Visa supports transaction settlement with USDC stablecoin
Payment card network Visa has announced that transactions can be settled using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Crypto.com is the first company to test the new capability with its own Visa-branded cards. USDC is a sta.....»»
iPhone 15 supports Qi2 for wireless charging… but no one knows what that means
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro support the new Qi2 standard for wireless charging. The question, however, is what this actually means for iPhone 15 users. As of right now, this seems like a question no one really has an answ.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro supports 10Gbps USB 3 speeds, and it brings lots of cool features to the table
Apple announced its next-generation iPhone lineup today, and unsurprisingly, it marks the end of the road for Apple’s long-running Lightning connector in favor of USB-C. Not only does USB-C further streamline the wired cable connections across Appl.....»»
Hyundai unveils safety center arising from settlement with U.S. regulators
Hyundai's new safety laboratory is unique in North America for being dedicated to rapid response to field issues. Among the operations will be a field crash investigation lab, high voltage battery lab, forensics lab, a 400-meter track and a vehicle d.....»»
Bruschetta-Board: Multi-protocol Swiss Army knife for hardware hackers
Bruschetta-Board is a device for all hardware hackers looking for a fairly-priced all-in-one debugger and programmer that supports UART, JTAG, I2C & SPI protocols and allows to interact with different targets’ voltages (i.e., 1.8, 2.5, 3.3 and.....»»
Bungie & Teenage Destiny 2 Cheat Settle Differences With $500K Permaban
A teenager who reportedly cheated in Destiny 2, evaded multiple bans, threatened Bungie employees, and generally made the developer's life a nightmare, has reached a settlement with the gaming company. In addition to a laundry list of restrictions mo.....»»
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Becomes First Person to Get Indonesian ‘Golden Visa’
Introduced last week to boost economic development, the new visa allows foreigners who make substantial investments in the country to remain for up to 10 years. OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is the first person to get an.....»»
After class action revoked, Google tentatively settles with 21M Play Store users
App developers like Epic Games did not agree to the settlement. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Google has reached a tentative settlement with more than 30 US states and 21 million customers who sued.....»»
New research sheds light on how harmful fungi could become helpful and reduce food waste
Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root mold that typically supports continued plant devel.....»»
U.S. judge denies Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement
A federal judge has denied Hyundai and Kia's proposed $200 million settlement with consumers who had their vehicle stolen......»»
Judge rejects Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement
A federal judge has denied Hyundai and Kia's proposed $200 million settlement with consumers who had their vehicle stolen......»»
Samsung August Update Lands on Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4 as One UI 5.1.1 (Updated)
Samsung phone owners, the August update is starting to rollout to the massive list of devices that Samsung supports. Since we’re now talking about 5 years worth of updates for many phones, this list isn’t going to shrink any time soon. In.....»»
Google inexplicably removes Chromecast"s guest mode feature
Sorry Chromecast users, but from now on you'll need WiFI access to cast content from your phone.According to 9to5Google, the streaming adaptor no longer supports "guest mode," which enabled users to cast from your phone to your screen without connect.....»»
Study supports strong link between respiratory and digestive diseases in dogs
While the respiratory and digestive systems of canines have previously been studied independently, researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have been investigating the interplay between disorders in either of the.....»»
Apple voices official support for California SB 244 right to repair bill
As California's SB 244 right-to-repair bill is routed through the capitol, Apple has voiced its support in a surprise move from the company.Apple supports right to repair billRight to repair has become an increasing issue in Silicon Valley as lobbyis.....»»
Apple Pay keeps growing, but can"t catch Visa or Paypal
New research says that Apple Pay is only the fifth most popular payment platform in the US, despite previous claims that it was beating MasterCard.Apple Pay in useIn 2022, researchers claimed that Apple Pay had surpassed MasterCard in the annual doll.....»»
Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill
As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides. Enlarge / Repairing an M1 MacBook. (credit: Apple) Somewhere, ol' Beelzebub is putting on his thickest coat because Apple has endorsed a right-t.....»»
Sony’s cloud handheld, the PlayStation Portal, will only stream certain games
Sony finally revealed the price tag for its PlayStation Portal cloud gaming handheld, but there's a major catch when it comes to games it supports......»»
Samsung’s forgotten HDR gaming format is finally here after two years
It's been a long time since the HDR10+ standard has been announced, and finally, the first game that supports it is about to come out......»»
Using Apple Pay benefits national parks, but probably don’t buy an iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple is holding its annual Apple Pay promotion to benefit national parks this week. From now through August 27, the company is donating $10 to the National Parks Foundation for every transaction using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store.....»»
Amazon’s best Fire TV Stick with HDR and Dolby Atmos is 51% off
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which supports content with 4K Ultra HD resolution, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio, is on sale from Amazon for an affordable $27......»»