Brain-computer interfaces have become a practical (if limited) reality in the US. Synchron says it has become the first in the country to implant a BCI in a human patient. Doctors in New York’s Mount Sinai West implanted the company’s Stentrode in the motor cortex of a participant in Synchron’s COMMAND trial, which aims to… Continue reading Synchron says it’s the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US
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Google allows Android apps to use third-party payments in the EU
Android developers who distribute apps on the Google Play store can now use third-party payment systems in many European countries. The measure applies to the European Economic Area (EEA), which comprises European Union states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. However, the policy will not apply to gaming apps, which still need to use… Continue reading Google allows Android apps to use third-party payments in the EU
TikTok is cutting jobs around the world
Some TikTok employees have already lost their jobs, while others are told to prepare for a meeting with the HR department as part of the video platform’s global restructuring efforts, Wired reports. According to the publication, European employees were warned that their jobs were at risk and to expect an HR meeting in the coming… Continue reading TikTok is cutting jobs around the world
GM previews the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and SS model
GM previewed its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV today, adding the two-row mid-size crossover [in a variety of trims, including the SS performance model,] to its growing lineup of all-electric cars. As far as SUVs go, the Chevy Blazer hasn’t ever been the most eye-catching or highest rated. But the new Blazer EV could stand out… Continue reading GM previews the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and SS model
Apple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of payment card issuers accuses Apple of illegally profiting from Apple Pay and breaking antitrust laws. Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union is listed as the plaintiff in the complaint, filed today in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that by restricting contactless… Continue reading Apple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Uber is settling a Justice Department lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging riders with disabilities. The ridesharing company has agreed to pay at least $2.2 million to passengers who were charged wait time fees despite disabilities that required more time to enter a vehicle. The payout includes nearly $1.74 million for over 1,000 riders who… Continue reading Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Amazon makes Prime Video look more like Netflix (and every other streaming app)
Amazon is introducing a new Prime Video interface that will be familiar to anyone who has used Netflix – or, for that matter, any other modern streaming service. To make the Prime Video experience “less busy and overwhelming,” the company has relocated the platform’s main navigation bar to the left side of the screen and… Continue reading Amazon makes Prime Video look more like Netflix (and every other streaming app)
Bungie sues ‘Destiny 2’ player over alleged threats and cheating
On the same day it officially became a PlayStation studio, Bungie filed a lawsuit against a Destiny 2 player it accused of persistent cheating and making threats against its employees. The developer claimed Luca Leone violated the game’s Limited Software License Agreement (LSLA) on multiple occasions. It’s seeking $150,000 in damages and an injunction preventing… Continue reading Bungie sues ‘Destiny 2’ player over alleged threats and cheating
‘FIFA 23’ has a female player on the Ultimate Edition cover for the first time
EA has announced the cover stars for FIFA 23 and, for the first time in the series, a female player will feature on the Ultimate Edition, which will be available internationally. Chelsea’s Sam Kerr is one of the two cover stars, along with Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain. This will be the third straight year Mbappé… Continue reading ‘FIFA 23’ has a female player on the Ultimate Edition cover for the first time
‘Stray’ review: A cute and contained cyberpunk adventure game
Despite the fact that it stars a cat, there’s no extra fluff in Stray. The game takes place under the dome of an artificial sky, in a futuristic city populated by robots and cut off from the natural world, and mechanically, it’s also perfectly contained. Every detail in Stray serves a purpose, whether it’s an… Continue reading ‘Stray’ review: A cute and contained cyberpunk adventure game