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TL;DR Amazon has announced a new entry-level Fire TV Stick, called the Fire TV Stick HD. This is basically identical to the previous model but includes a remote that can control your TV, soundbar, and receiver. The Fire TV Stick HD starts at $34.99 and is already available. Amazon’s Fire TV products offer affordable price … Read more
The blockchain-based identity verification company founded by Sam Altman is now called “World.” It also unveiled a new version of the “Orb” biometric devices the company uses to scan users’ eyes. CoinTelegraph reports: World, as it’s now known, also revealed a slew of other updates including a new version of its Orb biometric scanning devices, … Read more
Apple today shared a letter celebrating the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Apple Pay, which launched in the U.S. on October 20, 2014, as part of iOS 8.1. Apple Pay has since become available in over 75 countries and regions, and the vast majority of retailers in the U.S. now accept contactless payments, with one notable … Read more
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from … Read more
Archetype AI’s ‘Newton’ model learns physics from sensor data, promising breakthroughs in industrial applications and scientific discovery.Read More Source link
Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799, with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. It features a slimmer and taller design, a massive eight-inch internal display, and a more capable Tensor G4 chip. Despite the price and branding, the camera system doesn’t match the other Pixel 9 … Read more
The sequel to the hugely successful is creeping ever closer into the light, and we got our first proper look at it during on Thursday. The Subnautica 2 reveal trailer opens by cutting between a zonked-out diver in the depths with a low-oxygen warning flashing on their helmet and a colorful Finding Nemo-esque coral biome. … Read more
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands … Read more
This week, Agatha All Along finally caught up to its audience with the confirmation that the character previously known only as “Teen” does indeed have a magical link to the Scarlet Witch—and also gave us its longest episode yet, with 43 minutes of action before the credits roll. “Familiar by Thy Side” begins with the … Read more
Students, it’s the worst time of your life, you might as well save a little money. Just kidding, life only gets harder from here. Kidding. Again. Maybe. What is not a joke is this deal. Dell is giving students a 10% discount on things students need like Dell XPS laptops and Alienware gaming rigs. Don’t … Read more