Energy generated from solar and wind power reportedly overtook natural gas in the European Union (EU) for the first time last year. The data comes from UK clean-energy think tank Ember (via Bloomberg), which projects the gap to grow. Solar and wind energy rose to an all-time high of 22 percent of the EU’s 2022 […]
Meta starts testing ‘members-only worlds’ in Horizon Worlds
Meta is starting to test closed spaces called “members-only worlds” in Horizon Worlds, its social VR experience. The company has begun a limited alpha test to give creators the ability to grow and moderate their own communities. Meta has selected a small group of creators to build and obtain feedback about members-only worlds. In a […]
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Plugable’s new aluminum 8-in-1 USB-C dock doubles as an adjustable iPad stand [Deal]
Plugable today is launching its latest USB-C docking station, this time designing it around Apple’s latest iPads, as well as other tablets for that matter. Sporting a build-in adjustable stand, the new hybrid accessory helps turn your iPadOS machine into a more desktop-caliber computer with 8-in-1 USB-C hub and more ergonomic screen position. Best of […]
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Setting up a Matter device with Google Home on Android is delightfully easy [Gallery]
The Matter standard for smart home devices has been full of big promises, but the vast majority of people haven’t been able to experience it for themselves. If you’re curious, though, here’s what it’s actually like to use Matter on Android with the Google Home app. more… The post Setting up a Matter device with […]
Wormhole Wins Vote to be Uniswap’s Designated Bridge to BNB Chain
Uniswap aims to deploy its V3 decentralized exchange on BNB Chain before its business source license expires on April 1. LayerZero, a target of recent criticism for under-publicized security risks, finished second in the voting. … Original Article @CoinDesk
Top password manager denies its entire database can be stolen
Reports claimed KeePass users could see their vaults stolen with ease. … Original Article @TechRadar – All the latest technology news
New York City Is Record-Breakingly Snow Free
Welp, it’s official: New York City has been snow-free for the longest time in its recorded history this winter. On Monday, January 29, the city surpassed the previous date of the longest amount of time without snowfall in a winter season, beating out a record set in 1970. Read more…
Leaked Nothing Ear (2) renders reveal more of the same, hint at customizable ANC
Renders of the Nothing Ear (2) have leaked and show minimal changes from its predecessor.
In Photos: Remembering the Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster 20 Years Later
The 28th flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia ended in disaster on February 1, 2003, while it was 27 miles above the state of Texas, marking the second catastrophic mission of NASA’s shuttle program. Twenty years later, the tragic event serves as an important reminder of the dangers posed by space exploration—and… Read more…
James Gunn’s New DC Slate: Your Burning Questions Answered
There’s a new DC Universe in town and it’s being run by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Tuesday, Warner Bros. announced the initial slate of projects coming from DC Studios, which will attempt to relaunch and recalibrate not just DC movies, but TV shows, games and more. It includes a new Superman movie, a new […]
‘Westworld’ will soon stream for free on Roku and Tubi after leaving HBO Max
Westworld fans who’ve been mourning the show’s disappearance from HBO Max will soon have another way to watch it. Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing free, ad-supported streaming (aka FAST) channels to Roku and Tubi in the coming months. One of those channels, called WB TV Series, will feature premium shows such as Westworld, Raised by […]
Why should every small business be using Apple devices?
After a lot of planning, pitching, long nights, working weekends, and all the grinding required to get a business idea off the ground, you’ve finally gotten to the point where now you’re thinking more about hiring new employees, growth opportunities, and expansion strategies, rather than surviving month-to-month. Congratulations! You’ve already accomplished far more than the […]
Rumors: Foldable iPad in 2024 dismissed, Apple developing 21-inch ‘foldable notebook’
While Ming-Chi Kuo reported on Monday that a foldable iPad with a built-in kickstand could launch in 2024, that may have been a bit optimistic. Since Kuo made this claim, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman and analyst Ross Young have both said they’ve heard nothing about such a device being in the pipeline for next year… more… […]
NordVPN reveals the most dangerous sites for users’ privacy and security
According to the VPN firm, porn, streaming and video hosting sites have the most cyber threats. Here is all you need to know! … Original Article @TechRadar – All the latest technology news
Samsung Galaxy S23 live blog: last-minute news and rumors ahead of Unpacked 2023
A play-by-play of Samsung’s February 1 Unpacked as it happens. We expect the Galaxy S23 series and new Galaxy Book laptops. … Original Article @TechRadar – All the latest technology news
Here’s every feature in Google Keep and why it should be your go-to free notes app
Keep is Google’s very own notes and lists app. Google Keep’s feature set is basic, though it offers a lot of functionality. This guide will take you through the main features you can use with Google Keep and why it’s become a default notes app for us. more… The post Here’s every feature in Google […]
New version of Meta smartwatch breaks cover, still uses Android and not Wear OS
Leaked images reveal Meta is once again working on a smartwatch to flesh out its metaverse hardware ecosystem, with the watch being built on Android — not Wear OS. more… The post New version of Meta smartwatch breaks cover, still uses Android and not Wear OS appeared first on 9to5Google.
