Six state treasurers want Activision Blizzard to address its toxic workplace...
Following scrutiny from state and federal regulators, Activision Blizzard and its CEO Bobby Kotick now face pressure from an unexpected source. Per Axios, state treasurers from California,...
View ArticleMeta allows more cryptocurrency ads
Meta is backing away from its longstanding (if not absolute) ban on cryptocurrency ads. As CNBCreports, Meta has greatly loosened its ban by expanding the number of regulatory licenses it accepts from...
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Microsoft is testing a few ways to improve Windows 11's Start menu
Microsoft isn't ready to backtrack on Windows 11's major design changes yet, but at least it's testing out a few new ways to customize the OS. With the latest Windows 11 Insider build (22509), you can...
View ArticleSquare is rebranding itself as 'Block'
Payments firm Square plans to change its name to Block as cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies become a bigger part of its business. On Wednesday, the company announced it will move...
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Qualcomm is making 5nm ARM chipsets for Windows laptops
Qualcomm is expanding its lineup of ARM-based chips for Windows and Chromebook with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and 7c+ Gen 3 platforms. In addition, the company aims to power handheld gaming devices using...
View ArticleThe Rhodes electric piano is back with a hefty price tag
After months of teasing, the legendary Rhodes piano is back, with Rhodes Music Group opening pre-orders for the new MK8 model on Wednesday. It costs an eye-watering $9,450. And that's only the price of...
View ArticleApple reportedly warned suppliers of slowing demand for iPhones
Apple may be struggling with both demand and supply when it comes to the iPhone 13 lineup. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant has told its component suppliers that demand for its biggest moneymaker...
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Apple's 2021 App Store Awards highlight 'connection'
Last year, Apple focused on quarantine life for its App Store Awards. For 2021, it's continuing that concept with a focus on "connection" as its trend of the year — basically, things that brought us...
View ArticleAlexa can now tell you if your washing machine stops or water is running
Recently, Amazon introduced a feature that allowed Alexa to hear certain types of sounds, called Custom Sound Detection. Now, it's adding two new specific Alexa sound detectors for "water running" and...
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The Morning After: Elon Musk’s whistle has already sold out
If there’s one thing we should all admire about Elon Musk, it’s his knack for helping folks part with their hard-earned cash. Tesla yesterday launched Cyberwhistle, a $50 whistle designed with the same...
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Tesla is selling a $1,900 Cyberquad ATV for kids
Tesla has started selling the Cyberquad, but it's not the ATV it previewed when it unveiled its electric truck in 2019. No, the Cyberquad you can now buy from the automaker's store is a much smaller...
View ArticleLANDR’s Chromatic lets you make music with artist-generated loops
Sample and mastering site LANDR has unveiled a new subscription-based virtual instrument app called Chromatic that makes it easy to piece together artist-created loops into all-new creations, the...
View ArticleFacebook will force users at risk of being hacked to enable two-factor...
Facebook has taken steps to ensure that users most at risk of being hacked don't lose their accounts to bad actors. The social network has updated its Protect program that was designed to provide extra...
View ArticleApple's MagSafe battery pack is 24 percent off at Amazon
For those that want easy wireless charging on the go, Apple's MagSafe battery pack is a good option if you have one of the latest iPhones. But of course, like most other Apple accessories, the...
View ArticleRocket Lab details its reusable Neutron launch vehicle
Rocket Lab is finally shedding more light on its next-gen Neutron vehicle. The company has provided multiple details making clear the rocket is built for reusability from the ground up. It'll center on...
View ArticleUber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Uber has announced more safety features for the platform. The company already allows drivers and passengers in 14 countries to record the audio of their rides, and now the feature is coming to the US....
View ArticleMicrosoft Office's simplified visual update is now available
Microsoft just gave its productivity tools an important makeover. The company has released a promised visual update for Office's Windows apps in either Microsoft 365 or perpetual licenses, giving you...
View ArticleThe most-used emoji in 2021 are mostly unchanged from 2019
The last couple of years haven’t exactly been great for most people, but if the planet’s most-used emoji are anything to judge by, at least we’re still in fairly good spirits. The Unicode Consortium...
View ArticleAdidas's first foray into the metaverse will likely include NFTs
Nike isn't the only sportswear brand dabbling in metaverses. Adidas has teased a metaverse where people in "overlooked locations with updated values" can share their "most original ideas" and otherwise...
View ArticleGoogle Search has new features to help you find a doctor
Google is adding new tools to Search to make it easier to navigate the US healthcare system. To start, you’ll find a new filter on mobile that allows you to find providers that accept Medicare....
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