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Google Chrome Enterprise Premium is the new paid-for web browser for businesses
Google Chrome Enterprise Premium is here with advanced security features for a monthly fee per user, with context-aware access controls and more.
OpenAI makes ChatGPT extra free but with one big catch
OpenAI has decided to make ChatGPT even freer, but the new version includes an additional set of rule changes and vague yet new safeguards.
Spotify is rolling music video support out to Premium users in some markets
Music streamer Spotify says that it is starting to roll support for music videos out to its Premium subscribers in a number of countries today.
Apple has axed its secretive autonomous electric car project
Apple has reportedly canceled its electric car, which will result in the company laying off hundreds of employees from the team working on the project.
Rebellions is a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, building Rebel AI chip with Samsung
Rebellions is a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, which just closed on $124 million in Series B round funding, for its third AI chip called Rebel.
Tech start-up unveils new way to control smartphones and laptops by tilting your head
A tech start-up called Augmental has unveiled the MouthPad, a new device designed to allow the physically impaired to interact more easily with devices.
Polestar isn't getting ready of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto any time soon
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath doesn't understand why carmakers want to force customers to use their in-car systems instead of CarPlay or Android Auto.
GM stops selling its new Chevrolet Blazer EV over its CarPlay-less software problems
GM has decided to stop sales of its new Chevrolet Blazer EV after it was discovered that its in-car systems have some software gremlins that need fixing.
YouTubers now have a whole new comment moderation feature to help stop trolling
A new comment moderation option allows YouTubers to pause comments on their videos and then resume them later, rather than turning them off entirely.
23andMe was hacked and ancestry data on 6.9 million users was stolen
23andMe announced last Friday that hackers accessed the company's servers and stole a 'significant number' of files containing ancestry data.
Evernote's getting tough as it tests limiting non-paying users to just 50 notes
Evernote has long been a popular note-taking app among those who like to keep everything on their computer, but its free tier appears to be in danger.
Amazon's new PC is disguised as a Fire TV Cube
The Amazon Fire TV Cube looks cool, but that isn't what you're looking at here. It's a thin client PC destined for offices around the world.
Instagram now lets you download Reels from anywhere on the planet
Instagram is opening up the ability to properly download Reels to allow people to do it even outside the United States for the first time.
Cloud gaming outfit Shadow warns hackers stole users' personal info during a security breach
French cloud gaming outfit Shadow has confirmed that it has been hacked, with private data stolen and now being sold on a popular hacking forum.
Snapchat hits more than 5 million users paying $3.99 a month
Snapchat+ has now reached more than 5 million paying subscribers for Snapchat+, with each user paying $3.99 per month for extra features.
eBay rolls out an AI-powered tool that has never made selling easier
eBay is rolling out a new AI-powered tool that enables marketplace sellers to generate a product listing from a single photo automatically.
Good-guy hackers destroy spyware across 75,000 phones
A group of benevolent hackers have removed spyware from over 75,000 mobile phones and sent a message to the people surveilling the victims.
WhatsApp gains support for screen sharing across platforms
The instant messaging platform WhatsApp has announced support for sharing screens across different devices for the first time and it's rolling out now.
TikTok rolls out music streaming service to directly challenge Spotify and Apple Music
TikTok has announced that its new music streaming app is being rolled out in three markets in an effort to challenge Spotify and Apple Music.
Instagram's Threads gains 20% of Twitter's weekly active user base
Recently released data indicates that Instagram's Threads app is already a massive success, gaining a fifth of Twitter's weekly active users.
Apple just make it way easier to take full-page screenshots
Apple has released a new version of its iOS 17 iPhone software and it brings with it a number of new features including improvements to screenshots.
Microsoft plans to build a quantum supercomputer within the next decade
Citing recent advances in its quantum computing research and a new roadmap, Microsoft is planning to build its first quantum supercomputer within 10 years.
You can finally watch ad-supported Netflix on your Apple TV
Subscribers to Netflix's ad-supported tier can now watch their stories on the Apple TV thanks to a new app update. But some devices are still unsupported.
Netflix lets you customize subs and closed captions in the name of accessibility
Netflix is rolling out customizable subtitles and closed captions to better help people read on-screen text when watching TV shows and movies.
