Places and Things

Peacock is raising prices again, just in time for the Olympics Peacock is raising its subscription prices for the second time in a year. Starting in July, subscriptions will cost $8 to $14 per month. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/peacock-is-raising-prices-again-just-in-time-for-the-olympics-185457098.html

10 Reasons Mistborn’s Movie Adaptation Is The Most Exciting Fantasy Project In Development Summary Mistborn offers a fresh take on fantasy with a unique magic system and heist premise. The series has the potential for broad appeal as an action-packed adventure with relatable heroes. Brandon Sanderson's involvement could ensure a faithful adaptation, supported by his massive fanbase. Continue Reading . . . https://screenrant.com/mistborn-books-movie-adaptation-most-exciting-fantasy-project/

I tested the AI gadget that got the internet buzzing and it left me wanting more As I was packing up at the office, my mind was already set on using the Rabbit R1 to book an Uber to my downtown meeting. The R1, a groovy-looking handset roughly half the size of a traditional smartphone, was meant for moments like this.  Continue Reading . . . https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-the-ai-gadget-that-got-the-internet-buzzing-and-it-left-me-wanting-more/

Some Apple users say they’ve been mysteriously locked out of their accounts Apple users reported starting Friday night that they were signed out of their Apple IDs and in some cases made to change their passwords. It's unclear yet how many users have been affected or what the underlying cause of the issue is. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/some-apple-users-say-theyve-been-mysteriously-locked-out-of-their-accounts-162739339.html

ACOTAR TV Series Dreamcast: The Best Choices to Play Feyre, Rhys & More Make it happen, Hulu. Continue Reading . . . https://stylecaster.com/lists/acotar-tv-series-cast/

Woman Becomes First Person to Receive Both Pig Kidney Transplant and Heart Pump People with heart failure may be eligible to receive a heart transplant; people with kidney failure may be lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/woman-receives-genetically-modified-pig-kidney-transplant-after-heart-pump/

Google is officially a $2 trillion company Google has spent the past year dealing with two of the biggest threats in its 25-year history: the rise of generative AI and the growing drumbeat of regulation. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/24140489/google-alphabet-q1-2024-earnings-revenue

New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data Security researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan they named Brokewell that can capture every event on the device, from touches and information displayed to text input and the applications the user launches. Continue Reading . . . https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-brokewell-malware-takes-over-android-devices-steals-data/

Moulin Rouge windmill blades collapse in Paris The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, have collapsed, firefighters have said, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics. There was no risk of further collapse, Paris firefighters said after the incident overnight. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/25/moulin-rouge-windmill-blades-collapse-in-paris

Rabbit R1 hands-on: Already more fun and accessible than the Humane AI Pin At the Rabbit R1 pickup party, we were able to check out the adorable AI device that costs $200. It has a screen, scroll wheel and works with some third-party apps. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/rabbit-r1-hands-on-already-more-fun-and-accessible-than-the-humane-ai-pin-163622560.html

FTC bans employers from using noncompete clauses The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned noncompete clauses in a move to "drive innovation" and protect workers' rights and wages. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/ftc-bans-employers-from-using-noncompete-clauses-123045777.html

Rabbit R1 pickup party recap — new features, demos, unboxing and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Remember back in January, when Rabbit's R1 AI device took CES 2024 by storm? We just got our first look at it during a live event in New York City, and it looks like the hype is real. Continue Reading . . . https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/live/rabbit-r1-launch-liveblog

Samsung offers free one-time screen replacement for Galaxy display defect What you need to knowSamsung support team has addressed the green line issue on older Galaxy phones.An April 2024 update appears to have caused it, and the team suggests the affected owners visit their nearest service center. Continue Reading . . . https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-offering-free-screen-replacements-for-affected-galaxy-devices

rabbit — home r1: your pocket companion. Order now: $199, no subscription required. Continue Reading . . . https://www.rabbit.tech

Mozilla urges WhatsApp to combat misinformation ahead of global elections Social media companies like Meta, YouTube and TikTok, have promised to protect the integrity of those elections, at least as far as discourse and factual claims being made on their platforms are concerned. Missing from the conversation, however, is closed messaging app WhatsApp, which now rivals public social media platforms in both scope and reach. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/mozilla-urges-whatsapp-to-combat-misinformation-ahead-of-global-elections-200002024.html

