Our biggest questions about ChromeOS and Android merging
Our biggest questions about ChromeOS and Android merging The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 shows that Arm chips may be the future for ChromeOS and this potential merged platform with Android. Samit Sarkar, Google’s head of Android ecosystems, recently confirmed that Android and ChromeOS will be merged into a single platform, reigniting a slew of […]
Grok will no longer call itself Hitler or base its opinions on Elon Musk’s, promises xAI
Grok will no longer call itself Hitler or base its opinions on Elon Musk's, promises xAI Grok will no longer call itself Hitler or base its opinions on Elon Musk’s, promises xAI xAI has offered a couple more fixes for “issues” with its Grok AI chatbot, promising it will no longer name itself “Hitler” or […]
ICEBlock isn’t ‘completely anonymous’
ICEBlock isn't 'completely anonymous' ICEBlock isn’t ‘completely anonymous’ The developer of ICEBlock, an iOS app for anonymously reporting sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, promises that it “ensures user privacy by storing no personal data.” But that claim has come under scrutiny. ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron has been accused of making false […]
Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart
Fitbit's Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart The Fitbit Charge 6 is one of the best fitness trackers we’ve tested, and down to an all-time low price of $93 ($66.95 off) at Walmart. The deal includes […]
The MAGA backlash over Epstein isn’t dying down
The MAGA backlash over Epstein isn't dying down The MAGA backlash over Epstein isn’t dying down On July 12th, the political world experienced an unprecedented phenomenon: President Donald Trump got ratioed on his own social media platform, and it was on a post about Jeffrey Epstein – someone who, according to Trump, “nobody cares about.” […]
Google’s next Pixel Fold might be completely dust-proof
Google's next Pixel Fold might be completely dust-proof Google’s next Pixel Fold might be completely dust-proof Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first dust-proof foldable. A new leak published by Android Headlines says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may come with an IP68 rating, which would make it completely dust-tight and allow […]
Facebook creators who steal and repost videos could lose their monetization
Facebook creators who steal and repost videos could lose their monetization Facebook is cracking down on accounts that steal and repost content from other users in an effort to reduce spam in feeds. Meta announced on Monday that creators who repeatedly reuse someone else’s videos, photos, or text posts will lose access to Facebook monetization […]
Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US
Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US Apple’s investment will go toward building a dedicated rare earth recycling line at MP Materials’ Mountain Pass, California facility. | Photo by Michael Tessler / MP Materials Apple has announced a $500 million investment in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company based […]
The EU is testing a prototype age verification app
The EU is testing a prototype age verification app The European Union is piloting a blueprint for age verification apps in Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy that aims to make it easier for online platforms to comply with rules that require them to protect minors. The app prototype was announced on Monday alongside guidelines […]
Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK
Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK Reddit users in the United Kingdom will now be blocked from accessing “certain mature content” unless they complete the platform’s new age verification process. Reddit announced on Monday that UK users will need to upload a selfie or a photo of their government ID in order […]