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Engadget
TikTok has introduced the Artist Account, which offers up-and-coming musicians new ways to curate their profiles in ways that boost discoverability. The new suite of tools are not just meant… [...]
One of the key selling points of Meta Quest VR headsets is that they can play PC VR titles, but you have to be physically connected via a link cable… [...]
One of the major concessions Microsoft made to regulators to get its blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard over the line was agreeing to let users of third-party cloud services stream… [...]
There's still time to get acquainted with Formula E before the new season begins in January. To help with that, the all-electric racing series has opened up its vault and… [...]
US Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced a bipartisan bill Wednesday to end involuntary facial recognition screening at airports. The Traveler Privacy Protection Act would block the… [...]
Several companies have taken shots at Sonos over the years when it comes to multi-room audio and self-tuning speakers with built-in voice assistants. These devices are a lot more common… [...]
Meta has sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an attempt to stop regulators from reopening a landmark $5 billion privacy settlement from 2020 and to allow it to monetize… [...]
The Biden White House recently enacted its latest executive order designed to establish a guiding framework for generative artificial intelligence development — including content authentication and using digital watermarks to… [...]
YouTube Music users who have seen their Spotify- and Apple Music-using friends share their listening stats from this year can now join the party. YouTube Music Recap is now live… [...]
HTC released the Vive Ultimate Tracker, which when paired with one of the company’s virtual reality headsets, delivers multi-point body tracking for users for everything from first-person shooter gaming to… [...]
Wired

Elon Musk personally handed over the first Cybertrucks to reach customers at a delivery event in Austin today. Tesla also revealed the price and specs of its latest EV. [...]

Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to announce the price, range, and other important specs for the long-delayed Cybertruck. Join us for live coverage of all the news. [...]

Plus: Major security patches from Microsoft, Mozilla, Atlassian, Cisco, and more. [...]

In 2021, scientists experimenting with fiber optics picked up a strange signal: the cacophony of cicadas. It could lead to a new way of monitoring insects. [...]

Tune into your AM/FM stations in style with these WIRED-approved radio sets. [...]

This week, we talk with our resident kitchen expert about coffee: the best ways to make it, what gear to buy, and what to avoid. [...]

In a year pocked with fights over US government funding, Republicans are quietly trying to strip the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of its ability to research gun violence. [...]

All but raised in oncology wards, Dr. Subbiah is on a mission to make cancer care work for everyone, including those usually overlooked. [...]

The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest engineering programs in the… [...]

The CEO’s memo to staff announces a nonvoting seat for Microsoft but leaves questions about the future of chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. [...]
Mashable Tech

Shop Best Buy's Deal of the Day Nov. 30: A set of Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells is just $299.99, down from its regular price of $429. [...]

Not on Spotify? There's a wrap-up for you too. Apple users, here's how to get your Apple Music Replay 2023. [...]

Elon Musk's X depends on Community Notes to fact-check misinformation on the platform. A Mashable investigation found that most users who view the misinformation don't see those notes. [...]

Amazon devices like Fire TV sticks and Echo Show bundles are still seeing some juicy, all-time low prices after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These deals won't last forever though,… [...]

We've rounded up the top Doordash promo codes that you can use to save money on food delivery. Yes, they actually work. [...]

The 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon (when bundled with a free Galaxy SmartTag2). Score this sweet post-Black Friday deal while it's hot. [...]

In an interview, Sam Altman admits he had to "get over the ego" for his return to OpenAI. [...]

The Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) is just $309 at Amazon, down from its normal price of $429. That's a 28% discount and its lowest price ever. [...]

Meta is preparing to launch its X competitor, Threads, in Europe this December, new report claims. [...]

Tesla is about to deliver its first Cybertruck vehicles on Thursday, November 30. Here's how you can watch it live. [...]
Mac Rumors

Apple today released updates for its Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Motion, Compressor, and Logic Pro software, introducing new features and optimizations. Apple announced the Final Cut Pro updates for iPad… [...]

Apple today released iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2, small updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems that Apple introduced in September. iOS 17.2.1 and iPadOS 17.2.1 come… [...]

Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.1.2, a minor update to the macOS Sonoma operating system that came out in September. macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 comes three weeks after the release of… [...]

