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Apple’s AI partnership with Alibaba raises alarms in Washington
Apple’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad streak of regulatory woes just got a little worse. According to The New York Times, government members have raised concerns about the company’s partnership with Alibaba to bring AI features to iPhones in China. more…
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:
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Walmart prepares for a future where AI agents do the shopping
Walmart is gearing up for a dramatic shift in retail, as artificial intelligence agents begin to change not just how people shop, but who – or rather, what – is actually doing the shopping. The retail giant is exploring ways to make its products appealing not just to human customers,...Read Entire Article
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Endorfy Fortis 5 Black ARGB Review: All you need for AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D
We tested Endorfy’s Fortis 5 with Intel’s i7-14700K and AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs. Can it handle the heat?
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:‘Textbook Case of Corruption’: Democratic Senators Call for Ethics Investigation Into Starlink’s Recent Trade Deals
In an open letter, the senators expressed concerns that the Trump administration may be offering countries tariff relief if they do business with Elon Musk.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing
Early trials of the Open Web Index are set to begin next month. This emerging project could help European countries move away from dominant, ad-driven search engines. As US tech giants increasingly optimize search around generative AI and advertising, the OpenWebSearch.eu initiative seeks to foster nonprofit alternatives.Read Entire Article
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Your Pruney Fingers After After a Bath Always Wrinkle the Same Way, Study Reveals
“A student asked, ‘Yeah, but do the wrinkles always form in the same way?’ And I thought: I haven’t the foggiest clue!”
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Dozens of Silicon Valley Sycophants Now Work at Regulatory Agencies
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Palmer Luckey have stacked the deck.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Gemini app rolling out prompt bar redesign on Android, iOS
Following the web redesign and other changes, Google is introducing a new prompt bar for the Gemini app on Android and iOS. more…
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Epic asks court to compel Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store
Late Friday, Epic Games sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers accusing Apple of refusing to consider its Fortnite submission, calling it “Apple’s latest attempt to circumvent this Court’s Injunction and this Court’s authority.” more…
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Apple says it won’t yet ‘take action’ on Fortnite return to the App Store
Last week, Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite to the App Store in the United States. This followed a court ruling that stated Apple wasn’t allowed to charge a 27% commission on payments conducted through external payment services on the U.S. App Store. However, when it submitted the new version of Fortnite for app review, Epic Games didn’t hear back for quite some time. more…
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:How to upgrade the M4 Mac mini SSD and save hundreds [Video]
The is one of the best values in Mac computers, but upgrading the storage to the maximum 2TB significantly reduces that value proposition. That’s because Apple charges an insane $800 for the upgrade, turning the budget $600 computer into a $1400 one. In other words, you can purchase two base model Mac minis for less than the price of a single Mac mini with a 2TB upgrade. But fret not, because Expand Mac mini offers a...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is already in Android 16
The video introducing Google’s new design language starts with a pull-to-refresh animation that turns “Material 3” into “Material 3 Expressive,” with the sequence introducing the new loading indicator. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Brie Larson and J.J. Abrams Are Teaming Up for a Creature Feature
'Fail Safe' is also from director of 'Strange Darling', JT Mollner, and writer of 'No One Will Save You', Brian Duffield.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Future of ‘Doctor Who’ Might Continue With or Without Disney
A new report suggests that a brief hiatus may set the stage for the next chapter of 'Doctor Who' in 2027–but it's a chapter that will happen regardless of whatever decision Disney makes over its deal with the BBC.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What’s new in Android’s May 2025 Google System Updates [U: 5/16]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC.Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Apple adjusts App Store pricing and tax rules in select countries
Today, Apple announced upcoming changes to App Store pricing and developer proceeds. New tax adjustments will take effect immediately in Brazil, and additional pricing updates will roll out in multiple regions over the next few months. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Apple research tackles the English accent of AI
