The Curved Display we know from the iX. It’s core to BMW’s push to digitalization and combines a 12.3-inch instrument display with a longer 14.9-inch main infotainment glass touchscreen. The whole thing is a sculpture in its own right and sits on slender brackets on top of an open-pore matte wood trim. Audio, navigation, Apple… Continue reading BMW i7 2022 Review: High Life, High-Tech
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Long-form text sharing is coming to Twitter
Twitter will soon include a feature allowing users to add long-form text to their tweets, company owner and CEO Elon Musk announced on Saturday. Musk didn’t say when the functionality would arrive, but promised it would end the “absurdity of notepad screenshots.” He added that the company also plans to work on additional tools for… Continue reading Long-form text sharing is coming to Twitter
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says company-wide layoffs are his fault
Jack Dorsey says he can “understand” if current and former Twitter employees blame him for the state of the company under Elon Musk. The co-founder and former CEO of Twitter took to the platform on Saturday to say he was to blame for the situation. “Folks at Twitter past and present are strong and resilient.… Continue reading Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says company-wide layoffs are his fault
Twitter starts testing paid account verification on iOS
Twitter has begun rolling out support for the new, more expensive version of its Blue subscription. As of Saturday, the company’s iOS app now reflects the fact users can soon pay $8 per month to obtain a verified account. The changelog notes people who sign up for Twitter Blue will receive a checkmark, “just like… Continue reading Twitter starts testing paid account verification on iOS
Ukraine lost access to 1,300 Starlink terminals over a funding issue
As recently as October 24th, Ukraine’s military suffered a partial internet outage after 1,300 Starlink terminals went offline due to a funding shortage, reports CNN. The blackout occurred amid ongoing talks between SpaceX and the Department of Defense that continue despite Elon Musk having said his company would continue to foot the bill for the… Continue reading Ukraine lost access to 1,300 Starlink terminals over a funding issue
Microsoft Considering Cheap Computers Monetized With Relentless Ads
Are you kiddin’ me? Ad Armageddon Windows users are well aware that Microsoft’s operating system is already rife with ads. Well, they’re more like annoying suggestions that look exactly like obnoxious pop-ups to try out its new features or apps, like Microsoft Edge, the web browser that no one uses but everyone is forced to… Continue reading Microsoft Considering Cheap Computers Monetized With Relentless Ads
TikTok Admits Staff in China Can Access Europeans’ Data
Open internet proponents were relieved last month when an American candidate beat a Russian challenger in an election to run the International Telecommunications Union, an important international standards body tasked with cross-boundary communications. Meanwhile, though, we took a look at the fragility of the world’s internet infrastructure and the vulnerability of crucial undersea cables. Researchers… Continue reading TikTok Admits Staff in China Can Access Europeans’ Data
Google Expands Flood and Wildfire Tracking to More Countries
A gaggle of new AI projects are coming soon from Google, including disaster monitoring tools and a service that uses machine intelligence to generate custom videos. The company announced the array of initiatives at its AI@ event this week. The most practical development: Google is expanding its AI-powered disaster tracking and response systems. The company… Continue reading Google Expands Flood and Wildfire Tracking to More Countries
Apple is reportedly building a live TV advertising network as part of its MLS deal
Expect to see a fair number of ads when Apple begins streaming Major League Soccer games next year. According to Bloomberg, the company is building an advertising network to support its 10-year agreement with the league. Apple has reportedly held talks with MLS sponsors about airing ads during games and accompanying programming the company has… Continue reading Apple is reportedly building a live TV advertising network as part of its MLS deal
HBO cancels sci-fi drama ‘Westworld’ after four seasons
It’s time to bid farewell to the androids of Westworld. HBO has cancelled the sci-fi title after four seasons, even though showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy were hoping for a fifth to reach the ending they had in mind. Nolan and Joy were trying to negotiate for a last season as recently as October,… Continue reading HBO cancels sci-fi drama ‘Westworld’ after four seasons