After a couple of months of beta testing on consoles to iron out some bugs, Valorant is now properly available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in some regions. You can dive into the free-to-play tactical shooter on the consoles if you’re in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan or Brazil. Riot plans to open up… Continue reading Valorant is now out of beta on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
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AI startup argues scraping every song on the internet is ‘fair use’
When most tech companies are challenged with a lawsuit, the expected defense is to deny wrongdoing. To give a reasonable explanation of why the business’ actions were not breaking any laws. Music AI startups Udio and Suno have gone for a different approach: admit to doing exactly what you were sued for. Udio and Suno… Continue reading AI startup argues scraping every song on the internet is ‘fair use’
The Cybertruck caused Fortnite players to get Cyberstuck
Admit it. You kind of knew this was coming. Late last month, a new DLC pack called the Summer Road Trip bundle offered players a chance to drive the Tesla Cybertruck in games like Fortnite and Rocket League. Now a week later, several Fortnite players have posted videos of a glitch that occured when they… Continue reading The Cybertruck caused Fortnite players to get Cyberstuck
Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort
In a crushing quarterly update, Intel disclosed that it will cut more than 15 percent of its workforce. The layoffs, which could impact over 15,000 jobs, are part of the company’s $10 billion cost-reduction plan to recover financial stability. Intel posted a second-quarter net loss of $1.6 billion, plunging from the net income of $1.5… Continue reading Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort
Ohio becomes the fifth US state to recognize IDs in Apple Wallet
If you live in Ohio and constantly forget your wallet when you head out for a drive, we’ve got some good news for you: The state of Ohio became the fifth US state to accept driver’s licenses and official state IDs in the iPhone’s Apple Wallet app. Digital identification in Apple’s wallet app can now… Continue reading Ohio becomes the fifth US state to recognize IDs in Apple Wallet
Meta’s Threads has 200 million users
The Threads app has passed the 200 million user mark, according to Meta exec Adam Mosseri. The milestone comes one day after Mark Zuckerberg said that the service was “about” to hit 200 million users during the company’s latest earnings call. While Threads is still relatively tiny compared to Meta’s other apps, it has grown… Continue reading Meta’s Threads has 200 million users
Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9 Pro, Gemini, new foldables and everything else to expect on August 13
It’s almost time once again for the tech world to stop everything else it’s doing and pay attention as a major company shows off its latest hardware. Next up is Google’s turn at bat. Thanks to a string of leaks and Google’s own teases, we already have a pretty clear idea of what the company… Continue reading Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9 Pro, Gemini, new foldables and everything else to expect on August 13
A Manhattan Project nuclear weapons site is being turned into a giant solar farm
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced plans to turn land that previously housed aspects of the Manhattan Project into a 1 GW solar farm. For the uninitiated, the Manhattan Project was a top-secret and successful effort to develop nuclear weapons during the 1940s. This particular renovation is being conducted at the former home… Continue reading A Manhattan Project nuclear weapons site is being turned into a giant solar farm
Don 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 to court, claiming he hasn’t been paid. The former CNN anchor filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Musk and X, the New… Continue reading Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X
2024 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 Ford tarnish the legacy of its iconic pony car with *gasp* a crossover SUV?! And an all-electric… Continue reading 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity