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Apple's "Scary Fast" event is in the books, and a new set of Macs have arrived in its wake. The company unveiled three new computers on Monday, including refreshed versions of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro and an updated 24-inch iMac. Each device is mostly a spec bump, but all of them run on one of Apple's new 3nm M3 chips, which the company claims will deliver "dramatically increased" CPU and (especially) GPU performance compared to past Apple silicon. We'll have to put the new hardware through its paces to verify just how true that is, but if you're already sold on Apple's latest, here's where you can pre-order the M3 MacBook Pros and iMac.   Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch) As noted above, the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros' biggest upgrades come on the inside. Apple is introducing three new M3 chips alongside the notebooks: the standard M3, the M3 Pro and the M3 Max. The 14-inch Pro will be available with all three, with prices starti...

Introduction:In the whirlwind of celebrity news and social media speculations, Gabrielle Union has recently found herself at the center of public attention. As she celebrated her birthday in grand style,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified Monday in the U.S. government’s antitrust trial against the company. The executive defended Google’s business tactics, including its deal with Apple and other partners to make Google the default search engine. In January, the Department of Justice, along with eight states including New York, California and Colorado, demanded a jury © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Welcome to another thrilling edition of GreenGround, where we dive deep into the world of adventure, excitement, and, today, the roar of motorcycle engines. I am Alvin, your trusted guide... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, a limited edition version that pays homage to the iconic SGH-E700 (aka the SGH-E715 in the US on T-Mobile), which first came out 20 years ago in 2003. It comes with the same indigo blue and silver color combo as the original, along with similar pixel graphics for the clock widget on the cover screen and an exclusive cityscape-style animation on the Flex Window. It'll be sold in Korea and several countries in Europe, but not the US.   The SGH-E700 was Samsung's first mobile phone with an integrated antenna and became a certified hit, selling more than 10 million units. The success of that phone elevated Samsung's standing in the mobile phone industry at the time, helping make it the smartphone behemoth it is today. The phone was popular enough that in 2007, Engadget noted that Samsung effectively reissued the phone with new radios as a nostalgia play, even though it was only four years old at the time.  The Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro ...

X posts that are corrected by Community Notes, the platform’s crowd-sourced fact-checking system, will become “ineligible for revenue share,” Elon Musk said Sunday. “The idea is to maximize the incentive for accuracy over sensationalism,” he wrote. The billionaire executive also noted that any attempts to “weaponize Community Notes to demonetize people will be immediately obvious, © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Image: Apple I’m trying to remember the last time a company’s big event came for prime time TV the way Apple’s 8pm ET keynote is trying to lock down our attention tomorrow. The only company I can think of that’s done it successfully lately is Victoria’s Secret with its Fashion Show. While I suspect there’s some overlap in audience between that and an Apple Keynote, I also suspect Bella Hadid is a bigger draw than a new iMac. But Apple is still going for it! Promising a keynote that will air on its website, YouTube, and over Apple TV while things like Monday Night Football airs on broadcast TV. The company is ready to take all the cultural cache its phones, Bluetooth headsets, and computers have earned it and convert that fanbase into a bigger... Continue reading… Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hello, ghouls and goblins, and welcome to this Halloween Weekend edition of Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly tech recap in newsletter form. For our U.S.-based readers (and this reporter), ’tis the time for mid-autumn merrymaking — time-tested traditions like jack-o’-lantern carving, costuming and apple picking. May we all make the most of it. In © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

