Google’s AI-powered search tool was caught recommending that parents use a popular vibrator on children for behavioral therapy purposes — the latest blunder in a seemingly neverending string of strange, unfortunate, or potentially harmful outputs by the controversial search tool. As first reported by 404 Media, the alarming recommendation by Google’s “AI Overview” — the… Continue reading Google’s AI Caught Recommending Use of Sex Toys on Children
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Instagram alternative Pixelfed now has apps
/ Pixelfed recently said it’s seeing ‘unprecedented levels of traffic’ to the original pixelfed.social server. 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 before joining The Verge. Share this story Image: Pixelfed Pixelfed, a decentralized and… Continue reading Instagram alternative Pixelfed now has apps
Far-Right Extremists Are LARPing as Emergency Workers in Los Angeles
Extremists including white supremacists and border livestreamers have descended on Los Angeles in the midst of the wildfires there to gain followers, juice social media engagement, solicit donations and, experts claim, recruit new members, while in some cases LARPing as emergency workers. This past weekend Ryan Sánchez and three other members of his Nationalist Network… Continue reading Far-Right Extremists Are LARPing as Emergency Workers in Los Angeles
OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R Review: Fast and Smooth
I’ve been using the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R for the past month—through the 2024 holiday season and CES 2025—which means I’ve put them through some of the lightest and busiest workloads. There’s not much to complain about on these new Android phones, which are adept at a little bit of everything. The premium OnePlus… Continue reading OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R Review: Fast and Smooth
You Have NASA to Thank for Wireless Headphones and Vacuum Cleaners
Many people see space exploration as a waste of resources. Of course, there is the counterargument that scientific discoveries have intrinsic cultural value, that space-related initiatives often boost international cooperation, or that the space sector has crucial technological and economic importance. But the most effective argument might simply be to point to the plethora of… Continue reading You Have NASA to Thank for Wireless Headphones and Vacuum Cleaners
Threads is starting to test community notes internally
Last week, Meta decided it would replace its professional fact-checking program with X-style “Community Notes” and it looks like a version of the feature is already being tested on Threads. Alessandro Paluzzi, a developer who frequently posts leaked details on Meta’s apps, shared three screenshots that show an early look of what the Community Notes… Continue reading Threads is starting to test community notes internally
Substack is now letting all publishers broadcast live video
Substack tested live video last year, allowing Substack Bestsellers (the company’s top users) to stream video and connect with a live audience and even collaborate with other Bestsellers. Now, the feature is open to every Substack publisher who wants to go live. The only primary requirement besides needing an account is having at least 10… Continue reading Substack is now letting all publishers broadcast live video
Adobe tests live co-editing on Photoshop
Photoshop is officially becoming a team project. Adobe has announced the creation of live co-editing on Photoshop, allowing multiple individuals to simultaneously work on the same file from different computers. If you’re sick of waiting around for a document back then this is probably great news, but, if you’re keen to only share the final… Continue reading Adobe tests live co-editing on Photoshop
Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are down to a record-low price
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earphones are now back to their Black Friday and Cyber Monday price, dropping from $80 to $45. These earbuds have made it onto our list of the best budget wireless earbuds and won first place. This pair of earbuds boasts some great features, such as sound customization using the… Continue reading Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are down to a record-low price
Sony offers a first look at the Until Dawn movie
[embedded content] Sony has revealed a first proper look at Until Dawn, the movie adaptation of Supermassive’s choose-your-own-adventure horror game. Rather than offering up a teaser or a trailer, the company has opted to unleash more of a vignette, with the film’s writer and director explaining how their project differs from the game. As mentioned… Continue reading Sony offers a first look at the Until Dawn movie