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X launched an "About this account" feature displaying location, username history, join date, and download source to identify fake accounts. Users access it via profile "Joined" dates, with privacy controls available.
Judge Brinkema is considering remedies for Google's illegal ad tech monopoly, with the Justice Department wanting asset sales while Google prefers behavioral changes that could be implemented faster.
Microsoft is introducing Digital Signage mode for Windows 11 to prevent embarrassing Blue Screen of Death errors from lingering on public displays like airport boards and retail screens. When system crashes occur, the new mode...
A fan spent a year recreating Skyrim's Riften city in The Sims 4, including cobblestone streets and iconic buildings. Players can download this detailed crossover creation.
Ubisoft has created a prototype game called "Teammates" that features AI characters capable of understanding voice commands and visual context, marking a significant advancement from their previous Neo NPCs demonstration. The...
Impala is a terminal-based tool for managing WiFi connections on Linux systems with iwd installed. It offers intuitive keyboard shortcuts for scanning, connecting, and managing networks.
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman disputes reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down next year, saying Cook will likely remain until at least mid-2026 with hardware chief John Ternus as his probable successor.
YouTube dominates with 84% of US adults using it, beating Facebook (71%) and Instagram (50%). However, Facebook leads daily usage at 52%, while newer platforms like Threads and X have minimal adoption.
Roboquest VR transforms a 2023 flatscreen roguelite into immersive VR combat. Players control Guardian robots with manual reloading, physical weapons, and parkour through post-apocalyptic desert waves.
AgiBot's A2 humanoid robot made history by walking 65 miles nonstop from Suzhou to Shanghai over three days in November, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest journey by a humanoid robot. The 5'9", 121-pound robot...
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will feature a smaller Dynamic Island instead of the rumored complete removal, according to multiple supply chain sources. The device will also introduce a redesigned back glass that blends more...
San Francisco-based Armstrong Robotics has developed a dishwashing robot system using three robotic arms with custom-designed fingers to address staff shortages in restaurants. After five years of development and securing $12...
AutoFlight and CATL developed the world's first solar-powered floating platform for electric air taxis, solving urban space constraints by enabling eVTOL operations on water surfaces.
SpaceX's newest Starship booster, Booster 18, suffered catastrophic damage during its first pressurization test at Starbase, Texas, with the lower section crumpling around the liquid oxygen tank area just one day after leaving...
Fujifilm's Instax Mini LiPlay+ combines instant camera and printer functions, building on the original LiPlay with improvements like layered image mode that allows creative photo experimentation. The camera records ambient sound...
PlayStation games on Steam have generated over $1.5 billion in revenue, with Helldivers 2 leading at 12.7 million copies sold. This expansion has made Steam a billion-dollar distribution channel for Sony's first-party titles.
DJI's first 360-degree drone, the Avata 360, has received FCC regulatory approval and could launch imminently as the company races to release it before a potential US ban takes effect December 23. The drone features dual sensors...
Jens created the world's first portable instant sketch camera by combining a Raspberry Pi, camera module, and servos into a one-kilogram device that captures photos and converts them into hand-drawn sketches using edge detection...
Google delivered closing arguments Friday in its antitrust case against the Justice Department, which seeks to break up the tech giant's advertising technology monopoly after a judge already ruled Google illegally dominates...
Chrono Divide recreates the classic real-time strategy game Red Alert 2 to run directly in web browsers without plugins, offering cross-platform multiplayer with modern features like leaderboards and seasonal events. Similar...
Twenty-four years after its release, the delightfully campy real-time strategy game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 has found new life in an unexpected place: your web browser. The Chrono Divide project now allows players to fire...
Microsoft officially open-sourced the original Zork trilogy's code under MIT License through collaboration between its Open Source Programs Office, Xbox, and Activision, ensuring permanent preservation of these groundbreaking...
Blue Origin unveiled major upgrades to its New Glenn rocket following a successful mission, boosting thrust from 3.9 to 4.5 million pounds and introducing a reusable fairing for lunar missions. The company also announced plans...
Researchers exploited WhatsApp's weak protections to identify 3.5 billion active accounts and access public profile data. Meta fixed the vulnerability six months after disclosure, exposing ongoing privacy risks.