Spotify is testing NFT galleries on artist pages
In addition to their latest tracks and playlists, musicians can use Spotify’s artist profile pages to promote merchandise and concert dates. Soon, they may be able to use those pages to promote NFTs as...
View ArticleApple rolls out iOS 15.5 with upgrades to Apple Cash and Podcasts
Apple is quickly acting on its promise to deliver some useful upgrades before WWDC. The company has released iOS 15.5 and its iPadOS 15.5 counterpart with improvements to both Apple Cash and (as...
View ArticlePeloton and iFit settle patent feud
Peloton has struggled financially in recent months, but it shared a bit of good news on Monday. It announced a settlement agreement with iFit, one of the companies it sued last fall for attempting to...
View ArticleTesla starts taking Semi truck reservations, five years later
Tesla's long-delayed Semi just took an important step toward becoming a practical reality. As CNETreports, the automaker has started taking reservations for its electric big rig. You'll need to place a...
View ArticleWith Twitter deal on hold, Musk says a lower sale price isn't 'out of the...
Billionaire Elon Musk is continuing to clash with Twitter over the accuracy of its bot count, and hinted today that he may try to renegotiate the $44 billion deal. Musk told attendees at a Miami...
View ArticleApple will allow some apps to automatically charge you higher subscription...
Apple has announced an update to its subscription policy that's supposed to make auto-renews seamless but could also lead to surprise charges. Under the old policy, the tech giant will ask users to opt...
View ArticleConti ransomware group threatens to oust Costa Rica's government as crisis...
Last week, Costa Rica declared a state of emergency following a massive Conti ransomware attack on its government. Now, Conti has boosted its threat, saying its aim is nothing less than to overthrow...
View ArticleGoogle opens its Bay View HQ, the first campus it designed itself
Google has finally opened its Bay View campus to employees almost 10 years after revealing its initial plans for the new facility back in 2013. It's the first Google campus the company has developed...
View ArticleThe Morning After: The best air fryers
I am not a chef. I’m not a cook. I’m barely a functioning male adult, but I wanted an air fryer. Not because I live on chicken fingers and fries but because there’s no quicker way for me to make crispy...
View ArticleApple Music will livestream concerts, starting with Harry Styles
Apple Music will start livestreaming some concerts from major artists this week as part of a new series. Apple Music Live kicks off with a Harry Styles show that subscribers in 167 countries will able...
View ArticleYou can practice for a job interview with Google AI
Never mind reading generic guides or practicing with friends — Google is betting that algorithms can get you ready for a job interview. The company has launched an Interview Warmup tool that uses AI to...
View ArticleWe ran every test you could think of on the M1 Ultra
We've now tested every version of Apple's M1 processor, from the first M1 chip in the 13-inch Macbook Pro all the way up to the M1 Ultra in the new Mac Studio, and the chip's ability to scale...
View ArticleFord added GT power (and fun) to the Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT suffers from long-name syndrome. Most of it has to do with cramming with the word “Mustang” onto the front, which has really angered some Mustang owners on the internet. They...
View ArticleAlmond Cow provides a quick and (less) dirty way to make plant milk at home
As part of Cooking Week, we set out to test some of the most niche (and, in some cases, ridiculous) kitchen gadgets we could find. We wanted to know if these impressive-looking appliances actually do...
View ArticleMastercard's pay-with-a-smile test is bound to rile privacy advocates (updated)
Amazon isn't the only one hoping you'll be willing to use biometrics to pay at the store. Mastercard has unveiled a Biometric Checkout Program that aims to set standards for paying with scans or...
View ArticleWhat to look for in an electric lawn mower
The days of the gas-powered lawn mower and leaf blower are numbered in California. Last October, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1346, banning the sale of new gas-powered tools in the state by 2024,...
View ArticlePlant-based 'whole' eggs could be served in US restaurants this year
If you’re a vegan or eco-conscious consumer, there are plenty of options when you want a burger or chicken nuggets. But there aren’t many plant-based eggs. Sure, you can find powdered substitutes, but...
View ArticleDisney+ won’t show ads to preschoolers on its new streaming plan
You might not have to worry that Disney+ will bombard you with marketing when the ad-supported tier arrives later this year. Disney has confirmed to TechCrunch that it will limit the volume of ads to...
View ArticleApple Store employees accuse company of union busting
Apple Store employees who are organizing in Atlanta have accused the company of union busting and violating the National Labor Relations Act. The Communications Workers of America submitted an Unfair...
View ArticleMeta has nearly doubled the amount of violent content removed from Facebook
Meta has nearly doubled the amount of violent content it removes from Facebook. During the first quarter of 2022, the company took down 21.7 million pieces of content for breaking its rules around...
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