Gmail is also getting emoji reactions (www.engadget.com)
Because sometimes, emoji make the best responses....
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....
7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8 series (blog.google)
The original Apple Watch lineup is officially obsolete (www.engadget.com)
Yes, including the 18-karat gold model....
Firefox 118 boosts security with Encrypted Client Hello support (www.ghacks.net)
Why Big Tech's bet on AI assistants is so risky (www.technologyreview.com)
Linux distros vulnerable to 'Looney Tunables' root bug (www.theregister.com)
Exclusive: Meta to lay off employees in metaverse silicon unit on Wednesday (www.reuters.com)
Google loses bid to keep Texas' ad tech lawsuit in New York - Reuters (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from !google
Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 mln price tag (www.reuters.com)
Samsung is adding cloud gaming to your Galaxy phone, and it could arrive this week (9to5google.com)
cross-posted from !android...
Tesla now offers a $43,990 rear-wheel drive Model Y in the US (www.engadget.com)
It's the most affordable Model Y option....
Inside Apple’s Spectacular Failure to Build a Key Part for Its New iPhones (www.wsj.com)
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[QubesOS] Disarm Shortcut for BusKill Hardware Dead Man Switch (www.buskill.in)
This article describes how to setup keyboard shortcuts in QubesOS so that you can temporarily disarm (pause) the BusKill laptop kill cord....
US agency sues Tesla as Black workers report “swastikas, threats, and nooses” (arstechnica.com)
Microsoft’s Nadella to Testify at Google Antitrust Trial Monday - Bloomberg (www.bloomberg.com)
cross-posted from !google...
So Much for ‘Learn to Code’ (web.archive.org)
Atlantic Paywall link
Dutch regulator rejects Apple’s objections to fines (www.reuters.com)
DOJ finally posted that “embarrassing” court doc Google wanted to hide (arstechnica.com)
Zume, SoftBank’s $445 Million Robot Pizza Startup, Is Cooked (gizmodo.com)
I wish every dumbass startup a very go to hell
The synthetic social network is coming (www.platformer.news)
Cloudflare DDoS protections ironically bypassed using Cloudflare (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
I Tested an HDMI Adapter That Demands Your Location, Browsing Data, Photos, and Spams You with Ads (www.404media.co)
An iPhone to HDMI adapter was discovered that, when plugged in, runs a program prompting users to download an app. This EZ Cast app collects extensive personal data and sends it to China for ad targeting. It requires location access, photos, and installs tracking cookies. The adapter appears designed to mimic official Apple...
$5,000 Google Jamboard dies in 2024—cloud-based apps will stop working, too (arstechnica.com)
Panasonic to produce solid-state battery for drones by 2029 (asia.nikkei.com)
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