Deadpool and Wolverine whip out the big guns in latest trailer Deadpool & Wolverine has seemed fairly lighthearted in most of the teasers Marvel has dropped so far, but the movie’s latest trailer has a promising edge to it. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/24137038/deadpool-and-wolverine-trailer-sleeves-cassandra-nova

Google Wallet adds 32 new US banks to its support list Summary Google Wallet continues to expand its reach by adding 32 new banks to its support list, ensuring comprehensive coverage for users. Google developers have been actively improving the Wallet app, with new features like managing cards via a web browser. Continue Reading . . . https://www.androidpolice.com/google-wallet-adds-32-new-banks-us-april-2024/

Japanese satellite will beam solar power to Earth in 2025 LONDON — Japan is on track to beam solar power from space to Earth next year, two years after a similar feat was achieved by U.S. engineers. Continue Reading . . . https://www.space.com/japan-space-based-solar-power-demonstration-2025

SoumniBot malware exploits Android bugs to evade detection A new Android banking malware named 'SoumniBot' is using a less common obfuscation approach by exploiting weaknesses in the Android manifest extraction and parsing procedure. Continue Reading . . . https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/soumnibot-malware-exploits-android-bugs-to-evade-detection/

Apple is finally rolling out AirPlay in hotel rooms After some delay, Apple is finally bringing AirPlay to hotel room TVs — but you can only use it if you’re staying in one of the “more than” 60 IHG hotels it’s available in starting today. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133909/apple-airplay-hotel-rooms-iphone-streaming-music-video

Video Shows Rabbit’s AI Destroys the Humane Ai Pin on Reliability and Speed With the Humane Ai Pin making it into customers’ hands and the Rabbit R1 expected to follow shortly after, we’re all waiting for the inevitable AI companion showdown. Luckily, Rabbit’s CEO and founder Jesse Lyu has put an unedited demo out to show what the R1 brings to the table. Continue Reading . . . https://www.inverse.com/tech/rabbit-r1-versus-humane-ai-pin-speed-reliability

Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators Apple is loosening its App Store restrictions and opening the marketplace up to retro game emulators. In an update on Friday, Apple announced that game emulators can come to the App Store globally and offer downloadable games. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122341/apple-app-store-game-emulators-super-apps

X’s AI bot is so dumb it can’t tell the difference between a bad game and vandalism After misinterpreting user posts about Klay Thompson's poor shooting during an NBA game, X's AI bot Grok created a fictitious story on the social media platform's trending section. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/xs-ai-bot-is-so-dumb-it-cant-tell-the-difference-between-a-bad-game-and-vandalism-172707401.html

Adobe's new generative AI tools for video are absolutely terrifying Oh, you thought the possibilities of generative AI were already terrifying enough? Well, we've got some bad news for you. Adobe has just released a video showcasing its Adobe Firefly video model, and it comes with a whole host of unnerving generative AI tricks. Continue Reading . . . https://mashable.com/video/adobe-generative-ai-video

Continue Reading . . . https://www.perplexity.ai/search/What-are-AI-bQw5YfH6RdOkhyPdrw7XnA#6d0c3961-f1fa-45d3-a487-23ddaf0ed79c

Continue Reading . . . https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Rabbit-R1-ships-MYxLIm_.STafhTGFTfW.BQ

iPhone 16 Pro Camera May Be Less Prone to Lens Flare and Ghosting Apple is testing a new anti-reflective optical coating technology for future iPhone cameras that could improve the quality of photos by reducing artifacts like lens flare and ghosting, claims a rumor out of Korea. Continue Reading . . . https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/15/iphone-16-pro-camera-reduced-lens-flare/

Wearingeul Heimdall Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict Does anyone else feel like they need to go back to school to understand current ink naming conventions? I do, and I am here for it. Continue Reading . . . https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2024/4/15/wearingeul-heimdall-fountain-pen-ink-review

Limitless is a new AI tool for your meetings — and an all-hearing wearable gadget The Limitless Pendant doesn’t exactly scream “AI.” As Dan Siroker, the CEO of the company behind the new device, lifts it up to show me over Zoom, the round, rubbery-looking gizmo reminds me more of an old-school clippable Fitbit. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130832/limitless-ai-pendant-wearable-meetings

