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Kindle Scribe update adds new brushes and better organization Amazon is adding new features to the Kindle Scribe. A new update gives the e-reader / digital notebook new brush types, including a fountain pen, marker and pencil — each with five thickness settings. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/kindle-scribe-update-adds-new-brushes-and-better-organization-210011764.html

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