Secondhand phones with TikTok installed are being listed on eBay for thousands of dollars. And it appears that some people might actually be buying them. Despite US president Donald Trump signing an executive order on Monday delaying any potential ban of the social media app for 75 days, TikTok remains absent from all US app… Continue reading eBay Sellers Are Hawking Used Phones With TikTok Preinstalled for Thousands of Dollars
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Canon has developed a 410-megapixel full-frame sensor
Canon announced that it has created a new 410-megapixel, 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, “the largest number of pixels ever achieved” in a sensor of its size. Because of the level of detail the new sensor can capture, Canon expects it to be used by”surveillance, medicine and industry,” where there’s demand for “extreme resolution.” With 410… Continue reading Canon has developed a 410-megapixel full-frame sensor
Extremely OK Games has cancelled its follow-up to Celeste
Extremely OK Games has cancelled its upcoming game Earthblade. The followup to the team’s beloved indie sensation Celeste was announced in 2022 and expected to release last year. Maddy Thorson announced the news on the studio’s website today. “Noel and I…began to reflect on how the game has felt for us to work on day-to-day,… Continue reading Extremely OK Games has cancelled its follow-up to Celeste
GLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation
Ten video games have received nominations for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. This program celebrates media works that feature “fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives.” There are nominees for television, film, music, theater, journalism and comics as well… Continue reading GLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation
Sega unveils a player account system
Sega has introduced a new system for player accounts. A Sega Account will connect all of a player’s games and services from both Sega and Atlus. It will also be a place for the two studios to share news, events, updates and promotions about their titles. The accounts are free and anyone can register. To… Continue reading Sega unveils a player account system
Dozens of subreddits are banning X links from their communities
Dozens of subreddits have opted to block links to X in their communities over the last 24 hours in a movement that appears to be gaining momentum across Reddit. Hundreds more appear to be actively discussing or considering a similar move with their members. Engadget counted more than two dozen subreddits, which collectively have millions… Continue reading Dozens of subreddits are banning X links from their communities
Nvidia’s triple-fan GPU cooler was one step along the way to a slimmer RTX 5090
/ A leaked quad-slot prototype GPU design from Nvidia was real and informed the modular system used to make the upcoming RTX 5090 smaller than the RTX 4090. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support… Continue reading Nvidia’s triple-fan GPU cooler was one step along the way to a slimmer RTX 5090
Google’s Gemini is already winning the next-gen assistant wars
/ AI has made virtual assistants a big deal again. So far, it looks like ChatGPT, Siri, Alexa, and the rest are all chasing after Gemini. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story Illustration:… Continue reading Google’s Gemini is already winning the next-gen assistant wars
Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US
Nissan confirmed it is again delaying EV production at its Canton, Ohio plant. According to sources, it is also dropping plans to build an electric SUV similar in size to the Rogue Sport in the US. Nissan cancels its smaller electric SUV for the US Although Nissan initially planned to begin EV production at its… Continue reading Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US
GM is recalling the Chevy Equinox EV again, but it should be an easy fix this time
Chevy’s electric SUV is getting recalled again due to a defect with the adaptive cruise control. GM issued the recall on Wednesday, impacting nearly 3,000 Chevy Equinox EV AWD models. Here’s how they plan to fix it. Chevy Equinox EV recall for 2025 AWD models GM sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Administration… Continue reading GM is recalling the Chevy Equinox EV again, but it should be an easy fix this time