Google is expanding Android Earthquake Alerts to the entire US and six territories. The feature first launched in 2020, using the United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeAlert system to send warnings in California, Washington, and Oregon. The expansion will use built-in accelerometers — a tool that senses vibrations — in Android phones to issue early … Read more
We’re used to hearing about new Android versions during Google Pixel smartphone launch events, but Android 15’s source code is finally out at the Android Open Source Project. It was strangely missing from the Google Pixel launch event last month, but it’s better late than never. Check out the go-live link from the developers here. … Read more
Folks who are looking to upgrade their livestreaming setup or become more productive on their PC or Mac may be interested in picking up an Elgato Stream Deck Neo. The desktop device allows you to set up all manner of commands and shortcuts that you can trigger with the press of a button. The Stream … Read more
Instagram is rolling out comments for Stories. Previously, the short-lived Stories could only be replied to in direct messages. This new feature offers a more visible way for users to interact with their friends’ posts. The original poster will not receive the comments in a DM; a rep from Meta said that “comments live only … Read more
Linda Sun, accused of acting as a Chinese agent, has also worked for Gov. Cuomo. Linda Sun, accused of acting as a Chinese agent, has also worked for Gov. Cuomo.
Salma Hayek celebrated her 58th birthday by sharing a collection of bikini photos on Instagram. Salma Hayek celebrated her 58th birthday by sharing a collection of bikini photos on Instagram.
Growing up. It’s something we all do, and devices do too. While there’s been very little innovation in mainstream smartphones lately, foldable phones have been maturing over the last few years and finally seem to be coming into their own. It’s like they’re in the young adult phase of their lives, while the conventional “candybar” … Read more
Major League Baseball’s virtual ballpark is back. Like a metaverse experience for traditional (non-VR) devices, it lets you watch actual games as they’re happening in real time, albeit recreated in a 3D environment. MLB will host interactive watch parties in the environment for select games each Wednesday in September. Like a baseball-centric take on Second … Read more
The studio behind the upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC remaster of the PlayStation 4 survivor horror game Until Dawn has let go some of its staffers just a month before its release on October 4. Eurogamer reported the unfortunate news on Sunday, and Ballistic Moon confirmed the layoffs in a statement posted on its LinkedIn … Read more
Seven people died after the luxury yacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19. Seven people died after the luxury yacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19.