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Internal email: Google invited employees to test a product called Playables, which lets users play games like Stack Bounce instantly via the YouTube site or app (Miles Kruppa/Wall Street Journal)

Miles Kruppa / Wall Street Journal: Internal email: Google invited employees to test a product called Playables, which lets users play games like Stack Bounce instantly via the YouTube site or app — The new service, called ‘Playables,’ is part of CEO’s push into new areas amid advertising slowdown

What is a 0.5 selfie and how can you create one?

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Are you following the latest trends on social media? A new one has arrived. Maybe you’ve noticed some interesting selfies lately, showing odd proportions like long arms, more prominent foreheads, and what may seem like overall distorted perspectives. We’re here to tell you all about what is a 0.5

Sources: Meta is planning to release its Twitter competitor in mid-July and is pitching big-name celebrities to join a platform that will be “sanely” run (Alex Heath/The Verge)

Alex Heath / The Verge: Sources: Meta is planning to release its Twitter competitor in mid-July and is pitching big-name celebrities to join a platform that will be “sanely” run — Mark Zuckerberg is the overwhelming favorite to beat Elon Musk in a cage match. Will it actually happen?

Ecological System Dynamics for Computing

Some of you may remember that the ship’s computer on Star Trek: Voyager contained bioneural gel packs. Researchers have taken us one step closer to a biocomputing future with a study on the potential of ecological systems for computing. Neural networks are a big deal in the world of machine learning, and it turns out

Kajabi Versus Kartra: Which is Better?

In the rapidly expanding world of online business, entrepreneurs and enterprises are continually seeking the best platforms to build, launch, and grow their digital presence. Kajabi and Kartra have emerged as two of the most popular and dynamic solutions for individuals looking to establish their digital footprint and convert prospects into loyal customers. Featured Partner

Midjourney adds a “zoom out” feature that builds out a larger scene around images generated within Midjourney, simulating zooming out with a camera lens (Benj Edwards/Ars Technica)

Benj Edwards / Ars Technica: Midjourney adds a “zoom out” feature that builds out a larger scene around images generated within Midjourney, simulating zooming out with a camera lens — Midjourney v5.2 features camera-like zoom control over framing, more realism. — On Thursday, Midjourney unveiled version 5.2 …

Best Trail Cameras of 2023

Many 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 article highlighting the best trail cameras of 2023. Trail cameras have become an invaluable tool for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and wildlife researchers

Google adds a Perspectives tab to search results, with information that people have posted on YouTube, Reddit, and more, after announcing the feature in May (Jay Peters/The Verge)

Jay Peters / The Verge: Google adds a Perspectives tab to search results, with information that people have posted on YouTube, Reddit, and more, after announcing the feature in May — Google’s new search feature that shows you different perspectives (ideally, human ones) in search results will be available on Friday, the company said on

The Future is Here: Intelligent Sensors Become the Brains of IoT

Sensors have long been the silent workhorses of various industries, dutifully recording and transmitting data for further interpretation and action. However, advances in technology are reshaping this dynamic, equipping sensors with the power to process information either on-board or in their proximity. This trend towards more intelligent sensors is primarily driven by the need for

A US federal court sentences UK citizen Joseph James O’Connor to five years in prison for his role in the July 2020 Twitter hack affecting high-profile accounts (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch: A US federal court sentences UK citizen Joseph James O’Connor to five years in prison for his role in the July 2020 Twitter hack affecting high-profile accounts — Prosecutors called for the British hacker to serve at least seven years — Three years after one of the most visible hacks …

Oracle introduces free license for GraalVM

Oracle is making its GraalVM Java virtual machine and Java Development Kit (JDK) with advanced compiler technology available for free. Developers and organizations can use and redistribute Oracle GraalVM without needing a click-through license agreement. The company announced on June 13 that Oracle GraalVM for JDK 17 and JDK 20 and subsequent releases are being

Google and Meta to Pay Media Outlets for News Content in Canada

The Canadian Senate has passed legislation requiring websites like Google and Meta to compensate news organizations for information that has been syndicated or repurposed. This occurs at a time when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration is at odds with prominent Silicon Valley–based Internet firms. The measure is an effort to level the playing field between

