Amazon halts plan to ban Visa credit cards in UK
Retailer delays implementation of policy as companies work on "potential solution." Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal | Getty Images) Amazon has halted a plan to ban customers using UK-issued Visa credit cards from this week, as the.....»»
Internet Archive forced to remove 500,000 books after publishers’ court win
Internet Archive fans beg publishers to stop emptying the open library. Enlarge (credit: Tim Macpherson | Image Source) As a result of book publishers successfully suing the Internet Archive (IA) last year, the free onli.....»»
NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data
“We are letting the data drive our decision." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner capsule lifts off aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) In an update released late Friday evening, N.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (June 21-23)
It's hot this June, so why not watch a good flick this weekend? Amazon Prime Video has three of them with stars like Keanu Reeves, Timothée Chalamet and more......»»
The 2021 Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $70 today
Get a great deal on the 2021 Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet. This promotion is only available through Woot so act fast while supplies last!.....»»
40 years later, X Window System is far more relevant than anyone could guess
One astrophysics professor's memories of writing X11 code in the 1980s. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Often times, when I am researching something about computers or coding that has been around a very long while, I will.....»»
We now have even more evidence against the “ecocide” theory of Easter Island
AI analysis of satellite imagery data is a new method for estimating population size. Enlarge / New research lends further credence to the "population crash" theory about Easter Island being just a myth. (credit: Arian Zwegers/CC.....»»
Win+C, Windows’ most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again
Win+C has been assigned to some of Windows' least successful features. Enlarge / A rendering of the Copilot button. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is all-in on its Copilot+ PC push right now, but the fact is that they'll.....»»
Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year
iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing will also skip the EU for now. Enlarge / Features like Image Playground won't arrive in Europe at the same time as other regions. (credit: Apple) Three major features in iOS.....»»
Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks
After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11 per month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks......»»
Alexa to get supercharged with AI
Amazon is reportedly preparing a major AI update to Alexa that would implement a two-tier subscription plan......»»
AT&T can’t hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules
State dismisses AT&T application to end Carrier of Last Resort obligation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Joe Raedle ) The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) yesterday rejected AT&T's request to end its landl.....»»
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa will cost up to $10/month
AI is getting infused into everything these days, and Amazon’s Alexa is the latest service to receive an AI upgrade. According to a new report, Amazon plans for its AI-powered Alexa to come with a monthly price tag for the first time: a $5-10 month.....»»
Spotify adds cheaper ‘Basic’ plan that ditches audiobooks
After increasing its prices across the board a few weeks ago, Spotify has now announced a new “Basic” tier for $10.99 per month in the United States. This plan, Spotify says, offers all of the same Spotify Premium benefits, but without the monthl.....»»
Friday deals: Nano-texture M4 iPad Pro all-time low at $135 off, black Magic Keyboard, M2 iPad Air, accessories, more
Friday has rolled back around again and Amazon has rolled back pricing on the 1TB 13-inch nano-texture glass Apple iPad Pro with M4 to its best price ever alongside ongoing offers on the more affordable models. Those deals now sit alongside the best.....»»
Amazon is swapping plastic pillows for paper in its packaging
Plans to transition to paper packaging will see Amazon remove at least 95% of plastic air pillows from North American packages......»»
Radioactive drugs strike cancer with precision
Tumor-seeking radiopharmaceuticals promise targeted treatments with fewer side effects. Enlarge / Pharma interest and investment in radiotherapy drugs is heating up. (credit: Knowable Magazine) On a Wednesday morning in.....»»
Rocket Report: Electron turns 50, China’s Moon launcher breathes fire
"Most rocket startups are still stuck in the long process of reengineering." Enlarge / An up-close view of LEAP 71's autonomously designed keralox rocket engine. (credit: LEAP 71) Welcome to Edition 6.49 of the Rocket Re.....»»
Bugatti’s new hypercar loses the turbos for a screaming V16 hybrid
It features three electric motors, 1,800 horsepower, and watch-like instruments. Enlarge / The Tourbillon is recognizable as a modern Bugatti, but it's very different under the skin. (credit: Bradley Iger) Since the laun.....»»
Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July
US cites Russian government's "capacity to influence Kaspersky's operations." Enlarge (credit: Kaspersky Lab) The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July, accord.....»»
Pornhub prepares to block five more states rather than check IDs
The number of states blocked by Pornhub will soon nearly double. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Pornhub will soon be blocked in five more states as the adult site continues to fight what it considers priv.....»»