🎃 Halloween in Manhattan is about to get a whole lot more exciting! The undisputed Queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, is gearing up for her annual bash, and this year,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Kenyan B2B e-commerce company MarketForce has shut down operations in three of its five markets in Africa and is in the early stages of launching a social commerce spinout. TechCrunch has learned that MarketForce’s super-app dubbed RejaReja, which enables informal retailers (mom-and-pop stores) to order fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) directly from distributors and manufacturers © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Popup Bagels raised $8 million in venture capital this week. But why would a bagel store chain want such expensive capital? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A sounding rocket toting a special imaging and spectroscopy instrument will take a brief trip to space Sunday night to try and capture as much data as it can on a long-admired supernova remnant in the Cygnus constellation. Its target, a massive cloud of dust and gas known as the Cygnus Loop or the Veil Nebula, was created after the explosive death of a star an estimated 20,000 years ago — and it’s still expanding. NASA plans to launch the mission at 11:35 PM ET on Sunday October 29 from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Experiment, or INFUSE, will observe the Cygnus Loop for only a few minutes, capturing light in the far-ultraviolet wavelengths to illuminate gasses as hot as 90,000-540,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s expected to fly to an altitude of about 150 miles before parachuting back to Earth. The Cygnus Loop sits about 2,600 light-years away, and was formed by the collapse of a star thought to be 20 times the size of our sun. ...

Illustration: The Verge Users have been reporting that their iPhone 15’s NFC chips were failing after using BMW’s in-car wireless charging, but until now, Apple hasn’t addressed the complaints. That seems to have changed as MacRumors reported this week that an Apple internal memo to third-party repair providers says a software update later this year should prevent a “small number” of in-car wireless chargers from “temporarily” disabling iPhone 15 NFC chips. Apple reportedly says that until the fix comes out, anyone who experiences this should not use the wireless charger in their car. Users have been complaining about BMW wireless chargers breaking Apple Pay and the BMW digital key feature in posts on Reddit, Apple’s Support community, and MacRumors’ own forums.... Continue reading… Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Taylor Swift has officially joined the billionaire club, thanks to her incredibly successful Eras tour, as reported by Bloomberg. At just 33 years old, the pop sensation has amassed a... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Today, we have a special treat for our cinema lovers as we dive deep into Martin Scorsese’s latest cinematic masterpiece, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Hosted by our very own... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Attorneys general from dozens of states sued Meta this week, accusing the company of deliberately designing its products to appeal to kids to the detriment of their mental health. In the lawsuit, filed in California federal court Tuesday, 33 states including California, Colorado, New York, Arizona and Illinois argue that Meta violated state and federal © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Elon Musk announced Wednesday that an early version of video and audio calling is now available on X, formerly known as Twitter. The move is another step towards Musk’s goal of turning X into an “everything app” that can handle everything from online payments to news to food delivery. Not all users can access it © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Adult film icon and media investor Riley Reid aims to bring the transformational capabilities of generative AI to adult entertainment with an online platform where users can chat with digital versions of content creators. But unlike other, scuzzier adult chatbots, Clona.AI’s avatars are trained with explicit consent of the models’ creators who have direct input in what the “AI companions” will, and won’t, talk about. For $30 a month, fans and subscribers will be able to hold “intimate conversations” with digital versions of their favorite adult stars, content creators and influencers. The site’s roster currently includes Reid herself and Lena the Plug. A free tier is also available but offers just five chat messages per month.  “The reality is, AI is coming, and if it's not Clona, it’s somebody else,” Reid told 404 Media. “When [other people] use deepfakes or whatever — if I'm not partnering up with it, then someone else is going to steal my likeness and do it without me. So be...

The California Public Utilities Commission has suspended Cruise’s authority to carry and charge passengers for its robotaxi service, following similar action from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. The CPUC is also “independently carrying out investigatory activities into recent incidents involving passenger service,” Terrie Prosper, director of news and outreach at the CPUC, told TechCrunch. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Circu Li-ion cofounder and CEO Antoine Welter says his startup’s upcycling machine can diagnose batteries in seconds. “We know exactly which cell can be reused and which one can’t,” he told TechCrunch on Monday. Circu Li-ion is in the business of saving usable battery cells from shredders. The German startup’s machine identifies batteries by their © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

eLife’s Michael Eisen ousted for social media posts perceived as siding with Palestinians over Israel Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

More LLMs like GPT-4 are becoming multimodal, making images the newest threat vector for attackers to bypass and redefine guardrails. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Twenty-one AI leaders, including VC Marc Andreessen, will appear tomorrow at the second Senate AI Insight Forum. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Embarking on an adventure often requires a companion that’s as rugged as your spirit. The Casio GWG-B1000 Mudmaster isn’t just a watch, it’s a survival kit strapped to your wrist.... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

If you’re looking to add a bit of oomph to your Switch experience without completely upgrading the console, the first thing you should do is consider your controller situation. Sure, Joy-Cons can be pretty great, but sometimes you need something a little bigger, or smaller, or with a more comfortable grip. We’ve looked at the many controllers on the market today and found the best ones for all kinds of situations, whether you’re a newbie or experienced player. Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 8BitDo Pro 2 8BitDo SN30 Pro 8BitDo Lite SE GameCube Controller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition PowerA Wireless GameCube Style Controller HORI D-pad HORI Split Pad Pro HORI Split Pad Compact This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-nintendo-switch-controllers-160034389.html?src=rss Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Between October 27 and 29, home theater sets from Sonos will be 20 percent off. The Ray + Sub Mini, which is regularly priced at $708, will be available for $565.99. The rare deal on the subwoofer and soundbar bundle, which works great for listening to music or getting a more immersive movie-watching experience, could make a great holiday gift for someone living in an apartment or smaller space. The Ray soundbar, which secured a spot on Engadget’s list of best soundbars, is compact but equipped with four class-D digital amplifiers. The device has a “solid stereo presence” for its size, and can pair with other Sonos speakers to improve bass performance. We gave it a score of 82 in our review thanks to its solid sound quality for both music and TV audio and easy setup process. As mentioned above, it’s arguably best for those living in smaller spaces; anyone with a big living room will want to step things up to a larger soundbar. The Sub Mini, which pairs with the Ray, connects to Wi-Fi ...

As if robocalling wasn’t already enough of a problem, the advent of easily accessible, realistic AI-powered writing and synthetic voice could supercharge the practice. The FCC aims to preempt this by looking into how generated robocalls might fit under existing consumer protections. A Notice of Inquiry has been proposed by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to be © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

AI and other deep technologies are the prevailing themes in the new early-stage cohort from Peak XV Partners, as the largest India and Southeast Asia-focused VC fund intensifies its search for opportunities in a sector garnering international frenzy. Ten out of 13 startups in the latest cohort of Surge, Peak XV’s powerfully influential early-stage program, © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In the world of motorcycling, few names stir the soul quite like BMW. Known for their relentless innovation and boundary-pushing designs, BMW has once again hit the mark with the... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s global summit on AI governance will focus on extreme scenarios of algorithms causing harm. Many British AI experts would rather he focus on near-term problems. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Dive deep into the cinematic cosmos as Alvin from Greenground unravels the mysteries surrounding "Deadpool 3" and its speculated ties to the MCU's grander narrative! From star-studded cameos to the thrilling concept of Battleworld, we're exploring how Deadpool's next adventure might just set the stage for an epic Marvel showdown. Join us for a journey through rumors, possibilities, and the magic of movies. Don't forget to engage — your thoughts are the fuel to our content spaceship! More details await in the description. Like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more stellar content! #Deadpool3, #MarvelCinematicUniverse, #MCUSecretWars, #Battleworld, #SuperheroCrossovers, #DeadpoolRumors, #ComicBookMovies, #MultiverseMayhem, #Greenground, #AlvinExplores Remember, if you want to stay updated with the latest trends, news, and tech reviews, don’t forget to like and subscribe to Greenground! Follow up on our website https://www.greenground.it or follow up on our social...

By cultivating curiosity, learning and adaptability, we can maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges of the AI-infused workplace. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In the starlit streets of Beverly Hills, California, renowned actress Sofia Vergara, known for her charismatic role in “Modern Family,” was recently seen stepping into a new romantic narrative with... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google will have to pay over $1 million to an executive who alleged the company discriminated against her based on her gender and later retaliated when she spoke up about it. Ulku Rowe, a Google Cloud engineering director, accused the company of hiring her at a lower level, lower paid position than men with less experience who were hired for similar roles at the same time, according to Bloomberg Law. She also claimed she was passed over for a promotion in favor of a less qualified male colleague. A New York jury on Friday decided that Google did commit gender-based discrimination, and now owes Rowe a combined $1.15 million for punitive damages and the pain and suffering it caused. Rowe had 23 years of experience when she started at Google in 2017, and the lawsuit claims she was lowballed at hiring to place her at a level that paid significantly less than what men were being offered. It comes nearly five years after some 20,000 Google employees organized a walkout to demand changes arou...