'Why do my eyes hurt?': Visits to eye doctors and online searches surge following total solar eclipse Despite all the warnings to not look at the phases of the total solar eclipse without safety glasses, queries about eye damage spiked after the April 8 total solar eclipse. Continue Reading . . . https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/after-eclipse-spike-eye-injury-visits

Galaxy AI features are coming to last-gen Samsung phones — including the S21 series Samsung is planning to bring select Galaxy AI features to several older flagship phones and tablets next month via the One UI 6. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128914/samsung-galaxy-ai-features-s21-s22-series-phones-update

China is planning to ‘rip and replace’ Intel and AMD chips China has plans to force foreign-made chips out of its telecom systems, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The country’s officials reportedly told its telecom providers to replace foreign chips, such as those made by Intel and AMD, by 2027. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128342/china-intel-amd-chips-telecom-providers-ban

4TB SD cards are arriving in 2025 for your cameras and laptops It wasn’t that long ago when we were impressed by a 400GB microSD card, but now, Western Digital is showing off a full-size SD card with 10 times the storage capacity. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128325/4tb-sd-card-western-digital-camera-laptops-storage

Final Fantasy XVI’s next DLC gets a trailer and a release date Yesterday, Square Enix released a trailer for The Rising Tide, the next paid DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, and gave the expansion a release date: April 18th. The update to the PS5 game will be available as a single purchase add-on or in the $24.99 Final Fantasy XVI PlayStation Store Expansion Pass. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/23/24109641/final-fantasy-xvi-the-rising-tide-dlc-trailer-release-date

NASA Spots Object Speeding Around the Moon NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted a bizarre sliver of an object speeding above the lunar surface last month. And as it turns out, we're not looking at a UFO — or, uh, maybe an Unidentified Lunar Object — because there's a perfectly human explanation for the lunar apparition. Continue Reading . . . https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-spots-object-speeding-around-moon

Galaxy S24 Ultra Getting Another Camera Update An unknown amount of Galaxy S24 Ultra owners continue to have issues with the cameras on Samsung’s latest flagship device. We already saw Samsung attempt to address a few of them, but according to company insiders, there’s another fixer update currently getting brewed. Continue Reading . . . https://www.droid-life.com/2024/04/09/galaxy-s24-ultra-getting-another-camera-update/

An astronaut is landing on the moon. For the first time, it won't be an American WASHINGTON – Two days after the distinctly American eclipse, President Joe Biden announced that on the next visit to our closest celestial neighbor − the moon − the U.S. will be accompanied by one of its closest friends: Japan.  Continue Reading . . . https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/10/japanese-lunar-moon-landing/73278375007/

rabbit r1 Skins, Wraps & Covers When people want rabbit r1 skins, they come to dbrand. Why? We've got the best customizable rabbit r1 skin and free shipping. Buy yours today. Continue Reading . . . https://dbrand.com/shop/skins/rabbit-r1-skins

The Solar Eclipse Is Almost Here! Everything You Need to Know CONCAN, Tex.—After months of waiting, planning and anticipating, the eclipse is nearly upon us. This rare heavenly alignment will be a marvel to look at for anyone lucky enough to have clear skies at the time. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-solar-eclipse-is-almost-here-everything-you-need-to-know/

Who is Apple’s rumored OLED iPad Pro for? Earlier this year, there were enough rumors about imminent new Apple products to make for a big spring event, but the company instead announced its new M3 MacBook Airs via press release — and new iPads haven’t shown up since. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/7/24123337/apple-oled-ipad-pro-release-may-13-inch-ipad-air-magic-keyboard-apple-pencil

Calif. Home Surrounded by Mountains of Trash Sparks Complaints and Concerns from Neighbors Residents in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles are concerned over a property with mounds of trash bags surrounding the outside of its home, according to ABC affiliate KABC and NBC affiliate KNBC. According to residents in the area, the trash has been an issue for years. Continue Reading . . . https://people.com/calif-home-surrounded-by-mountains-of-trash-neighbor-complaints-8624043

Fake Eclipse Glasses Are Dangerous—Here’s How to Check Yours A day after the American Astronomical Society (AAS) announced that there were no signs of unsafe eclipse glasses or other solar viewers on the market in early March, astronomer and science communicator Rick Fienberg received an alarming call. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/eclipse-glasses-fake-counterfeit/