New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir Anyone who lives with a difficult-to-diagnose chronic illness and has endured the demoralizing process of trying to get proper treatment can tell you it is, at times, a living nightmare. Advocating for yourself, fighting to be taken seriously;… Continue reading What to read this weekend: Cosmic horror sci-fi, and the quest to understand how life began
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23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit
23andMe is close to settling a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the company over a data breach that compromised 6.9 million users’ information. According to the preliminary settlement filing, the DNA testing company has agreed to pay $30 million to affected customers, as well as to conduct annual computer scans and cybersecurity audits for… Continue reading 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV as it finally reaches a deal with Disney
After a two-week blackout, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels are back on DirecTV. The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV released a joint statement on Saturday announcing that they are in the process of finalizing a new contract, and that all channels affected by their dispute have been restored. That includes ABC, Freeform, FX and National… Continue reading ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV as it finally reaches a deal with Disney
Engadget review recap: Foldable, wearable, floatable
Hardware season is in full swing. Apple launched the iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 on Monday this week. On the same day, at the very same time, the review embargo for the Pixel Watch 3 lifted, and we managed to get most of our piece up then. Not only that, we… Continue reading Engadget review recap: Foldable, wearable, floatable
OpenAI is reportedly moving away from its complicated non-profit structure next year
Sam Altman has told OpenAI staff members during their weekly meeting that the company is changing its rather convoluted non-profit corporate structure next year, according to Fortune. The CEO said OpenAI will move away from being controlled by a non-profit entity and will transition into a more traditional for-profit organization. He didn’t delve into the… Continue reading OpenAI is reportedly moving away from its complicated non-profit structure next year
Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
It used to go by at least two different names — Oculus Connect and then Facebook Connect — but whatever the moniker, Meta’s fall event is still a big showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the virtual reality and mixed reality space. Much like last year, we can likely predict the biggest… Continue reading Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
The best iPad accessories for 2024
Once you’ve decided which Apple iPad you want, the next step is finding the right accessories. For getting work done, you’ll likely want a mouse and keyboard. For drawing and note-taking, a stylus is the obvious choice, but we also recommend a paper-like screen protector for added texture. Power banks let you recharge your slate… Continue reading The best iPad accessories for 2024
Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
In just three days, you’ll be able to download iOS 18 on your eligible iPhone. Apple announced the release date at its iPhone event on Monday, along with the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, and the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 devices (here’s everything Apple revealed at the iPhone… Continue reading Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
Apple has revealed it will allow iPad users in the EU to install third-party app stores on their tablets (without having to sideload them) starting on September 16. You’ll need to install iPadOS 18, which will be available broadly on Monday, to do so. Back in April, the European Commission designated iPadOS as a “core… Continue reading iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
iPhone 16 launch: Here’s how to pre-order the new iPhone from the Apple Store
Apple announced its newest lineup of smartphones during the 2024 iPhone 16 launch event earlier this week. Four new models took center stage: The iPhone 16, the larger iPhone 16 Plus, the high-end iPhone 16 Pro and its big sibling the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Last year, the most notable design change came with the… Continue reading iPhone 16 launch: Here’s how to pre-order the new iPhone from the Apple Store