Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Self-driving cars have an image problem. They stumble into construction zones, block ambulances, run red lights, and even injure the occasional bicyclist or pedestrian. Forget the fact that most autonomous vehicles operate each day safely, anonymously, and without fanfare. There are hundreds in operation today in California, Arizona,
Read MoreIt is easy to take things for granted, but if you work with students, you realize that even something as simple as a breadboard needs explanation. [0033mer] recently shared a tip about how he wires both solderless breadboards and prototype boards on the cheap. Instead of buying special wires, he salvages riser cables often found
Read MoreA crypto wallet maker claimed this week that hackers may be targeting people with an iMessage “zero-day” exploit — but all signs point to an exaggerated threat, if not a downright scam. From a report: Trust Wallet’s official X (previously Twitter) account wrote that “we have credible intel regarding a high-risk zero-day exploit targeting iMessage
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Creators fundraising for projects on Kickstarter will soon be able to collect money even after their campaign ends. Currently, Kickstarter projects can last anywhere from one to 60 days, and creators hoping to continue fundraising after meeting their goal have had to
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holoway Krales / The Verge At the least the only way to go from here is up… right? Continue reading…
Read MoreA cybercriminal gang called RansomHub claims to be selling highly sensitive patient information stolen from Change Healthcare following a ransomware attack by another group in February.
Read MoreThe United States Senate is poised to vote on legislation this week that, for the next two years at least, could dramatically expand the number of businesses that the US government can force to eavesdrop on Americans without a warrant. From a report: Some of the nation’s top legal experts on a controversial US spy
Read MoreImage: Slow Bros. Harold Halibut moves at its own pace. A point-and-click adventure built with real-world materials and then animated with stop-motion, Harold Halibut tells a story that’s at times slow and ponderous and, at others, cozy and heartwarming. It’s sort of like what would happen if Wes Anderson teamed up with Aardman Animations to
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a new shortcut to start Gemini conversations directly in the Chrome address bar. The feature is part of an experimental Chrome flag currently being tested in Chrome Canary. Google could be making it easier than ever to access its AI chatbot, Gemini, directly within the
Read MoreCredit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority iOS 17.5 beta 2 is now available to iPhone users enrolled in Apple’s developer program. Beta 1 introduced a new puzzle game, support for app distribution on the web in the EU, and more. You can expect the stable iOS 17.5 release to become available in May. Apple just
Read MoreThe great thing about the iPhone is that it comes with a built-in call blocker. The default call blocker of the iPhone is capable enough to block calls. However, it lacks a few features and is not that advanced compared to some third-party apps like Truecaller & others. A third-party call blocker app for iOS
Read MoreThe Justice Department is preparing to sue Live Nation as soon as next month [non-paywalled link], an antitrust challenge that could spur major changes at the biggest name in concert promotion and ticketing. WSJ: The agency is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against the Ticketmaster parent in the coming weeks that would allege the
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon Music may soon let you create playlists with a text prompt using Maestro, its new AI playlist maker. Maestro, which is currently available in beta to a small number of Amazon Music subscribers in the US, will let users put together playlists using any prompt, including emojis,
Read MoreCredit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Update, April 16, 2024 (2:53 PM ET): We’ve updated this PlayStation 5 Pro rumor hub with details about what improvements would qualify for the PS5 Pro Enhanced label. Original article: On November 15, 2013, Sony launched the PlayStation 4. Three years later, almost to the day, Sony launched an
Read MoreThe new rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro could start with 256GB of storage across the board is a logical extrapolation, but has been made by a one-time serial leaker with a record for falsehoods. iPhone 15 Pro Max The Apple rumor mill contains both leakers with valid sources and people with less reliable ways
Read MoreApple is opening up web distribution for iOS apps targeting users in the European Union starting Tuesday. Developers who opt in — and who meet Apple’s criteria, including app notarization requirements — will be able to offer iPhone apps for direct download to EU users from their own websites. From a report: It’s a massive
Read MoreMacworld It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms
Read MoreApple’s second iOS 17.5 developer beta has fixed a bug that showed the Palestinian flag in the predictive text system when users typed in “Jerusalem.” An example of the Jerusalem flag bug in iMessage for iOS. On April 10, complaints were made to social media that iOS 17.4.1 had a bug in the autocorrect system.
Read MoreAt Hackaday, the projects we cover are generally a one-off sort of thing. Somebody makes something, they post it online, we share it with our audience — rinse and repeat. If a project really captures people’s imaginations, it might even inspire a copy or two, which is gratifying for everyone involved. But on the rarest
Read MoreApple has shifted onto the second round of developer betas, with the latest iteration of iOS 17.5 including Apple’s Web Distribution system. iOS 17 Developers taking part in Apple’s beta program can acquire the new builds via any Apple Developer Center or more directly by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas, doing
Read MoreUnitedHealth, parent company of ransomware-besieged Change Healthcare, says the total costs of tending to the February cyberattack for the first calendar quarter of 2024 currently stands at $872 million. From a report: That’s on top of the amount in advance funding and interest-free loans UnitedHealth provided to support care providers reeling from the disruption, a
Read MoreA sign warns of elevated fire danger in the Oakland Hill area of Oakland, California, on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. | Photo by Philip Pacheco / Bloomberg via Getty Images Hate to break it to you, baby — but if you were born in the US this year, climate change could wind up costing you
Read MoreThe stock and cryptocurrency markets could be approaching a significant price correction, according to Markus Thielen, the founder of 10x Research. In an April 16 research note, Thielen cited persistent inflation, decreasing rate cuts, and a rising bond yield as the reasons behind his outlook. The primary trigger is the unexpected and persistent inflation. With
Read MoreImage: Getty Images Parcast founder Max Cutler left Spotify last February as part of a wave of high-profile departures from its podcast vertical, and he’s now launching Pave Studios to create content across multiple formats. “Storytellers who successfully engage audiences and create fandoms through written, audio, and video content have led the charge in cultivating
Read MoreThe name might be a bit of a mouthful, but there’s nothing clunky about the sleek 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50. The first open sports earbuds from 1MORE are well-suited to the gym or jogging, and they’re currently at their lowest price to date on Amazon at just $79.99. 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 for
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