Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US
Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US The Supreme Court will let Mississippi’s social media age verification law take effect while the case is being argued in court. In an unsigned ruling on Thursday, the court declined to block the law after an emergency petition from trade association NetChoice. The order offers […]
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card MicroSD cards are tiny but slow; the M.2 storage sticks in your PC are blazing fast but bigger and fully enclosed. Now, a new type of SSD out of China could be the best of both worlds — and it’s […]
Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale
Nanoleaf's smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale Nanoleaf’s Lines let you unleash your creativity as you can arrange them in all kinds of fun patterns. Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is […]
Airbnb now lets you ‘pay later’ on vacation rentals
Airbnb now lets you 'pay later' on vacation rentals Airbnb now lets you ‘pay later’ on vacation rentals Airbnb has introduced a new “reserve now, pay later” option that lets users in the US book a reservation without paying right away. Instead, users can put off their payment to a later date before check-in. Airbnb […]
Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors
Meta's AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors In an internal policy document, Meta included policies that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt and speak with children using romantic language, according to a report from Reuters. Quotes from the document highlighted by Reuters include letting […]
HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge
HyperX's new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge What’s black and white and RGB all over? HP-owned HyperX is announcing a slew of new gaming headsets and streaming-friendly microphones. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is the new […]
Apple’s AirPods Max are $70 off in every color
Apple's AirPods Max are $70 off in every color Apple’s AirPods Max are $70 off in every color One of the most-discussed subjects among many of my friends and colleagues are headphones: specifically, what provides the best sound, the best noise cancellation, and are the most comfortable to wear. If you’re part of the Apple […]
Microsoft is getting ready to return to the office
Microsoft is getting ready to return to the office Microsoft originally encouraged its employees to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. This new flexible working arrangement then became an official “hybrid workplace” policy several months after the pandemic began, allowing managers to approve permanent remote work. Now that the pandemic has settled […]
Elon Musk’s gangster tech regulation comes for Apple
Elon Musk's gangster tech regulation comes for Apple Elon Musk’s gangster tech regulation comes for Apple Elon Musk is calling in another return on his investment in American politics: he’s threatening Apple with a lawsuit because neither X nor xAI’s Grok have been recommended on the iOS App Store. How serious this threat is – […]
Verge readers can get a $25 exclusive discount on the Boox Palma 2
Verge readers can get a $25 exclusive discount on the Boox Palma 2 The Boox Palma 2 is currently on sale. If you want a convenient way to stay well read without amassing a library of physical books, an e-reader may be the right solution. The Boox Palma 2 impressed us with its pocket-friendly size […]