Thursday, January 09, 2025

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Jamie Lee Curtis gives an emotional speech about the LA wildfires
100+Mashable / 3h
The Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage, with over 100,000 residents forced to evacuate, at least five dead , and 2000 structures damaged or destroyed . Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon , Jamie Lee Curtis started the interview with an emotional speech about her Pacific Palisades home, an area that has been devastated by the fire. "As you know, where I live is on fire right now.





AMD and Nvidia could be set for epic GPU showdown with RX 9070 and 9070 XT going on sale at the same time as the RTX 5080
33Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
B&H Photo accidentally posted early listings of RDNA 4 graphics cards RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT were given a pre-order date of January 23 That’d suggest an on sale date at the end of January, when Nvidia’s RTX 5080 (and 5090) hit the shelves AMD’s next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards, which were revealed (in a rather fleeting manner) at CES 2025 , might be available sooner than you thought – on pre-order




Can you pay taxes with a credit card?
96The Points Guy / now
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Have you thought about paying for your taxes with a credit card but weren’t sure if that was a smart move or not? On one side, charging your taxes to a rewards credit card could mean you earn cash back , points or miles toward travel. On the other side, you could incur hefty service fees depending on the a





Modders turn Doom into a classic art gallery
Engadget / 2min
There's more nuance to Doomguy than him just being a fella who eradicates hellspawn with the BFG. He's quite the art connoisseur as well — or at least that's what a new Doom mod might have you believe. Modders Filippo Meozzi and Liam Stone turned E1M1, the first map in the original game, into an interactive art gallery. Doom: The Gallery Experience , which is a free browser game on Itch.io and Ne




Fresh Galaxy S25 price leak could spell bad news for European Samsung fans
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5min
Leaked European prices point to a higher cost than the Galaxy S24 series The leak also includes storage options and colors Elsewhere, Qualcomm has confirmed that Snapdragon chipsets will be used in these phones Most rumors so far suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be at least slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S24 line, and the latest price leak gives us a clearer idea o




The Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni supports Matter and has better mopping power
Mashable / 5min
We're finally getting robot vacuums that support a wider array of ecosystems. The new Ecovacs X Series has finally launched, and it not only offers support for Apple HomeKit but also for Matter , the universal smart home standard that allows the vacuum to work with any major smart home platform. Easily the most interesting model in that lineup, however, is the X8 Pro Omni. This is the flagship va




How To Turn On Motion Photos On Samsung Galaxy Devices
How-To Geek / 8min
Do you want to relive the moments before a shot? Samsung Galaxy devices come with a handy feature called Motion Photo, which captures a brief video clip alongside the photo you take.




Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor With Alexa Is at a New Year Record Low Price, Just $49.99
Gizmodo / 8min
Easily keep tabs on the air in your home with this simple gadget that's even more affordable today.




Rounded is an AI orchestration platform that lets anyone build an AI voice agent
TechCrunch / 9min
French startup Rounded believes AI voice agents are going to become the default way customers interact with companies, so instead of building AI voice agents that are ready to use, the company is building an orchestration platform that lets companies build their own voice agent. Rounded started off working on a web3 product before shifting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal




Archaeologists just mapped a Bronze Age megafortress in Georgia
Ars Technica - All content / 12min
A sprawling 3,500-year-old fortress offers tantalizing clues about a culture that once dotted the southern Caucasus mountains with similar walled communities. Archaeologists recently used a drone to map a sprawling 3,500-year-old fortress in the Caucasus Mountains of southern Georgia. The detailed aerial map offers some tantalizing clues about the ancient culture whose people built hundreds of si




Theraguns can now sync with your Garmin and Strava accounts to offer personalized recovery plans based on your workouts
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
Therabody has announced Coach by Therabody, an AI tool The tailored coaching program uses data from other fitness apps It's also announced a 'strategic partnership' with Garmin Therabody, maker of some of the best massage guns , is gunning for personalization in 2025 by importing our fitness data from apps like Garmin Connect, Strava, Apple Health and Google Fit, and using that data to offer tail




Creative's Ace Mimi earbuds cost the same as AirPods 4, but may well be the better buy


Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
xMEMS dual drivers and Mimi sound personalization ANC with Ambient Mode $129.99 / £109.99 / around AU$218 Creative Technology has teamed up with sound personalization experts Mimi for a new version of its xMEMS dual-driver earbuds. The new Aurvana Ace Mimi deliver LDAC hi-res audio with Mimi's sound personalization profiling for what Creative says is "unparalleled clarity". The promise here isn't




Warner Bros drops trailer for sci-fi horror Companion, but it spoils too much of the plot
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
Companion is the latest Warner Bros horror movie, but its trailer leaves little to the imagination It arrives in theaters on January 31 The star-studded cast includes Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid and Lukas Gage Earlier this year I wrote about the 6 biggest horror movies coming in 2025 that I can't wait to watch – and now I've seen the trailer for Companion , I'll definitely be adding it to my list




Google can automatically make a podcast based on your Discover feed
Engadget / 20min
Google knows a lot about you and your interests, and it uses that information to try and get more of your time and attention. A new Search Labs experiment called "Daily Listen," for instance, can turn your Discover feed into a professional podcast. Google's Discover is a curated feed on mobile devices filled with articles and videos that the company's algorithms believe are aligned with your inte




Political content on Instagram and Threads ramped up
BBC News / 23min
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.




