TikTok pulled a hashtag-tracking feature researchers used to study the platform (www.engadget.com)
The US government is no longer briefing Meta about foreign influence campaigns (www.engadget.com)
The US government is no longer briefing Meta about foreign influence campaigns::As Meta gears up for the 2024 election, the company is grappling with a new challenge that could slow its efforts to combat foreign attempts at election interference.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE hands-on: Moving beyond fan edition (www.engadget.com)
Going forward, the FE tag will simply denote more affordable versions of flagship Galaxy devices....
Generative AI image editing is coming to Instagram (www.engadget.com)
Meta is starting to make good on its promise to bring generative AI to all of its products....
X previews its 'shadowban' alerts (www.engadget.com)
Accounts that share "sensitive content" will be labeled and restricted from search, recommendations and other features....
Netflix's 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' teaser hits all the right notes (www.engadget.com)
The anime, which features the cast of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,' will arrive on November 17th....
YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket includes live chat and highlights in Shorts (www.engadget.com)
A monthly payment option is now available in most states, while student plans are on the way....
SPOILERS for FINALE - Nine thoughts about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ blockbuster finale | Engadget (www.engadget.com)
Pretty good summary I feel of where we are up to with SNW after 2 seasons, including the commentary about how the show is handling TOS nostalgia and being prequel.
Nine thoughts about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ blockbuster finale | Engadget (www.engadget.com)
"Hegemony" caps the best season of streaming-era Trek with an explosive finale..
Google rolls out Android app streaming to Chromebooks following beta | Engadget (www.engadget.com)
You no longer need to try a beta to stream Android apps on your Chromebook. Google has released a Chrome OS M115 update that makes Android app streaming available to many more people. If you have Phone Hub enabled, you can run an Android app directly from your mobile device rather than installing it on the computer. The update...
Brimstone's decarbonized cement passes crucial third-party strength test (www.engadget.com)
This sets up a major breakthrough for net-zero construction
Striking actors say rejected 'AI proposal' would let studios use their likeness without fair pay (www.engadget.com)
The AMPTP says the proposal would allow performers to consent to the creation of a digital replica.
Virgin Galactic's first private passenger spaceflight will launch as soon as August 10th (www.engadget.com)
FTC opens investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI (www.engadget.com)
Canadian judge rules the thumbs up emoji counts as a contract agreement (www.engadget.com)
cross-posted from: sh.itjust.works/post/945590...
Scientists make ibuprofen and other common painkillers from paper industry waste (www.engadget.com)
A group of scientists from the University of Bath have developed a process for converting turpentine, a paper industry waste product, into chemical precursors used in making pharmaceutical drugs…
Miffed ‘Rainbow Six Seige’ player sentenced for swatting Ubisoft Montreal’s offices (www.engadget.com)
A disgruntled Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Seige gamer who called in a fake emergency to Ubisoft’s Montreal office was sentenced this week to three years of community service, according to The Montreal Gazette.
Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub sue New York City over $18 minimum-wage law (www.engadget.com)
Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub are suing for an injunction to stop New York City’s new $18 minimum wage law for food delivery app workers…
Deleting your Threads account also deletes your Instagram, Meta working quickly on the fix (www.engadget.com)
French Assembly passes bill allowing police to remotely activate phone cameras and microphones for surveillance (www.engadget.com)
Twitter threatens to sue Meta over the new Threads app (www.engadget.com)
Sony didn’t want ‘Roblox’ on PlayStation due to child safety concerns | Engadget (www.engadget.com)
Sony blocked Roblox from PlayStation consoles because it was worried about inappropriate content reaching children.