Apple faces a renewed comprehensive investigation into its dominance in mobile browsers and cloud gaming following a ruling by London's Court of Appeal (via Bloomberg). The court's decision effectively reverses… [...]

Best Buy continues to expand its ongoing Holiday Deals sale, with discounts on video games, notebooks, smartphones, TVs, major appliances, and much more. Throughout all of these sales, My Best… [...]

Apple today shared a heartwarming ad for its new Personal Voice accessibility feature, available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Introduced with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, Personal… [...]

As part of its efforts to expand its U.S. manufacturing, Apple today announced that Amkor will package some Apple silicon chips at its new facility being built in Peoria, Arizona.… [...]

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C have returned to their all-time low price of $189.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. We last saw this deal during Black Friday and… [...]

Google has issued a critical security update for Chrome on macOS, Windows, and Linux that fixes a zero-day vulnerability in the browser. On Tuesday, Google in a Chrome stable channel… [...]

Meta intends to launch Threads in the European Union next month, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The social media network debuted in most markets in July,… [...]
The Next Web

This article was originally published on .cult by Tharaka Romesh. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps… [...]

Starting early next year, commuters in London will be able to hail the capital’s iconic black cabs via Uber, the American ride-hailing giant has announced. London’s black taxi drivers —… [...]

This article was originally published on .cult by Luis Minvielle. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps… [...]

Google DeepMind researchers have trained a deep learning model to predict the structure of over 2.2 million crystalline materials — 45 times more than the number discovered in the entire… [...]

My ancient Samsung Galaxy is ready for retirement. Cracks expand across the screen, photos are hazy blurs, and the battery barely survives a day. It’s time to buy a replacement.… [...]

A European spacecraft has revealed the secrets of a star system that has puzzled researchers for years. The rare six sextuplet of planets was found thanks to data collected by… [...]

In today’s job market, where highly skilled workers are scarce and specialized skills are in high demand, employers are facing the challenge of filling job positions. This situation has sparked… [...]

The world’s first transatlantic flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been attacked as “greenwashing” by critics. The Tuesday trip from London to New York on a Vrigin Atlantic… [...]

Hailing from South Africa, I like to think of myself as a bit of a barbecue virtuoso. Come rain or shine, most weekends I’ll be out in my backyard, tongs… [...]

Tesla sued the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service yesterday in an attempt to squash the biggest strike the American carmaker has ever faced anywhere in the world. … [...]
The Verge

The Verge / Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images The long-delayed delivery event is over after Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed a few details about the new truck. Continue reading… [...]

Four years after its debut, the Tesla Cybertruck has finally reached its first batch of customers. The truck was delivered to about a dozen people during a lavish event at… [...]

Image: Larian Studios Christmas miracles are rare, they are beautiful, and with Patch 5 of Baldur’s Gate 3 out now, they have come early. Patch 5 is a massive update… [...]

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Gmail is experiencing some issues right now that might delay emails when you try to send them. Google first posted about the issues… [...]

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber during the opening day of the United Nations Climate Conference. | Sean Gallup/Getty Images Tens of thousands… [...]

Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Valve’s Steam Link app, which lets you stream games from your Steam library to another device, is out now for the Meta Quest 2,… [...]

Godzilla Minus One. | Image: Toho Right now, we are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to entertainment. TV shows, movies, and games all come out at such a… [...]

Image: Toho Toho’s latest Godzilla film from writer / director Takashi Yamazaki takes the kaiju king back to its roots to tell a sobering story about reckoning with the present.… [...]

A handful of playful new RCS messaging features are debuting in open beta today. | Image: Google November has been a big month for RCS — the mobile messaging protocol… [...]

Spotify Wrapped 2023 summaries | Image: Spotify You were listening, and they were watching. Now Spotify and other apps are repackaging that data to show which songs were the most… [...]
Ars Technica

The rule could generate up to $34.8 billion in health benefits each year. [...]

Apple will be "first and largest customer" at new $2 billion packaging facility. [...]

Any accounts lined up for deletion should have gotten warning emails by now. [...]

Accused of violating kids' privacy, Facebook owner challenges FTC authority. [...]