Ask any non-native English speaker, and they’ll probably tell you that LLMs tend to perform much better in Shakespeare’s language than in their own Sometimes, the difference is subtle. Sometimes, not so much. Sometimes, it’s downright dangerous, as shown in this 2023 Carnegie Mellon study, which found that non-English inputs could more easily bypass safety filters. Now, Apple has co-authored a study proposing a new...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The 20 Greatest Moments From ‘Andor’ Season 2
The 'Star Wars' series has brought the tale of Cassian Andor to its end, and given us plenty of incredible moments along the way.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:This Is What It Means When Your Honda Pilot's Emissions System Light Comes On
Honda SUVS may be durable, but they're not immune to mechanical issues. Here's how to troubleshoot the emissions system warning light in your Honda Pilot.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS
With all users stateside able to test, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:How to skip new Google Photos ‘Quick Edit’ screen before sharing
In a change to how Google Photos shares images, a new “Quick Edit” page appears before sharing options appear. Here’s how to disable that page for quicker sharing. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:CarPlay Ultra: Everything you need to know
After three years of anticipation, Apple officially launched next-generation CarPlay this week, dubbed CarPlay Ultra. CarPlay Ultra packs countless new features, updates, and more compared to normal CarPlay. Here’s everything you need to know about CarPlay Ultra, including whether your favorite automaker will support the platform. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:‘Advanced Matter Bridging’ supercharges smart home devices in Google Home, don’t miss
One of the annoying limitations of Matter is that, often, you’re giving up features if you use a device in something like the Google Home app over another Matter app. But with Aqara’s Advanced Matter Bridging, that doesn’t have to be the case. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Apple TV+ has two of the best new comedies in streaming
Apple TV+ is home to a growing number of critically acclaimed series, and two of its currently airing shows happen to be among the best new TV comedies in streaming. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The New ‘Last Airbender’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Animated Films Have Been Delayed
'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' and the sequel to 'Mutant Mayhem' have both been pushed back.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Apple News+ is quickly becoming a hidden gem in the Apple ecosystem
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Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Apple loses yet another round in ‘iPhone’ trademark battle in Brazil
After a unanimous decision in a federal court, Apple has suffered yet another legal setback in Brazil, this time over the rights to the “iPhone” trademark. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:4 Of The Best Pressure Washers For Car Detailing (According To Reviews)
Going to a car detailer can get expensive, so if you want to do a quality job yourself, get a pressure washer. Here are the best, according to users.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Bungie caught using stolen art assets in Marathon, promises it will not happen again
Bungie is under fire for allegedly using stolen art assets in its extraction shooter Marathon. Independent artist Antireal caught the Washington-based studio "recycling" some of her designs, and Bungie is now downplaying the incident by shifting blame to former employees. The controversy has sparked broader conversations in the gaming community...Read Entire Article
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:iPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming later this year
It’s going to be a big fall for Apple thanks to the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, which has potential to be a massive hit. But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this September. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
What began as a laboratory experiment at the University of Maryland is now poised to significantly influence construction practices. InventWood, a startup spun out of the university, is preparing to launch a new material known as Superwood – a wood-based product engineered to have a strength-to-weight ratio nearly ten times...Read Entire Article
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:How ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Went From Typical Sequel to the Franchise’s Best Installment
io9 spoke with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein about the development of the horror film, now in theaters.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What Does BMX Stand For & When Did The Sport Begin?
You've probably seen a BMX competition of some sort at least once in your life, but have you ever stopped to ask BMX stands for and how it started?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:YouTube TV preps test of custom Multiviews outside of sports
As previewed last month, YouTube TV is now beginning to let subscribers build custom Multiviews for non-live sports content. more…
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The New RingConn Gen 2 Air Blends Fashion With AI-Powered Health Monitoring At A Great Price
If you want to track your health metrics and get deep insights from them without the hassle of a smartwatch, RingConn's latest smart ring has you covered.
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