Spotify's latest test nudges users to react to playlists with a voice clip
Spotify is trying another method to get people more engaged with the platform while tapping into the power of social recommendations. It's prompting some users in Vietnam to record a playlist reaction...
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What we bought: Anker's MagSafe battery pack charges and pulls double duty as...
After nearly four years with the iPhone X, I finally upgraded to the iPhone 13 late last year. This might seem silly, but perhaps my favorite feature is not the 12-megapixel camera or Super Retina HD...
View ArticleApple reportedly lays off recruiters amid hiring slowdown
Apple has been reluctant to cut jobs in the face of the economic downturn like Microsoft, Tesla and other major tech companies, but it apparently isn't immune to the pressure. Bloombergsources claim...
View ArticleAMD will unveil its Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs on August 29th
You won't have to wait much longer to learn more about AMD's Ryzen 7000 desktop processors. The company has announced that it will unveil the new CPU line in a YouTube livestream on August 29th at 7PM....
View ArticleAmazon Air freight hub workers walked out to protest pay and conditions
Dozens of workers at a key Amazon Air cargo hub in California walked out mid-shift on Monday to protest pay and safety conditions. More than 150 of the 1,500 employees at the San Bernardino facility...
View ArticleFDA greenlights over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aid sales should soon become a practical reality in the US. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule allowing the sales of hearing aids for mild-to-moderate...
View ArticleNGO says Facebook failed to detect misinformation in Brazilian election ads
Less than two months before Brazil’s 2022 election, a report from international NGO Global Witness found Facebook parent company Meta “appallingly” failed to detect false political ads. The...
View ArticleOracle is reviewing TikTok's algorithms and content moderation systems
Oracle has put TikTok's algorithms and content moderation models under its microscope in an attempt to make sure Chinese officials aren't meddling with them. TikTok is in the process of moving all of...
View ArticleLife is Strange remaster collection for the Switch arrives on September 27th
Following an eleventh-hour delay earlier this year, the Nintendo Switch version of Life is Strange: Remastered Collection will arrive on September 27th. The bundle – now titled the “Arcadia Bay...
View ArticleAdidas’ new solar headphones can also be charged by your bedroom light
Rain or shine, a new pair of solar-powered wireless headphones by Adidas has you covered. The athletic brand teamed up with Zound Industries to make the Adidas RPT-02 SOL on-ear headphones, which can...
View ArticleAnyone can now cross-post Reels from Instagram to Facebook
Despite some missteps with Instagram, Meta is marching forward with its plan to make Reels a bigger component of its apps in an attempt to better compete with TikTok. It's rolling out several updates...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines is purchasing 20 of Boom's supersonic Overture jets
One of the world’s largest airlines has placed a big bet on supersonic jet startup Boom. On Tuesday, American Airlines announced that it had recently agreed to buy 20 Overture aircraft from Boom, with...
View ArticleMeta's anti-misinformation strategy for the 2022 midterms is mostly a repeat...
Meta has outlined its strategy for combatting misinformation during the 2022 US midterm elections, and they'll mostly sound familiar if you remember the company's 2020 approach. The Facebook and...
View ArticlePresident Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act to limit climate change
President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The sweeping $750 billion legislation includes $369 billion in investments toward climate and clean energy programs. Following months...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard accused of spying on protesting workers
Activision Blizzard is still receiving complaints over alleged labor violations. The Communications Workers of America union (CWA) has filed an unfair labor practice charge accusing the game developer...
View ArticlePlayStation PC launcher references found in 'Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered'...
Like Blizzard, Rockstar and Ubisoft, Sony may soon require you to download a launcher before you can play its games on PC. Digging through the Windows version of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered, VGC...
View ArticleNew report details sexual harassment and gender discrimination at Nintendo of...
Nintendo is famous for having a family—friendly image and game that people of all ages can enjoy. But a report by Kotaku paints the picture of a company that's not so different from other gaming giants...
View ArticleLogitech's Chorus is a $100 speaker add-on for the Meta Quest 2
Logitech has introduced a new audio solution specifically created for the Meta Quest 2: It's called "Chorus," and the company says it can deliver a "new level of immersive, ultra-realistic audio."...
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TikTok's Elections Center returns to fight misinformation ahead of the midterms
TikTok is the latest social platform to preview its strategy for fighting election misinformation ahead of the November midterms. The company is once again promoting its in-app Elections Center, which...
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The Morning After: American Airlines is ordering 20 supersonic jets
American Airlines has agreed to buy 20 Overture aircraft from Boom, with the option to purchase an additional 40 planes if all goes well. The deal is one of the strongest shows of support for Boom yet,...
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