Choosing the best fast charger might not have been much of a consideration back in the days when we had the luxury of enjoying a charger bundled with our new phones. But now, with most phones barely coming with a USB cable (if you’re lucky), it’s time to consider what charger is right for you.… Continue reading The best fast chargers for 2024
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Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court
Julian Assange has formally pleaded guilty to violating the Espionage Act at a federal courthouse in Saipan, the capital of Northern Mariana Islands. The WikiLeaks founder was released from prison on June 24 after reaching a plea deal with the US government and quickly boarded a plane at Stansted Airport to make his way to… Continue reading Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court
OpenAI has delayed its seductive ChatGPT voice assistants
If you’ve been dreaming about spending your summer whispering sweet nothings into the digital ears of one of the seductive ChatGPT voice assistants that OpenAI showed off last month, you’ll have to dream a little longer. On Tuesday, the company announced that its “advanced Voice Mode” feature needs more time in the oven “to reach… Continue reading OpenAI has delayed its seductive ChatGPT voice assistants
Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Volkswagen and EV company Rivian have entered a new partnership, and the total price tag for the collaboration could reach an eye-popping $5 billion. The businesses are launching a joint venture to develop platforms for “software-defined vehicles.” According to the press release announcing the deal, the joint venture’s work will focus on Rivian’s zone-based approach… Continue reading Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Samsung’s next Unpacked event is set for July 10
Samsung’s next Unpacked event will be on July 10. The Paris showcase will be the company’s second of the year, following its Galaxy S24 unveiling (and Galaxy Ring render reveal!) in January. Samsung’s announcement teases “the next generation of Galaxy AI and the ever-expanding Galaxy ecosystem.” The invitation noted the city’s trendsetting reputation, describing it… Continue reading Samsung’s next Unpacked event is set for July 10
Threads can now show replies from Mastodon and other fediverse apps
Meta just made an important update for Threads users who are sharing posts to the fediverse. The company began allowing users to opt-in to sharing their Threads posts to Mastodon and other ActivityPub-powered services back in March. But the integration has been fairly limited, with Threads users unable to view replies and most other interactions… Continue reading Threads can now show replies from Mastodon and other fediverse apps
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been recalled again
Engadget The Morning After: Apple may face another huge EU fine The biggest news stories this morning: Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there, Google is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers, New difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use… Continue reading Tesla’s Cybertruck has been recalled again
Amazon Prime Day 2024 dates announced: Shop the summer sale on July 16 and 17
Engadget The Morning After: Apple may face another huge EU fine The biggest news stories this morning: Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there, Google is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers, New difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day 2024 dates announced: Shop the summer sale on July 16 and 17
Made by Google’s next event will be August 13
Engadget The Morning After: Apple may face another huge EU fine The biggest news stories this morning: Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there, Google is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers, New difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use… Continue reading Made by Google’s next event will be August 13
Snapchat is making it harder for strangers to contact teens — again
Engadget The Morning After: Apple may face another huge EU fine The biggest news stories this morning: Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there, Google is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers, New difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use… Continue reading Snapchat is making it harder for strangers to contact teens — again