Meta's terms for data collection are still too vague, consumer groups allege. [...]

Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? [...]

The consumer advice publication tested 43 EVs to see which added the most miles fastest. [...]

Altman forgives Sutskever; Microsoft will serve observer role on new OpenAI board. [...]

China's flagship smartphone maker pulled off the feat despite sanctions. [...]

It's not the first time the regulatory agency chided the chemical company for this. [...]
Tech Crunch
Wombo, the makers of viral AI-generated art app Dream by Wombo, is back with another new AI-powered app called Wombo Me. The new AI avatar app from the Canadian startup lets… [...]
Alternative investment platform Yieldstreet announced today that it has agreed to acquire Cadre, an online real-estate-focused investment platform aimed at institutional and high net worth investors. Financial terms of the… [...]
We will deliver quick hits of the biggest news from AWS re:Invent as they are announced. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. [...]
If you care about equity, sustainability, parental leave — pick your poison — you have a chance to make a difference. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use… [...]
Instagram’s Twitter/X rival, Threads, is becoming more competitive with the expansion of its keyword search feature to all markets where the app is available. The feature was initially tested in… [...]
While Apple Music Replay fails to live up to Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Music’s 2023 Recap offers a personalized and interactive experience. YouTube Music introduced three new features this year– custom… [...]
Stensul added dozens of new features and functionalities. Most notable is Landing Page, which gives customers a no-code, drag-and-drop way to build integrated landing pages. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights… [...]
The biotech startup's $6.5 million seed round is led by VC firm NFX but it is perhaps equally noteworthy to see that Merck is also participating in the round. ©… [...]
X CEO Linda Yaccarino is publicly backing Elon Musk after he explicitly said “go fuck yourself” to advertisers leaving X during an onstage interview yesterday at the New York Times… [...]
TikTok says it will spend €12 billion as part of an ongoing push to ingratiate itself with European regulators, with the company beginning work on its previously-announced Norwegian data center.… [...]
Slash Dot

An anonymous reader shares a report: In late September, an arsonist set fire to a storage shed at Memorial Park used by the Santa Monica Pickleball Club, torching thousands of… [...]

Traumatic memories had their own neural mechanism, brain scans showed, which may help explain their vivid and intrusive nature. From a report: At the root of post-traumatic stress disorder, or… [...]

Google Play has reversed its latest ban on a web browser that keeps getting targeted by vague Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices. Downloader, an Android TV app that combines… [...]

Web3 research and analytics firm CoinGecko: Around 2,127 web3 games have failed in the last five years since the GameFi niche emerged, representing 75.5% of the 2,817 web3 games launched.… [...]

Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright star in perfect resonance. The star system, 100 light-years from Earth, was described on Wednesday in a paper published in the journal… [...]

An anonymous reader shares a report: Until today, we'd never heard of "Project Boston." It was Activision Blizzard King's big plan to earn more money from its mobile games by… [...]

The president of tech giant Microsoft said there is no chance of super-intelligent artificial intelligence being created within the next 12 months, and cautioned that the technology could be decades… [...]

Google will start to sweep away cobweb-collecting Gmail accounts this week. If you have an email address you haven't touched in a couple of years, it might soon be gone.… [...]

It's the busiest shopping season of the year, but one item that doesn't appear to be flying off store shelves is Meta Platforms's Quest brand of virtual-reality headsets. Part of… [...]

China is waging a growing number of cyberattacks on neighboring Taiwan, according to cybersecurity experts at Alphabet's Google. From a report: Google has observed a "massive increase" in Chinese cyberattacks… [...]
Tech Republic
Hunters researchers noted the vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation. Google said the report “does not identify an underlying security issue in our products.” [...]
Be cautious of the generative AI bubble potentially bursting, Deloitte said. Plus, cloud sovereignty may be hot in 2024. [...]
Get up and running with ChatGPT with this comprehensive cheat sheet. Learn everything from how to sign up for free to enterprise use cases, and start using ChatGPT quickly and… [...]
According to OpenAI’s blog post, a “non-voting observer for Microsoft” will join OpenAI’s board. [...]
The safety risks of generative AI and its potential uses are mainstream now in ways they weren’t in November 2022. [...]
Lock in a big-time deal on one of the web's top-rated design tools that anybody can use. Plasfy is just $40 for life through December 3. [...]
The survey's stats are out and about, but find out what a bunch of clever clogs make of it all. [...]
As an extended Cyber Monday deal, use the power of AI to seamlessly edit photos with a user-friendly interface you can enjoy for life — plus, helpful add-ons. [...]
The survey unveils the trends shaping the preferences and behaviors of 26,000+ developers from around the world. [...]
Check out our list of the best accounting software options for freelancers and self-employed workers. Find out which one fits best for your business needs. [...]
CNET Tech

