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This Might Be the Reason Elon Musk Is Firing a Ton of People at Tesla

Superbad Elon Musk claims that a “super bad feeling” is driving his decision to cut 10 percent of Tesla’s workforce — but serious braking issue complaints may have a little something to do with it as well. According to Bloomberg‘s reporting, federal regulators have Tesla in their crosshairs after receiving a whopping 758 complaints about the… Continue reading This Might Be the Reason Elon Musk Is Firing a Ton of People at Tesla

Google is eliminating the most easily accessible version of Android Auto

Google is telling users of the Android Auto for Phone Screens app that it’ll no longer work soon via an in-app pop-up message (via 9to5Google). The app enables a simplified in-car interface of Android that is safer to use while mounting the phone on a car dashboard, a great feature for those who don’t own… Continue reading Google is eliminating the most easily accessible version of Android Auto

New York state passes first-ever ‘right to repair’ law for electronics

The New York state legislature has passed the United States’ first Right to Repair bill covering electronics. Called the Digital Fair Repair Act, the measure would require all manufacturers who sell “digital electronic products” within state borders to make tools, parts, and instructions for repair available to both consumers and independent shops. Having passed the… Continue reading New York state passes first-ever ‘right to repair’ law for electronics

Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Still Doesn’t Have a Patch

Researchers warned last weekend that a flaw in Microsoft’s Support Diagnostic Tool could be exploited using malicious Word documents to remotely take control of target devices. Microsoft released guidance on Monday, including temporary defense measures. By Tuesday, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency had warned that “a remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this… Continue reading Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Still Doesn’t Have a Patch

The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks

Straightening my hair is typically a two-day affair. I wash all the product out the night before and load my hair with hydrating protectants. I let it air-dry, then I braid it before bed so that the next day, the curls are looser and easier to work through. Then, and only then, can I go… Continue reading The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks

Coinbase is retracting job offers amid hiring freeze

Coinbase isn’t just freezing new hires as it grapples with a rough cryptocurrency market. Protocol says Coinbase is now rescinding some of its already-accepted job offers. The company determined that it needed to take “more stringent measures” to slow its growth and limit expansion to the most important segments. This will improve the company’s recovery… Continue reading Coinbase is retracting job offers amid hiring freeze

Survival horror game ‘The Callisto Protocol’ will arrive on December 2nd

The Callisto Protocol, a survival horror game from Dead Space creator Glen Schofield has a release date. It’s coming to PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC on December 2nd. The date was revealed in a trailer that offers a first look at the gory, atmospheric terrors the game has in store.… Continue reading Survival horror game ‘The Callisto Protocol’ will arrive on December 2nd

New York passes a bill to limit bitcoin mining

New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would temporarily ban new bitcoin mining operations. Early on Friday, state senators voted 36-27 to pass the legislation. It’s now bound for the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul, who will sign it into law or veto the bill. The law would come into effect immediately after it’s… Continue reading New York passes a bill to limit bitcoin mining

AirPods Pro drop to $180, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals

Memorial Day may have come and gone, but you can still pick up some of our favorite electronics for less thanks to some holiday deals that are still available now. Apple’s third-generation AirPods are still down to $150, and the AirPods Pro have returned to a sale price of $180. Two pairs of Samsung wireless… Continue reading AirPods Pro drop to $180, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals