George Carlin estate forces “AI Carlin” off the Internet for good
Settlement bars Dudesy podcast from re-uploading its ersatz Carlin comedy special. Enlarge / The original YouTube thumbnail for Dudesy's Carlin special shows an AI-generated comedian sporting Carlin's signature gray ponytail look.....»»
The people who are most active on social media are also the most active offline, shows study
Parents often worry about the use of social media among children and young people. Caring about this is a good thing, and there are several reasons why you should pay attention, but there is one thing that parents needn't worry about: young people sp.....»»
Beats Solo 4 vs. Beats Studio Pro: choose wisely
Beats has a couple good headphone contenders in the Beats Solo 4 and Beats Studio Pro. But which is right for you? We'll help you decide......»»
NASA says Artemis II report by its inspector general is unhelpful and redundant
"The redundancy in the above recommendations does not help." Enlarge / Orion, the Moon, and Earth in one photo in December 2022. (credit: NASA) NASA's acting inspector general, George A. Scott, released a report Wednesd.....»»
NASA seems unhappy to be questioned about its Artemis II readiness
"The redundancy in the above recommendations does not help." Enlarge / Orion, the Moon, and Earth in one photo in December 2022. (credit: NASA) NASA's acting inspector general, George A. Scott, released a report Wednesd.....»»
In the Jersey suburbs, a search for rocks to help fight climate change
In early spring, George Okoko was perched on a ledge 15 feet up a crumbly cliff, trying to whack off a basketball-size piece of rock with a hammer and chisel. The locale was suburban Berkeley Heights, N.J. The rock was basalt, a common product of vol.....»»
The Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new favorite Android phone of 2024
There are endless choices for a good Android phone in 2024. But as of right now, the Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new go-to. Here's why......»»
Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties
When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with USA Today, it’s safe to say Hawki.....»»
Dave & Buster’s is adding real money betting options to arcade staples
"Gamification layer" platform promises to streamline your friendly Skee-Ball wagers. Enlarge / It's a good thing this kid is too young to bet on Skee-Ball, because his dad is getting beat. (credit: Getty Images) Anyone w.....»»
The Amazon Fire Stick is on Sale for Just $25 Right Now
Stream all you want for an entry price of less than 30 bucks. The post The Amazon Fire Stick is on Sale for Just $25 Right Now appeared first on Phandroid. Smart TVs are pretty useful – they connect to the internet, let you stream co.....»»
Q&A: Jobs for young Africans—new data tool reveals trends and red flags
An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15–35) are unemployed—that's one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data......»»
AI video throwdown: OpenAI’s Sora vs. Runway and Pika
Workers in animation, advertising, and real estate test rival AI systems. Enlarge (credit: FT) OpenAI has been showcasing Sora, its artificial intelligence video-generation model, to media industry executives in recent w.....»»
Europe’s ambitious satellite Internet project appears to be running into trouble
The devil, as always, is in the details. Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton wants Europe to have its own secure satellite communications network. (credit: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images) It has be.....»»
Two giants in the satellite telecom industry join forces to counter Starlink
SES is buying Intelsat, the world's first commercial satellite operator, for $3.1 billion. Enlarge / The Intelsat 901 satellite is seen by a Northrop Grumman servicing vehicle in 2020. (credit: Northrop Grumman) Facing c.....»»
Research reveals overlooked factor driving China"s real estate crisis
The default of Evergrande, one of China's largest developers, set off a chain of defaults among developers, triggering the ongoing property market crisis in China......»»
Pixel 8a: Good News Ahead of Launch
There’s good news afoot for prospective Pixel 8a buyers as a credible leak suggests there won’t be a price difference between the upcoming budget device and its predecessor. We had heard that we might see the Pixel 8a jump up in price. An.....»»
Custom interfaces to get the most out of a folding iPhone or iPad are in the works
Folding devices with two screens have potential beyond just more display real estate. Apple is researching, at length, how to make the interfaces of folding iPhone, iPad, or all-screen MacBook Pro more than the sum of its parts.A folding device could.....»»
M4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its next iPad? Evidence suggests so
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman broke the internet on Sunday by claiming that the next generation iPad Pro, expected to be announced by Apple next week, will be powered by the brand new M4 chip rather than the current M3. While this may sound unlikely at f.....»»
Grab the Google Pixel Buds Pro for up to 30% with this Deal!
Google's Pixel Buds Pro are on sale again. The post Grab the Google Pixel Buds Pro for up to 30% with this Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ecosystem has done a good job growing with more and more products includi.....»»
UK outlaws awful default passwords on connected devices
The law aims to prevent global-scale botnet attacks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you build a gadget that connects to the Internet and sell it in the United Kingdom, you can no longer make the default password "pass.....»»
Dead Boy Detectives turns Neil Gaiman’s ghostly duo into “Hardy Boys on acid”
Supernatural horror detective series has witches, demons, and a charming Cat King. Enlarge / Edwin (George Rexstrew) and Charles (Jayden Revri) are the Dead Boy Detectives, ghosts who solve paranormal mysteries. (credit: Netflix.....»»