Google has ruled the web for years and turned its attention to our ears in 2017. Google’s fourth set of Pixel Buds are called the Pixel Buds Pro, and these are the company’s first with active noise canceling (ANC). The Pixel Buds Pro drive a hard bargain that undercuts Samsung and Apple’s Pro earbuds, and
Read MoreDavid Voreacos / Bloomberg: A New York federal judge sentences James Zhong, who stole 50K+ bitcoin from Silk Road in 2012, to one year and one day in prison; Zhong faced 27 to 33 months — A Georgia man who stole more than 50,000 Bitcoin from the Silk Road drug-trafficking site before his cache hit
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: Sega is nearing a deal to acquire Rovio for ~$1B; Rovio was in talks to sell to rival Playtika for $800M+, but the negotiations ended in March 2023 — Japan-based entertainment conglomerate expected to pay about $1 billion for Rovio Entertainment — Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. SGAMY …
Read MoreAssociated Press: Court docs: the FBI used Discord billing records to help identify Jack Teixeira, the Air National guardsman who allegedly leaked classified Pentagon documents — A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused in the leak of highly classified military documents appeared in court Friday …
Read MoreThe 15-inch MacBook Air is expected to match the resolution of the 14-inch MacBook Pro. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple’s betting on a larger MacBook Air with a 15-inch display to help boost slumping laptop sales, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device, which is expected to
Read MoreThe San Francisco Giants are at Detroit Tigers on Apple TV Plus at 6:40 PM ET tonight. Here’s how to watch.
Read MoreA lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your materials, with a healthy margin for error. On the other hand, seat-of-the-pants engineering often takes the opposite tack — working with the materials you have and finding their limits after the fact. While the former is more rigorous and
Read MoreWe live in a world where online calendars are a part of our daily lives. No matter how diligently you use an online calendar, you’re still benefiting from it. For instance, you might be reminded to send a birthday card online, schedule events or business meetings, or block out your day. It is important to realize that
Read MoreThe Los Angeles Angels are at the Boston Red Sox on Apple TV Plus at 7:10 PM ET today. Here’s how to watch.
Read MoreA lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your materials, with a healthy margin for error. On the other hand, seat-of-the-pants engineering often takes the opposite tack — working with the materials you have and finding their limits after the fact. While the former is more rigorous and
Read MoreThe San Francisco Giants are at Detroit Tigers on Apple TV Plus at 6:40 PM ET tonight. Here’s how to watch.
Read MoreImage: Microsoft Microsoft started testing a new Xbox Home UI last year that will be released in 2023, but fans haven’t been impressed with the aging tiled interface that does nothing to show off the dynamic backgrounds and wallpapers available on the console. The new Xbox Home UI started to feel like a giant Xbox
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A rumor suggests Samsung may ditch the 3x and 10x telephoto lenses in the Galaxy S24. The rumor claims these lenses could be replaced by a single folding telephoto lens. This would allow Samsung to fit a new lens into the phone. Aside from the Galaxy S23 Ultra‘s 200MP
Read MoreImage: Instagram Instagram announced a slew of new features for its TikTok competitor Reels today, including a new way to edit videos and find trending content. The biggest change is in the video editing process. Users will now be able to tweak uploaded video clips, audio, stickers, and text overlays all in the same screen
Read MoreProsthetics are complicated, highly personal things. They must often be crafted and customized precisely to suit the individual. Additive manufacturing is proving a useful tool in this arena, as demonstrated by a new 3D printed nose design developed at Swansea University. And a bonus? It’s vegan, too! Often, cartilage from the ribcage is used when
Read MoreUpdate, April 14, 2023 (02:38 PM ET): We’ve updated this Xiaomi Mi Band 8 rumor hub with info about wearing the tracker like a necklace. Original article: We’re still tickled by the incredible value of the Xiaomi Mi Band 7, the company’s latest budget fitness tracker to hit wrists. The device packs a powerful wearable into
Read MoreChris Metinko / Crunchbase News: VC funding for cybersecurity startups fell to $2.7B in Q1 2023, down 58% from $6.5B in Q1 2022; the number of announced deals dropped 45% YoY to 149 — Although venture funding struggled mightily in the first quarter, funding to cybersecurity startups specifically remained relatively …
Read MoreImage: The Verge Roblox is now letting creators sell in-game items that are only available in limited quantities, according to a post on its developer forums. That means, for example, that a creator can make a small number of digital sweaters for Roblox avatars in an effort to make that sweater feel more valuable. Users
Read MoreApple’s iphone dissasembly robot, Daisy. | Image: Apple Apple has new plans to use more recycled metals in its devices. By 2025, the company plans to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in the batteries it designs. By the same date, it says magnets in its devices will contain entirely recycled rare earth elements. And circuit
Read MoreMonday.com is a powerful project management and work operating system (Work OS) designed to help teams of all sizes plan, track, and deliver their work efficiently. With an extensive range of functionalities and a user-friendly interface, The project management software has become a favorite tool amongst project managers, marketers, software developers, and agencies. This article
Read MoreIn the 1980s, an oscilloscope was typically a bulky affair with a large CRT, and a heavy power supply. So it probably grabbed a lot of attention in 1983 when Calvert Instruments Incorporated ran an ad in magazines like Radio Electronics. The ad touted a 5 MHz scope that was pocket-sized and weighed 4 ounces.
Read MoreAisha Malik / TechCrunch: Instagram adds creator-focused updates to Reels, including a dedicated trends section, expansion of gifts to more countries, and enhanced editing tools — As governments around the world express growing concerns about TikTok, its rival Instagram Reels is getting a series of new updates aimed at creators.
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge Microsoft Edge is testing a new feature that could make its sidebar even more useful. In Edge Canary version 114.0.1789.0, you detach and mount the browser’s sidebar to your desktop, as spotted earlier by GeekerMag (via Windows Central). While I didn’t get the chance to try the feature out for myself, GeekerMag’s
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge Parler, a self-described “unbiased” alternative to mainstream social media networks, is being purchased by a company that will temporarily shut down the platform ahead of a planned relaunch. A statement posted to Parler’s website on Friday reveals that its parent company Parlement Technologies has agreed to sell the platform to digital media
Read MoreScreenshot: Emma Roth / The Verge Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-inspired music game it acquired in July of last year, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In a message displayed on Heardle’s website, Spotify says the game is going away for good on May 5th. “Thanks for playing Heardle, but unfortunately we have to
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