A Nollywood thriller shot for $1 million has topped Netflix charts as far away as South Korea, showing streamers the potential of African cinema. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

These discounts can help when you start feeling cooped up. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In a world where technology relentlessly pushes boundaries, there’s comfort in the classics, in the machines that sparked our passion. The Honda Transalp, with its rich legacy, has long been... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

As expected, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a controversial case attempting to limit contact between federal officials and social media companies. The case could have sweeping implications for how social media companies make policy and content moderation decisions. The case stems from a lawsuit, brought by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, that alleges Biden Administration officials, the CDC and FBI overreached in their dealings Meta, Google and Twitter as the companies responded to pandemic and election-related misinformation. A lower court previously issued an injunction that severely limited government officials’ ability to communicate with social media companies, though some restrictions were later relaxed. Now, with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear the government’s appeal in the case, the entire lower court order remains on hold. As The New York Times notes, three justices, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, dissented, calling the decision to allo...

In a world where technology relentlessly pushes boundaries, there’s comfort in the classics, in the machines that sparked our passion. The Honda Transalp, with its rich legacy, has long been... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Identity and access giant Okta said a hacker broke into its customer support ticket system and stole sensitive files that can be used to break into the networks of Okta’s customers. Okta chief security officer David Bradbury said in a blog post Friday that a hacker used a stolen credential to access the company’s support © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Elon Musk today said that X (formerly Twitter) is going to soon launch two new premium tiers, confirming previous reports and code sightings. The owner of the platform said that one tier will cost lower than the current $8 per month plan, but won’t reduce ads. The other tier will be a more expensive one, © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Here’s an interesting move. Founders Future, a well-known VC firm in the French tech ecosystem, acquired an equity crowdfunding marketplace called Sowefund. While terms of the deal remain undisclosed, Sowefund has been profitable since 2022 with around 20 employees. Following this move, Founders Future now has two separate yet complementary businesses. With its VC funds, © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In the city that never sleeps, star-studded romance might be blossoming on the streets of New York City. Fans are abuzz after spotting Taylor Swift, the pop icon known for... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images On Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said people who work from home take advantage of the people who cannot work from home and are “detached from reality.” In the middle of talking about rising interest rates and their effect on the affordability of vehicles, Musk launched into a discussion about “Marie Antoinette” vibes of the person he describes asking why doesn’t everyone work from home. “Like... what about all the people that have to come to the factory and and build the cars? What about all of the people that have to go to to the restaurant and make your food, and deliver your food? It’s like, what are you talking about...” Musk carried on, saying “Why did I sleep in the factory so many times? Because it mattered,” referring to lowering the costs of a Tesla. He’d been asked how he thought about price elasticity in the current macroenvironment. In a CNBC interview earlier this year, Musk called remote work “mor...

Google Maps will soon allow users in India to book metro tickets directly through the mapping app, the search giant announced as it deepens collaboration with the country’s open e-commerce network.  At the Google for India event on Thursday, Google said its users will be able to book metro tickets through the Maps app, as © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Welcome back, avid fans of the superhero world, to another exciting exploration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most anticipated sequels. Today, we’re setting our sights on the horizon where “Spider-Man... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In today’s bustling news cycle, several stories have emerged as the focal points of public discourse. Here’s a brief rundown of the top headlines: Stay tuned! Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hello, readers! Here’s a brief rundown of the major happenings today, curated from reliable news outlets to keep you updated and informed. Hardline Republican Jim Jordan Gains Momentum: Supreme Court... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Nvidia and Foxconn are working together to build so-called “AI factories,” a new class of data centers that promise to provide supercomputing powers to accelerate the development of self-driving cars, autonomous machines and industrial robots. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Foxconn chairman and CEO Young Liu announced the collaboration at Hon Hai Tech © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In her forthcoming memoir, “The Woman in Me,” Britney Spears unveils a deeply personal chapter of her life that she’s guarded for over twenty years, promising readers insights into a... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

