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Jack Dorsey, once the CEO of Twitter back in the day before it was called “X,” has made a significant move by stepping down from the board of directors at Bluesky. Bluesky, in case you’ve forgotten, is a decentralized social media platform that focuses on putting users in control of their online experience, an ethos Dorsey had long championed.However, as reported by The Verge, Bluesky confirmed Dorsey’s departure and expressed appreciation for his contributions in building the platform. Dorsey also confirmed the same via his X account in a reply to a follower. Bluesky is, in turn, currently seeking a new…
Inside an Intel computer chip plant amid rush to grow U.S. production – CBS News Watch CBS News Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Intel #computer #chip #plant #rush #grow #U.S #production
A change made by Apple to a teaser on its website for Tuesday’s “Let Loose” event might give away some of Apple’s thinking when it comes to its upcoming iOS 18 update later this year. Spotted first by AppleInsider, the teaser, consisting of the Apple logo, turned interactive on Monday and allowed users to erase some or all of the logo using their mouse as an eraser. While some believe that Apple is simply promoting the new Apple Pencil Pro, the rumored name for the next-gen digital writing tool that Apple is expected to unveil Tuesday, others believe that it…
Cars from Hyundai and Volvo claimed five of the top 10 spots on U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024, while Tesla is shut out. Testers with the publication evaluated nearly 100 EVs and hybrids, scoring them based on price, driving range, performance, safety, reliability, interior and other factors. The best EVs offer a mix of power, speed and fast-charging capabilities, said John Vincent, senior editor for vehicle testing. “Today there’s an electric vehicle for almost every segment of the market,” he told CBS MoneyWatch. “Electric cars are our future. They’re going to come…
Remember those leaked renders of the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) (also known as the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra in some markets) a while back? Well, it looks like things are getting even more interesting. A live image of the highly-anticipated foldable smartphone has surfaced online, giving us a clearer look at its design and fueling speculation about new specs.The image was shared by 91mobiles, working with well-known tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore. From what we can gather in the leaked image, it appears that Motorola isn’t straying too far from the established Razr Plus design from last year’s Razr Plus and Razr…
Vast oceans cover 70% of our planet’s surface, playing a crucial role in human survival by providing food and oxygen and acting as a buffer against climate change. Despite their importance, oceans are increasingly threatened by global warming and human activity, with rising temperatures impacting fragile marine ecosystems.More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030, through an initiative known as “30 by 30.” This goal involves establishing Marine Protected Areas, or MPAs, where human activities are limited or prohibited to preserve marine life. In the Bahamas, all waters are considered…
Google is making it easier for users to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on their Workspace and personal accounts. This change will streamline the process for both individuals and organizations wanting to beef up protection for their online accounts.The changes were announced and detailed today in a post on the Google Workspace blog. The update is designed to make the process of adding 2FA more intuitive and flexible, allowing admins to implement 2FA requirements easily.How the 2FA setup process is changingPreviously, to activate 2FA, users first needed to register a phone number as their second authentication step. Now, users can…
TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or, although it wouldn’t happen immediately, outright banned in the U.S.The Senate late Tuesday passed a broad legislative package that delivers $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. The bill, which had already been approved in the House, also includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S. if the popular platform’s Chinese owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on Wednesday. TikTok has attracted unwanted…
The vivo X100 Ultra sports a 50MP primary camera that uses Sony’s Sony LYT-900 sensor. Jia Jingdong, vivo’s Vice President, says that the camera has the most advanced anti-shake technology and in real-time it can correct “tiny hand-shakes.” Discussing this technology on his Weibo page, the vivo executive says via machine translation, “It provides high-speed anti-shake compensation through lens or photosensitive element displacement. It is a leap-forward development of combined OIS (optical) EIS (electronic) anti-shake.”The phone will also feature a 200MP telephoto camera backed by Samsung’s HP9 image sensor. The telephoto camera also comes with anti-shake technology and vivo’s vice president…
Amazon on Tuesday debuted a new grocery delivery program for Prime members across the U.S., as well as a lower-cost option for people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the official name for the food-stamp program.The cost of unlimited grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh and other local grocers and specialty retailers is $9.99 a month, for orders over $35. The new delivery service is available in more than 3,500 cities and towns across the nation, and includes features such as one-hour delivery windows, Amazon said Tuesday. Amazon said the cost for people who receive SNAP benefits is $4.99…
The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) will feature a flat screen with a centered front-facing camera and a 1080 x 2200 FHD+ resolution. The side bezels appear to be of a reasonable size for a phone in this class, but those on the top and bottom are larger. Previous leaks called for the phone to be equipped with a 6.5-inch pOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate but Android Headlines says to expect a 6.7-inch pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and stereo speakers. Also on the bottom of the phone will be a 3.5mm earphone jack and the…
Scientists repair NASA’s Voyager 1 from billions of miles away – CBS News Watch CBS News NASA’s Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Scientists #repair #NASAs #Voyager #billions #miles
In March, Samsung released the third version of the well-loved Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet. The 2024 version is an excellent option for anyone who needs a slate that can juggle both work and play but doesn’t cost a lot. Amazon is offering the biggest discount to date on the device right now.The Tab S6 Lite has a 10.4-inch screen and it’s compact and lightweight, so your wrist won’t hurt from holding it. It’s powered by the Exynos 1280, a 5nm chip with enough oomph to keep up with your daily activities. So whether you like reading books on your…
How AI and innovative technology are helping countries to protect ocean life – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #innovative #technology #helping #countries #protect #ocean #life
Android users may soon find it much easier and faster to set up new phones. According to a new code breakdown, Google appears to be working on a way to significantly accelerate data transfers between Android devices, which would be a welcome change from the often time-consuming process we have now.These hints in the code were discovered by AssembleDebug and reported by Android Authority in version 1.0.624892571 of the Data Restore Tool app. The breakdown reveals that Google may soon allow Android users to combine the speed of a cable connection with their Wi-Fi to move data faster. Strings like “Want…
Washington — A law that could lead to a national ban of TikTok cleared the Senate on Tuesday night in a bipartisan vote of 79-18, representing one of the most serious threats to the immensely popular social media app’s U.S. operations. Some lawmakers insist they don’t want to actually ban the platform used by roughly 170 million Americans, arguing the choice lies with TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance. To keep TikTok up and running in the U.S., ByteDance must sell its stake in TikTok, and it has up to a year to do so, according to the legislation, which was signed into law on…