Scottish Regional Airline Loganair Adopts Avios As Rewards Currency
One Mile at a Time / 28min
A seventh airline will be adopting Avios as its rewards currency , and this is an especially exciting development for aviation geeks. Clan Loganair transitioning to Avios currency Loganair, which is the UK’s largest regional airline, will be adopting Avios as its loyalty currency as of some point this year. This will make Loganair the seventh airline to join the global Avios network, which otherw




American Airlines Quietly Ends Second Drink Runs on Long Domestic Flights –It’s Now Just ‘On Request’
View from the Wing / 35min
On domestic flights over 1,500 miles, the airline whose mission is not spending a dollar more than they have to will no longer have flight attendants perform a second pass through the aisle with drink service later in the flight - second drinks are on request only. That's not the only change. Continue reading ...




Beware of confusing naming strategies with JLab's new headphones, but the perks look good
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 36min
Epic Lux Lab Edition: adaptive ANC and wireless charging Go Lux ANC: noise cancelling and spatial audio £199 / £49; early orders get a discount Names are important: just ask Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, who you probably wouldn't know if she hadn't called herself Chappell Roan. And they're not just important for pop stars, but for products too. A sensible naming strategy makes it easy to pick the perfec




Brochure for the Russell House Orchestra, depicting four musicians posing with cello, violin, flute…
Music, Arts & Literature / 36min
Brochure for the Russell House Orchestra, depicting four musicians posing with cello, violin, flute and piano. Printed on front: “Russell House Orchestra, Detroit.” Handwritten on front: “Smith.” Text of pamphlet reads: “Announcement, Russell House Orchestra for season 1897-‘98. For terms, address M.F. Lambert, Jr., care of Russell House. W.C. Smith, care of Schwankovsky’s Music House. The Russel




Apple AirPods Max Are Back in Stock at Their All-Time Low Price, and You Know They’re Selling Fast
Gizmodo / 38min
Save $150 (27%) on Apple's best over-ear AirPods Max headphones right now.




How to Repeat and Automatically Update Text Fields in Microsoft Word
How-To Geek / 38min
Whether you're writing a contract, some terms and conditions, or a cover letter, don't waste time repeating the same names and words throughout your document. In Microsoft Word, you create auto-repeating fields, saving you from having to duplicate the details manually.




Biosphere zaps germs with UV light to make biomanufacturing cheaper
TechCrunch / 39min
Using LEDs has the potential to bring down the cost of biomanufacturing, allowing such processes to make materials that previously would have been too expensive. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Prime Video drops first trailer for Harlem season 3, teasing a final chapter packing more laughs and even more complicated relationships than before
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 43min
Harlem season three arrives on Prime Video January 23 It will be the final installment of Tracy Oliver's comedy drama Kofi Siriboe, Logan Browning, and Gail Bean are set to join the season three cast Prime Video has dropped a first full-length trailer (see below) for the upcoming new season of comedy drama series Harlem , revealing that it will serve as the third and final chapter for its leading




Prime Video releases action-packed trailer for Reacher season 3 – and this time he's facing a foe even bigger than he is
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 43min
Prime Video has released a new action-packed trailer for Reacher season 3 The trailer sees Jack Reacher face an opponent even bigger than himself Reacher season 3 sees the hero go undercover to rescue an informant held hostage by an enemy from his past The explosive trailer for Prime Video 's Reacher season 3 is finally here – and this time the titular hero faces a new enemy who's even bigger tha




Hackers are exploiting a new Ivanti VPN security bug to hack into company networks
TechCrunch / 46min
Mandiant says a Chinese cyberespionage group has been exploiting the critical-rated vulnerability since at least mid-December. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Razer announces a more budget friendly Iskur V2, plus the most ridiculous gaming chair I've ever seen
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 58min
Razer has unveiled new chair designs at CES 2025 This includes the budget-oriented Razer Iskur X in addition to Project Arielle Project Arielle is a mesh gaming chair with inbuilt heating and cooling technology Hardware manufacturer Razer has unveiled a suite of new products at CES 2025 , including a more budget-friendly version of the brilliant Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair and the absolutely absu




Nvidia GeForce Now is coming to select VR headsets this month, but only Ultimate and Performance members can access RTX and DLSS-supported titles
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Nvidia GeForce Now is coming to VR later this month Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, and Pico owners will be able to stream titles in the GeForce NOW library Only GeForce Now Ultimate and Performance members can access RTX and DLSS-supported titles Nvidia has announced that GeForce Now is coming to VR later this month. The news comes from a recent blog post , where the company confirmed its pl




Samsung shows off two tri-fold concept phones at CES 2025 – and I hope the right one gets made
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Samsung Display has shown off a number of screen concepts at CES 2025 Two of the demoed models are tri-folding phone screens The two phone display concepts fold in different ways We've seen a wealth of new tech unveiled at CES 2025 this week, a lot of it pointing at gadgets still to come – including two concepts from Samsung Display that hint at what a future tri-fold Galaxy phone could look like




Researchers hijack thousands of backdoors thanks to expired domains
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Researchers found thousands of forgotten, but active, web backdoors They gained access by purchasing expired domains All of the backdoors are being sinkholed Experts recently uncovered more than 4,000 web backdoors which their operators seem to have forgotten, but which they managed to seize and sinkhole them, effectively preventing them from being abused by other threat actors in the future. Two




The Weirdest Robot at CES Is Delightfully Pointless (And Cute)
How-To Geek / 1h
Robots are almost always designed to complete practical tasks for their owners–like a robot vacuum. Not everything needs to be utilitarian, though. Sometimes, a robot can exist for the sole purpose of being adorable.




The Fanciful, Mechanical, Monumental Spectacle of CES 2025
Wired / 1h
WIRED contributing photographer Tristan deBrauwere takes us behind the scenes at the largest consumer tech show in the world.




Score a 65-inch TCL Q6 4K QLED TV for under $400
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $150: As of Jan. 9, TCL's 65-inch Q6 4K UHD HDR QLED Smart TV is on sale at Best Buy for $399.99. This is $150 off its list price of $549.99. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch Class Q6-Series 4K UHD HDR QLED Smart Google TV (2024) $399.99 at Best Buy $549.99 Save $150.00 If you've had your eye on a new TV , now's still a great time to grab one on sale even after the holidays and




Meet AutoKeybo, the keyboard that transforms into a touchpad with a gesture
Mashable / 1h
What if your keyboard could be a little more versatile than it currently is? The AutoKeybo is designed to allow you to switch between traditional keyboard keys, a number pad, and a touchpad as needed with a simple gesture. That’s right – the “keyboard” houses all those components in one, large device. The Auto Key boat was on view at CES 2025 , and I had a chance to check it out for myself. I hav




Stunning new images of Mercury show the scorched planets north pole
Mashable / 1h
What does life look like when you're the closest planet to the sun? New images of the Mercury taken by a robotic spacecraft have just been released — and they show the scorched planet in fascinating up-close detail. SEE ALSO: Is Mercury in retrograde? Yes, but there's a catch. The photos were released by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of BepiColombo , a mission in partnership with Japan




The Morning After: Finding fun and relaxation in the middle of CES 2025
Engadget / 1h
The world’s biggest tech show is approaching its end, and it’s been hard. Mostly. But it’s not without its perks. Perhaps you got to sit in and experience the first CES press event inside the fully screened Sphere , or maybe you’re getting a lovely facial treatment that combines cooling plates with LED light therapy , creating photos that will haunt you for the rest of your professional career? O




Cyberpunk 2077 runs above 120fps at 4K in full path tracing using DLSS 4 and Frame Generation on Nvidia's RTX 5080 - should we be concerned about game dev optimization?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Cyberpunk 2077 runs above 120fps at 4K in full path tracing on an RTX 5080 Performance was achieved while using DLSS 4 and the current Frame Generation Multi Frame Generation could boost frame rates even higher Nvidia's reveal of the RTX 5000 series lineup has come with the expected painful price tag for the flagship RTX 5090 - but with DLSS 4 and Frame Generation, its little brother the RTX 5080




Round-trip flights to Europe for less than $500
The Points Guy / 1h
In a week full of airline deals, TAP Air Portugal is offering travelers a New Year’s sale, with round-trip economy flights from major U.S. cities to Europe for less than $500. Flights are available to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Dublin, among other international destinations, from domestic cities like Boston, New York City, Miami and Chicago. Deal basics DIEGOGRANDI/GETTY IMA




Japan says Chinese hackers have launched hundreds of attacks against targets in the country
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Japanese authorities confirm a cyber campaign targeted government and infrastructure targets between 2019 and 2024 Chinese hacking group MirrorFace thought to be behind the attacks The group has claimed a number of victims over the last few years The Japanese government has revealed a string of over 200 cyberattacks in the last five years are linked, and the top suspect is notorious hacking group




Is 2025 Finally the Right Time to Create a Smart Home?
How-To Geek / 1h
Smart home technology has grown increasingly mainstream over the years, but it can still seem like a somewhat geeky thing to do. Is 2025 finally the right time to take the plunge?




The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker By the Day
Wired / 1h
While Meta enacts the X playbook, TikTok is on the verge of being declared illegal. Who wins? Probably not internet users.




How to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Charlotte Hornets head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are 8-27, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Hornets have lost




How to watch Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Miami Heat head to Delta Center to face the Utah Jazz in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 18-17, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz are are 9-26, which puts them in 14th place in the Western Conference. The Heat have lost three of their last five games, but a




How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Atlanta Hawks head to Footprint Center to face the Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are 19-18, which puts them in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Suns are are 16-19, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Hawks have lost three of their last




How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Portland Trail Blazers head to the American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Blazers are 13-23, which puts them in 13th place. The Mavs are 21-16, which puts them in fifth place. The Mavs have lost four of their last five games, bu




How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Golden State Warriors head to the Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in a non-conference matchup. The Warriors are 18-18, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. The Pistons are 19-18, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The War




Score a 13-inch 2024 Apple MacBook Air for under $900
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $200: As of Jan. 9, Apple's 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch laptop (M3 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $899 at Amazon. This is 18% off its list price of $1,099. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2024 Apple MacBook Air $899.00 at Amazon $1,099.00 Save $200.00 There's no better time than the start of a new year to treat yourself to a new laptop . Thankfully, Amazon is offering a very nice




