Two of Europe's biggest internet satellite companies are merging to take on...
Internet satellite operators OneWeb and Eutelsat are planning to merge in the hopes of becoming a stronger rival to SpaceX's Starlink. The merger, which is subject to approval from regulators and...
View ArticleMeta is shutting down its couples messaging app you didn't know existed
We hope you weren't using Meta's experimental Tuned app to keep your relationship fires burning. Gizmodoreports Meta is shutting down Tuned on September 19th, and that sign-up attempts for the...
View ArticleResearchers turned dead spiders into literal claw machines
While we’ve seen scientists find novel ways to use insects after they’re dead, it’s hard to imagine any group of researchers topping the work of a team from Rice University that turned lifeless wolf...
View ArticleNetflix's 'The Gray Man' is getting a sequel and a spin-off
It's only been a few days since Netflix started streaming The Gray Man, its most expensive film to date, but the company has already announced plans to turn it into a major franchise. A sequel is in...
View ArticleMeta will raise Quest 2 price to $400 on August 1st
Prices normally drop as devices get older, but that's not the case for the Meta Quest 2. UploadVRreports Meta will raise the price of the Quest 2 from $299 to $400 for the base 128GB version on August...
View ArticleVolkswagen begins ID.4 electric vehicle production in the US
Volkswagen has begun producing its all-electric ID.4 crossover SUV in the United States. The automaker announced on Tuesday that it plans to scale production of the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee...
View Article'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' remake is indefinitely delayed
You might not get to play the PlayStation 5 remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic anytime soon: According to Bloomberg, its development has been delayed indefinitely. Sony announced that...
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Google Maps now offers 3D aerial views of famous landmarks
Google's 3D "immersive view" isn't completely ready, but you can get a glimpse of it starting today. The company is rolling out updates to Google Maps for Android and iOS that introduce aerial views of...
View ArticleThe US Treasury is investigating Kraken for enabling crypto trading in...
It's rough seas for crytpocurrency exchanges these days and the latest to be buffeted is one of the world's largest, Kraken. It's reportedly under investigation by the US Treasury Department over...
View ArticleUber doesn't need to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles in all cites, judge...
A federal court has ruled that Uber does not need to provide wheelchair-accessible service in every US market, ABC News has reported. The company's decision to provide such a service only in certain...
View ArticleAmazon's one-day Instant Pot sale takes up to 52 percent off pressure cookers...
If you're one of the few people in the US who've yet to get an Instant Pot — or if you want another model to add to the one(s) you already have — this is your chance to grab one at a discount. Amazon...
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The Morning After: Instagram head responds to test feed backlash
Instagram's TikTok-like test feed is underwhelming, and a lot of people hate it. But it’s not going anywhere. Social network head Adam Mosseri posted a Twitter clip acknowledging the video-focused...
View ArticleSpotify has 188 million Premium users, but continues to lose money
Spotify’s second-quarter financial release shows the streaming giant hasn’t yet felt the dread hand of the looming global recession. Unlike Netflix, which had to report a fall in its overall customer...
View ArticleAMD’s Noise Suppression tool is its answer to NVIDIA Broadcast
In a piece examining what the NVIDIA Broadcast can do, we praised its noise removal capability for being "impressively adept" at stripping away everything but your voice. Now, AMD has launched a...
View ArticleGoogle's second-gen Nest Hub is on sale for $55 right now
If you've been eyeballing a 2nd-generation Google Nest Hub but can't stomach the regular $100 price tag, there's good news. It's now on sale for just $55 or 45 percent off at B&H Photo Video,...
View ArticleStudy finds judges are increasingly citing Wikipedia in legal decisions
It's not just students and internet debaters who lean on Wikipedia in a pinch. MIT CSAIL researchers have conducted a study revealing that Wikipedia can influence the legal decisions of judges when...
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The best projectors you can buy, plus how to choose one
Projectors have come a long way from the clunky, dim models of the past. The latest models are brighter, sharper, more discreet and easier to install than ever. They also deliver a picture size you...
View ArticleSpotify's Car Thing player is no longer a thing
Spotify's less-than-stellar quarter can be partly blamed on a decision to exit the hardware business. As part of its earnings data, the streaming service revealed that it stopped manufacturing its Car...
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The best smart speakers you can buy
When Amazon first introduced Alexa and the Echo speaker years ago, the idea of talking to a digital assistant wasn't totally novel. Both the iPhone and Android phones had semi-intelligent voice...
View Article'Grand Theft Auto VI' reportedly has a female lead
Grand Theft Auto VI might reflect evolving social attitudes as much as it does gameplay. Bloombergsources claim Rockstar's future open-world title will include the franchise's first playable female...
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