Robot vacuums across the country were hacked in the space of several days, according to reporting by ABC News. This allowed the attackers to not only control the robovacs, but use their speakers to hurl racial slurs and abusive comments at anyone nearby. All of the affected robots were of the same make and model,… Continue reading Hackers made robot vacuums randomly yell racial slurs
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Meta ‘found mistakes and made changes’ to address Threads moderation issues
Meta will fix “mistakes” in how Threads enforces its rules after days of complaints about the company’s handling of content moderation on the service. In an update, Threads head Adam Mosseri said the company had already made some changes to address issues that have cropped up. Mosseri’s comments come as Threads users have been increasingly… Continue reading Meta ‘found mistakes and made changes’ to address Threads moderation issues
Do you want a giant Redbox machine? Now’s your chance
Redbox is as dead as disco, but that doesn’t mean it can’t (sorta) live on in your living room. Redbox’s parent company folded with hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid debts. It also left over 24,000 of its iconic red machines at various retail locations, as reported by The Wall Street Journal and spotted… Continue reading Do you want a giant Redbox machine? Now’s your chance
Absurdist romance sim Date Everything! has been delayed to Valentine’s Day 2025
Shut-ins of the world, you’ll have to wait a bit longer for your ultimate wish-fulfillment video game. Date Everything!, the cheekily bizarre romantic sim from Team17 and Sassy Chap Games, is no longer arriving on October 24, as was initially announced. On Friday, the team pushed back the game’s release date to Valentine’s Day 2025.… Continue reading Absurdist romance sim Date Everything! has been delayed to Valentine’s Day 2025
Google’s Nest Thermostat is back on sale for $85
We’re getting into the colder months of the year (at least in the northern hemisphere). If you haven’t done so already, it’ll soon be time to switch on the heating. Rather than make manual adjustments to the thermostat throughout the day, why not let a smart version take care of the heavy lifting? As luck… Continue reading Google’s Nest Thermostat is back on sale for $85
The best fast chargers for 2024
In today’s world of power-hungry smartphones, tablets and laptops, a fast charger is no longer just a nice-to-have item — it’s a must-have. With many devices no longer including a charger in the box (yes, we’re looking at you, iPhone 16), grabbing a reliable wall charger can save you the hassle of trying to find… Continue reading The best fast chargers for 2024
Tesla unveils its ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
Tesla has introduced a robotaxi called Cybercab during its “We, Robot” event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California, six months after Elon Musk revealed that the company was going to launch one. Musk made his way to the stage on a Cybercab, which has no steering wheels or pedals, announcing that “there’s 20 more”… Continue reading Tesla unveils its ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
Scrub down Shrek’s world in PowerWash Simulator
There are a ton of Shrek movies but not one of them have ever answered this question: Who cleans up the mess when the ogre and his various fairytale villains are done fighting? Square Enix’s PowerWash Simulator finally has an answer. Dreamworks and Square Enix have teamed up to create the Shrek Special Pack DLC… Continue reading Scrub down Shrek’s world in PowerWash Simulator
The first company to use upgraded Apple Wallet tickets is… Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster announced that it will be the first ticketing company to take advantage of new features that arrived in Apple Wallet with iOS 18. According to a blog post from the business, Ticketmaster tickets viewed in the Apple app can show enhanced information such as venue maps, parking directions, local weather forecasts and recommended listening… Continue reading The first company to use upgraded Apple Wallet tickets is… Ticketmaster
Bluesky is having a moment… on Threads
Bluesky seems to have a bold new strategy to entice potential new users: posting on Threads. The rival social media service joined Threads amid a surge in complaints from users who are increasingly frustrated with Meta’s policies. While complaints about Meta’s policies aren’t a new topic, they’ve gained new prominence over the last week amid… Continue reading Bluesky is having a moment… on Threads