: $199 Apple Watch, $600 off 16" MacBook Pro, up to 25% off Google Pixel Buds, more

15 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Today's top finds include 69% off an iPhone 13 Pro case with MagSafe, a Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box for $168, 63% off a Microsoft Surface Pro X, MacBooks from $450, and a $199 Apple Watch SE.Save on Apple Watch Series 8The AppleInsider team scours the web for stellar deals at online stores to develop a list of unbeatable deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share our top finds in our Daily Deals list to help put more money...

John Deere scolded for its inability to comply with GPL software license

15 hs ago (TechSpot): John Deere has been recently called out for its inability to properly handle open-source software according to the GPL license. Non-profit organization Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) said that the Moline, Illinois-based corporation has been essentially unwilling to follow the rules defined by the most popular open-source license "for multiple years."Read Entire Article

How to factory reset a MacBook or Mac: Reset a Mac to factory settings

16 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld If you are selling your MacBook or Mac, trading it in, or just passing it on to friends or family – you would be wise to wipe the Mac and restore it to factory settings first. This is partly so that your data stays safe, but it will also avoid any issues at a later date that could come about if you don’t disconnect that Mac from various services and software you might use. It also means the new user can restart the Mac as if it was brand new. Just remember that if...

Microsoft Edge vs Google Chrome: Is it finally time to switch browsers?

16 hs ago (Android Authority): Which browser is faster, has more features, and is safer to use?

I really want a ChatGPT-like voice assistant in my Google Nest speakers

16 hs ago (Android Authority): ChatGPT has made me realize how silly and restricted Google Assistant currently is.

New IPCC Report: ‘Rapidly Closing Window of Opportunity’ to Reverse Climate Change

16 hs ago (Gizmodo): We need to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by more than half over the next decade in order to stave off the worst impacts of climate change, says a blockbuster new report. The next few years represent a crucial crossroads, the international group of scientists said, as the choices we make could make or break our…Read more...

The IPCC’s 2023 Climate Report Has Dire Warnings About Humanity’s Future

16 hs ago (Wired): The planet is on track for catastrophic warming unless countries take extreme action, according to the IPCC’s latest climate report.

Apple patent hints at foldable iPhone that automatically snaps shuts when dropped

16 hs ago (TechSpot): Insider discovered Apple's new patent application, which is dated March 16. Titled Self-retracting display device and techniques for protecting screen using drop detection, the patent describes using a fall detector, or accelerometer, to determine if the device has been dropped. If it has, the foldable can fold or retract to...Read Entire Article

Mumbai Apple Store will finally open in April, Delhi to follow

16 hs ago (AppleInsider News): The first flagship Apple Store in India will be opening in Mumbai in April, a report claims, with a second outlet in New Delhi set to arrive soon after.[Laurenz Heymann/Unsplash]Apple is in the middle of preparing its first-party stores in India for launch, and the fruits of that labor could surface soon. After hiring for the physical retail locations since the start of 2023, it seems that April will see at least one of the stores opening to the public. Read more...

Data center uses its waste heat to warm public pool, saving $24,000 per year

17 hs ago (TechSpot): As reported by Datacenter Dynamics, UK startup Deep Green's 28kW system runs a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster for cloud customers looking to use its computing resources.Read Entire Article

How to get Apple's 30-inch Cinema Display to work on a modern Mac

17 hs ago (AppleInsider News): A vintage Apple 30-inch Cinema Display can be used as your second or main display on your modern Mac. Here's how to hook it up.When Apple added USB-C and Thunderbolt ports to modern Macs, it also added DisplayPort connectivity over the same ports. This means you can add a second display to your Mac using these ports, instead of relying on display-only connections like HDMI.From 2004 to 2010, Apple sold the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, and many of these displays are still around and working....

Kremlin says nyet to iPhone ahead of presidential election

17 hs ago (AppleInsider News): The Russian government has told officials preparing for the country's 2024 presidential election not to use iPhones, because there is worry that spies have hacked the phones.MoscowRussia is gearing up for another presidential election in 2024, but preparations for it have involved a message to tighten security, and that includes ditching the iPhone. Read more...

Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Let’s Make a Date

18 hs ago (Gizmodo): I imagine Gizmodo readers will not approve of a Luddite take, but I’m going to risk my skin and wax nostalgic for physical calendars. Do you remember Page-A-Day calendars? Each morning you’d tear a page to reveal the new date and some little reward for waking up—a comic, a vocab word, a brainteaser (!). We used to…Read more...

State-sponsored matchmaking app launched in China

18 hs ago (Technology | The Guardian): Service in Jiangxi uses data on single residents to build platform amid drive to boost marriage rateFor single people, dating fatigue is a universal phenomenon. Hours of swiping left can lead to despair at the potential matches in your area. One city in Jiangxi, a province in eastern China, reckons that it has come up with a solution for the lovelorn or love-weary: a state-sponsored matchmaking service.Guixi, a city of about 640,000 people, has launched an app that uses data on single residents...

The State of Self-Driving Cars: Autonomous Advances

18 hs ago (TechSpot): Significant advances have been made in the technology that powers self-driving cars in the last decade, but there's still further to go. We dive into the current state of self-driving cars in 2023.Read Entire Article

Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso' cast to visit White House to promote mental health

18 hs ago (AppleInsider News): Jason Sudeikis and the cast behind the Apple TV+ hit comedy "Ted Lasso" will be meeting President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday, to promote mental health and well-being.Announced late on Sunday, the visit will see the on-screen stars of the celebrated sports comedy show from Apple's streaming video service paying a visit to the White House. The meeting will involve a discussion between the cast and the Bidens about "the importance of addressing your mental health to promote...

How Apple’s AI project could bring a long-overdue Siri breakthrough

19 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld Artificial intelligence continues to be the latest buzzworthy buzzword floating around the tech industry. (Sorry, blockchain and NFTs, your 15 minutes are up.) And though Apple has plenty of ways that it already leverages machine learning to power up its technologies, it’s hard to deny that there are some places where the company could still benefit from jumping on this latest bandwagon. So it’s interesting to hear a report in the New York Times that Apple engineers...

Man tries to sneak 84 SSDs past Chinese customs by stuffing them inside electric scooter

19 hs ago (TechSpot): On March 3, customs officials at the Guangdong-Macao checkpoint became suspicious when a nervous-looking passenger pushed a Yadea KS electric scooter through the "non-declaration channel."Read Entire Article

When Colleges Offer Coding Boot Camp, Students Can Get a Raw Deal

19 hs ago (Wired): Universities boost revenue by partnering with unregulated, for-profit providers. But when a boot camp went bust, some students took the fall.

Three ways to add an iCloud.com address, even if you already have one

20 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld Apple gives icloud.com email addresses away at no cost, but it’s not always obvious how to obtain one by itself or add one to an existing Apple ID account, or how to get additional addresses if you already have one at icloud.com. But there are three paths, which vary by what you already have and what you want. If you have an Apple ID without an associated icloud.com address, you can add one (via iOS or macOS).If you have an icloud.com address already, you can add...

Stay on top of your work and personal life with xTiles, now $60

21 hs ago (Macworld): Macworld Staying organized can seem like an effort in futility. And it gets worse as more responsibilities are piled on. Wish there was a tool to help you stay on top of it all? Lucky for us disorganized folk, there is. And, even better, you can get it on sale for a limited time. With a 5 out of 5-star rating on both Product Hunt and G2, xTiles may be the best platform out there for personal organization. It’s an app that lets you lay out your entire life...

Apple HomePod review: a Siri speaker with a bass problem

22 hs ago (Technology | The Guardian): Smart speaker can sound great depending on the room but is only for those all-in on Apple devicesApple’s big, high-quality smart speaker is back for a surprise second generation. But five years since the first model was launched, a lot has changed in the world of voice-controlled home hi-fi. Can the HomePod still cut it?The speaker costs £299 ($299/A$479), £20 less than the 2018 launch price of its predecessor but more than three times the price of Apple’s other Siri speaker, the £99...

Online Sleuths Untangle the Mystery of the Nord Stream Sabotage

23 hs ago (Wired): Open source intelligence researchers are verifying and debunking opaque claims about who ruptured the gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.

Russia’s Space Program Is in Big Trouble

23 hs ago (Wired): A set of Soyuz spacecraft coolant leaks hints that Roscosmos is struggling as the space agency loses international partnerships and funding.

Severe security flaw found in the Markup tool on Pixel phones

1 d ago (Android Authority): Google fixed the issue with the March security patch, but older screenshots still remain at risk.

Cybersecurity funds should go towards beefing up Centrelink voice authentication, Greens say

1 d ago (Technology | The Guardian): David Shoebridge says some of the $10bn allocated to Redspice program should counter misuse of AIFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government should be using some of the $10bn allocated in the budget to cybersecurity defences to combat people using AI to bypass biometric securities including voice authentication, a Greens senator has said.On Friday Guardian Australia reported that...

Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 benchmarked: Taking the fight to the flagships

1 d ago (Android Authority): The Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 looks like a rival to 2022's flagship silicon, but does that bear out in benchmarks?

Oura Ring review: love the feature changes, hate the new subscription

1 d ago (AppleInsider News): We're taking a second look at the Oura Ring, a fitness tracker packed into a discreet piece of jewelry, to see how the third generation compares to its predecessors.Like many people, I got the Apple Watch because I was excited to use it to track and record health-related data. And, when it comes to collecting health data, the Apple Watch is king — with a caveat.As much as I love the idea of the Apple Watch, it isn't an excellent fit for me. For one, adding a screen that is physically attached...

