GM’s goal to sell nothing but EVs by 2035 is well on its way with massive demand already for the GMC Hummer EV and the Chevy Silverado. The automaker took to social media on Thursday to unveil its third electrified offering and the burly-looking Sierra Denali EV that the company revealed does not disappoint. Officially,… Continue reading GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali
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Google fined $161.9 million in India over ‘anti-competitive’ Android policies
Google is facing another fine for allegedly misusing its control of Android to suppress competition. CNET reports India’s Competition Commission has fined Google the equivalent of $161.9 million for supposedly giving its Android apps an edge using restrictive terms. The company imposes an “unfair condition” on phone makers by requiring that they preinstall Google apps… Continue reading Google fined $161.9 million in India over ‘anti-competitive’ Android policies
Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it ‘tricks’ UK customers into paying more
Amazon could soon go to court over its use of the Buy Box that highlights shopping deals. The Guardian reports that lawyers are filing a class action lawsuit with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal over claims the Buy Box “tricks” shoppers into paying more than they should. Consumer advocate Julie Hunter says the section favors… Continue reading Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it ‘tricks’ UK customers into paying more
Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to Ireland in the coming weeks
Due to developing regulations in the EU regarding uncrewed aviation regulations, today drone delivery company Wing announced a new service area in Lusk, Ireland that is slated to begin sometime in the coming weeks. Currently, Wing offers drone deliveries in four other cities (Christiansburg, Virginia; Helsinki, Finland; and Logan and Canberra, Australia), with Lusk, Ireland… Continue reading Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to Ireland in the coming weeks
Moog resurrects Moogerfooger effects as a collection of digital plugins
Moogerfoogers are among some of the most sought after effects pedals out there. They were originally introduced in 1998 and were in many ways direct descendants of some of the original Moog synth modules. They were discontinued in 2018, but even during their lifespan they could be difficult to get a hold of thanks to… Continue reading Moog resurrects Moogerfooger effects as a collection of digital plugins
James Webb telescope captures ‘knot’ of galaxies in the early universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has produced its second revelatory image in as many days. Scientists using the observatory have discovered a tightly-packed “knot” of at least three galaxies that were forming around a quasar 11.5 billion years ago, just over 2 billion years after the Big Bang. The telescope’s near-infrared spectrograph not only showed… Continue reading James Webb telescope captures ‘knot’ of galaxies in the early universe
Facebook Groups now include Reels and more anti-misinformation tools
Facebook is giving Groups a tune-up with new features, not to mention tools to ensure healthy discussions. Like it or not, Reels are coming to Groups — members can share how-to guides, vacation recaps and other videos using the seemingly omnipresent format. You can also update your Group profile to share things you might have… Continue reading Facebook Groups now include Reels and more anti-misinformation tools
Texas AG sues Google over its facial data collection practices (Updated)
The office of Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Google over the company’s alleged years-long practices to capture and use of biometric data from, “millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent to do so.” This is allegedly a violation of the state’s Capture… Continue reading Texas AG sues Google over its facial data collection practices (Updated)
Google launches its News Showcase program in France
Google has launched News Showcase in France, and it has teamed up with over 65 publishers representing over 130 publications for the program’s expansion in the country. Now, users in France will see panels populated by articles from participating publications when they navigate to the News tab on Android, iOS or the web and in… Continue reading Google launches its News Showcase program in France
‘Return to Silent Hill’ will bring Konami’s horror franchise back to movie theaters
Konami’s Silent Hill 2 remake for PC and PlayStation 5 isn’t the only reimagining of the classic 2001 game on the horizon: The company just announced that the story is also being adapted into a new major motion picture. Return to Silent Hill will apparently serve as a direct sequel to the original 2006 adaptation,… Continue reading ‘Return to Silent Hill’ will bring Konami’s horror franchise back to movie theaters