Google is analyzing data from its Maps app to suggest how cities can adjust traffic light timing to cut wait times and emissions. The company says it’s already cutting stops for millions of drivers.
Read MoreGavin Bade / Politico: A look at the stalled efforts to ban TikTok in the US as defense officials, who want an outright ban, clash with economic officials who back a compromise — The administration is throwing its weight behind a new bill after previous legislative and national security efforts faltered.
Read MoreThe Raspberry Pi 5 is the new hotness from the Cambridge-based single board computer vendor, thanks in part to its new wonder-chip peripheral that speeds up much of its interfacing with the world. The RP1 hangs of the CPU’s PCIe bus and takes on many functions previously in the SoC, and those curious about it
Read MoreEmily Nicolle / Bloomberg: Analysis: Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s Industry Recovery Initiative, aiming to raise $1B after FTX’s collapsed, deployed less than $30M since November 2022 — – IRI has invested less than $30 million, wallet analysis shows — Project had big-name backers like Jump Crypto, Animoca
Read MoreIf you’re worried about missing out on the best deal, here are some Big Deal Days savings that are better than Prime Day 2023.
Read MoreThe Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are $130 off during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, so don’t miss out!
Read MoreSennheiser’s latest version of its audiophile staple just got a massive discount on the Prime sale.
Read MoreThough it’s getting a little older now, the 9th gen iPad is still a great machine and this deal makes it even more appealing.
Read MoreThe LG Ultragear 4K UHD gaming monitor is reduced to just $576 for the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Read MoreAnker is one of the more notable names in the charging space, and the company is also offering notable power bank discounts as part of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. One of the most notable deals is for the 10,000mAh Anker 323 portable charger. You can expect to pay $15.39 for this model, down
Read MoreRichard Lawler / The Verge: X now lets users block unverified accounts from replying to their posts, potentially limiting how the community can push back on misinformation — The latest turn in the Elon Musk-directed platform X, previously known as Twitter, is that users can now block unverified accounts from replying to their posts.
Read MoreImage: Microsoft Activision Blizzard says it will start adding games to Xbox Game Pass next year, if the Microsoft deal closes. Microsoft is currently targeting to close its proposed Activision Blizzard deal on Friday, pending approval from a UK regulator. In a strangely timed and vague post on X (formerly Twitter) Activision Blizzard makes it
Read MorePrime Day means our favorite e-reader, the Kindle, is on sale. Plus, deals on other Amazon devices we like.
Read MoreIn an effort to reduce the scarcity of trained cloud developers, AWS is releasing a new virtual program, dubbed Cloud Institute. AWS Cloud Institute, which is a one-year program with 12 different courses spread across four quarters, has been designed by AWS experts with inputs from customer enterprises and partners, such as Accenture, AWS said.
Read MoreWired: As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, a look at the role of hacktivism for both sides, supported by outside groups, including DDoSing Israeli government sites — Hacktivism is increasingly a feature of modern kinetic warfare. It’s playing out with particular ferocity in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Read MoreGrab the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 with Dolby Atmos during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days with $100 off.
Read MoreApple Vision Pro buyers will need to buy extra prescription lenses. Rumors say it wants to start building them into the headset itself, but is that really the best approach?
Read MoreKeep your house warm with this ecobee Smart Thermostat — now $80 off in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Read MoreSome special guests are coming to Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. The battle royale’s item shop is being updated in the coming weeks with a trio of season-appropriate characters: Alan Wake, Michael Myers, and Jack Skellington. They’ll join some new and returning Fortnite characters who will be available during the holiday. Here’s a look at
Read MoreCheng Ting-Fang / Nikkei Asia: Sources: after stockpiling components for months, Huawei aims to ship 60M to 70M phones in 2024, doubling shipments in 2023 and 2022, despite the US crackdown — New export controls expected from U.S. could thwart ambitious comeback plans — Huawei’s release of the 5G-capable Mate 60 Pro took markets and
Read MoreThe Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit will make gaming sessions more immersive with multi-colored, AI-powered light effects.
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be a contender for the best phone of the year. That’s great news for folks who can afford one, but what about those of us who need something a bit cheaper? Well, this Galaxy S23 Ultra deal is for you! Right now, you
Read MoreType 1 diabetes remains a problem despite having an apparently simple solution: since T1D patients have lost the cells that produce insulin, it should be possible to transplant those cells into their bodies and restore normal function. Unfortunately, it’s not actually that simple, and it’s all thanks to the immune system, which would attack and destroy
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 may be king of the Android smartphone market right now, but its $1,800 price tag puts it beyond the budget of many people. Thanks to the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, this is your chance to swerve that outlay and pick up
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority OnePlus really hit the ground running with its first foray into the Android tablet market. We said as much in our OnePlus Pad review, with our main question mark being whether the price would be enough to lure iPad users over. That’s much less of a concern thanks to
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