USB-IF is, once again, trying to logo its way out of USB-C confusion
Core issue remains: USB-C cables can look the same and act totally different. Enlarge / The USB-IF is planning new logos to go with the upgraded capabilities of USB-C 2.1 cables and chargers. (credit: USB-IF) In just a few years, the USB-C por.....»»
The new pink iPad is truly, gloriously pink
Apple has always been shy when it comes to bright, vivid colors. Gadgets with the Apple logo are traditionally some shade of gray, and even those that come in a wider variety of colors are typically quite subdued. As you can see in our analysis of pi.....»»
Meet Netflix"s stealthy new logo
Netflix has a new logo, but you're forgiven if you didn't notice......»»
Shutterstock partners with OpenAI to sell AI-generated artwork, compensate artists
As DALL-E synthesis comes to Shutterstock, Getty Images makes countermoves. Enlarge / The Shutterstock logo over an image generated by DALL-E. (credit: Shutterstock / OpenAI) Today, Shutterstock announced that it has partnered.....»»
These Hawks Have Figured Out How to See the Bat in the Swarm
New research shows that birds of prey attempting to grab a bat from a roiling mass of the flying mammals have developed a way to cope with the confusion......»»
The Story Behind The First Google Logo Doodle
The Google homepage is often decorated with a complex illustration celebrating a holiday or person, but the origin of the "doodle" is much simpler. The Google homepa.....»»
AT&T to pay $23M fine for bribing powerful lawmaker’s ally in exchange for vote
AT&T said it's "committed to ensuring that this never happens again." Enlarge / AT&T's logo at its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | Ronald Martinez ) AT&T agreed to pay a $23 million fine "to re.....»»
How long does the Quest Pro battery really last? Here’s Meta’s answer
There seems to be confusion about how long the Quest Pro's battery lasts, with reports ranging from one to five hours, so we asked Meta, and here's the answer......»»
Lufthansa AirTags confusion resolved after both Apple and aviation regulator spoke up
The confusion surrounding whether or not a Lufthansa AirTags ban was in place has now been resolved, following statements by both Apple and the German aviation regulator. The airline, Apple, and regulator have all now clarified that AirTags do not p.....»»
Binance blockchain suffers $570 million hack
World’s largest crypto exchange targeted in security breach. Enlarge / CHINA - 2022/07/25: In this photo illustration, the cryptocurrency exchange trading platform Binance logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration.....»»
Apple Tries Its Own Fix for Android Message Reactions, Causes Confusion
The ongoing back and forth between Google and Apple concerning RCS and green bubbles took on a new level of confusion this week, when someone noticed that Apple is either taking credit for Google’s work or has created its own cross-platform rea.....»»
Even the Windows logo isn"t safe from malware
Chinese hackers are smuggling dangerous malware in images, and attacking government organizations with them.....»»
Russia regulator demands answers for VK removal from the App Store
Following Apple's removal of VKontakte from the App Store, Russian regulators are saying that it will impair communications between its citizens, and are demanding answers.Logo for Apple's App StoreVKontakte is Russia's largest social network app. Fo.....»»
Developers are abandoning Android apps, and users may be at risk
Recent data shows that Android apps have been abandoned without update in more volume than iOS or iPad apps, and that lack of attention can endanger users. Here's how the numbers compare.App Store logo and Google Play Store logoApps that haven't been.....»»
Some plants can short-circuit the toxic effects of metals. Now scientists are trying to harness their power
At first glance, it's hard to see what gold, iron, lead, arsenic, silver, platinum and tin have in common. A look at the periodic table will clear up the confusion: they are all heavy metals, typically categorized as those metals with an atomic weigh.....»»
The Real Reason Why The Linux Logo Is A Penguin
When it comes to operating systems, Linux no doubt has the most adorable mascot. Why did the team pick a penguin to represent the open-source OS? When it comes to op.....»»
After pushing AV1 codec, Google goes after Dolby with HDR and audio standards
AV1's Alliance for Open Media wants more royalty-free standards. Enlarge / The Alliance for Open Media logo. (credit: Alliance for Open Media) Google can do basically whatever it wants regarding video and web standards. YouTu.....»»
The Great British Baking Show: Clearing up confusion about the show’s title
Thank god, it’s finally back. The Great British Baking Show, the streaming equivalent of stress-relieving comfort food, on Friday debuted an all-new collection of amateur bakers who will face off against each other over the reality series’.....»»
How TikTok’s pushy watermark boosted its brand—and hurt Instagram
TikTik’s logo has become one of the most recognizable in digital culture—thanks in part to competitors who inadvertently promoted it. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and cultur.....»»
Meta spins off PyTorch Foundation to make AI framework vendor-neutral
PyTorch, which powers Tesla Autopilot and 150K other projects, will join the Linux Foundation. Enlarge / The PyTorch logo on a fancy gradient. (credit: PyTorch Foundation) Meta AI announced today that the governance of PyTorch.....»»
Meta spins off PyTorch Foundation to make AI framework vendor neutral
PyTorch, which powers Tesla Autopilot and 150K other projects, will join the Linux Foundation. Enlarge / The PyTorch logo on a fancy gradient. (credit: PyTorch Foundation) Meta AI announced today that the governance of PyTorch.....»»