X, formerly Twitter, announced today that is starting a new experiment to charge a $1 per year fee for “new unverified” users to interact with posts. The company said this test is currently live in New Zealand and the Philippines and existing users won’t be affected. Users will get to post content, like, repost, reply, © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX executives spent $8 billion worth of customer funds on real estate, venture capital investments, campaign donations, endorsement deals and even a sports stadium, according to testimony from former senior FTX executive Nishad Singh. Singh’s testimony, which kicked off the third week of Bankman-Fried’s trial, provides fresh details of exactly where © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Snapchat has relied on people consuming content on its own app. But now, the social network is allowing websites to embed public content including Lenses, Spotlight videos, Public Stories, and Public Profiles. Users who want to embed a Story, video, or a Lens, can open up the content on a desktop browser using the link. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Walking through Token2049, it was hard to tell that the crypto industry was going through a “winter” phase. The crypto conference held in Singapore in September attracted an unprecedented crowd of 20,000 attendees, filling the island state with an even greater number of blockchain enthusiasts who hopped in and out of the hundreds of side © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Any conversation centered on the U.K. tech scene often has a strong center of gravity around the south of the country — to many, “the U.K.” and “London” may as well be the same thing. A recent House of Commons Committee report on venture capital allocation pointed to “uneven levels of VC investment” across the © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Logitech unveiled the Zone Wireless 2, an AI-powered headset aimed at hybrid workers. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Join Alvin on Greenground as we delve into the enigmatic universe of "The Marvels," the high-flying sequel to "Captain Marvel" that's shrouded in mystery and controversy. Will this star-studded cosmic adventure soar to new heights or plummet into the cinematic abyss? We're unpacking rumors, dissecting the trailer, and forecasting the film's impact on the superhero genre. Your ticket to this superpowered analysis awaits! Don't forget to engage — like, comment, subscribe, and check the description for more details. Let's keep the conversation going, only on Greenground! #TheMarvels, #CaptainMarvelSequel, #SuperheroCinema, #MarvelMysteries, #Greenground, #FilmForecast, #CosmicCinema, #MonicaRambeau, #KamalaKhan, #CinematicUniverse Remember, if you want to stay updated with the latest trends, news, and tech reviews, don’t forget to like and subscribe to Greenground! Follow up on our website https://www.greenground.it or follow up on our social #fyp...

Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro may arrive in the beginning of 2024, with the M3 MacBook Air to follow a few months later, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman had previously predicted that a MacBook Air featuring the new chip might see an October launch, but he now says it seems to be shaping up for a release between next spring and summer “at the earliest.” In the latest installment of his Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that the 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Airs are now in the engineering verification test (EVT) stage. M3 MacBook Pros, on the other hand, are further along in the process and “nearing mass production.” According to Gurman, “The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips have reached the DVT stage — short for design validation test.” This puts them on track for release “between early and spring 2024,” he notes. Apple released its 2023 MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in January. Gurman’s report also contradicts rumors from this weekend ...

Netflix just dropped the official trailer for its upcoming Scott Pilgrim anime, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The highly anticipated eight-episode series brings back the original cast from the 2010 movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and counts Bryan Lee O’Malley — creator of the comics it’s all based on — as a co-writer and executive producer. Edgar Wright, who directed the movie, is also on board as an executive producer. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will be released on November 17. The show will return to the story of 23-year-old Sex Bob-Omb bass player, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), and his plight to defeat the seven evil exes of his new love interest, Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). While Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will build on what we’ve seen in the comics and movie, it won’t be a straight adaptation, according to the show’s creators. In an interview with the Netflix companion site Tudum, Wright said O’Malley’s idea for the show “was way more adventurous” than that.  Alongside Cer...

