Most reviews agree: the Nothing Phone 1 is a striking device. But thanks to limited availability, good lucking buying one – especially if you live in the US or Canada. Enter Dbrand. The accessory maker has announced a new “Something” line of skins that promise to transform your iPhone 13 Pro Max, Pixel 6 Pro… Continue reading Dbrand’s ‘Something’ skins make your phone look like a Nothing Phone 1
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Elon Musk asks court to delay Twitter trial start to February 2023
Elon Musk’s lawyers allege Twitter is pushing for an unreasonably fast trial over allegations the Tesla and SpaceX CEO improperly ended his $44 billion bid to buy the social media platform, reports Bloomberg. “Twitter’s sudden request for warp speed after two months of foot-dragging and obfuscation is its latest tactic to shroud the truth about… Continue reading Elon Musk asks court to delay Twitter trial start to February 2023
FCC needs additional $3 billion to help US carriers replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
Removing Chinese equipment from American wireless networks will cost more than anticipated. On Friday, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel told Congress the agency needs an additional $3 billion to reimburse carriers that “rip and replace” their Huawei and ZTE infrastructure, reports Reuters. In 2020, former President Donald Trump signed the Secure and Trusted Communications… Continue reading FCC needs additional $3 billion to help US carriers replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
US and Russia agree to swap seats on space station flights
The US may have imposed economic sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, but in space, the two countries are finding ways to continue working together. NASA and Roscosmos have signed a long-awaited agreement to swap seats on flights to the International Space Station. After the space shuttle program shut down, NASA relied on… Continue reading US and Russia agree to swap seats on space station flights
Recommended Reading: Apple’s self-driving struggles
Wayne Ma, The Information By now, you’ve likely heard at least some of the rumors about Apple’s secretive automotive ambitions. The Information spoke to nearly two dozen people about the self-driving car project to chronicle all of the development, demos, prototypes and staff departures along the way. Kate Conger and Mike Isaac, The New York… Continue reading Recommended Reading: Apple’s self-driving struggles
Putin signs law prohibiting crypto payments in Russia
People in Russia will soon no longer be allowed to use digital assets as a form of payment. Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law prohibiting the use of digital assets, such as cryptocurrency and NFTs, to pay for goods and services. In addition, as Protocol notes, the new law also requires… Continue reading Putin signs law prohibiting crypto payments in Russia
Exclusive: Amazon instructs New York workers ‘don’t sign’ union cards
Amazon, the second-largest employer in the United States, has made plain its desire to keep its workforce from unionizing. In one of its warehouses, ALB1 in upstate New York, that message has become crystal clear: “Don’t sign a card.” Photos of the new digital signage were sent to Engadget by an employee at the facility.… Continue reading Exclusive: Amazon instructs New York workers ‘don’t sign’ union cards
‘World of Warcraft: Dragonflight’ won’t use gendered language in its character generator
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is joining the ranks of games with more inclusive character generators. Both Wowhead and Polygon note the expansion’s new alpha release has dropped gendered language from its character creator. Instead of the male and female options you frequently see in these tools, they’re now divided into respective “Body 1” and “Body… Continue reading ‘World of Warcraft: Dragonflight’ won’t use gendered language in its character generator
‘The Sims 4′ will let players change their characters’ sexual orientation
EA will release the 12th expansion pack for The Sims 4 on July 28th. Starting on the same day, all players (including those who don’t buy the High School Years DLC) will be able to change their Sims’ sexual orientation, as part of the developers’ efforts to bolster LGBTQIA+ representation in the game. “Between this… Continue reading ‘The Sims 4′ will let players change their characters’ sexual orientation
TikTok’s global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy
TikTok’s global chief security officer (CSO) will step down from that position and shift into a strategic advisory role. Roland Cloutier’s change in duties follows concerns about how the company is handling US user data. TikTok recently admitted that employees outside of the country were able to access that information, although “robust cybersecurity controls and… Continue reading TikTok’s global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy