Chaos once reigned on Earth. Huge asteroids or chunks of ancient objects once pummeled planets in the unsettled solar system, and scientists previously found evidence that a particularly monstrous object struck our planet some 3.26 billion years ago. It was 50 to 200 times the size of the dinosaur-killing asteroid. It boiled the oceans, drove … Read more
Only 3 days to go! Moscone West in San Francisco will host 10,000 startup and VC leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 from October 28-30. This event promises to inspire, spark new ideas, and cultivate meaningful connections. Final days to lock in your savings! Don’t miss your chance — you have until October 27 at 11:59 … Read more
I get to use a lot of phones, and while I routinely switch between devices, there are a few times in the year when I’m able to use a phone for an extended duration. That’s exactly what I did with the Pixel 9 Pro XL; I started out with the device shortly after its release, … Read more
Kris Carlon / Android Authority In April of 2023 T-Mobile introduced two new plans, dubbed Go5G and Go5G Plus. These plans weren’t dramatically different from the existing Magenta and Magenta Max offerings. The biggest changes were adding more hotspot data and access to killer deals previously reserved for new customers only. T-Mobile isn’t done yet, … Read more
Update 10/24/24: This marks the beginning of our coverage of OLED TV deals for Black Friday 2024 (besides what we’ve already covered in our other early Black Friday TV deals coverage) and so far, we like what we see. While I personally would have like to have found something cheaper than $700 for our low … Read more
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the … Read more
Max Buondonno/ZDNET What’s the deal? Google’s Pixel 8 has seen a nearly 30% discount on Amazon, available now unlocked for $499 ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pixel 8 offers a flagship-level experience with Google’s latest AI and machine learning features, and right now, it’s marked down to $499 on Amazon. With fast performance, amazing cameras, and … Read more
In iOS 18.2, Apple is adding a new feature that resurrects some of the intent behind its halted CSAM scanning plans — this time, without breaking end-to-end encryption or providing government backdoors. Rolling out first in Australia, the company’s expansion of its Communication Safety feature uses on-device machine learning to detect and blur nude content, … Read more
AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in the country, according to CNET’s analysis. It’s also got great coverage in the Wichita area, as AT&T has significantly expanded its footprint in the region over the last few years. It offers a compelling alternative to long-term options like Cox. Back in 2020, the average download … Read more
Update 4:30 PM: The Washington Post’s Manuel Roig-Franzia and Laura Wagner have confirmed that the order to not endorse a candidate came from Jeff Bezos. Our original story follows below. The Washington Post won’t make an endorsement for president this year. Ben Mullin from the New York Times first reported the news, which was confirmed … Read more