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Elon Musk Reportedly Lied About How Many Monkeys His Neuralink Implant Killed Medical implant company Neuralink killed at least a dozen monkeys through animal testing, after first subjecting the primates to horrifying conditions, despite founder Elon Musk’s claims otherwise, according to a new WIRED report. Continue Reading . . . https://newrepublic.com/post/175714/elon-musk-reportedly-lied-many-monkeys-neuralink-implant-killed

Microsoft is removing WordPad from Windows after nearly 30 years Microsoft is no longer updating WordPad and plans to remove the word processor from a future release of Windows. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/3/23857331/microsoft-wordpad-windows-removal-end-of-support

Google's Nest Aware subscription service gets a $20 price hike Google Nest device owners will have to pay at least $20 more if they want access to their security cameras' and doorbells' more sophisticated features and lengthier footage history. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/googles-nest-aware-subscription-service-gets-a-20-price-hike-130018980.html

The first Mercedes-Benz EV fast-charging stations will open this fall Mercedes-Benz is launching its high-power charging hub network in the fourth quarter of 2023 with speeds as high as 400kW — more than any EV on the market can handle, the company announced. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/the-first-mercedes-benz-ev-fast-charging-stations-will-open-this-fall-075912626.html

Amazon CEO reportedly told remote employees: ‘It’s probably not going to work out’ Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has a message to employees who don’t want to return to the office: “It’s not going to work out for you.” That’s according to a report from Insider, which says Jassy made that statement during a meeting earlier this month. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/28/23849754/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-remote-employees-return-to-office

The Apple Watch Ultra is $100 off with a couple colorful strap options We’re inching closer to September’s Apple event, and along with a rumored iPhone 15 lineup, we’re likely to see a new Apple Watch. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/24/23844109/apple-watch-ultra-sony-linkbuds-earbuds-google-nest-doorbell-deal-sale

Meta approved hate-filled Facebook ads that called for violence in Europe Meta is again facing allegations it’s not doing enough to prevent the spread of hate speech and violent content in Facebook ads. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/meta-approved-hate-filled-facebook-ads-that-called-for-violence-in-europe-030015537.html