Spotify launches new feature that puts artificial intelligence in your pocket
Spotify has launched a new feature that is similar to radio DJ but instead is powered by artificial intelligence that gives commentary between tracks.
Creators of ChatGPT release tool to detect text generated by an AI
The creators behind the viral sensation ChatGPT have released a new tool that's designed to detect text generated by artificial intelligence systems.
China tries to block protest news on Twitter with a great wall of porn
China is attempting to block the spread of news on Twitter by rolling out a series of spam tweets that show porn, escort services, and more.
Genesis X Convertible completes X concept trilogy, showing off shiny convertible
We aren't sure if we'll ever actually see it on the road, but Genesis has introduced the X Convertible concept to finish its trio of X concept vehicles.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian also wants to get people moving on electric bikes
Rivian might be focused on making electric vehicles, but the company also wants to make a splash in the growing global e-bike market.
Touchlab testing its robotic skin sensors in hospitals
Work is being done to give robots a human touch - Touchlab begins piloting robotic skin sensors for testing in hospitals - a huge step forward in tech R&D.
Meta open the flood gates for NFTs on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has announced that it's rolling out digital collectibles on Facebook and Instagram, with the company adding digital wallet support on both platforms.
Instagram announces new subscription service similar to OnlyFans
The head of Instagram has revealed that creators on the app will be able to monetize their followers with new subscriptions.
World's largest NFT marketplace axes 20% of its staff amid bear market
The world's largest NFT marketplace has decided to lay off 20% of its staff amid a massive market downturn that's causing fear.
Tesla laying off 200 staff from Autopilot team, shuts San Mateo office
Tesla lays off close to 200 employees from its Autopilot team, shuts a facility in San Mateo, California -- AI boss leaves.
Impossible Mining dives deep for battery materials, combs the seafloor
Impossible Mining will mine the seafloor for previous metals for new batteries, without harming the ecosystem in the process.
Meta to launch avatar clothing store on Facebook next week
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company is rolling out a new clothing store where users can buy digital outfits.
Bill Gates flames NFTs as cryptocurrency market crashes
Bill Gates recently fired shots at 'expensive digital images of monkeys' during an interview at the TechCrunch climate conference.
TikTok is set to roll out a Twitch-like subscription service very soon
TikTok is planning to roll out the first beta for its Twitch-like subscriptions feature that will let viewers pay creators.
Twitter to add an edit button, the Elon Musk effect works fast
Twitter is adding an edit button and the world is melting down, Musk is having a quick effect it seems... now for Trump's return.
Geneticists receive millions to resurrect a real-life woolly mammoth
A company has received millions in funding to resurrect a woolly mammoth in an endeavor to combat the effects of climate change.
First-ever NFT Auction of a real apartment will happen on June 8
History will soon be made as the very first non-fungible token (NFT) auction of an actual apartment will begin on June 8, 2021.
Oculus founder backs SideQuest hobbyist Oculus Quest marketplace
The popular third-party marketplace for Oculus Quest apps just got a cash infusion for the founder of Oculus, Palmer Luckey.
Joe Biden's official app had a bug that exposed user voting history
A bug has been found in Joe Biden's official campaign app and this bug exposed sensitive user information, even voting history.
We could see the first fusion reactor turned on by 2025 in the US
Commonwealth Fusion Systems could deliver commercial nuclear fusion by 2025.
Here's how to enable dark mode on Facebook desktop
Dark mode is finally being released for Facebook desktop users, here's how to enable it.
Delivery startups have 'non-contact delivery option' over coronavirus
Postmates announces a new 'non-contact delivery option' over coronavirus / COVID-19 exposure to its workers.
Amazon pulls out of MWC 2020 over coronavirus fears
Amazon joins LG, NVIDIA, and ZTE pulling out of Mobile World Congress over coronavirus fears.
Twitter flaw: 17 million phone numbers matched to respective accounts
A Twitter flaw has linked 17 million phone numbers to user accounts.
Samsung sells over 1 million Galaxy Fold smartphones so far
Even after its troubled start, Samsung sells over 1 million Galaxy Fold smartphones.
NordVPN has been hacked, knew about the breach 'months ago'
NordVPN confirms it was hacked, here are all the details you need to know.