General Motors has been putting its OnStar in-vehicle safety and security suite into its vehicles since 1997 with the system having undergone numerous evolutions, upgrades and expansions in the last quarter century. Soon its roadside assistance and crash monitoring services will be available to two-wheeled motorists and homebodies as well, the company announced on Thursday.… Continue reading OnStar expands emergency response and roadside assistance to motorcyclists
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US files its first criminal charges over insider trading of cryptocurrency
American authorities are continuing to crack down against insider trading of digital assets. The New York Times reports that federal prosecutors in New York City have charged three people with wire fraud relating to an insider trading scheme for cryptocurrency, including former Coinbase exchange employee Ishan Wahi. This is the first time officials have levelled… Continue reading US files its first criminal charges over insider trading of cryptocurrency
TikTok now lets you turn on captions for any video
You no longer have to wait for a TikTok star to enable captions before you can use them. As part of a string of updates, TikTok has added auto-generated captions you can switch on for any video. This will help if you have hearing issues, or simply want to catch every word of a clip… Continue reading TikTok now lets you turn on captions for any video
GOP attorneys general warn Google not to suppress anti-abortion centers in search results
Seventeen Republican attorneys general have urged Google not to limit the appearance of anti-abortion centers in search results. They made the demand a month after Democratic lawmakers asked the company to refrain from directing people who are looking up information on pregnancy terminations to such centers. The Republican AGs suggested that if Google obliges the… Continue reading GOP attorneys general warn Google not to suppress anti-abortion centers in search results
Ubisoft delays ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ to 2023… 2024
We hope you weren’t expecting to play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora before the next movie arrives. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have delayed the Avatar game to 2023 or 2024. The developers pinned the setback on “ongoing constraints” affecting game production across the industry. Ubisoft said it was still “committed” to creating a next-gen game and… Continue reading Ubisoft delays ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ to 2023… 2024
Google Pixel 6a review: The tiny Pixel phone I’ve been hoping for
Image Credit: Sam Rutherford / Engadget Cameras Google has long excelled at photography, and the Pixel 6a is a continuation of that tradition. Its pair of 12-megapixel rear cameras and 8-MP front sensor took bright, colorful pictures that rivaled those from more expensive phones. Details like window panes and individual blades of grass were crisp,… Continue reading Google Pixel 6a review: The tiny Pixel phone I’ve been hoping for
Android is ready to automatically switch device audio on Pixel Buds Pro
Android audio switching is finally a practical reality — provided you have the right earbuds. Google has started rolling out the automatic toggle to Android devices paired with the Pixel Buds Pro. If your phone or tablet supports Bluetooth multipoint connections, Android will intelligently switch sound from one product to the other using a priority… Continue reading Android is ready to automatically switch device audio on Pixel Buds Pro
YouTube pulls videos with information on unsafe abortion methods
YouTube says it will remove content that offers instructions on unsafe abortion methods, as well as false claims about abortion safety. Such content violates the platform’s medical misinformation policies. YouTube says it will start taking down those videos today and ramp up its efforts in the coming weeks. Additionally, YouTube is adding an information panel… Continue reading YouTube pulls videos with information on unsafe abortion methods
Twitch creators can share their banned user lists
Twitch is rolling out a new safety option for streamers. They’ll be able to share the list of users they have banned with other creators. The tool could help to keep serial harassers at bay, Twitch suggests, particularly those who target creators who are members of marginalized communities. The Shared Ban Info function builds on… Continue reading Twitch creators can share their banned user lists
EA’s last FIFA game is finally making women’s soccer a priority
After revealing Chelsea star Sam Kerr on its cover earlier this week, EA has unveiled the first trailer for FIFA 23 showing that women’s soccer will finally be a key part of the game. It will include women’s club teams from the top leagues in England and France, along with both the women’s and men’s… Continue reading EA’s last FIFA game is finally making women’s soccer a priority