LG TVs start showing ads on screensavers
LG's TV business is heightening focus on selling ads and tracking. Enlarge / LG's 2024 G4 OLED TV. (credit: LG) Last month, Ars Technica went on a deep dive into the rapid growth of ads in TV software. Less than three.....»»
"Ted Lasso" season 4 is showing signs of life
After months of will-they won't-they in interviews and press junkets, it appears that Warner Bros. Has picked up options of some of the main characters of the show, in preparation for a fourth season.Jason Sudeikis as Ted LassoA new report claims tha.....»»
Cast negotiations underway for Ted Lasso season 4, production expected to start early next year
For fans of Ted Lasso, this latest development is the most concrete news yet that season four of Apple’s hit comedy series is going ahead. Deadline reports that cast negotiations are underway, with contract options already executed for stars Han.....»»
M4 Macs might start with 16GB of RAM for the first time
According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apples upcoming base model Macs could start with 16GB RAM by default, up from 8GB. This breaks a tradition that Apple has had going for around 8 years now. more….....»»
HBADA E3 Ergonomic Office Chair: Your waist is going to thank you!
If you’re someone who works in front of a computer often, chances are you’re also spending a lot of time sitting down. There have been numerous studies showing that sitting for an extended period of time can be detrimental to your health in the l.....»»
Amazon is bricking primary feature on $160 Echo device after 1 year
Smart display will soon default to showing ads after three hours. Enlarge (credit: Amazon) In September of 2023, Amazon announced the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition. It looked just like the regular Echo Show 8 smart display.....»»
Untangling the web: How to handle spider bites in pets
While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid. Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more un.....»»
Stellantis, GM slash headcount in Michigan but keep state incentives
Stellantis employed 38,913 people in the state at the beginning of 2023, a 7 percent year-over-year drop, according to data submitted to Crain’s. GM’s Michigan-based headcount of 50,316 at the start of 2024 represents a 9 percent decline from 202.....»»
VW scales back plans for battery cell plants in Europe, North America
VW expects to start production next year at a new gigafactory in Germany, but said it may take longer to scale up battery cell capacity at plants in Spain and Canada......»»
Peloton announces $95 “used equipment activation fee”
"Completely ridiculous." Enlarge (credit: Peloton) Peloton will start charging people a one-time $95 "used equipment activation fee" for used bikes purchased from outside of Peloton and its official distribution partner.....»»
Watch SpaceX video depicting next week’s historic Polaris Dawn spacewalk
SpaceX has shared a video showing how next week's first-ever commercial spacewalk involving two non-professional astronauts is expected to look......»»
Cadillac raises starting price of freshened Escalade SUV by $5,700
The full-size SUV, which was freshened for 2025, will start at $89,590. All but the base model cost six figures when equipped with four-wheel drive......»»
Get 49% off the Blink Outdoor 4 security camera in this amazing deal!
If you want to protect your home, then the Blink Outdoor 4 cameras are a good place to start, especially with this 49% discount right now! The post Get 49% off the Blink Outdoor 4 security camera in this amazing deal! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
"Not my boy." When teachers are harassed by students, some schools and parents fail to help
Since the start of this school year, we have been surveying teachers in South Australia about sexist views among students. This is part of our research into how online worlds are shaping Australian schooling......»»
JBL has added every conceivable feature to its Tour Pro 3 wireless buds
JBL has thrown the kitchen sink at its Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds. Hi-res audio, dual drivers, Auracast, and head-tracking are just the start......»»
Start scheduling time off: Civilization 7 is releasing in February
2K Games revealed at Gamescom that the highly anticipated Civilization 7 is hitting all platforms in February......»»
Dubious invite strongly hints at bronze iPhone 16 Pro at September Apple event [u]
Apple's special event will be taking place on September 10 with an in-person event at Apple Park showing off a bronze iPhone 16 Pro, according to a dubious shared invite.An alleged Apple Event invite [Majin Bu/X]Apple is expected to send out invitati.....»»
Five things that can help autistic students settle into university
As the summer draws to a close, the start of your very first term looms if you are starting university. You will hopefully be looking forward to going, although you may be feeling a little apprehensive and may even be very nervous, especially if you.....»»
Apple wants to put touch screens on every MacBook Pro metal surface
Apple still won't make us a touch-screen Mac, but it is at least considering adding touch-sensitive displays on just about every surface that surrounds the MacBook Pro keyboard as the next best thing.Detail from the patent showing an image of a surpr.....»»
Climate change is already reshaping PNW shorelines: Tribal nations are showing how to adapt
Keeley Chiasson plodded through the steep, sandy sediment near the base of the bluff. Carefully perched on a firm shelf, she scraped back the weathered surface of the wall, revealing stripes of cocoa, rust and tan sediments......»»
GuidePoint Security releases Phishing as a Service
GuidePoint Security has launched a new Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) offering. Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for threat actors – according to CISA, over 90% of successful cyberattacks start with a phishing email. However, man.....»»