After more than a year of infighting, President Joe Biden’s climate agenda has cleared a significant hurdle. On Sunday, Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in a 51-50 decision that went along party lines and saw Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote, reports The Washington Post. If passed by the […]
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iPhone 14 event: Apple begins production of virtual keynote for September
We’re just one month away from the expected announcement of the iPhone 14 and Apple’s highly-anticipated September event. According to a new report from Bloomberg today, Apple has started the production process for its iPhone 14 event… more… The post iPhone 14 event: Apple begins production of virtual keynote for September appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Gboard adds ‘Flick input sensitivity’ setting, but it’s not for swipe typing
Gboard for Android recently introduced a setting called “Flick input sensitivity” for Japanese users, and not swipe/glide typing. more… The post Gboard adds ‘Flick input sensitivity’ setting, but it’s not for swipe typing appeared first on 9to5Google.
Hackers might have figured out your secret Twitter accounts
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A security vulnerability on Twitter allowed a bad actor to find out the account names associated with certain email addresses and phone numbers (and yes, that could include your secret celebrity stan accounts), Twitter confirmed on Friday. Twitter initially patched the issue in January after receiving a report […]
Withings Scanwatch Horizon review: Diving into luxury
Our wearables don’t just keep getting smarter, they look to be getting more beautiful too. The Withings Scanwatch Horizon packs powerful health sensors and more into an absolutely timeless piece of wristwear. Once you get a glance at this hybrid smartwatch, the price tag probably won’t even surprise you. Find out everything you need to […]
Apple reportedly tells suppliers to avoid ‘Made in Taiwan’ labels on shipments to China
Apple has reportedly warned Taiwanese suppliers to ensure shipments to China comply with a longstanding labeling regulation following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taipei. According to Nikkei (via The Guardian), the company recently told manufacturers on the island that parts bound for the mainland must list “Chinese Taipei” or “Taiwan, China” as their […]
Rise of the TMNT’s Past and Future Plans Make Me Even More Sad the Show is Over
Nickelodeon’s short-lived Rise of the Teenage Mutant Turtles may have caught flack when it first debuted, but it soon found itself an audience that’s been very happy to sing the show’s praises for years. Now that the newest iteration of the Turtles have landed their own movie on Netflix, which also holds the complete… Read […]
Should you buy AirPods Pro now or wait for AirPods Pro 2?
AirPods Pro are some of the most popular truly wireless headphones on the market. Following their introduction in October of 2019, AirPods Pro have become a must-have accessory for many Apple fans. With a new version looming, however, should you buy AirPods Pro now or wait to see what AirPods Pro 2 bring to the […]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 convinced me that clamshells are the best foldables
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Opinion post by Ryan Haines The future is foldable — at least if Samsung has anything to say about it. I’ve spent plenty of time with the company’s Galaxy Z lineup, and I’m inclined to agree. They haven’t reached their final forms yet, but the Fold and Flip series […]
Meta is shutting down one of its biggest VR games — but only for Quest 1 owners
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Around the same time Meta hiked up the price on its Quest 2 headsets, it also announced that it’s ending Quest 1 support for Population One, a popular battle-royale shooter set in virtual reality. BigBox VR, the Meta-owned developer behind the game, shared the update in a […]