The best smart glasses at CES 2025 are inconspicuous
Mashable / 1h
CES 2025 was the year of the smart glasses. AR / VR headsets were everywhere. Just when we thought we covered them all – check out our coverage so far on the XREAL One Pro and Chamelo – we'd come across yet another new pair of smart glasses. Each had their own draws and features, things like AR glasses that focused on projecting your computer monitor or smartphone screen and devices made for AI t




The Publisher of the Journal "Nature" Is Emailing Authors of Scientific Papers, Offering to Sell Them AI Summaries of Their Own Work
22Futurism / 1h
Springer Nature, the stalwart publisher of scientific journals including the prestigious Nature as well as the nearly 200-year-old magazine Scientific American , is approaching the authors of papers in its journals with AI-generated "Media Kits" to summarize and promote their research. In an email to journal authors obtained by Futurism , Springer told the scientists that its AI tool will "maximi




Nvidia RTX 5080 benchmark suggests this will be a mighty laptop GPU, getting PC gamers excited about the RTX 5090 mobile
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
An RTX 5080 mobile benchmark has been shared from Geekbench This was apparently conducted on an Alienware laptop at CES 2025 The result shows a nippy GPU, though it’s been greeted with somewhat mixed reactions A benchmark has surfaced for the RTX 5080 laptop GPU, the first (unofficial) result we’ve seen for Nvidia’s next-gen mobile parts that were revealed at CES 2025 – although you shouldn’t get




Xocean raises $119M to capture ocean data with uncrewed surface vessels
22TechCrunch / 1h
Xocean, an Irish marine robotics startup that provides ocean data to the energy and hydrography industries using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has raised €115 million ($119 million) as it looks to expand coverage to additional sectors. Founded in 2017, Xocean has built a fleet of remotely-controlled USVs that can remain offshore for long periods of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F




Where Should I Travel To See The Northern Lights?
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
I think it’s time that I finally make a plan to see the Northern Lights, I’m just not sure the best way to go about it. My indecision often gets the best of me, and causes me to just put off ideas like this. Fortunately OMAAT readers collectively know just about everything, so I’d love some feedback on this. I’ve never seen the Northern Lights I’ve traveled millions of miles and have visited many




Rising costs and workplace challenges are worrying procurement workers everywhere
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Amazon Business report finds 64% predict higher budgets, but 44% are worried about rising costs Economic growth predictions have dropped for 2025 Decision-makers want to use AI for spend analysis Ongoing tough economic conditions are affecting how businesses spend their money both on its ecommerce platform and more broadly, new research has claimed. Despite the potential for rising budgets, buyer




Want to boost your iPhone storage by 2TB? SanDisk and ShiftCam's affordable little SSDs could be for you
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
SanDisk and ShiftCam launch portable SSDs that attach to your iPhone They expand your iPhone’s storage for taking photos and videos Both options cost less than Apple’s internal storage upgrades The best iPhones are capable of recording incredibly high-quality ProRes video footage, but that means you can often find your device rapidly running out of storage. Thankfully, two companies have just lau




The 31 Best Gadgets From CES 2025 You Can Buy Right Now
Wired / 2h
From smartphones to smart glasses, here’s everything announced at this year's big tech trade show that you can actually order—or preorder—today.




Target Circle 360 members can score a free gift for a limited time
Mashable / 2h
FREE ITEM: As of Jan. 9, Target Circle 360 members can score a selected free item . This offer ends on Jan. 18. Opens in a new window Credit: Target Target Circle 360: Free Item for Members There's truly nothing better than free gifts, and Target's here to provide a wonderful little treat for its Target Circle 360 members to kickstart the new year. Until Jan. 18, Target Circle 360 members can tak




2025 is a critical year for climate tech
MIT Technology Review / 2h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . I love the fresh start that comes with a new year. And one thing adding a boost to my January is our newest list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies . In case you haven’t browsed this year’s list or a previous version, it features tech that’s either breaking




Nintendo Switch 2 will hit 4.3 million units sold in the US in its first year, according to analyst
23Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to sell 4.3 million units in the US in its first year That's according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella Piscatella also expects the PS5 to outsell Switch 2 in the US in 2025 It seems the PS5 is still expected to outsell Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025 in the US. At least according to one trusted analyst. This comes from Mat Piscatella, Circana's executive director and gam




European Commission hit by EU court fine after breaking own data privacy rules
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
European Commission fined for breaking GDPR EU General Court levies fine for failing to protect EU data A German citizen was paid 400 euros The European Commission has been forced to pay a 400 euro ($412) fine to a German citizen for breaking its own data protection regulations. The German citizen used a “Sign in with Facebook” option on an EU conference registration page which subsequently sent




The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be an even better gaming phone than the S24 Ultra – here’s why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could have much better cooling than the Galaxy S24 Ultra The rest of the Galaxy S25 line might see smaller cooling improvements The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may also be better at shooting low-light videos than its predecessor The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ranks among the best gaming phones you can buy, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be substantially better on t




VLC tops 6 billion downloads, previews AI-generated subtitles
40TechCrunch / 2h
VLC media player, the popular open-source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system. The new feature automatically generates real-time subtitles — which can then also be translated in many languages — for any video using open-source AI models that run locally on users’ devices, eliminating […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All




The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real
20Wired / 2h
The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down.




