Samsung is reportedly raising its chipmaking prices by up to 20 percent
Samsung's chip foundry clients will soon have to pay considerably more for the company's services. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant is already in talks with its clients about charging around 15...
View ArticleOura sues smart ring rival Circular for allegedly copying technology
Even smart rings aren't immune to patent wars. Wareablenotes Oura has sued fledgling rival Circular for allegedly violating patents covering both ring design and biometric data collection. Circular's...
View Article'Kirby 64' comes to Switch Online's Expansion Pack on May 20th
If your childhood gaming was defined more by Kirby than Mario, don't worry — Nintendo has you covered. As VGCreports, Nintendo is making Kirby 64: The Crystal Shardsavailable through the Switch Online...
View ArticleTikTok faces lawsuit over 'blackout challenge' content
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have been accused of negligence after the death of a 10-year-old who allegedly attempted a challenge she saw on the app. According to the wrongful death suit, Nylah...
View ArticleDOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination law
Federal agencies are the latest to alert companies to potential bias in AI recruiting tools. As the APnotes, the Justice Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have warned...
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The Apple TV 4K drops to $150, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week brought a slew of deals online on some of our favorite gadgets. Apple's latest 4K set-top box is down to a record low, while the Mac Mini returned to the cheapest price we've ever seen it....
View ArticleScientists grow plants in soil from the Moon for the first time
Scientists from the University of Florida have completed a world (and lunar) first by growing plants in soil from the Moon. The researchers used samples obtained by the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions,...
View ArticlePeloton teases its first connected rowing machine
Peloton is still busy expanding its connected fitness lineup despite its ongoing financial woes. The company has teased plans to introduce its first rowing machine, promising a mix of cardio and...
View ArticleApple is reportedly testing USB-C iPhones
Apple may be about to change the iPhone's charging port. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is testing new iPhones and adapters with USB-C, which is what MacBooks and iPads already use, not...
View ArticleBiden administration launches $45 billion plan to get the entire US online by...
The Biden administration has formally started its $45 billion effort to bring affordable and reliable high-speed broadband internet access to everyone in the US by 2030. The Internet for All funding is...
View ArticleTwitter CEO says he expects Musk deal to close but is 'prepared for all...
Hours after Elon Musk said his Twitter buyout is temporarily on hold, Twitter’s CEO has said he still expects the deal to close, but “we need to be prepared for all scenarios.” In a series of tweets,...
View ArticleAnonymous social app Yik Tak left users' precise locations exposed
Yik Yak's revived messaging app was supposed to bring back the days of truly anonymous local chat, but it may have inadvertently made life easier for creeps. Computer science student David Teather...
View ArticleFewer Americans want the government to regulate Big Tech, Pew study says
Americans are mixed about whether the government should do more to hold tech companies accountable, and fewer are in favor of more regulation than they were last year, according to results released...
View ArticleTech industry files emergency application to block controversial Texas social...
Trade industry groups representing tech giants, such as Google and Facebook, have filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court to block HB 20. That's the controversial law Texan law that bars...
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There isn't a truly complete Android experience right now
Google’s I/O 2022 keynote was disappointing if you were expecting a major Android upgrade that tackled deep-seated issues, at least based on the details shared so far. The company didn’t spend much...
View ArticleMcLaren will join Formula E in 2023
Team news is starting heat up ahead Formula E’s Gen3 debut next season, and today one of the bigger expected announcements was made official. Ahead of the Berlin E-Prix, McLaren Racing announced its...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Behind the wheel of the Ford F-150 Lightning
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning first drive review: Worth the waitJohn Beltz Snyder, AutoblogThe Ford F-150 is an insanely popular truck, so the debut of the electric version is an important moment for the...
View ArticleNetflix is developing livestreaming features
Netflix plans to livestream its upcoming slate of unscripted shows and comedy specials, according to Deadline. Netflix told the outlet it was in the early stages of developing the capability.Deadline...
View ArticleProposed Ohio legislation would criminalize AirTag stalking
A group of bipartisan lawmakers in Ohio has introduced a bill to criminalize AirTag stalking. If passed by the state legislature, HB672 would “prohibit a person from knowingly installing a tracking...
View Article‘Stardew Valley’ has sold more than 20 million copies
Six years after its initial release, Stardew Valley has sold more than 20 million copies. Creator Eric Barone shared news of the accomplishment in an update posted to the game’s press site and an...
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