Image: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today that the more affordable follow-up to the Apple Vision Pro will “likely” ditch the external display to help it reach an internally-discussed price point between $1,500 and $2.500. Gurman also reiterates what he wrote in June — that the more affordable version will probably run on an iPhone-grade chip, have fewer cameras, and get lower-resolution screens inside. Ditching the external display means Apple would lock one of the Vision Pro’s marquee features — EyeSight — behind the paywall of the more expensive versions. EyeSight is the thing that lets you see an on-the-fly render of the wearer’s eyes so they can “look” at you when you’re talking to them, and so you can tell,... Continue reading… Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Illustration: The Verge Caltech has had some ups (winning $1.1 billion) and some downs (losing the $1.1 billion award and being ordered to a trial on damages) since suing Apple and Broadcom in 2016 over Wi-Fi patents. Reuters reported this week that Caltech is dropping its yearslong lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom, about two months after the companies came to a “potential settlement.” Caltech wrote in a filing with a US District Court in California that it would drop its claims “with prejudice,” meaning it can’t refile its case, and asked that Broadcom do so as well, stating later that Broadcom “does not oppose this request.” Caltech also writes that it will dismiss its claims against Apple — again, “with prejudice.” The filing then says that Caltech... Continue reading… Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In today’s news roundup, we take a glance at the top six headlines making waves across the nation and beyond. Here’s a concise summary of each story to keep you... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Gaza, despite being one of the most economically challenged regions in the world, has ironically always been a tech hub — not only for Palestine and Palestinians, but for the world: international companies have, for many years, sought out a presence there to collaborate both with with talented tech freelancers, and the startups which gradually © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Synapse and Evolve addressed allegations that claimed the companies were at odds with each other after Evolve decided to end the relationship. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Today, we’re covering a range of news from serious security measures to a quirky debate that has the internet talking. Stay tuned for more detailed updates! #NewsRoundup, #SecurityAlerts, #RememberingMatthew, #PoliticalShakeup,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK's antitrust regulator has given Microsoft the green light to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion following a protracted back and forth. The regulator called Microsoft's concession to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft a "gamechanger that will promote competition." With the last major obstacle out of the way, the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has now largely cleared the path for the companies to close the biggest merger in gaming history. That move was widely expected after the watchdog said in September that the company's revised merger agreement "substantially addresses previous concerns and opens the door to the deal being cleared." In April, the CMA blocked the deal on the grounds of a belief that it would make Microsoft too dominant of a player in the cloud gaming space. However, as other dominoes that were preventing the deal from happening fell, the CMA gave Microsoft a second chance to resolve its concerns. The companies exten...

Morty and Rick on a mission. | Image: Adult Swim The Rick and Morty season 7 premiere makes quick work of dealing with the elephant in the room and getting back to business. Justin Roiland’s swift dismissal from Rick and Morty (as well as the rest of his multimedia empire) earlier this year immediately raised questions about whether the series might be in jeopardy. Fans / aspiring voice actors were all too ready to burp out their best “oh, geez,” and Adult Swim assured everyone that it had a plan. But it was hard to imagine the show continuing without the voice behind its titular duo and so many other of its messed-up weirdos. In the months since Warner Bros. Discovery / Adult Swim announced Rick and Morty would absolutely be returning, details about Roiland’s replacements — plural — were kept quiet, which made it impossible to know what to expect. But as concerned as longtime loyalists of Rick and Morty might have been about the show falling off post-Roiland, the show’s s...

A security researcher says a bug on an Indian state government website inadvertently revealed documents containing residents’ Aadhaar numbers, identity cards, and copies of their fingerprints. The bug was fixed last week after the security researcher disclosed the bug to local authorities. Sourajeet Majumder found the bug in the West Bengal government’s e-District web portal Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Lyon, France-based precision fermentation startup Bon Vivant, which is using biotech techniques to reprogram yeast microorganisms to produce animal-free milk proteins with a substantially lower environmental footprint than traditional dairy, credits clarity of strategy and execution for keeping its investors enthused at a time when raising remains a challenge for many tech founders. All the Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hey there, pop culture aficionados! It’s your go-to source for all things hilariously heartfelt, and today, we’re taking a whimsical whirlwind tour through a cinematic spectacle that’s got everyone’s jaws... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

