This week HBO Max finally premieres the Friends reunion that has been delayed for a year due to the pandemic, but that isn’t the only thing worth watching. Movie fans have a slew of Ultra HD Blu-ray releases to pick from this week, including classics like My Fair Lady and The Birds, as well as… Continue reading What’s on TV: ‘Friends’ reunion, ‘Rugrats’ and ‘Lucifer’
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Florida governor signs state’s social media ‘deplatforming’ bill into law
In February, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed Senate Bill 7072, a measure that sought to prevent tech companies from “knowingly” deplatforming politicians. Following successful trips through both the state’s legislative house and senate, DeSantis has now signed the bill into law (via The Verge). Now that it’s in place, the law bars companies from banning… Continue reading Florida governor signs state’s social media ‘deplatforming’ bill into law
Airbnb adds more flexible search options
As people think about traveling again, Airbnb has released a major revamp of its website and app. At the center of the redesign is a focus on flexibility. Building on a feature the company started rolling out in February, the next time you look for a place to stay, you don’t have to specify an… Continue reading Airbnb adds more flexible search options
Google Photos will help you delete blurry pictures and screenshots
Google announced back in December it will no longer offer free unlimited backups of photos and videos in Google Photos as of June 1st. After that date, “high quality” media you upload will count towards the 15GB cap that’s shared with Gmail and Google Workspace on standard Google Accounts. Aligned with that move, Google is… Continue reading Google Photos will help you delete blurry pictures and screenshots
Samsung unveils a 43-inch version of its versatile Smart Monitor
Samsung has expanded its all-in-one Smart Monitor range with two new models, the company announced. On top of the 27- and 32-inch models launched late last year, it’s now offering the 43-inch 4K M7 and 24-inch 1080p M5, filling in the top and bottom of the range. As before, the new models are designed for… Continue reading Samsung unveils a 43-inch version of its versatile Smart Monitor
Pro-Palestinian activists tank Facebook app ratings to protest alleged censorship
People have used app ratings to object to company policies in the past, but an ongoing campaign may be doing significant damage. NBC News has learned that pro-Palestinian activists are succeeding in a campaign to trash Facebook’s ratings in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store through “thousands” of one-star reviews. Many of the… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian activists tank Facebook app ratings to protest alleged censorship
Quantum drums could lead to more powerful computer networks
Tiny musical instruments might just be the key to the future of quantum computing. Gizmodo reports that NIST researchers have built two miniscule (about the width of a human hair), quantum-entangled aluminum drums to measure their properties and lay the groundwork for large quantum networks. The team used microwave light to give the drums two… Continue reading Quantum drums could lead to more powerful computer networks
Scientists spot the most energetic light ever seen
Scientists have yet to fully solve the mysteries of highly energetic light, and now they have another mystery on their hands. ScienceNews reports that a team using the China-based Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) has detected the most energetic light to date coming from a group of a dozen gamma ray “hotspots,” with… Continue reading Scientists spot the most energetic light ever seen
Ransomware gang behind Ireland attack also hit US health and emergency networks
The ransomware attack that hobbled the Irish healthcare system was far from an isolated incident. BleepingComputer and Gizmodo note that the FBI has issued a flash alert warning that the ransomware group behind the Ireland attack also targeted “at least” 16 healthcare and emergency networks, including police and 911 dispatch centers. The group used Conti… Continue reading Ransomware gang behind Ireland attack also hit US health and emergency networks
California regulator requires most ride-hailing cars to be EVs by 2030
The California Air Resources Board has approved a mandate requiring most trips on ride-hailing platforms to be in electric vehicles by 2030. California is the first state to approve such a rule in the US, and it has long been a trailblazer in EV adoption that other states follow and emulate. Under the new rule,… Continue reading California regulator requires most ride-hailing cars to be EVs by 2030