Put down the soap and back away slowly. The secret to safely cleaning a cast-iron skillet with a scorched surface or caked-on foods is sitting in your cupboard. [...]

Board games can be a lot of fun, especially if you want to escape the daily grind of looking at a screen. [...]

If it's been a minute, it might be time to clean and reseason your cast-iron skillets. Here's how to do it so you get the most out of these reliable… [...]

A win for the Reds at Anfield today would see them seal top spot in Group E. [...]

Why limit yourself to playing on the big-screen TV when you can game anywhere with this bargain Asus ROG Ally? [...]

If you want to share the results of your 2023 Spotify Wrapped with your friends, we've got you covered. [...]

Any day you can shave off some of the price on a 3D printer is a good day. Today is that day. [...]

Save time and money with an 80% discount on this app of easy-to-digest breakdowns of bestselling nonfiction books. [...]

This StackSocial offer scores you unlimited access for $399 less than the usual price. [...]

North Dakota broadband is surprisingly good, thanks to rural fiber offerings. Let CNET guide you through the best internet in the Peace Garden State. [...]
Tech Radar

The upcoming cybernetic shooter Spine wants to place players right at the heart of action-packed fights. [...]

China's underwater data center facility could save 122 million kWh of electricity and 105,000 tons of water each year [...]

Wonderful news for wacky websites. Google has made the .meme domain available for registration. [...]

AWS re:Invent 2023 day three is here, and it's going to be a big one - here's all the latest news and announcements. [...]

The dark web is apparently full of discussions whether AI-powered chatbots are useful or not. [...]

Baldur's Gate 3 patch five is live now, with huge changes including an all-new playable epilogue. [...]

From a British mockumentary to an adult animation set in 17th-century Japan, here's what Netflix shows with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating to watch [...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming, and there's a lot to explore from the next step in the series. [...]

Amazon is bringing back record-low prices on best-selling Apple devices, including AirPods, the Apple Watch, and MacBooks. [...]

Here's what you need to know about the Fortnite Big Bang event, including start time, and details on the Eminem collaboration. [...]
Digital Trends

For devices that are both reliable and versatile, you might want to check out the best 2-in-1 laptop deals that we've rounded up across different retailers. [...]

There are a lot of great Samsung TV deals taking place right now, and we've rounded them all up in one place. [...]

Wondering just what smart mapping can do for your home when you get a vacuum robot like the iRobot Roomba? Here's how it works and how to use mapping. [...]

Amazon Fire TV made a change that causes some users to be forced into full-screen ads and promos. We shouldn't be surprised. [...]

Many are left wondering why they should be excited about this RPG sequel. For all that and more, here's everything we know about Dragon's Dogma 2. [...]

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors are just around the corner, but you won't find them in some of the best laptops. [...]

To get the most bang for your buck, here are the best games to play on PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium. [...]

Amazon Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes video from George Clooney's new drama The Boys in the Boat that reveals how the cast was trained. [...]

Why do the small-screen adaptations The Last of Us, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and John Wick: The Continental all fail to live up to their source material? [...]

Celebrate the Christmas season with Selena Gomez in her new cooking special, Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays. Find out where to watch the series. [...]
GigaOm

| Slack Steps In It | Staffbase Raises $145M | Airtable Valued at $5.7B | Box on the Block | CoScreen Launches |:::Photo by Stephen Phillips — Hostreviews.co.uk on UnsplashIn Slack is becoming a… [...]
| LinkedIn Marketplaces | Virtual Events Are Hot: Hopin and Hubilo | Asynch Video: Weet | Microsoft Viva |Photo by Philipp Berndt on UnsplashQuote of the MomentIt is a huge misunderstanding that the… [...]