SiFive, a RISC-V processor design firm, unveiled two new chip designs aimed at bringing a high-performance computing solution. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Access to education in Bangladesh is filled with inequalities, say the founders of edtech 10 Minute School. Many rural areas don’t have good learning centers and as a result, students travel to capital Dhaka to prepare for their university admission exams. That option, however, is only available to families who have the financial means. Originally Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon’s Prime Day continues to be a good time to save money on Apple devices, a few of which are down to all-time low prices. Thanks to "Prime Big Deal Days," one of the better offers from last Prime Day has returned, bringing the 9th-generation iPad to a new low of $249. (It was $250 for Prime Day in July.)  During the Wonderlust showcase (aka iPhone event) last month, Apple announced two new Apple Watches and the new iPhone 15. While Amazon doesn't sell new, unlocked iPhones, the two new smartwatches are on sale. The second generation AirPods Pro, with a new USB-C charging case were also announced during the event, and have just hit their lowest price ever of $189. And if you're looking for an iPad Air, the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 or even the new 15-inch MacBook, you'll find them on sale below. Here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals on Apple products we could find.  AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C) Last month, Apple followed the announcement of the new USB-C-cap...

Chinese electric vehicle startup WM Motor has filed for bankruptcy, an example of yet another once-promising EV upstart that has been pushed to insolvency as bigger players gain market share and Chinese spending on big ticket items dwindles. WM Motor, backed by Baidu and Tencent, was one of the most well-funded EV startups in China, Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The most popular apps suck us into the technological equivalent of couch lock, but it’s easy to imagine how things might have gone differently. Rather than idly scrolling and mindlessly issuing likes into the void, social media could — and, at its best, does — empower us to connect beyond its virtual confines. It’s not Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon's second Prime Day sale of 2023 has discounted all three models of the Apple Watch lineup. That includes the lowest price yet on the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, which was only released last month. The Apple Watch Series 9 is only seeing a modest, $9 discount, but that's not surprising for as new as it is. But you will find a discount on the Apple Watch SE, which is down to $199 instead of its $250 starting price. We've also included smartwatch deals from Samsung, Google and Withings, just in case you're not an iPhone user (or have an Android user on your holiday gift list). Here are the best October Prime Day deals on Apple Watches we could find. Apple Watch Ultra 2 The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the brand’s newest high-end watch and has the same list price as last year’s model, which is $799. For Amazon’s sale, it’s down to $749 or $50 off, which is a new low. The new Ultra has the same S9 SiP (system-in-package) as the Series 9, which allows for on-board processing ...

Braid, a four-year-old startup that aimed to make shared wallets more mainstream among consumers, has shut down. Founded in January 2019 by Amanda Peyton and Todd Berman (who left in 2020), San Francisco-based Braid set out to offer friends and family an FDIC-insured, multi-user account that was designed to make it easy “to pool, manage Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Online designers are upset over what appears to be an AI-generated stock image in the poster for Loki’s second season. | Image: Disney / Marvel A promotional poster for the second season of Loki on Disney Plus has sparked controversy amongst professional designers following claims that it was at least partially created using generative AI. Illustrator Katria Raden flagged the image on X (formerly Twitter) last week, claiming that the image of the spiraling clock in the background “is giving all the AI telltale signs, like things randomly turning into meaningless squiggles” — a reference to the artifacts sometimes left behind by AI-image generators. The creative community is concerned that AI image generators are being trained on their work without consent and could be used to replace human artists. Disney previously received backlash regarding its use of generative AI in another Marvel series, Secret Invasion, despite the studio insisting that using AI tools didn’t reduce r...

Despite what Jules Verne may have you believe, it's not exactly possible to journey to the center of the Earth. As such, it's pretty difficult to gain a full understanding of what the core of our planet looks like. NASA is trying the next best thing.  It's set to launch a mission to an asteroid that's understood to be largely made up of iron and nickel. In fact, this metal-rich asteroid, which is called 16 Psyche, is believed to once have been part of a planetary core. This is the first NASA mission to study an asteroid that has more metal than rock or ice. Launch for the Psyche mission is targeted for 10:16AM ET on Thursday. The spacecraft will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida (this will be the first of several NASA science missions in which the primary payload will launch on one of those rockets). You can watch a live stream of the launch below. The Psyche spacecraft is around the size of a small van. As soon as it reaches th...