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YouTube takes down Tenet Media and four other channels after the DOJ alleged that Russia was paying right-wing influencers in the US to produce content (Gerrit De Vynck/Washington Post)

Gerrit De Vynck / Washington Post: YouTube takes down Tenet Media and four other channels after the DOJ alleged that Russia was paying right-wing influencers in the US to produce content — YouTube “terminated” Tenet Media and other channels run by Lauren Chen, a conservative influencer linked to allegations that Russia paid for right-wing content

I tried Acer’s crazy laptop with a built-in controller and… I didn’t hate it

Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Intel and Qualcomm made some big announcements at IFA 2024, and PC makers like Lenovo, ASUS, and Acer have followed suit with laptop models built around the new chips. Most of these are quite iterative to put it mildly, though it’s always nice to see new technology make its

Just about every iPhone 16 Pro camera detail has been leaked

A new leak details the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras, with them both now said to gain higher framerate 4K video shooting,a new spatial photos mode, noise reduction, and more. The cameras on the current iPhone 15 Pro Max It’s previously been reported that the iPhone 16 Pro will gain the

iPhone 16 event expected to debut AirPods 4 with speaker, improved audio

Two new models of AirPods 4 are believed to be featured in Apple’s iPhone 16 event, with both gaining USB-C, improved audio, and one getting a charging case speaker. Current AirPods in a charging case Apple has been reported to be mass producing a replacement for the current AirPods 3 since March 2024, and it’s

Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database

Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health.

The UK CMA objects to Google’s ad tech practices, says Google harms competition by using its online display ad dominance “to favour its own ad tech services” (Ryan Browne/CNBC)

Ryan Browne / CNBC: The UK CMA objects to Google’s ad tech practices, says Google harms competition by using its online display ad dominance “to favour its own ad tech services” — LONDON — Britain’s competition watchdog on Friday issued a statement of objections over Google’s ad tech practices …

It’s taken a year, but Philips Hue cameras finally support Google Home, Alexa

Credit: Signify Signify has confirmed that its Philips Hue Secure cameras now support Amazon Alexa and Google Home. This means you can interact with your cameras via Amazon and Google’s voice commands. The integration also means you can view security camera live streams on your Amazon and Google devices. The Philips Hue brand is a

Amazfit T-Rex 3 announced: A brighter, longer lasting smartwatch

Credit: Supplied by Amazfit Amazfit has announced the T-Rex 3 smartwatch today. The watch brings a bigger, brighter screen and longer battery life than its predecessor. Expect to pay $279.99 for the new smartwatch. Amazfit is one of the more prominent names in the smartwatch game, offering plenty of fitness and health features at a

Leak: Here’s our first look at the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority An apparent render of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been posted online. This gives us our first look at the new Samsung foldable phone ahead of its imminent release. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is expected to launch soon, but we haven’t actually seen any

Elon Musk’s xAI Launches ‘Colossus’ With 10000 NVIDIA GPUs

Elon Musk’s AI start-up, xAI, recently announced that “Colossus,” the world’s most powerful AI (artificial intelligence) training supercomputer, is now online. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, this new AI supercomputer was built in just four months (122 days). The new xAI training cluster was constructed using 100,000 NVIDIA benchmark Hopper H100 GPUs, a highly in-demand component

Build Yourself A Beautiful Interactive Light Toy

Sometimes, we build things with LEDs as indicator lamps or to illuminate something important. Sometimes, we build things with LEDs purely to glow and be beautiful. This interactive light toy from [Jens] falls into the latter category. The build uses a 16×16 addressable LED matrix. [Jens] then ported some “Bouncy Bubbles” Processing code from Keith

Potentially devastating typhoon approaching the core of iPhone 16 manufacture & delivery

Super Typhoon Yagi, the second strongest tropical cyclone of 2024, is impacting southern China, once again highlighting Apple’s reliance on the country as iPhone 16 launches. Satellite imagery provided by NASA of Yagi with Apple logos indicating factories and stores Natural disasters and pandemics can cause incredible devastation to those impacted, and the loss of

Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk review: A worthy ergonomic investment

