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It’s been getting easier and easier to purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 since launch, but the console is still notably unavailable from Amazon. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Nintendo’s frustration with third-party game sales on the platform could be the reason why. “Third-party merchants were offering games for sale in the US at … Read more
A pair of US lawmakers have called on the US Department of Commerce to investigate OnePlus over allegations that the company’s devices transmit data to Chinese servers without user consent, according to a report by Reuters. This is a bipartisan effort, with Republican Representative John Moolenaar (MI) and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL) spearheading the … Read more
A security company has found eight security vulnerabilities that impact hundreds of Brother printer models. The company has released firmware updates to handle seven of these vulnerabilities, but one security flaw cannot be patched. Brother has indicated that it’ll fix the remaining issue during the manufacturing process of future printers, which doesn’t help current owners. … Read more
If you’re worried your local bodega or convivence store may soon be replaced by an AI storefront, you can rest easy — at least for the time being. Anthropic recently concluded an experiment, dubbed Project Vend, that saw the company task an offshoot of its Claude chatbot with running a refreshments business out of its … Read more
GoPro’s Anamorphic lens mod is finally available to buy, completing the set of lenses the company teased when it announced its Hero 13 action cam. At the time, the most significant change to the latest edition of its best-selling camera was the ability to attach a selection of lenses and ND filters. Of all of … Read more
Amazon’s Prime Day is fast approaching and the early deals are coming through thick and fast. One that is perhaps worth your attention is a discount on Apple’s USB-C AirPods Max. The headphones have dropped to $480, which is a $69 discount. The deal is available for all AirPods Max colorways except purple (sorry if … Read more
Tinder is requiring new users in California to verify their identities by using facial recognition, according to a report by Axios. The policy goes into effect today as a test program. The obvious reason behind this is to make sure people are who they say they are. Dating apps, after all, are a haven for … Read more
Andy Weir’s sci-fi books are practically built to be turned into movies, especially in the hands of great writers and directors. That’s what happened with The Martian, which was a delightfully nerdy self-published novel that was transformed into a thrilling film adaptation — thanks to Drew Goddard’s script and Ridley Scott’s bold direction. And I … Read more
Spotify’s Discover Weekly is celebrating 10 years of being a very ok feature. To celebrate the milestone, Spotify is giving Discover Weekly a full refresh, letting you choose between up to five genres for the playlist. The option will appear at the top of your playlist and provide songs based on your listening history. The … Read more
If there’s one thing the AI industry needs it’s more regulation. Yet, soon individual US states might not have much say in what AI companies can and can’t do thanks to Trump pleasing senators. That’s right, an AI-friendly amendment to the president’s tax legislation is on the road to approval — despite concerns that its … Read more