The judge tasked with deciding Google’s fate would rather not
The judge tasked with deciding Google's fate would rather not As the second phase of the Google ad tech trial was winding down, Judge Leonie Brinkema was still hoping that Google and the Justice Department would take the decision out of her hands. “My favorite phrase is ‘Let’s settle this case,’” she told attorneys for […]
What’s going on with this Instagram promotion?
What's going on with this Instagram promotion? The Ring is a fantastic horror film that still gives me the chills. I can easily recall the movie’s iconic poster, which features a white ring on a black background and a creepy title font — I didn’t see the movie until years after it first released, but […]
Google’s AI bounty program pays bug hunters up to $30K
Google's AI bounty program pays bug hunters up to $30K On Monday, Google launched a new reward program dedicated specifically to finding bugs in AI products. Google’s list of qualifying bugs includes examples of the kind of rogue actions it’s looking for, like indirectly injecting an AI prompt that causes Google Home to unlock a […]
Google Japan’s concept keyboard is inspired by rotary phones
Google Japan's concept keyboard is inspired by rotary phones Feeling overproductive at work? Google Japan’s new concept keyboard gives you a chance to slow down. | Image: YouTube / Google Japan Following an April Fools’ Day prank in 2021 that had a delayed reveal as a result of the pandemic, Google Japan has been cooking […]
Tech companies poured money into carbon removal projects now in Trump’s crosshairs
Tech companies poured money into carbon removal projects now in Trump's crosshairs People gather for the groundbreaking for Oxys Direct Air Capture facility called Stratos in West Texas on Friday, April 28th, 2023. | Photo: Getty Images The tech industry has championed the development of new technologies that filter carbon dioxide out of the air […]
How to find the best deals during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale
How to find the best deals during Amazon's October Prime Day sale Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and it officially kicks off tomorrow, October 7th. The two-day shopping affair will grant Prime members access to some of the best prices of the year on Amazon […]
Verizon appoints a new CEO for the ‘next phase’ after its 5G rollout
Verizon appoints a new CEO for the 'next phase' after its 5G rollout PayPal appointed Dan Schulman as CEO in 2014, and he stepped down in 2023. | Photo by Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images Verizon has picked former PayPal head Dan Schulman to serve as its new CEO as the company enters its “next […]
SwitchBot’s new safety tracker can discreetly trigger a fake phone call
SwitchBot's new safety tracker can discreetly trigger a fake phone call The fake phone calls could provide a way out of suspicious situations. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot is expanding its already diverse line of smart home offerings with a new tracking fob that doubles as both a personal safety device and a quick way to […]
Dbrand lets Android users drink the Cosmic Orange juice, too
Dbrand lets Android users drink the Cosmic Orange juice, too Dbrand’s new skins let Samsung, Pixel, and iPhone Air phones rock the same vivid orange as iPhone 17 Pro models. Dbrand’s latest skins allow a wide range of non-Apple devices to don a “flawlessly colormatched knock-off” of the “Cosmic Orange” sported by iPhone 17 Pro […]
Logitech’s new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off
Logitech's new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off The MX Master 4 is Logitech’s latest wireless mouse in the MX series, featuring a new haptics-equipped thumb grip that can provide tactile feedback while multitasking. It just launched last week at $119.99, but Best Buy has it available in multiple color schemes for […]