How to watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State online
Mashable / 2h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for live sports YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first 2 months (save $46) Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No.




NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 9, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr




The LG C4 65-inch OLED TV is a brilliant gaming TV, and its down to under $1,700
Mashable / 2h
Save $100 : As of Jan. 8, LG 65-inch C4 Series OLED evo 4K Smart TV is available for $1,699.99 at Best Buy, saving you $100 off its regular price of $1,799.99. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C4 Series OLED evo 4K Smart TV $1,699.99 at Best Buy $1,799.99 Save $100.00 If you're thinking about upgrading your home entertainment setup, LG 65-inch C4 Series OLED EVO is a serious contender.




Audibles special offer has extended through January. Dont miss out on 3 months for under $1 per month.
Mashable / 2h
SAVE OVER 90%: As of Jan. 9, Audible is offering three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month. A subscription normally costs $14.95 per month, so you're saving $41.88 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible Premium Plus (3-Month Subscription) $2.97 at Audible $44.85 Save $41.88 Audible's best deal from over the holidays has been extended into 2025 as a nice little




This LG 43-inch 4K TV is the perfect fit for small spaces and gaming, now over $100 off
Mashable / 2h
Save $170 : As of Jan. 8, LG 43-inch UT70 Series 4K Smart TV is available for $229.99 at Best Buy, saving you $170 off its regular price of $399.99. Starting in February, Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming will be available on LG TVs, making it a great choice for gamers. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 48-inch B4 Series OLED 4K Smart TV $229.99 at Best Buy $399.99 Save $170.00 LG 43-inch UT70 Series




Guide To Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold Status: Oneworld Sapphire & More
40One Mile at a Time / 2h
While Alaska Airlines isn’t one of the “big three” US airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has quite a robust loyalty program, which many people are loyal to. In particular, Alaska Mileage Plan is the only major US frequent flyer program that still awards miles based on how far you fly rather than how much you spend. In this post, I want to take a look at Alaska MVP Gold status for 2025, especiall




Shokz debuts OpenFit 2 headphones with beefed-up audio, upgraded controls, and 11 hours of battery life
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Shokz has unveiled its OpenFit 2 headphones They're open-ear true wireless earbuds designed for working out They feature an audio upgrade and a new control system Shokz, maker of some of the best bone conduction headphones and best running headphones in the business, has unveiled the successor to its excellent Shokz OpenFit headphones, the Shokz OpenFit 2. Building on the successful formula of th




Marvel Rivals will receive hero balance adjustments in the first half of Season 1 to ensure a 'richer, more engaging, and diverse gaming experience for all'
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Marvel Rivals will receive balance adjustments in Season 1 NetEase won't be making changes to Team-Up abilities in Season 1 Heroes like Captain America, Luna Snow, and more will be nerfed NetEase Games has confirmed that Marvel Rivals will receive plenty of balance changes with the launch of Season 1. In a new blog post shared ahead of the release of Season 1, the developer explained that it has




A New York legislator wants to pick up the pieces of the dead California AI bill
MIT Technology Review / 2h
The first Democrat in New York history with a computer science background wants to revive some of the ideas behind the failed California AI safety bill, SB 1047 , with a new version in his state that would regulate the most advanced AI models. It’s called the RAISE Act, an acronym for “Responsible AI Safety and Education.” Assembly member Alex Bores hopes his bill, currently an unpublished draft—




I think this LG 48-inch OLED TV is a dream for gamers and streamers, now under $700
Mashable / 3h
Save $100 : As of Jan. 8, the LG 48-inch B4 Series OLED 4K Smart TV is available for $699.99 at Best Buy, saving you $100 off its regular price of $799.99. Plus, Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming arrives on LG TVs in February, making this a gamer’s dream. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 48-inch B4 Series OLED 4K Smart TV $699.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $100.00 If you ask me, the LG 48-inch B4 Seri




We think this Samsung 65-inch Crystal UHD TV is the perfect budget 4K upgrade, now under $400
Mashable / 3h
Save $70 : As of Jan. 8, the Samsung 65-inch DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV is available for $399.99 at Best Buy, saving you $70 off its regular price of $469.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV $399.99 at Best Buy $469.99 Save $70.00 Budget and savings in the same sentence? I'm a big fan of pocket-friendly TVs that do it all, so naturally, the




Check out LGs new 3-in-1 projector with a speaker and mood light lamp
Mashable / 3h
Shortly before CES 2025, LG announced a brand new 3-in-1 projector that also acts as a bluetooth speaker and mood light. These three features are packed into a device that looks like a small floor lamp. So, naturally, while we were at this year's CES , we met up with LG to check out their new 3-in-1 projector, the PF600U. Speaking with LG , the particular projector came about as LG explores their




