Trump’s got Big Tech and crypto bankrolling White House ballroom
Trump's got Big Tech and crypto bankrolling White House ballroom Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make way for a gilded grand ballroom. The president says taxpayers won’t be footing the $300 million bill and that private donors, himself included, will pick up the tab. Big Tech will be paying […]
Instagram and Facebook are breaking the EU’s illegal content rules
Instagram and Facebook are breaking the EU's illegal content rules Facebook and Instagram are breaching Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) rules related to the handling of illegal content, moderation, and transparency, according to a preliminary decision issued by the European Commission. TikTok and Meta have both also been found to be violating transparency obligations under […]
Intel’s tick-tock isn’t coming back, and everything else I just learned
Intel's tick-tock isn't coming back, and everything else I just learned With Windows 10 on its last legs, Intel is looking forward to the PC industry growing more than it has in years – the most since 2021, when the covid-19 pandemic revived the industry by creating a huge surge in demand. But it seems […]
Microsoft Edge’s new Copilot Mode turns on more AI features
Microsoft Edge's new Copilot Mode turns on more AI features Microsoft is joining the AI browser wave with the official launch of a new “Copilot Mode” in Edge. The option, first announced in July, turns Copilot into your portal to the web, with each new tab opening a chat window where you can either ask […]
You can get three months of Audible’s subscription for $3
You can get three months of Audible's subscription for $3 If you’re tight on time to read through your backlog of books, audiobooks might be a more convenient way to get caught up. Amazon is offering a steep discount on Audible Premium Plus that lets new and lapsed subscribers pay $.99 (usually $14.95) per month […]
Google is turning on the gas for its data centers
Google is turning on the gas for its data centers Google’s latest pledge to support a new clean energy technology is… a gas project? To be precise, it’s a gas-fired power plant outfitted with filtering devices to capture its planet-heating carbon emissions. Is this just a polluting fossil fuel project in sheep’s clothing? Google just […]
Nike says its first ‘powered footwear’ is like an e-bike for your feet
Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet On Thursday, Nike announced Project Amplify, “the world’s first powered footwear system,” which it says isn’t intended for pros—in fact, quite the opposite. Much like e-bikes provide pedal assistance, Project Amplify uses a lightweight robotics system to boost running and walking speed. […]
JBL’s rugged Charge 6 speaker is down to one of its lowest prices to date
JBL's rugged Charge 6 speaker is down to one of its lowest prices to date The portable speaker can also charge your phone in a pinch. | Image: The Verge As much as I love decorations, it’s the music that really gets me into the holiday spirit. Luckily for those looking to capitalize on the […]
Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are reportedly interested in buying Warner Bros.
Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are reportedly interested in buying Warner Bros. Three of the rumored potential buyers for entertainment titan Warner Bros. Discovery are tech companies. Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are all interested in buying Warner Bros. Discovery as a whole or acquiring pieces of the company, like its content libraries and production assets, according […]
Anthropic’s Claude chatbot is getting a ‘memory’ upgrade
Anthropic's Claude chatbot is getting a 'memory' upgrade Anthropic is rolling out an update for Claude that will let the AI chatbot “remember” past conversations without prompting. The upgrade for all paid subscribers should make Claude more useful and convenient. Max subscribers will be able to turn on Claude’s “memory” in their settings from today, […]