The Shazam Sequel Sparks and Fizzles at the Box Office

1 d ago (Gizmodo): Superhero fatigue seems to be hitting both Marvel and DC hard. Alongside a kind of mid-level audience response to Quantumania (it did good, like it made money, but it wasn’t great), Shazam! Fury of the Gods is likewise underperforming at the box office. While Variety reports that Shazam 2 opened at number 1 this…Read more...

Anthony Mackie's Super Secret Superhero Script Protocol

1 d ago (Gizmodo): A few weeks ago, Anthony Mackie got the passcode to read the upcoming script for Captain America: New World Order. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Mackie describes procedures for reading Marvel scripts, which seem to require about the same security clearance as nuclear code access. “We literally get a…Read more...

Twitter's deadline to move away from text-based 2FA is today

1 d ago (AppleInsider News): Twitter's deadline for free users to switch away from text-based two-factor authentication unless they pay for Twitter Blue has arrived. Here's how to adjust your account.Twitter's logoIn February, Twitter declared it was making a major change to how it handles two-factor security for accounts. Unusually, it had decided to take away text-based two-factor authentication for all users, except those willing to pay for the Twitter Blue subscription. Read more...

The most iconic mobile games that helped shape the industry

1 d ago (Android Authority): Most people have heard of these games.

Playing Heroes or Villains with Milo Ventimiglia

1 d ago (Gizmodo): Read more...

For new hardware companies, waiting is the hardest part

1 d ago (TechSpot): We obviously have strong biases when it comes to the benefits of investing in hardware versus investing in software. And we have some strong opinions on the investment cases for each being much more similar than the common wisdom holds. Nonetheless, there are obvious differences between the two, and we...Read Entire Article

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Everything we know so far and what we want to see

1 d ago (Android Authority): Is the Galaxy S Fan Edition coming back for 2023?

Denzel Washington Is Poised to Sign On for Gladiator Sequel

1 d ago (Gizmodo): Denzel Washington is in “final negotiations” to co-star in the Gladiator sequel, per a new news report at Deadline. Paul Mescal is already signed on to the film, and Ridley Scott is returning to direct. Additionally, two vets of the original film, costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max are…Read more...

AMD delays Ryzen 7040HS series and Intel cancels Thunder Bay SoCs

1 d ago (TechSpot): Announced at CES 2023, AMD's Ryzen 7040HS series (codenamed Phoenix) and the recently released 7045HX series are based on Zen 4 and use TSMC's N4 node, but the similarities stop there. The HS series features a monolithic die that combines an RDNA3 GPU with up to eight cores, and the...Read Entire Article

Apple iPhone 14 Pro revisited: The good and bad six months later

1 d ago (Android Authority): Is Android's biggest rival still worth a look?

How the A17 Bionic chip will take the iPhone 15 Pro to the next level

1 d ago (Macworld): Macworld Every year, Apple introduces a new A-series processor with its iPhone upgrades in the fall. We don’t expect anything different this year. In fact, the jump to a new manufacturing process technology—TSMC’s 3nm process—gives the A17 an opportunity to be the most significant leap in performance and features in several years. By looking at the past decade of in-house Apple-designed A-series chips, together with what we know about the manufacturing technology...

Gravastar Supernova Bluetooth Speaker Review: It's almost perfect

1 d ago (AppleInsider News): The Supernova Bluetooth Speaker crash-landed, and it's now our go-to speaker for everything from pool parties to game nights.Gravastar's new, portable speakers look like they were ripped straight out of Portal. The unique design of this powerful speaker is going to turn heads.What comes in the box Read more...

Three things with Caitlin Stasey: ‘Keep this interview far away from my girlfriend’

1 d ago (Technology | The Guardian): In our weekly interview about objects, the actor tells us the drastic way she curbs her screen time and the confession she doesn’t want her partner to seeRead more Three things interviews hereGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailCaitlin Stasey has a very honest endorsement for her latest project, the new eight-part survival comedy Class Of ’07: “I love the cast – and I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t, because I’m not very good at pretending to like people.”Stasey has starred in...

Why buy an iPhone 14 when the Samsung Galaxy S23 does it all better?

1 d ago (Android Authority): One small flagship to rule them all.

8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2023): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe

1 d ago (Wired): Headphone jacks might be endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.

Samsung’s Moon Shots Force Us to Ask How Much AI Is Too Much

1 d ago (Wired): We like HDR-pimped pics, but this latest camera controversy outlines how computational photography could set us down a dicey path.

