The past week hasn’t been the kindest to the electric vehicle industry. Now, it’s capped off with news that the EV startup Fisker is the subject of an investigation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). TechCrunch reported that SEC officials sent several subpoenas to Fisker. The filing doesn’t specifically say what the subpoenas… Continue reading Fisker faces more bad news as the SEC starts investigating its business practices
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Soon you’ll be able to fling around the klutzy schlub in Human Fall Flat on VR
Why is it so satisfying to toss, drop, throw and fling ragdoll characters down steps, out of windows and into oncoming traffic in games like Human Fall Flat? Ragdoll games just know how to scratch the lizard part of our brain that enjoys being the destructive force of mayhem while also meeting the moral center… Continue reading Soon you’ll be able to fling around the klutzy schlub in Human Fall Flat on VR
X lost a court battle after trying to claim ‘Twitter ceased to exist’
X has lost a legal fight in Australia in which the company tried to avoid a $400,000 fine by claiming that Twitter no longer exists. The creative legal argument, first spotted by ArsTechnica, came amid a more than year-long dispute with Australia’s eSafety Commission. The commission had asked the company, then known as Twitter, to… Continue reading X lost a court battle after trying to claim ‘Twitter ceased to exist’
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max hits a record low price ahead of October Prime Day
October Prime Day will be here in a few days, but you can already save on some tech, including a few of Amazon’s own devices. Its most powerful streaming stick, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, has dropped to a record low of $35. That represents a 42-percent discount, and it’s a return to the… Continue reading Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max hits a record low price ahead of October Prime Day
New iOS update fixes microphone and password problems
There’s a new fix available for certain iPhones and iPads that addresses issues with recording and password security. Apple released two new patches including iOS 18.0.1 for iPhones and iPadOS 18.0.1, according to the support website. The update also finally allows users with an M4-powered iPad to upgrade to iOS 18, after the initial version… Continue reading New iOS update fixes microphone and password problems
Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best early deals to shop ahead of the October Big Deal Days event next week
Now that we know the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is coming up soon, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. Some may shudder at the thought of holiday shopping already, but if you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, these sale… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best early deals to shop ahead of the October Big Deal Days event next week
Samsung confirms a software update wreaked havoc on older Galaxy smartphones
Samsung has confirmed that an update to its SmartThings app caused major issues for older Samsung Galaxy smartphones. 9to5Google first reported that the update, which rolled out from Samsung over the past few days, bricked devices from the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series of phones. The publication also found some users reporting the… Continue reading Samsung confirms a software update wreaked havoc on older Galaxy smartphones
Meta’s Movie Gen looks like a huge leap forward for AI video (but you can’t use it yet)
At this point, you probably either love the idea of making realistic videos with generative AI, or you think it’s a morally bankrupt endeavor that devalues artists and will usher in a disastrous era of deepfakes we’ll never escape from. It’s hard to find middle ground. Meta isn’t going to change minds with Movie Gen,… Continue reading Meta’s Movie Gen looks like a huge leap forward for AI video (but you can’t use it yet)
The best Windows laptops for 2024
Choosing the best Windows laptop can be overwhelming with the wealth of options available. And with Microsoft’s recent announcements at Microsoft Build, we can expect lots of exciting things coming out in the next few months as more Copilot PCs become available. Whether you need a premium ultraportable, a powerful gaming rig, or a versatile… Continue reading The best Windows laptops for 2024
Texas is suing TikTok for allegedly violating its new child privacy law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against TikTok claiming the company violated a new child privacy law in the state. It’s set to be the first test of Texas’ Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act since it went into effect just over a month ago. Under the law, parts of… Continue reading Texas is suing TikTok for allegedly violating its new child privacy law