The 4 coolest EVs and car tech we saw at CES 2025
Mashable / 3h
CES 2025 is wrapping up, and as always, the show delivered a bold vision of what’s next in automotive tech . This year, the spotlight was on reimagining mobility — whether through modular flying vehicles or next-gen holographic displays. EVs and concept cars didn’t just push boundaries; they challenged us to rethink safety and how we interact with the cars of tomorrow. After plenty of hands-on ti




Help, I cant stop thinking about Suzie Toots Womans World lip sync
Mashable / 3h
A great lip sync on RuPaul's Drag Race can forever alter your perception of a song. I can't listen to Crystal Waters' "100% Pure Love" without thinking of Denali's absolute annihilation of Kahmora Hall in Season 13. Hearing "Boss Bitch" by Doja Cat gives me flashbacks to Anetra leaping , Free Willy –style, over Marcia Marcia Marcia in Season 15. And Natalie Cole's "This Will Be" is now forever ti




The Withings Omnia Smart Mirror offered to connect me to a specialist for a health issue
Mashable / 3h
We live in a world of health tracking, but that usually involves a range of different devices to keep tabs on metrics. Those who are super into health tracking might have a sleep-tracking device, a smart scale, a smartwatch, and more. But what if there were one device that could pull in all that data, analyze it, and help you actually make use of it? That's the goal behind the new Withings Omnia




The Sleepwave For Me Buds track your brainwaves while you sleep
Mashable / 3h
Sleep is perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining good physical and mental health, but we often don't pay enough attention to it. This has led to a host of sleep-tracking devices that can help us better understand our sleep and make changes to get better rest. However, a new pair of earbuds called the For Me Buds from Sleepwave could take that to the next level. I had a chance to




CES 2025: The Eufy E20 is a robot and stick vacuum all in one
Mashable / 3h
Robotic vacuums have their place, but they still sometimes miss things, essentially meaning that you'll still need a handheld vacuum that you can use for particularly large messes or other situations like cleaning your car. But what if all of these vacuums could be one? That’s the idea behind the new Eufy E20 – a so-called 3-in-1 vacuum that can not only be used as a robotic vacuum but also as a




The Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses give you access to ChatGPT whenever you need it
Mashable / 3h
Current-generation smart glasses are largely available in two different kinds. Leading the pack on one side is Xreal , which is building smart glasses that connect to devices like your phone or laptop through a wire and can essentially act as a portable monitor. The other kind of smart glasses, however, are perhaps a little more interesting. Smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses have a spea




This magnetic controller makes your phone feel like a console
Mashable / 3h
I'm a huge fan of the ecosystem of accessories that MagSafe is spawning. I'm also a huge fan of mobile game controllers like those offered by Backbone. I use them regularly when I'm on the go. Now, however, the two are combining in what could be the coolest MagSafe accessory to date. The OhSnap MCON is a gaming controller that snaps to the back of your phone with MagSafe, and is built to be porta




The Pitt review: Noah Wyle medical drama is part ER, part 24, and all compelling
Mashable / 3h
Medical dramas don't tend to be my primary choice of TV show. But I'd be a liar if I said The Pitt didn't hook me right away. SEE ALSO: 2025 TV preview: All the TV shows you need to know, and where to stream them The Pitt immerses us in the high-stress environment of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's emergency department, headed up by Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch ( ER 's Noah Wyle, no strange




Whats new to streaming this week? (Jan. 10, 2025)
Mashable / 3h
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one! Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services trying to determine what to watc




Space calendar 2025: Here are the moments you wont want to miss
Mashable / 3h
Though 2025 won't mark the return of astronauts into deep space as NASA had hoped, launchpads still will be scorching-hot from a procession of robotic spacecraft attempting to land on the moon . How many of these moon landings will succeed? Will the number top the two-ish (one of which made a heckuva comeback ) last year? Giant commercial rockets, such as SpaceX 's Starship and Blue Origin's New




Get a productivity sidekick for just $16 with Taskio
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TL;DR: Taskio is an all-in-one AI productivity tool for content creation , speech-to-text, problem-solving, and more — grab a lifetime subscription for just $15.99 with code HOLIDAY20. Opens in a new window Credit: Taskio Taskio: The Ultimate AI Productivity Tool: Lifetime Subscription $15.99 $540.00 Save $524.01 with code HOLIDAY20 When you're overwhelmed by how much you have to get done, every




Capture epic aerial views with this 4K drone bundle for over 60% off
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TL;DR: Get two 4K drones for $99.97 and enjoy modular batteries, obstacle avoidance, and pro-level features for epic flights. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Dragon Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K with Blade K Drone Bundle $99.97 $299.99 Save $200.02 Why settle for one drone when you can have two? This bundle of the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K and Blade K drones gives you not just one




Sail through winter with Curiosity Stream
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TL;DR: Curiosity Stream’s lifetime subscription offers unlimited access to 1,000s of documentaries for only $159.97 (reg. $399). Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription $159.97 $399.99 Save $240.02 Looking for a way to stay entertained, informed, and inspired through the long winter months? Curiosity Stream can oblige. With a lifetime s




Bring your old car into the future with a wireless car display for under $100
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TL;DR: No need for a time machine — turn any car into a smart ride with this wireless, 10-inch car display for $99.97 (reg. $199). Opens in a new window Credit: Mesay 10-inch Touchscreen WiFi/Bluetooth Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Support $99.97 $199.99 Save $100.02 Your car might not hit 88 miles per hour often, but that doesn’t mean it can’t feel like it belongs in the




Impress your dentist with this heavily discounted water flosser
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SAVE $10 : As of Jan. 9, the Waterpik Cordless Pulse is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Waterpik Waterpik Cordless Pulse $39.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $10.00 As far as trending products go, we didn't expect to see water dental flossers going viral online. After kicking off on TikTok in 2024 , we can only imagine that dentists are feeli




Save over $300 on this versatile roborock robot vacuum
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SAVE $370 : As of Jan. 9, the roborock Q5 Pro+ is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon. That's a 53% saving on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: roborock roborock Q5 Pro+ $329.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $370.00 If a robot vacuum has been on your wishlist for quite some time, we don't doubt you've been following the sales and tracking discounts. While they are fantastic products (no more manual va




Apple might be working on a new ‘Invites’ app
TechCrunch / 3h
The year has just begun, and Apple might already be in “Sherlocking” mode to create a new app for iOS called Invites. Details are still thin on what this app might look like, but it could potentially be a competitor to Evite or Partiful. According to findings in iOS 18.3 beta 2 code by 9to5Mac, Apple […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Grand Games, the Turkish startup behind Magic Sort, drinks up $30M
TechCrunch / 3h
Gaming startups, specifically those building casual mobile games, are very hot in Turkey right now, and today another one is announcing a sizable round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech
NYT > Technology / 3h
The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.




The Beats Studio 3 are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon
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SAVE $26 : As of Jan. 9, Beats Studio 3 are on sale for $149.95 at Amazon, saving you 15% off the original price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio 3 $149.95 at Amazon $175.95 Save $26.00 Beats headphones are some of the best out there. They've long been known for their incredible sound quality and punchy bass, and they're stylish look. With the holiday season and its correlating s




Stakt Weights fit the TikTok Pilates aesthetic, but have issues
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If you're on TikTok (or my FYP, anyway), you know Pilates is all the rage. Pilates is a full-body workout that can be done on a reformer machine to help with resistance, or on a mat with accessories like hand weights. Millions of videos showcasing women in aesthetically pleasing workout sets doing planks and squats with just as aesthetically pleasing equipment are across the internet. The lure of




Defiant is a new European VC firm that uses data and products to make better investments
TechCrunch / 3h
Defiant is a new early stage VC firm focused on B2B SaaS and fintech coming out of stealth today. Joseph Pizzolato (pictured right) and Cam Rail (pictured left), the duo at the helm of the firm who met when they were six years old, have already secured $30 million and plan to raise as much […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Transforming IT ecosystems with managed services
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Managed services providers (MSPs) are third-party organizations capable of delivering a wide range of IT services, including cybersecurity , infrastructure management, cloud services, regulatory compliance, and more. Choosing to partner with MSPs can often be an advantage for organizations attempting to manage these same areas with in-house IT teams since MSPs offer specialized expertise, proven




Found code suggests that Google Gemini is coming to Android Auto
41Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Google Gemini may soon integrate with Android Auto Gemini could augment existing tools with natural conversational abilities Gemini might make Android Auto more useful during trips Google is taking Gemini on the road with plans to integrate it into Android Auto, according to unpublished code found by Android Authority. While Google hasn’t officially announced this upgrade, The code revealed hints




Samsung’s new AI Club will let you rent a robot
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Pay a monthly fee to rent the latest AI devices The program aims to make cutting-edge tech more accessible There are optional maintenance services as part of the subscription Samsung has a new plan to put AI tech in your hands, though not via drone delivery. Instead, it’s launching the AI Subscription Club, a program that lets you rent the company’s latest AI-powered gadgets for a monthly fee. It




Creature Commandos season 1 ending explained: who dies, is there a post-credits scene, will there be a season 2, and more of your biggest questions answered
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Full spoilers follow for Creature Commandos episode 7. The first season of Creature Commandos has ended – and, hot damn, its final episode was an emotional roller coaster. As the dust settles on the DC Universe's ( DCU ) first-ever project, I imagine you've got a ton of questions about Creature Commandos episode 7, titled 'A Very Funny Monster'. So, from queries concerning the fates of certain ch




Airbnb offers L.A. wildfire evacuees free emergency housing
Mashable / 5h
Airbnb is offering free temporary housing to people impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Here's how to get help. California's wildfires have been raging out of control this week, with at least five people dead, over 1000 buildings destroyed , and more than 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate. The fires remain largely uncontained despite local firefighters' best efforts , burning th





How to beat ‘shadow AI’ across your organization
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
GenAI is the most disruptive technology to hit society since the internet. Two years on from the launch of the most popular Large Language Model , ChatGPT, GenAI tools have fundamentally and forever changed the way we consume information, create content and interpret data. Since then, the breakneck speed at which AI tools have emerged and evolved has meant that many businesses have found themselv




H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 15% Off Tax Prep in 2025
Wired / 6h
When you do your own taxes with the help of H&R Block software (or a human, if you need it), you can get 15% off.




