Debt Relief: How Californians are Overcoming Financial Challenges
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New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition on over 200 live camera feeds
New Orleans’ police force secretly used constant facial recognition to seek out suspects for two years. An investigation by The Washington Post discovered that the city’s police department was using facial recognition technology on a privately owned camera network to continually look for suspects. This application seems to violate a city ordinance passed in 2022 … Read more
Elgato’s Stream Deck expands beyond the company’s hardware
The Elgato Stream Deck is expanding into a hardware-agnostic platform. On Monday, the company unveiled a software version of the programmable shortcut device. Also on tap are a module for integration in third-party products and DIY projects, an Ethernet dock and an updated Stream Deck MK.2 with scissor-switch keys. Stream Deck MK.2 Scissor Keys There’s … Read more
Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app
Spotify is continuing to add more ways for listeners to directly make purchases within its iOS app. Following on the streaming service‘s changes to make purchasing subscriptions easier earlier this month, there’s now an an option for users to buy audiobooks in Spotify. “Spotify submitted a new app update that Apple has approved: Spotify users … Read more
Spain AirBnb Holiday Rental Violations: Learn About the Situation
Spain’s government announced that it ordered Airbnb to block thousands of holiday listings on its website for violating rules. Spain’s government announced that it ordered Airbnb to block thousands of holiday listings on its website for violating rules.
Motorola has mysteriously delayed its new Razr phones, but only for some carriers
The latest generation of Motorola Razr smartphones was slated to go on sale last week beginning May 15, but availability has been delayed for purchases through select carriers. 9to5Google reported that the launch was delayed to May 22 for Verizon, Straight Talk, Total Wireless and Visible. We’ve reached out to Motorola for additional comment on … Read more
Jamal Roberts’ Kids: About the ‘American Idol’ Winner’s Daughters
The 2025 ‘American Idol’ winner is a proud father to three daughters: Harmoni, Lyrik, & newborn Gianna. Find out more about his family here. The 2025 ‘American Idol’ winner is a proud father to three daughters: Harmoni, Lyrik, & newborn Gianna. Find out more about his family here.
Ice Cream Recalled Nationwide in the U.S.: What Products to Avoid
One of the most popular food items in America is being pulled off the shelves. Find out which brands issued the recall. One of the most popular food items in America is being pulled off the shelves. Find out which brands issued the recall.
VR bop Thrasher is heading to PC and Steam Deck
Thrasher is coming to flat screens, with a launch on Steam and Steam Deck scheduled for later in 2025. The new platform releases follow the VR game’s debut last summer on the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro. Devs Brian Gibson and Mike Mandel, collaborating under the moniker Puddle, announced the new hardware additions in … Read more
SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices
SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing performers in film, television and interactive media, has submitted an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) filing against Epic Games for using an AI-generated version of Darth Vader’s voice in the current season of Fortnite. Disney and Epic first announced on May 16 that Fortnite would feature a take on the character … Read more