The Flexispot E7 Plus is an extremely sturdy standing desk that’s a worthy investment for your health and workflow when working at your Mac. Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk review Over the past few years, innovations in standing desks and the day-to-day practice of bringing standing desks into workspaces (both at home and in the

Telegram Allows Private Chat Reports After Founder’s Arrest

An anonymous reader shares a report: Telegram has quietly updated its policy to allow users to report private chats to its moderators following the arrest of founder Pavel Durov in France over “crimes committed by third parties” on the platform. […] The Dubai-headquartered company has additionally edited its FAQ page, removing two sentences that previously

Coffee or tea? You can make both and save with the GoveeLife Smart Wi-Fi Electric Kettle

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Few things in life give me more pleasure than a good cup of coffee in the morning. Call me spoiled, or a snob, but I love using the pour-over method and will never go back to a regular coffee maker. This is why my smart kettle is one of

US, UK, EU Sign ‘Legally Binding’ AI Treaty

The United States, United Kingdom and European Union have signed the first “legally binding” international AI treaty on Thursday, the Council of Europe human rights organization said. Called the AI Convention, the treaty promotes responsible innovation and addresses the risks AI may pose. Reuters reports: The AI Convention mainly focuses on the protection of human

Android Earthquake Alerts Now Available Across All 50 States, 6 US Territories

Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts System, initially launched in 2020, is now available in all 50 U.S. states and 6 territories. Droid Life reports: For users in California, Oregon and Washington, users will continue to have their alerts powered by the ShakeAlert system, utilizing traditional seismometers to detect earthquakes. For all out states and supported territories,

AT&T Sues Broadcom For Breaching VMware Support Extension Contract

AT&T has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom, alleging that Broadcom is refusing to honor an extended support agreement for VMware software unless AT&T purchases additional subscriptions it doesn’t need. The company warns the consequences could risk massive outages for AT&T’s customer support operations and critical federal services, including the U.S. President’s office. The Register reports:

US and UK sign legally enforceable AI treaty

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The US, UK, and European Union have signed the first “legally binding” treaty on AI, which is supposed to ensure its use aligns with “human rights, democracy and the rule of law,” according to the Council of Europe. The treaty, called the Framework

Yaber’s new projectors bring JBL sound and a home cinema experience to your living room

Credit: Yaber Yaber unveiled two new home theater projectors, the K3 and K3 Pro, at IFA 2024. The standout feature of these projectors is their JBL speaker setup, with the K3 Pro also including a separate subwoofer. Both projectors offer 1,600 ANSI lumens brightness and 1080p resolution, with prices starting at $499. IFA 2024 continues

Verizon To Buy Frontier For $9.6 Billion, Says It Will Expand Fiber Network

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Verizon today announced a deal to acquire Frontier Communications, an Internet service provider with about 3 million customers in 25 states. Verizon said the all-cash transaction is valued at $20 billion. Verizon agreed to pay $9.6 billion and is taking on over $10 billion in debt

Pixel Stand 2 vanishes from Google Store, and we can guess why

The Pixel Stand 2 is apparently no longer available to buy online from the Google Store. The development follows the discovery that the wireless charging accessory isn’t compatible with the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google was a little late to the game with wireless charging accessories, but finally stepped up back in 2018 with

Google Photos can now help you find and recall your precious moments

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Photos is getting an enhanced search feature that allows users to search their photo library using natural language descriptions. The Ask Photos feature will enable users to ask questions and get detailed information about their images. The enhanced search is rolling out to English users today, while Ask

Google is making your smart home setup even easier by backing up Thread credentials

Google will now back up Thread credentials stored on your Android phone or tablet. This will make it easier to add new Thread-enabled smart home devices to your Thread network at home. Your Thread credentials are stored securely in the cloud and aren’t shared with third-parties without your consent, but Google says you can still

How to get on Google’s ‘Ask Photos’ waitlist for iPhone

Apple iPhone users can now join the waitlist for Google’s new feature that brings AI-powered, natural language search to Google Photos. Here’s how to sign up. Google Photos The company first announced Ask Photos at its annual I/O conference in May. It’s now providing a waitlist to sign up for the feature. Powered by Google’s

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