Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is being sued by its former employees again — this time for allegedly refusing to pay the expected cost of legal arbitration. As previously reported by Bloomberg, the suit was filed on July 3rd in the Northern District of California. It seeks to force Twitter to cover
Read MoreImage: Elgato Got a great idea for a Stream Deck plug-in but don’t want to give it away for free? Wish you could buy premium software for the Stream Deck’s handy array of LCD screen-equipped keys? Either way, it’s officially happening: Elgato general manager Julian Fest says a paid Stream Deck app store is coming
Read MoreBill Toulas / BleepingComputer: A US Navy red team member releases TeamsPhisher, which leverages an unfixed Microsoft Teams bug to send malware from an account outside a targeted organization — A member of U.S. Navy’s red team has published a tool called TeamsPhisher that leverages an unresolved security issue …
Read MoreWashington Post: Source: the US State Dept. cancels regular meetings with Meta about 2024 election prep, one day after a judge limited Biden officials’ contact with tech firms — A Louisiana federal court’s order limiting the Biden administration’s communications with tech firms already is disrupting efforts to fight misinformation.
Read MoreLiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has been a crucial sensing tool for various applications, ranging from autonomous vehicles to robotics and medical imaging. However, the traditional LiDAR systems have limitations such as their large size, high cost, and the need for moving parts. In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Washington have
Read MorePhoto illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Between the Apple Watch Series 8, the Ultra, and the second-gen SE, there are more options than ever. We’ll help you sort through them. Continue reading…
Read MoreElectric vehicle (EV) charging companies that want to apply for federal funding through a state program aimed at electrifying highways are required to use Tesla’s charging plug in order to be eligible for the funding, making Kentucky the first state in the nation to take this historic step. In particular, this is a reference to
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / TechCrunch: OpenAI forms Superalignment, a team for developing ways to steer and control “superintelligent” AI systems, with access to 20% of its compute secured to date — OpenAI is forming a new team led by Ilya Sutskever, its chief scientist and one of the company’s co-founders …
Read MoreImage: Kristen Radtke / The Verge Instagram’s Twitter competitor, Threads, may launch a few hours earlier than we expected now that the countdown on threads.net has suddenly skipped forward and indicates it will end today at 7PM ET / 4PM PT. We were expecting Meta’s new text-based social media platform to launch tomorrow at 10AM
Read MorePhotographic enthusiasts will invariably amass an extensive collection of lenses, and in their communities there are near-mythical and sought-after lenses that change hands for incredible prices. It’s probably the oldest photographic adage though, that the best camera in the world is the one in your hand when the scene presents itself, and probably one of
Read MoreRichard Lawler / The Verge: Instagram’s Threads launch countdown jumps forward and now indicates a July 5 launch at 7PM ET; the countdown previously suggested a July 6 launch at 10AM ET — Instagram’s Twitter competitor, Threads, may launch a few hours earlier than we expected now that the countdown on threads.net …
Read MoreIn recent years, there has been a rise in the prevalence of the application of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in the process of hiring new employees. However, because of concerns about bias and discrimination in these algorithms, new regulations have been implemented to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices. These regulations were created to ensure
Read MoreJesse Levine / Bloomberg: Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud plans to step down at the end of August 2023 to “pursue a new opportunity”; board member Adam Gross will serve as interim CEO from Sept. 1 — Vimeo Inc. Chief Executive Officer Anjali Sud will step down from her position at the business video software company
Read MoreMany companies featured on ReadWrite partner with us. Opinions are our own, but compensation and in-depth research determine how products may be selected and ranked. Learn more about how we make money. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the best TVs for bright room viewing in 2023. With natural light being a common challenge in many households,
Read MoreLG’s last-gen C2, one of the best OLED TVs you can buy, is still available starting at just $896.99. | Image: LG Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, but if you can’t wait until then, July 4th often brings deals on a host of tech. Even now, a day after the holiday, you
Read MoreDigital assets are one of the most popular holding classes in the world. Many investors are rushing to add them to their portfolios to diversify their finances. Cyber money hasn’t been around for very long compared to traditional asset classes such as stocks, bonds, or precious metals. Yet, it has risen to prominence in only
Read MoreExperience the perfect blend of comfort and versatility with the Dutchware Chameleon Hammock. Designed for the keen adventurers or just laid-back backyard loungers, this product redefines outdoor relaxation. Discover why it’s transforming the camping landscape in this in-depth exploration of its features, benefits, and user experiences. What is the Dutchware Chameleon Hammock The Dutchware Chameleon
Read MoreKevin Purdy / Ars Technica: Gfycat, a Snap-owned GIF-hosting platform, plans to shut down on September 1, 2023; the site was down for five days in May due to an expired SSL certificate — Snap-owned service has little to say, other than save or delete your stuff. — The internet continues to get a bit
Read MoreImage: Getty Tesla has racked up a series of EV charging wins in recent weeks, with Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, and Rivian all announcing plans to adopt the company’s charging connectors for their vehicles. But there are still a number of notable holdouts — although that could shift dramatically in the days to come. Volkswagen,
Read MoreByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, has recently released a revolutionary new app called Ripple. This move is a game-changer that further solidifies TikTok’s dominance in the realm of social media. Ripple is an innovative app that promises to revolutionize the landscape of music creation. Ripple is a music generator that is powered by AI
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The short answer is yes, Mint Mobile Wi-Fi calling is an official feature for all Mint Mobile plans. Wi-Fi calling works exactly as you’d expect: it sends calls and texts over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network. This is perfect for those that live in areas with spotty cell
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In the last few years, we’ve seen international roaming become more common on MVNO carriers, including Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile international roaming works a bit differently from some of the other options on the market. In this guide, we explain how Mint Mobile international roaming works, if it’s worth
Read MoreJonathan Greig / The Record: After Fortinet patched a major FortiOS bug on June 12, researchers find that ~336K out of ~490K affected SSL VPN interfaces are still unpatched and open to RCE — Cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm about a new vulnerability that leaves hundreds of thousands of Fortinet customers vulnerable to attack.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s official wireless Xbox headset has hit a new all-time low price. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge It’s not every day you see an excellent gaming headset sell for just under $50, which is why today’s deal on Microsoft’s official Xbox headset is one to jump on. Right now, Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless
Read MoreEven with the small price increase, Xbox Game Pass remains a solid value, especially if you find a deal. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is arguably one of the best “deals” in gaming right now, but starting tomorrow, July 6th, the subscription service will be slightly pricier. Announced
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