Robert Mardini, the director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), says that the organization has its own trends analysis unit that uses software to monitor Twitter and other online sources in places where the organization operates. That can help keep workers safe in conflict zones, for example. Of course, you can’t… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Twitter Isn’t Ready for the Next Natural Disaster
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8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2022): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe
Here are some alternatives to consider if none of the phones above strike your fancy. Asus Zenfone 8 for $499: You can still buy the Zenfone 9’s predecessor (6/10, WIRED Review). It has flagship-grade performance as it’s powered by the top-end chip of 2021: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888. It also has a 120-Hz AMOLED screen and… Continue reading 8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2022): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe
Please Stop Freaking Out About This Giant Yellow Spider
Native to East Asia, Jorōs are one of many so-called golden orb weavers, named after the shiny silk they use to spin webs (which can be a whopping 10 feet wide, by the way). The spider was first spotted in the US by scientists in Colbert, Georgia, in 2014, though local accounts suggest it may have… Continue reading Please Stop Freaking Out About This Giant Yellow Spider
Climate misinformation explodes on Twitter
/ 2022 has been the worst year yet for ‘climate-sceptic’ content on the social media platform, according to recent analysis. Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Lies about climate change on Twitter escalated to unprecedented levels this year, according to new analyses. The unnerving rise… Continue reading Climate misinformation explodes on Twitter
Pixel 7 update brings promised Clear Calling and free VPN
Google is releasing its latest round of Pixel updates today, including the free VPN the company teased at its October event. Clear Calling also launches to the public alongside updates for its voice memo app and new sleep features for the Pixel Watch. Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users can now use the Google… Continue reading Pixel 7 update brings promised Clear Calling and free VPN
The merged HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service could be simply called ‘Max’
Warner Bros. Discovery will soon combine HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single streaming service with a new name. Right now, it seems that the frontrunner for the merged platform’s moniker is “Max,” which would ditch the more instantly recognizable part of HBO Max’s branding. Lawyers for the company are vetting several names, but Max… Continue reading The merged HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service could be simply called ‘Max’
Cooler Master has a big ‘immersive’ gaming pod too
Why settle for a desk and an ultrawide monitor when you can buy a multi-purpose computing pod? That’s the question Cooler Master hopes the Orb X, its newly announced semi-enclosed work and gaming station (via Gizmodo), will prompt you to ponder. While the Orb X won’t completely isolate you from the outside world, your family… Continue reading Cooler Master has a big ‘immersive’ gaming pod too
Anime classic ‘Berserk’ still isn’t available on Netflix in the US, UK and Canada
So much for streaming the influential anime series Berserk on Netflix in the US, at least on day one. As PiunikaWeb and viewers have noticed, the 1997 manga-based show still isn’t available on the service in key markets like the US, UK and Canada well after its December 1st release date. You can watch the… Continue reading Anime classic ‘Berserk’ still isn’t available on Netflix in the US, UK and Canada
Apple’s latest iPad Air falls to $500 at Amazon
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. This is your chance to get one of… Continue reading Apple’s latest iPad Air falls to $500 at Amazon
GM’s electric delivery spinoff BrightDrop is now doing business in Canada
/ The commercial EV company specializing in long-range delivery vans picked up DHL Express Canada as a client as it begins production in Ontario. BrightDrop’s Zevo all-electric delivery vehicle.Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The Verge BrightDrop, the GM-backed EV logistics company, is announcing its first international client: DHL Express Canada. This comes alongside news that… Continue reading GM’s electric delivery spinoff BrightDrop is now doing business in Canada