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Spotify shuts down Car Thing, and now owners have one last chance at a refund

Photo by Ashley Carman / The Verge Spotify has officially shut down its Car Thing accessory that offered simple and slick control over music and playlists while driving, and it’s giving owners just over a month (January 14th) to reach out to the company and get a refund. The device started to display its final words early today as enthusiasts mourn the loss of the device on its dedicated subreddit. The final message on...

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Electric Ceramic Space Heater w/ Remote

For large room 300 Sq.ft.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

6 smart gifts for holiday travelers

6 smart gifts for holiday travelers

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

3 in 1 Fast Charging Dock Station

Compatible for iPhone series.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Meta’s new Quest update has faster hand tracking and at-a-glance PC connections

Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Meta has announced the v72 Quest update, and it’s packed with features like faster hand tracking, an easier way to pair your headset with a Windows 11 PC, and better support for showing your keyboard while you’re in full virtual reality. The update is rolling out gradually, which also goes for certain features so you may not be able to use them immediately. Meta says you can now connect...

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Hybrid vehicle sales reach U.S. record, but EV sales drop in third quarter

The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales continued to grow in the U.S. in the third quarter.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

K19 Gaming Headset

Noise canceling.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Get a Sam's Club membership for $25 right now - here's how

This deal gets you an annual Sam's Club membership for 50% off, so you can save even more ahead of the holidays.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Rise Science Review: Is This Sleep App Really Worth It?

Our sleep expert tested out the Rise Science app to see if it can really improve sleep health and productivity. Find out whether or not this app is right for you.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Add These 12 Foods to Your Diet to Boost Your Eye Health

Keep your eyes healthy and strong by adding these foods to your meals.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Indoor Hydroponic Growing System

8 pods, w/ auto timer LED grow light.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

OpenAI Startup Fund raises $44M in its largest SPV yet

The OpenAI Startup Fund discloses its biggest SPV yet, but is staying quiet on what it's for. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Lego flowers are up to 30% off, and they make great holiday gifts

Lego flowers are an excellent gift for the holidays because, unlike real flowers, they'll last forever. With these deals that we've gathered, get up to 30% off.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Musicians demand music labels drop their Internet Archive lawsuit

Musicians Tegan & Sara, Open Mike Eagle, Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill and more have signed a letter organized by Fight for the Future demanding music labels drop their lawsuit against the Internet Archive, the online library and nonprofit best known for the Wayback Machine. β€œWe, the undersigned musicians, wholeheartedly oppose major record labels’ unjust lawsuit targeting the Internet Archive,” the Musicians for...

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

AI Company That Made Robots for Children Went Bust and Now the Robots Are Dying

Article URL: https://aftermath.site/moxie-robot-ai-dying-llm-embodied Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42370826 Points: 59 # Comments: 26

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday announced that it’s sending the first round of payments to consumers tricked by Fortnite maker Epic Games into making unwanted purchases, with refunds totaling over $72 million. The settlement, first announced in December 2022 and finalized in March 2023, fined the game $245 million for its β€œcounterintuitive, inconsistent, […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Mystery 'Disease X' outbreak widens as WHO sends rapid response team to DR Congo

Article URL: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3289955/mystery-disease-x-outbreak-widens-who-sends-rapid-response-team-dr-congo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42370818 Points: 31 # Comments: 17

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Spotify has disabled Car Thing streaming devices

Spotify has officially discontinued Car Thing, its in-car streaming device, with all units now disabled, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. Earlier today, an X user noticed that their Car Thing is indeed no longer functioning, displaying a message that it’s β€œno longer operational,” along with a reminder of the refund terms valid until January 14, […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Bazel 8.0 Released

Article URL: https://github.com/bazelbuild/bazel/releases/tag/8.0.0 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42370744 Points: 72 # Comments: 8

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

In New Trailer for 'Invincible' Season 3, Mark Turns On His Boss

Things are getting darker for Mark Grayson, but at least he has an adorable new sidekick in his kid brother.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Xylella Fastidiosa: A Billion-Euro Crisis Brewing in Europe's Olive Groves

Article URL: https://www.everymansci.com/society/xylella-fastidiosa-and-olive-oil-a-billion-euro-crisis-brewing-in-europes-olive-groves/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42370709 Points: 19 # Comments: 7

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Get a Google Pixel 9 phone and unlimited everything for under $500 when you sign up for Mint Mobile

Mint Mobile's new customer offer is one of the season's jolliest mobile deals. Get a Google Pixel 9 smartphone and unlimited talk, text, and data for one year, all for under $500.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best 55-Inch TVs of 2024

If you're looking for a TV that gives the best bang for the buck, a 55-inch model is perfect for a smaller room or as a gaming TV.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Scientists advise EU to halt solar geoengineering

A thin layer of ice thaws on a puddle in the sunshine in Bavaria, Marktoberdorf. | Photo: Getty Images Scientific advisers to the European Commission are calling for a moratorium across the EU on efforts to artificially cool Earth through solar geoengineering. That includes controversial technologies used to reflect sunlight back into space, primarily by sending reflective particles into the atmosphere or by...

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Software developer arrested in connection with murder of healthcare executive

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9nxee2r0do Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42370622 Points: 161 # Comments: 210

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

X says its new image generator, Aurora, will launch for all users within the week

X, the Elon Musk-owned social network previously known as Twitter, quietly added a new image generator to itsGrokassistant this past Saturday. Then, it removed it. Now, it’s bringing it back β€” and officially announcing it. The image generator, called Aurora, was developed by Musk’s AI company, xAI, and trained on billions of examples from the […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Manchester City is letting fans design its new kit with AI

Will Manchester City’s next uniform feature AI-generated cats? | Screenshot: Puma AI Creator Manchester City is holding a competition that asks fans to generate its future kit design with AI. Players will wear the winning design during the 2026-2027 season as City’s official third kit, and it will even be sold to fans. The club partnered with Puma to launch a text-to-image uniform generator powered by the AI company...

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Prime Members Can Score This 9-in-1 Charging Station for Just $40

This little box of tricks can charge up to nine devices at once and now Amazon is giving Prime members $20 off the regular price.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Shop Audien Hearing for the 12 Days of Christmas Sale

Audien Hearing is currently hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Sale, so it's the perfect time to save big on OTC hearing aids and gift better hearing for the holidays.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Best Galaxy Z Flip 6 Deals: Save Big When You Trade in Your Old Phone

The most recent flip phone from Samsung is an exceptional device, and you can get it for less with these amazing deals.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Buy Microsoft Visio Professional or Microsoft Project Professional 2024 for $80 right now

Microsoft's project management tools help plan, execute, and complete projects -- and they're on sale for up to 92% off.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

An Extra Child Tax Credit? It's Possible if You Live in One of These States

The child tax credit could help lower your taxes if you have children, and you can get even more if you live in one of 16 states.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

OpenAI's Sora AI video generator is here - how to try it

After a 10-month wait, Sora has arrived. Here's why it's had so many on the edge of their seats.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best MacBook Deals: Get Up to $270 Off the M4 Pro, $200 Off M3 Air and More

You can score savings on all of Apple's latest laptops and take advantage of even bigger discounts on previous-gen models.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This is too easy – I just used Sora for the first time and it blew my mind

Hands on with OpenAI's Sora AI video generation platform.

Published on: December 09, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar