Etsy just announced a loyalty program that’s (sort of) similar to Amazon Prime
Etsy just announced an upcoming loyalty program for buyers called Etsy Insider. This is the first-ever program of its type on the platform and the company begins testing in September. Select customers...
View ArticleAyaneo's take on the Game Boy Micro is available to order starting at $190
Ayaneo’s Pocket MICRO, a tangible tribute to Nintendo’s GameBoy Micro, is now available for pre-order on Indiegogo. The portable console maker started its crowdfunding campaign for the tiny,...
View ArticleBungie is laying off 220 employees
The gaming industry has been plagued with rounds of layoffs and studio closures and it’s not showing any signs of stopping anytime soon. The latest round of layoffs comes from Sony-owned Bungie, best...
View ArticleSenators introduce bill to protect individuals against AI-generated deepfakes
Today, a group of senators introduced the NO FAKES Act, a law that would make it illegal to create digital recreations of a person's voice or likeness without that individual's consent. It's a...
View ArticleReddit CEO wants Microsoft to pay for its content
Reddit’s chief executive officer Steve Huffman didn’t pull any punches with Microsoft in an interview with The Verge. He called out Microsoft and other AI search engines like Anthropic and Perplexity...
View ArticleUS Copyright Office calls for better legal protections against AI-generated...
The US Copyright Office has published a report recommending new and improved protections against digital replicas. "We have concluded that a new law is needed," the department's report states. "The...
View ArticleBelgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps
TechCrunch reported that a group of researchers from the university KU Leuven in Belgium identified six popular dating apps that malicious users can use to pinpoint the near-exact location of other...
View ArticleSeason 2 of ‘Squid Game’ arrives on Netflix December 26
Netflix has finally set a date for the next season of Squid Game, almost three years after the Korean drama became a massive hit in the US. Season 2 is set to hit Netflix December 26, with a final...
View ArticleThe best smartphones to buy in 2024
You might have an idea of which smartphone you want to buy next. But there are more options than ever before that are solid — plenty of companies are making stellar handsets nowadays, at similar...
View ArticleThe best iPhone accessories for 2024
Once you’ve set up your new iPhone, it’s time to make the most of it with the best iPhone accessories. It’s exciting to choose a new case or wireless charger, and personalize your smartphone with a...
View ArticleOpenAI vows to provide the US government early access to its next AI model
OpenAI will give the US AI Safety Institute early access to its next model as part of its safety efforts, Sam Altman has revealed in a tweet. Apparently, the company has been working with the...
View ArticleThe Morning After: Squid Game returns on December 26
After the live experiences, TV shows based on TV shows and a boom in childhood South Korean games and hobbies, Squid Game returns for season two. Almost three years after the bleak, lightly...
View ArticleBoeing eats another $125 million loss over Starliner woes
Boeing has revealed that it has taken another $125 million in losses as a result of its Starliner spacecraft's delayed return from the ISS. As SpaceNews reports, the company has revealed the losses in...
View ArticleTaco Bell will add voice AI ordering to hundreds of drive-thrus this year
Next time you're craving a chalupa supreme, you might not be ordering from a person. Taco Bell is expanding its program for using AI voice recognition in drive-thrus. After testing the technology in...
View ArticleThe Beats Fit Pro earbuds drop to a new low of $140
The Beats Fit Pro are a great set of earbuds, especially if you have various Apple devices. Now is a better time than ever to pick up a set as they've dropped to their lowest price ever. The white...
View ArticleNetflix Geeked Week 2024 starts on September 16
Netflix has announced plans for its Geeked Week 2024 event. The festivities will take place on the week of September 16. As in previous years, it's sure to include a ton of news and updates for...
View ArticleSiriusXM is launching a standalone podcast subscription service
SiriusXM just announced a standalone podcast subscription service called SiriusXM Podcasts+. The platform will be available via Apple Podcasts starting August 5 and will offer a “premium listening...
View ArticleGoogle will let you search your Chrome browsing history by asking questions...
You’re neck deep in a research project but the finish line is in sight. You hit the close button on your browser. It vanishes and takes the dozens of tabs you had open with it. You heave a sigh of...
View Article2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity
When the Mustang Mach-E first hit the streets at the end of 2021, people were so up in arms about its name that it felt like you couldn’t have a serious discussion about the vehicle itself. How dare...
View ArticleDon Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X
When Don Lemon's "premium" video hosting deal on X was canceled in March, a representative for the former CNN anchor threatened legal action. Nearly five months later, he's taking Musk and his platform...
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