Plan to make big tech remove harmful content axed
Minister denies weakening the Online Safety Bill after dropping the "legal but harmful" material measures......»»
T-Mobile launches ‘Home Internet Backup’ as its most affordable 5G broadband plan
On the heels of adding a second tier to its 5G Home Internet in April, T-Mobile has launched another option for those who want a reliable internet backup at an affordable price. T-Mobile Home Internet Backup goes from as low as $20/month for 130GB of.....»»
Ford Explorer output launched in Germany with "latest, greatest" battery tech
Ford had initially said the Explorer would use nickel magnesium cobalt batteries but the company postponed the production start for six months to incorporate new battery specifications......»»
4 key factors as Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk"s $56 billion pay plan
Tesla is asking its shareholders to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package after a Delaware court voided it early this year. Here are some key arguments on both side of the debate over Tesla's future......»»
Worried about privacy with iOS 18’s AI features? Apple gets it and has a plan
AI features coming to iOS 18 and Apple’s other platforms may be exciting for lots of users, but for some, there exist legitimate concerns around privacy. Apple gets it, and per a new report, the company plans to make certain iOS 18 AI features n.....»»
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Oral-B discontinued Alexa toothbrush in 2022, now sells $400 "AI" toothbrush. Enlarge / Oral-B released the Guide in 2020, making promises of Alexa-powered convenience, which it ended in 2022. (credit: P&G) As we’re c.....»»
T-Mobile hopes you’ll buy $30 “Home Internet Backup” for when cable goes out
Backup plan is $30 every month for service that's meant to be used infrequently. Enlarge / T-Mobile logo exhibited during Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto /).....»»
‘Adam Ruins Everything’ Star Suggests BitTorrent as an Option to Watch the Series
Online piracy is a major problem for the entertainment industries. In some instances, the problem is kept intact due to limited availability of content from legal sources. This week, 'Adam Ruins Everything' star Adam Conover mentioned BitTorrent as a.....»»
Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence
In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»
Study finds simple headlines attract more online news readers
The competition for online attention in today's news environment is fierce. High-quality news from credible sources must compete for attention with misinformation and a rapidly increasing amount of partisan content......»»
Safer, cheaper, more flexible battery invented for wearable tech
Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, better performing and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. A paper describing the "recipe" for their new battery type was published in the journal Nano Research Energy on June 3......»»
month of Paramount+ for $5 with this Sling TV deal
You can get your first month of Paramount+ as an add-on to your Sling TV plan for only $5 instead of $10, but we're not sure how long this offer will last......»»
China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world
US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) The resurrection of a car plant in Brazil’s poor northeast stands as a symbol of China’s glob.....»»
Canada demands 5% of revenue from Netflix, Spotify, and other streamers
Canada says $200M in annual fees will support local news and other content. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto /) Canada has ordered large online streaming services to pay 5 percent of their Canadian revenue to the.....»»
Zoho’s security stack improves businesses’ protections against breaches and attacks
Zoho Corporation announced new safeguards to its reinforced, tightly integrated security tech stack. Comprised of four solutions—Ulaa, Zoho Directory, Zoho OneAuth, and Zoho Vault—Zoho’s security stack provides businesses the highest level.....»»
Apple’s OpenAI partnership likely just temporary, says Siri co-founder
Apple’s OpenAI partnership – which will be used to bring generative AI features to Siri – is likely just an interim one, while the company expands and deepens its own chatbot tech. The prediction was made by Dag Kittlaus, who co-founded Siri.....»»
Apple to fix Screen Time bug that allowed users to circumvent web browser content restrictions
Screen Time promises to allow parents to restrict access to various apps, website and content on their children’s devices. However, ever since Screen Time launched with iOS 12, Apple has been playing whack-a-mole as users discovered new workarounds.....»»
Key U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin encourages industry to sue Treasury over EV tax credits
Manchin told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that U.S. manufacturers were being damaged by the content rules, which he said Treasury had halved from the original language in the law......»»
DEAL: Buy Pixel 8, Get Pixel 8a for $249 (50% Off)
Those looking for the best Pixel 8a deal should look no further than the Google Store, with the Pixel maker marking the latest Pixel device at a whopping 50% off, so long as you plan to buy a more expensive Pixel phone too. Read: 5 Days With the Pixe.....»»
MrBeast breaks the ultimate YouTube record
MrBeast has overtaken T-Series to become the most subscribed channel on YouTube. MrBeast, a YouTuber known for his wildly popular gameshow-type content, has become the most subscribed channel on the platform.The viral star, whose real name is J.....»»
Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro and a coding course bundle for $53
Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 (reg. $499) and the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle on sale for Father's Day for just $52.97 through June 9. TL;DR: Through June 9, get the tech-loving dad in your life this Microsof.....»»