IKEA Hack – Kvart into Mic Stand

While audiophiles might spend gazillions of hours finely honing a microphone stand that isolates their equipment from the trials and perturbations of the world, most of us who use a microphone don’t need anything so elaborate. Hackaday contributing editor [Jenny List] hacked together some thrift store finds into a snazzy adjustable mic setup as you

Social media startup IRL is shutting down after an investigation by its board concluded that 95% of its claimed 20M MAUs were “automated or from bots” (Mark Matousek/The Information)

Mark Matousek / The Information: Social media startup IRL is shutting down after an investigation by its board concluded that 95% of its claimed 20M MAUs were “automated or from bots” — Last year, the CEO of messaging app IRL repeatedly said it had 20 million monthly active users, who chatted about shared interests and

‘Undesirable’ Facebook content has prompted legal action from Malaysia against Meta

The government of Malaysia has threatened to file a lawsuit against Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, for failing to remove illegal or inappropriate material from Facebook. The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is worried about hate speech, harassment, and internet abuse. There have been reports of racism, religious intolerance, impersonation, illegal gambling, and fake

The Future is Here: Intelligent Sensors Become the Brains of IoT

Google adds a Perspectives tab to search results, with information that people have posted on YouTube, Reddit, and more, after announcing the feature in May (Jay Peters/The Verge)

Kajabi Versus Kartra: Which is Better?

A profile of Alibaba co-founder Eddie Wu, set to become CEO in the fall, who has a close relationship with mentor Jack Ma and will manage the company’s breakup (Financial Times)

Financial Times: A profile of Alibaba co-founder Eddie Wu, set to become CEO in the fall, who has a close relationship with mentor Jack Ma and will manage the company’s breakup — Tech group co-founder to take reins and preside over its break-up — When Alibaba co-founder Eddie Yongming Wu struck …

Microsoft acquired Bethesda after hearing Starfield would be exclusive to PlayStation

Image: Bethesda Microsoft’s Xbox chief has revealed one of the key reasons behind the acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax: potential Starfield PlayStation exclusivity. Speaking at the FTC v. Microsoft hearing today, Phil Spencer revealed that Sony regularly pays competitors to “skip our platform” and Microsoft felt it needed to own Bethesda to compete. “When

Alexa can now play local weather news videos on Echo Shows — no cable subscription required

Echo Show devices can now show your local news weather forecast. | Image: Amazon If you’re of a certain age and / or geographical location, then you likely rely on your local TV news station’s weather forecast. A new feature on Echo Show smart displays looks set to make it easier to watch these on

E3 is dead — how big was it, anyhow?

The letter “E” and number “3” hung over the escalators at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. | Photo: The Verge The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is dead. Following cancellations in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and Thursday’s revelation that it won’t return to Los Angeles in 2024 or 2025 either, you can safely stick a fork in

Google is launching its Perspectives search feed that’s designed to show results from humans

Illustration: The Verge Google’s new search feature that shows you different perspectives (ideally, human ones) in search results will be available on Friday, the company said on Twitter. The perspectives will show up in a tab called, well, “Perspectives.” “Tap the filter, and you’ll exclusively see long- and short-form videos, images and written posts that

At the FTC v. Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer says Microsoft bought ZeniMax for $7.5B to stop Starfield and other Bethesda games becoming PlayStation exclusives (Tom Warren/The Verge)

Tom Warren / The Verge: At the FTC v. Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer says Microsoft bought ZeniMax for $7.5B to stop Starfield and other Bethesda games becoming PlayStation exclusives — Microsoft’s Xbox chief has revealed one of the key reasons behind the acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax: potential Starfield PlayStation exclusivity.

Microsoft’s Quantum Leap: Mapping The Road To The First True Quantum Supercomputer

The multinational technology corporation Microsoft has recently released a detailed plan for creating the first quantum supercomputer. The healthcare and climate science sectors, to name a couple, stand to benefit greatly from this cutting-edge piece of equipment. Microsoft’s ambitious aim to construct its quantum supercomputer is about more than making a strong machine, though. This

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