Missouri Highway Patrol Mistakenly Sends Batman-themed Alert
The Missouri State Highway Patrol alert sent cellphones blaring statewide: Authorities in Gotham City, Missouri, were searching for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT. From a report: But there is no Gotham City, Missouri, and the car referenced was.....»»
Will Forte sends love to cast and crew of scrapped "Coyote vs. Acme"
Will Forte, who stars in "Coyote vs. Acme," shares his thoughts on the film, which Warner Bros. plans to scrap for tax purposes. The saga of Coyote vs. Acme is one of the bleakest in entertainment today.The Looney Tunes-based film, a hybrid of.....»»
Everything leaving Hulu in March 2024
Be sure to catch Nightmare Alley, The Banshees of Inisherin, Birdman, Inception, Batman Begins, Goodfellas, and everything else leaving Hulu in March......»»
Apple TV+ adds a limited time library of 50 movies to stream for free
Apple TV+ has launched a limited time collection of movies to stream for free as part of your Apple TV+ subscription. The company has done this occasionally in the past to coincide with the themed release of new originals, but this is by far the bigg.....»»
Odysseus lunar lander sends a ‘fitting farewell transmission’ to Earth
Intuitive Machines' record-breaking Odysseus lunar lander lost power on Thursday, though it may be in touch again soon......»»
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail
It's been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble reminiscent of a truck driving down the highway. A.....»»
Apple Music adds new daily "Heavy Rotation Mix"
Apple has quietly added another favorites-style station to Apple Music, a Heavy Rotation Mix which is updated daily.The new "Heavy Rotation Mix" on Apple MusicFollowing its Valentine's Day themed "Love" and "Heartbreak" stations, Apple Music has now.....»»
‘Take this as a threat’ — Copilot is getting unhinged again
Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot appears to get tripped up by a specific prompt that sends it down a dark, unhinged rabbit hole......»»
Automotive crash testing just got harder in 2024—which OEMs did well?
Headlights, pedestrian detection, and backseat safety all get more scrutiny. Enlarge / The Tesla Model Y has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2024. (credit: IIHS) The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has toughen.....»»
Why 2024 will likely be a banner year for Texas bluebonnets
Millions of bluebonnets will soon bloom across Texas, blanketing parks, pastures and highway shoulders in that most recognizable hue......»»
New data shows which states were more deadly for pedestrians in 2023
Preliminary road-safety data for the first half of 2023 has been published. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) American pedestrians were at slightly less risk of being killed by a car last year. The Governors Highway Safety.....»»
iOS 17.4 adds new prompt in the EU when downloading from the App Store [U]
Update: Apple tells Joe Rossingol that this is a bug and will be fixed. In iOS 17.4, users will not receive this alert when they download from their default app marketplace. “App installation sheets are automatically turned off for installations fr.....»»
Square Enix Doesn’t Want fans Sharing FFVII Rebirth Spoilers
Spoiler alert, please. The post Square Enix Doesn’t Want fans Sharing FFVII Rebirth Spoilers appeared first on Phandroid. As far as modern game consoles go, one feature that’s been pretty common across different platforms is th.....»»
Volkswagen to recall around 261,000 vehicles in the U.S., says NHTSA
Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday......»»
China issues highest weather alert as temperatures plunge
Severe weather warnings were in place across swathes of China on Wednesday as temperatures plummeted across the south and Beijing shivered in snowy conditions......»»
India"s government wants answers about iPhone hack alert
India's government says Apple hasn't provided nearly enough information about a hack warning that popped up on iPhones in 2023.Mumbai, IndiaIn October, Apple warned independent journalists and opposition politicians in India of possible government ha.....»»
Apple Podcasts bug prevents listeners from enjoying new episodes
A bug in Apple Podcasts is preventing subscribers from listening to the latest episodes, one that neither displays the latest episode nor lets the app automatically download it for users.Apple PodcastsThe Apple Podcasts app is supposed to alert users.....»»
AI-powered romantic chatbots are a privacy nightmare
They collect massive amounts of data with little disclosure about its use. Enlarge (credit: iStock via Getty Images) You shouldn’t trust any answers a chatbot sends you. And you probably shouldn’t trust it with your.....»»
Prepare for Android 15’s First Developer Preview, Coming This Week
Google typically releases for the first developer preview of the next build of Android in February of a new year. This happened for Android 12, 13, and 14, so it only makes sense that with Android 15 not yet released, we remain on high alert for an i.....»»
Fluffy nuisance: Paris sends Invalides rabbits into exile
Tourists and Parisians have long been accustomed to the sight of wild rabbits frolicking around the lawns of the historic Invalides memorial complex, one of the French capital's great landmarks......»»
Police take months to arrest stalker identified by AirTag
Apple's AirTags anti-stalking features worked perfectly in an incident in Connecticut, but the stalker stayed free for almost a year because he refused to report to the police.An AirTag alert on an iPhoneApple's AirTags have put a spotlight on the is.....»»