The Nothing Phone (2) doesn’t need a U.S. release
Nothing is going more premium with the Nothing Phone (2) and aiming for a proper release on U.S. carriers, but this is a mistake others have already made.
Vrbo’s Super Bowl ‘risk scores’ are basically pre-crime for house parties
As the Super Bowl approaches, Airbnb rival Vrbo announced its use of “unauthorized event prevention technology,” algorithms that try to avoid house parties at rental properties. Similar to a credit system, the tech generates a risk score for each booking, giving hosts a chance to call it off. The Expedia-owned company will score renters based […]
Apple Workplace Rules Violate US Labour Law, Agency Finds
Apple maintains workplace policies that unlawfully discourage employees from discussing working conditions, a US labour agency has found. The National Labor Relations Board will issue a complaint targeting the policies and claiming Apple executives made comments that stymied worker organising unless the company settles first, an agency official said on Monday in an …
GM invests $650M in lithium mining to lock down EV raw materials
General Motors said Tuesday it will invest $650 million into Lithium Americas as part of an agreement to develop a mine in Nevada, the latest effort by the automaker to lock down a supply chain of key components needed to produce millions of EVs. The investment in raw materials for batteries is the biggest to […]
TechCrunch+ roundup: SaaS spending squeeze, tax time tips, freemium frameworks
If you thought egg prices were out of control, the SaaS inflation rate is outpacing the rest of the economy. In the U.S., SaaS expenses are growing 3.5x faster than market inflation. In Australia and the UK, that rises to 5x, according to Eldar Tuvey, founder and CEO of Vertice. “If cutting SaaS costs is […]
Precision Neuroscience is making brain implants safer, smarter and reversible
Brain researchers have relied on devices called microelectrode arrays for decades, but the technology behind these tools is increasingly outdated. Precision Neuroscience is building a modern alternative that’s not only an order of magnitude better, but far less invasive to put in. With a newly raised $41 million in the bank, they’re all set to […]
Teal unwraps $8.8M to build out a telehealth platform for women — starting with cervical cancer screening
Female-focused telehealth startup, Teal Health, is popping up today to announce an $8.8 million seed round with a roster of heavy hitting investors on board — including (Serena Williams’) Serena Ventures, (Chelsea Clinton’s) Metrodora Ventures, and (Laurene Powell Jobs’) Emerson Collective. The February 2020-founded San Francisco-based startup’s first product will be a service that supports […]
Rumors: Foldable iPad in 2024 dismissed, Apple developing 21-inch ‘foldable notebook’
While Ming-Chi Kuo reported on Monday that a foldable iPad with a built-in kickstand could launch in 2024, that may have been a bit optimistic. Since Kuo made this claim, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ross Young have both said they’ve heard nothing about such a device being in the pipeline for next year… more… […]
Commissioner: CFTC Needs More Dialogue With Market Participants to Modernize Regulation
Kristin N. Johnson says it is important the agency has a working relationship with the parent company of a subsidiary operating in its market. … Original Article @CoinDesk
System76 Shares More Details on Its Rust-Based COSMIC Desktop
System76’s upcoming Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment is getting dynamic rendering, XWayland support, and new and improved settings. The post System76 Shares More Details on Its Rust-Based COSMIC Desktop appeared first on 9to5Linux – do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers.
Artifact is an AI-driven news aggregation app from the creators of Instagram
After a few years of staying mostly under the radar, Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are back with a new project. It’s an app called Artifact, a name Systrom told Platformer’s Casey Newton is designed to evoke the project’s three tenants: “articles, facts and artificial intelligence.” In short, it’s a news aggregation app […]
Space Sail Experiment Showcases Promising Technique for Quickly Disposing Space Junk
There’s a lot of junk orbiting our planet, from tiny flecks of paint to defunct rocket stages. While solutions to remove pre-existing debris have been developed, a private space company in Germany has successfully tested a method to deorbit satellites at the end of their life to prevent them from becoming space… Read more…
Kuo: Upgraded optical zoom to be exclusive to iPhone ‘Pro Max’ cameras until at least 2025
Apple is expected to release its first iPhone with a periscope lens with this year’s iPhone 15 lineup, but rumors say it’ll be limited to only the highest-end iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to a new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the current expectation is that this exclusivity won’t change for the foreseeable future… […]