New 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Chicken Run' movies are coming to Netflix
After a hiatus of more than a decade, the world’s favorite fictitious British inventor (or possibly second after Q from James Bond) and his lovable canine sidekick are making a comeback. Today as part...
View ArticleSenator Klobuchar's major tech reform bill advances out of committee
A major tech reform bill that would prevent the industry's biggest players — Apple, Amazon, Google, and their ilk — from discriminating against smaller businesses that rely on the big platforms'...
View ArticleFacebook takes down fake Iranian accounts that posed as Scottish locals
Facebook disabled a network of fake accounts that posed as English and Scottish locals, but were actually an Iran-based influence operation. The company detailed the takedowns in its latest report on...
View ArticlePeloton is reportedly pausing Bike and Tread production amid lower demand...
Peloton is reportedly pumping the brakes on Bike and Tread production as demand for the home fitness equipment is said to be slowing.It's said to be putting production of its standard Bike and Tread...
View ArticleAirbnb will offer travel insurance this spring
Airbnb knows you might be reluctant to book a stay while the COVID-19 pandemic makes trips risky, so it's planning to offer some protection of its own. The rental service has revealed it will introduce...
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Twitter brings NFTs to profile photos, but only for Twitter Blue subscribers
Twitter is giving NFT enthusiasts a new reason to pay for a Twitter Blue subscription. The company is testing a new feature that allows NFT owners to authenticate NFTs displayed in their profile...
View ArticleNBA games in 4K are coming to YouTube TV
The view from your couch will look a little more like sitting courtside in the days to come, as Streamable reports on Thursday that YouTube TV will begin offering select NBA matchups in 4K. The only,...
View ArticleTikTok joins Instagram in testing creator subscriptions
Soon after Instagram started rolling out paid subscriptions for creators, TikTok says it may be following suit. The service is exploring a feature that would allow influencers to paywall at least some...
View ArticleAll-in-one diabetes devices could take the hassle out of insulin injections
People with diabetes have more than a few hassles, particularly at meals. They not only have to measure their blood glucose levels and inject the right amount of insulin, but carry all the relevant...
View ArticleNASA's Swift Observatory may have suffered an attitude control failure
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has run into difficulties after 17 years of largely smooth service. The orbiting explorer has entered safe mode after detecting a "possible failure" in one of the...
View ArticleNew Android game uses a smart vibrator as a controller
In October, roboticist and software engineer Allison Liemhetcharat announced that she had been working on a game that would use a smart vibrator as a controller. Specifically, the Lioness smart...
View ArticleSamsung will unveil its next Galaxy S flagship in February
After introducing S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and not launching a new version of the Note series last year, Samsung's next Unpacked event would be a timely opportunity to address concerned...
View ArticleInstagram will now reduce the visibility of 'potentially harmful' content
Instagram is taking new steps to make “potentially harmful” content less visible in its app. The company says that the algorithm powering the way posts are ordered in users’ feeds and in Stories will...
View ArticleIntel is spending $20 billion to build a massive chip-making facility in Ohio
Intel has revealed its plans to build a massive semiconductor facility in Ohio to Time — one that company CEO Pat Gelsinger is expecting to become "the largest silicon manufacturing location on the...
View ArticleBlizzard chief promises to 'rebuild trust' ahead of Microsoft takeover
Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra has promised in a blog post to "rebuild your trust" in the studio, marking his first comments since Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Blizzard...
View ArticleThe Xbox Series S is 7 percent off at Woot
If you've been trying to buy a next-gen console, you're no doubt aware that it's been quite a challenge due to component shortages. However, Microsoft has done a great job making the Xbox Series S...
View ArticleUS surgeons implant genetically altered pig kidneys in a brain-dead patient
A group of surgeons from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has proven that it's possible to genetically alter a pig so that its kidneys can be used on human transplant patients. The doctors have...
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The Morning After: Peloton denies pausing production on its bikes
New Year fitness resolutions aside, many of us are cautiously making our way back to the gym. What about our home workout spaces? What about your Peloton bike? Following reports from CNBC that the...
View ArticleBeats Fit Pro earbuds are 23 percent off right now
If you've been looking at a set of AirPods but hesitate due to concerns about fit, don't forget about the Beats Fit Pro earbuds. They have the many of the same perks including ANC and spatial audio,...
View ArticleYouTube deactivates two Oath Keepers channels after seditious conspiracy charges
Two YouTube channels linked to the far-right extremist group Oath Keepers have been deactivated by the website, the Google subsidiary told Axios. It wasn't exactly due to the content of their videos,...
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