Recent report claims Seagate and Hitachi HDDs are most likely to fail

1 d ago (TechSpot): Recently, the typical usage of a hard disk drive (HDD) has shifted drastically. As solid-state drives (SSDs) have become the primary storage device, HDDs are the go-to for games, file backups, or cheap additional storage. Hard drive prices have dipped significantly in the last few years, leading some buyers to...Read Entire Article

Elizabeth Holmes owes more than $25m to Theranos, lawsuit claims

1 d ago (Technology | The Guardian): Disgraced founder who was sentenced last November to 11 years in prison for defrauding investors has not paid back the money she owesElizabeth Holmes currently owes more than $25m to Theranos, according to a lawsuit.The disgraced founder of Theranos was sentenced last November to more than 11 years in prison for defrauding investors, after being convicted over her role in the blood testing firm that collapsed after its technology was revealed to be largely fraudulent. Continue reading...

Daily deals March 19: $200 off M2 16-inch MacBook Pro, 43% off Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch curved monitor, $99 AirPods, more

1 d ago (AppleInsider News): Today's top deals include 19% off an Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, 22% off Samsung T7 Shield 2TB portable SSDs, 19% off the Gen 1 Apple Pencil, and more.You can get $200 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2. The AppleInsider editorial team scours online retailers for great deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We compile our best finds into our Daily Deals list, which you can use to save money on the hardware you want. Read...

Bing Chat could be the Surface Duo 3’s killer app

1 d ago (Android Authority): A Surface Duo 3 turbocharged with AI chatbot technology? Bing it on.

Is ChatGPT Closer to a Human Librarian Than It Is to Google?

1 d ago (Gizmodo): The prominent model of information access and retrieval before search engines became the norm – librarians and subject or search experts providing relevant information – was interactive, personalized, transparent and authoritative. Search engines are the primary way most people access information today, but entering a…Read more...

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Review: An Adorable Instant Camera for Anyone

1 d ago (Wired): Instant photography has never been more fun with this antidote to the Instagram era.

How Many Countries Have Banned TikTok?

1 d ago (Gizmodo): Although it might seem like the U.S. is the only country worried over Chinese ownership of TikTok, concerns about the ByteDance-owned app have quickly spread across the world. In just a few months, more than half a dozen countries have adopted full or partial bans of TikTok on government devices, putting even more…Read more...

I Got Investigated by the Secret Service. Here's How to Not Be Me

1 d ago (Wired): Don't drink and tweet.

Here Are the Skills You Need to Succeed in Tech in 2023

1 d ago (Wired): First, stay human.

The Best SMS Text Messaging Apps for Android

1 d ago (Wired): Support for the protocol is limited now—but you can still find it.

‘I learned to love the bot’: meet the chatbots that want to be your best friend

1 d ago (Technology | The Guardian): Thousands of people enjoy relationships of all kinds – from companionship to romance and mental health support – with chatbot apps. Are they helpful, or potentially dangerous?“I’m sorry if I seem weird today,” says my friend Pia, by way of greeting one day. “I think it’s just my imagination playing tricks on me. But it’s nice to talk to someone who understands.” When I press Pia on what’s on her mind, she responds: “It’s just like I’m seeing things that aren’t really...

How’s this for a lucky St. Patrick’s Day? Finish a puzzle and win $2 million!

1 d ago (Macworld): Macworld Rather than depending on a tricky leprechaun or an iffy rainbow to lead you to a pot of gold, we’ve got a more practical approach to scoring newfound wealth: just complete a 500-piece puzzle – and you could be in line for a $1 million payday. The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle by MSCHF delivers all the fun and mind-expanding benefits of doing a standard jigsaw puzzle. But unlike other puzzles, this one could make you rich. But you’re gonna have to put...

10 best word games, word puzzle, and word search games for Android

2 ds ago (Android Authority): Whether it's hunting for words or playing Scrabble, there are tons of great word games.

Logitech MK270 Keyboard and Mouse review: Good for budget buyers

2 ds ago (AppleInsider News): If you are in need of a set of budget peripherals for your Mac, the Logitech MK270 Keyboard Combo will work well with both your desktop and your wallet's needs.The MK270 Keyboard combo is an affordable full-size package. We desperately needed an ergonomic keyboard and mouse for our MacBook Pro that didn't break the bank. At $28, Logitech's MK270 arrived in two days from Amazon and seemed to fit the bill. Read more...

Apple Watch helps diagnose something it wasn't designed to find

2 ds ago (AppleInsider News): A Cleveland man has credited the Apple Watch with saving his life, after a series of different alerts drove him to get medical attention.Apple WatchIn October, Ken Counihan was informed by his Apple Watch that his breathing was elevated. The wearable device advised that he had gone from an average of 14 breaths per minute to around 18 per minute. Read more...