Even though our privacy protections are rapidly evolving, accessing the internet can still give snoops and thieves a foot in the door. A gives you back control over your data and provides an always-on, simple-to-use tool. By connecting to a server owned by the network before you log into a …
Read More »Orange you happy this business is making it simpler to install EV charging in your structure?
Infrastructure for charging EVs is among the biggest bottlenecks in the EV rollout. There are many businesses trying their hand at it, but Orange thinks it has a more intelligent strategy. The company makes it incredibly simple for building managers to install sockets specifically for overnight charging of vehicles while …
Read More »How Exactly Do Offshore Oil Rigs Operate?
You’ve come to the right place if, like us, you were captivated by the new Amazon Prime series The Rig but left with more questions than answers about how offshore oil drilling actually operates. Here, we break down what happens on an offshore oil rig. No infectious spookiness here. Deep-sea …
Read More »Over 75K subscribers were lost in Q4 as Sling TV’s subscriber base continued to decline
The DISH-owned streaming service Sling TV ended Q4 2022 with a loss of 77,000 subscribers, marking a significant decline in subscribers for the entire year. Sling TV now has a total of 2.33 million subscribers, down from 2.41 million in the previous quarter, as revealed in an SEC filing on …
Read More »Amazon ends its charitable giving initiative AmazonSmile
Amazon is scrambling to save money wherever it can after announcing a significant round of layoffs that will affect 18,000 workers just a few days ago and ending AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of the price of all qualifying purchases to charitable organizations. It is a different …
Read More »TikTok expands its designation of “state-controlled media” to 40 more nations
To inform users when videos they are viewing on the app are published by entities whose “editorial output or decision-making process” is subject to influence by a government, TikTok today announced it is expanding its “state-controlled media” label to over 40 more global markets. State-controlled media in Russia, Ukraine, and …
Read More »To give users more control, YouTube TV has upgraded its live TV guide and library
Today, YouTube TV made the announcement that it would be updating both its Live Guide and Library. Some users have already received the updated Live Guide, which offers a more conventional grid showing what is currently airing and what is coming up. It features a new design and suggestions for …
Read More »Bitwarden purchases Passwordless.dev to assist businesses in user authentication without passwords
Bitwarden, an open source password management platform, has made its first known acquisition by purchasing Passwordless.dev, a young Swedish startup that specializes in assisting software developers in integrating passwordless authentication technology. The information was released shortly after Bitwarden, a competitor of 1Password and LastPass, revealed that it had received $100 …
Read More »New HomePod from Apple has better sound and intelligence
Apple has revived the larger HomePod with a second-generation model that boasts improved sound quality in addition to improved intelligence and computing abilities. Pre-orders for the new HomePod, which has a suggested retail price of $299, are now open. On February 3, in-store sales and shipping will start in the …
Read More »The most recent Atlas video from Boston Dynamics shows a robot that can now grab and throw objects
The most recent Atlas humanoid robot demo was just released by Boston Dynamics. The robot’s feet allowed it to traverse rough terrain while running and jumping. Now, the robot actually has hands. The robot is given new life by these simple grippers. The Atlas suddenly transforms from a quick pack …
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