The pandemic is leading people away from endless video meetingsPhoto by Stefan Cosma on UnsplashI came upon Complish a few months ago and thought I might fool with it before writing it… [...]

Trello is becoming more like a spreadbase, like Notion, Airtable, or CodaTrello has announced the availability of a variety of new views, so users are no longer limited to the now-familiar… [...]

Employee experience platforms, not intranetsContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]
| Citrix buys Wrike | Personio raises $125M | SalesLoft raises $100M | Softr raises $2.2M | Divvy raises $165M |Photo by Shane on UnsplashToday’s Work Week is inspired by Frank Herbert:Deep in… [...]
| Virtual Events: Hopin buys Streamyard | PPM: Planview buys Clarizen, Changepoint | OKR: Gtmhub raises $30M | Work Chat: Channel Calendars |Photo by Ian Schneider on UnsplashI took some time… [...]

The intersection of journaling and work managementContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]

Crossing the enterprise-readiness chasmContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]
Tech Viral
Android smartphones have a built-in screenshot taking tool that triggers while holding the Volume Up + Home button or Volume Up + Volume Down button. The default screenshot utility of… [...]
Most new smartphones arriving these days have almost two or three cameras. Modern Android smartphones can record amazing videos with great frame rates, but sometimes, we need a video editing… [...]
Instagram is undoubtedly the best photo & video sharing app available for Android and iPhone. It can also be accessed from a desktop/laptop via a web browser, but the mobile… [...]
Microsoft is testing a new energy-saver mode, which aims to extend and enhance the battery-saver option already available on the Windows operating system. Microsoft Testing Energy Saver Mode On Laptops… [...]
If we talk about the best mobile operating system, it will be Android leading the list without any doubt. Compared to any other mobile operating system, Android provides users with… [...]
If you hold an online business or want to generate interest in your product or service, you should look for ways to communicate with the users and followers. Today, tons… [...]
Microsoft’s Windows operating system provides you with various customization options to highlight a specific folder. For example, you can change the folder icon, change its name, use third-party apps to… [...]
If you are a YouTuber, you might know the importance of video editing software. Video editing is much easier on Windows because tons of video editing software are available. However,… [...]
There’s no doubt that Android is the most used mobile operating system right now. Android provides users with more customization options and features than all other mobile operating systems. Among… [...]
Sound apps are indeed a complex topic to cover. Since hundreds or thousands of sound apps are available on the Google Play Store, picking the perfect sound app becomes difficult.… [...]
The Information Tech
There’s much speculation about the reasons for the abrupt removal and subsequent return of Sam Altman as the CEO of OpenAI. Irrespective of who leads the company going forward, OpenAI… [...]
In the lucrative world of artificial intelligence, data are king. Model developers like OpenAI have inked multi-million dollar deals with companies such as The Associated Press to get access to… [...]
Several months ago, executives at Alibaba tried to persuade some big investors to take a stake in its cloud unit—which Alibaba was then planning to spin off as a separate… [...]
Traditional and next-generation electric vehicle battery companies have laid off hundreds of employees in the U.S. and Europe in the last couple of weeks, a symptom of a new industry… [...]
Microsoft is to become a non-voting observer on the non-profit board that governs OpenAI, newly reinstated CEO Sam Altman told employees on Wednesday, while confirming he had officially rejoined the… [...]
Woof! There is deal-making going on out there that doesn’t have to do with artificial intelligence (unless of course you mean animal intelligence). Blackstone’s $2.3 billion purchase of pet-sitting marketplace… [...]
Creators have started using generative artificial intelligence to make their jobs easier, and more startups are looking to provide those tools. At least 19 creator startups center on AI, according… [...]
Sequoia Capital has finalized a key aspect of its landmark breakup with its Chinese and Indian affiliates one month ahead of schedule. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based venture firm has completed… [...]
A congressional committee is preparing to question officials from the federal banking regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, over the appointment of its first chief financial technology… [...]
Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group announced last week that it sold its crypto news subsidiary CoinDesk to the crypto exchange Bullish. Silbert said in a tweet that the sale made… [...]