Flipkart hires Dunzo’s co-founder to lead quick commerce push
50TechCrunch / 7h
Flipkart has hired Kabeer Biswas, the co-founder of Indian delivery startup Dunzo, as the Walmart-owned e-commerce group expands its quick-commerce business in the country. Biswas will lead Flipkart’s quick commerce effort, called Flipkart Minutes, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The move comes nearly a year after Flipkart was considering a potential acquisition […] © 2024 Tech




Koofr Cloud Storage is easy enough for gran to use. Get 1TB for life for £89.
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TL;DR: Help them preserve cherished photos, videos, and important files with 1TB of Koofr cloud storage for life for just £88.98 , with no recurring fees. Give your loved ones the gift of secure, lifetime cloud storage with Koofr’s 1TB plan — just £88.98 (reg. £655.38) through 12 January. Because it's made to be user-friendly, it's ideal for parents, grandparents, or anyone who wants to keep phot




36 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy. We know there's a chance that AI is going to take over the world, but before we get to that point, we should all learn how to make the most out of this technology. We might as well get what we can before things turn sour. The good news is that a wide range of online courses covering AI can be found on Udemy. And better yet




23 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free
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TL;DR: Online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX. edX offers up a massive range of online courses covering useful topics like Python , AI, computer science, and much more. And some of these online courses are delivered by famous schools like Stanford University. We have checked out everything on offer and got you started with a standout selection of online cour




How to unblock XVideos for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Unblock XVideos from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best VPN for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Imagine a scenario where your access to your favorite online sites is restricted. This isn't a horrible nightmare that we've conjured up purely to torment you. This is the reality for a lot of people around the world. In an effort to preserve your online freedom, we're giving you t




TikTok, Facing a US Ban, Is Also Waging Legal Battles Around the World
43NYT > Technology / 8h
TikTok is challenging a possible ban or forced sale to new owners in the United States, but has for several years been waging other fights in at least 20 countries.




Elon Musk agrees that we’ve exhausted AI training data
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Elon Musk concurs with other AI experts that there’s little real-world data left to train AI models on. “We’ve now exhausted basically the cumulative sum of human knowledge …. in AI training,” Musk said during a livestreamed conversation with Stagwell chairman Mark Penn streamed on X late Wednesday. “That happened basically last year.” Musk, who […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per




I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coach's headset that is in development
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Sony gave us a first look at the latest prototype of its NFL coaches headset. This announcement comes after the tech giant became the leagues' official technology partner. The NFL Commissioner unveiled the headset during Sony's 2025 CES keynote. We’re covering all of the latest CES news from the show as it happens. Stick with us for the big stories on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays




Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 9, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su




NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 9, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you




NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 9
Mashable / 10h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th




NYT Strands hints, answers for January 9
Mashable / 10h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of




Big-screen TVs are everywhere at CES 2025, but I doubt they'll replace projectors anytime soon
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
At CES 2025 , it’s been all about the big-screen TVs. Several TV brands have confirmed new 100-inch-plus TVs including Hisense, Samsung, TCL and LG. While this isn’t Hisense or TCL’s first rodeo into the 100-inch TV world, Samsung announced a 115-inch version of its Samsung QN90F Neo QLED TV as part of its 2025 Neo QLED lineup . LG also revealed a 100-inch model of its QNED85 as part of its 2025




15 Things We Learned About Wicked From Director Jon M. Chu’s Commentary
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Go behind the scenes of Oz with the hit musical's new home release.




Our favorite (mostly weird) robots we saw at CES 2025
Mashable / 12h
Robots are everywhere at CES 2025 . We've been waved at by a robot stool, watched a droid do our laundry, hugged an adorable furry monster bot, and fact-checked a robot who claims to be able to climb stairs while vacuuming. Here's some of the highlights from the consumer tech show floor, where Mashable has walked among our future bot overlords.




Faraday Future pitches a ‘fresh start’ with a minivan prototype at CES 2025
Engadget / 12h
At CES 2017, Faraday Future introduced its futuristic luxury EV, the FF 91. Seven years later, following repeated delays, bankruptcy, lawsuits and other controversies, the company has sold “15 or 16” FF 91s. Now the company is detailing its latest strategy shift, with a plan to sell cheap EVs under its new low-cost “FX” brand . FX CEO Max Ma came to CES, along with two prototype vehicles, to pitc




We talked to the guy who was stuck in a Waymo robotaxi on a dizzying loop
76TechCrunch / 12h
A month ago, a video circulated around social media of a Waymo robotaxi stuck in a roundabout loop – an isolated incident with no passengers in the vehicle, according to Waymo. Apparently, it wasn’t a one-time thing. Around the same time, in another Waymo robotaxi headed for the Phoenix airport, Mike Johns, founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




The US has a new cybersecurity safety label for smart devices
TechCrunch / 12h
The White House this week announced a new label for internet-connected devices, the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, intended to help consumers make more-informed decisions about the cybersecurity of products they bring into their homes. To earn the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, which is being administered by the Federal Communications Commission, companies have to test their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res




The LiberLive C1 stringless instrument isn’t a guitar, and that’s fine
86TechCrunch / 12h
I’m old enough to remember musicians getting angry over Guitar Hero. But they always seemed to be missing the point. Nobody was seriously suggesting that a video game controller would replace an instrument that’s been going strong since the 15th century. Guitar Hero was a fun game, and if