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Google’s bringing Magic Eraser to all Google One subscribers — including iPhone users Google has announced that the Magic Eraser feature, which tried to automatically remove unwanted parts of a picture and debuted with the Pixel 6, will no longer be exclusive to phones with its custom chips. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/23/23612034/google-photos-magic-eraser-pixel-iphone-one-subscription

Two Supreme Court cases could upend the rules of the internet The Supreme Court could soon redefine the rules of the internet as we know it. This week, the court will hear two cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, that give it an opportunity to drastically change the rules of speech online. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/two-supreme-court-cases-could-upend-the-rules-of-the-internet-150018225.html

Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy With Chantelle Hoffmann I Inspire Writing Series If elegance and classic beauty are attributes you’d love to see in your writing, this is the class for you! Copperplate Calligraphy has adorned the pages of history for centuries and it’s for good reason. With its contrasting thick and thin lines and graceful ovals, Copperplate is not only a jaw Continue Reading . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVcmiZgNN-8

Microsoft limits Bing chat to five replies to stop the AI from getting real weird Microsoft says it’s implementing some conversation limits to its Bing AI just days after the chatbot went off the rails multiple times for users. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/17/23604906/microsoft-bing-ai-chat-limits-conversations

FBI says it has 'contained' a cybersecurity incident on its network The FBI is dealing with another attack on its digital infrastructure, although the severity isn't yet clear. The law enforcement agency tells CNN it has "contained" a recent cybersecurity incident on its network. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/fbi-contained-cybersecurity-incident-172130292.html

Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving beta for ‘crash risk’ Tesla issued a recall notice for the following vehicles equipped with FSD beta based on a directive by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): 2016-2023 Model S and Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/16/23602850/tesla-fsd-beta-recall-model-3-model-x-model-s-model-y

PlayStation DualSense Edge review: Sony's pricey but powerful sidekick for the PS5 The original Xbox Elite controller came out way back in 2015, so it's a wonder why Sony took so long to release its own take on a premium gamepad. But now that the PlayStation 5 is more widely available (kind of), the company is finally ready to show the world what it can do. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/playstation-dualsense-edge-review-sonys-pricey-but-powerful-sidekick-for-the-ps5-130041956.html

European Parliament votes to ban new gas car sales by 2035 The European Union is one step closer to banning sales of new gas-powered cars. The European Parliament has voted in favor of a Council agreement requiring that all new passenger cars and vans produce zero emissions by 2035. The move also revises some 2030 targets. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/eu-parliament-gas-car-sales-ban-2035-145814537.html

Blue Origin made solar cells by smelting simulated Moon dust Whether or not Blue Origin puts a lander on the Moon, it might play a key role in sustaining lunar operations. Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company has revealed that it can produce solar cells and transmission wire using simulated Moon regolith. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/blue-origina-solar-cells-moon-soil-173908801.html

Netflix's password sharing crackdown begins in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain Netflix's fight against password sharing is expanding in earnest. The company is rolling out paid account sharing in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain after trialing the effort in Latin America. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/netflix-account-sharing-rollout-countries-202340036.html

Dell to layoff 6,650 employees as demand for PCs plummets Computer manufacturer Dell is set to cut about 6,650 jobs representing 5 percent of its global workforce, according to a report from Bloomberg. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/6/23587401/dell-employees-layoffs-tech-recession-falling-pc-laptop-sales

Netflix introduces spatial audio to a lot more movies and shows Netflix is introducing two new benefits exclusively for its premium subscribers: rolling out support for spatial audio across the streaming platform’s top 700 titles and increasing the number of download devices from four to six. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/1/23577439/netflix-spatial-audio-premium-subscribers-download-devices

Google Fi says customer data was compromised by hackers Google has notified customers using its Google Fi cell service that their personal data may have been stolen in a recent cyberattack, which is believed to be in connection with a T-Mobile data breach earlier this month. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/1/23580947/google-fi-mobile-tmobile-security-breach-data

Samsung's profits plunged in 2022 due to weak chip and smartphone demand Samsung has revealed a sharp decline in profit for 2022, mainly due to the weak demand for its chips and smartphones, which are the company's main moneymakers. The Korean tech giant has posted KRW 302.23 trillion (US$245. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/samsung-profits-plunged-2022-weak-chip-smartphone-demand-061034183.html

HBO’s The Last of Us is pushing all the right buttons by telling new stories HBO’s The Last of Us has been very careful to stick to the source material for the most part — a smart but also rather logical choice, given how cinematic the original game was. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/30/23577959/the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-3-bill-frank-kathleen