Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards
Trump administration announces 'illegal' rollback of energy and water efficiency standards Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards The US Energy Department says it’s rolling back long-standing efficiency standards for appliances, which advocates are calling a clear violation of the law. Continuing the Trump administration’s assault on federal water and energy […]
TikTok is using AI-generated alt text to describe photos
TikTok is using AI-generated alt text to describe photos Users can still add their own alt text, but now TikTok will ensure that more images have accessibility descriptions applied. TikTok is introducing new accessibility features that make it easier for people with visual impairments to see text and use screen readers on the platform. After […]
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram Meta antitrust trial The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for “personal social networking services” […]
Google will let restaurants highlight specials on their search profiles
Google will let restaurants highlight specials on their search profiles Google is preparing to add a new section to restaurant and bar search profiles. The new section will let owners include timely deals or events in search results in a way that they can control, either manually or by linking to a social media profile, […]
Eight Sleep adds a pricey blanket and speakers to its Pod 5 sleep system
Eight Sleep adds a pricey blanket and speakers to its Pod 5 sleep system The full Pod 5 Ultra setup starts from $6,099. Eight Sleep is launching the Pod 5, the fifth generation of its expensive smart sleeping system. It packs two main upgrades: a temperature-controlled blanket and speakers that can play “soothing soundscapes.” The […]
Nvidia’s flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown
Nvidia's flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown Nvidia’s flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown Trump (center) and Jensen Huang (lower level, far right) seen posing with the Saudi royal family and other US tech leaders at a Saudi-US business investment forum. […]
Sony considers PS5 price hikes to cover Trump’s tariffs
Sony considers PS5 price hikes to cover Trump's tariffs Sony considers PS5 price hikes to cover Trump’s tariffs Sony’s $699.99 PS5 Pro could get especially expensive if prices go up. Sony just announced its financial forecast for the next year, and it’s expecting to be impacted by tariffs to the tune of 100 billion yen […]
A lofi journaling kit for the digital age
A lofi journaling kit for the digital age I recently took up travel journaling as an honest alternative to performative social media. My kit cobbles together the best pen, paper, and photo printer I could find to document vanlife adventures for my spawn and some version of my future self that I’ve yet to meet. […]
Meta’s beef with the press flares at its antitrust trial
Meta's beef with the press flares at its antitrust trial Meta’s beef with the press flares at its antitrust trial Long-simmering tension between Silicon Valley and the press that covers it is surfacing during the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta. During a heated cross-examination of the FTC’s key economic expert, Scott Hemphill, Meta’s […]
DJI said Mavic 4 Pro wouldn’t launch in US but these stores are selling it anyhow
DJI said Mavic 4 Pro wouldn't launch in US but these stores are selling it anyhow DJI said Mavic 4 Pro wouldn’t launch in US but these stores are selling it anyhow By the time you read these words, it’s quite possible that Adorama will be out of stock of the new DJI Mavic 4 […]