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Facebook adds parental control tools to Messenger
Meta has added new tools to its Family Center that will allow parents to see and control how their teenage kids are using Messenger.
Lithium-ion battery creator John Goodenough dies at 100
A key creator of the lithium-ion battery, John Goodenough, has died at the age of 100.
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Google Pixel Fold review: The challenger that Samsung needs
Despite being Google's first attempt at making a flexible phone, the Pixel Fold brings a lot of interesting design tweaks to the space, which makes it a very worthy rival to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold line.
Urtopia's Chord e-bike is a little overkill for a city ride and that's okay
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but Urtopia's Chord e-bike should have a broader appeal than its racey sibling. The good news is, it's still just as loaded with sensors and features.
Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipsets for budget-friendly phones
Qualcomm just revealed its new budget-friendly mobile chipset, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. This refresh brings plenty of improvements that will kick lower-tier smartphones up a notch. The platform is designed for excellent battery life, with the company promising “all-day use.” Qualcomm also promises fast CPU speeds, 5G connectivity and the potential for upgraded visuals via any integrated cameras.
The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway
President Joe Biden today announced how $42 billion in funding to bolster broadband internet access will be allocated. The investment, which was funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to give all Americans access to high-speed internet by 2030.
Amazon will use small businesses to help deliver packages in the US
Amazon will use bodegas and other small businesses to deliver your packages in the US.
A 5G deadline could ground some US flights starting July 1st
Planes without compatible altimeters won't be allowed to fly in low visibility.
The Morning After: NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee on the ISS into drinkable water
The biggest news stories this morning: NASA can now recycle 98 percent of astronaut pee on the ISS into drinkable water, YouTube is reportedly testing online games for mobile and desktop, Apple’s Vision Pro headset may not come with a top strap in the box.
Samsung's latest Pokémon-themed Galaxy Buds are too cute
You can choose from Jigglypuff, Ditto and Snorlax.
Lucid will power Aston Martin's future EVs
Aston Martin plans to build "ultra-luxury high-performance" EVs using Lucid's electric motors, batteries and other technology.
Clop ransomware gang obtained personal data of 45,000 New York City students in MOVEit hack
The New York City Department of Education has become the latest organization to disclose it had private data stolen as part of the far-reaching MOVEit file transfer software hack.
Apple’s Vision Pro headset may not come with a top strap in the box
Apple is reportedly considering selling the Vision's Pro top strap as an optional accessory rather than including it in the box.
Twitter hacker and crypto scammer sentenced to five years in prison
In May, Joseph James O'Conner plead guilty to a host of cyber crimes, including carrying out a SIM-swapping attack that targeted a TikTok account with millions of followers.
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200, or $50 off their usual price.
Russia blocks access to Google News after Wagner Group forces threaten to topple military
According to internet monitor NetBlocks, at least five Russian telecoms are blocking web users inside the country from accessing Google News after Wagner Group forces crossed the border from Ukraine.
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Moto Razr+ review: Finally some real competition for Samsung’s Flip foldables
With a roomy 3.6-inch external display, the Moto Razr+ is arguably the most useful flip-style foldable phone on the market. But it’s held back by lackluster cameras, limited software updates and long-term durability concerns.
Fossil finally gets Google Assistant on its Wear OS 3 smartwatches
Fossil's Wear OS 3 smartwatches now support Google Assistant.
A Reddit transcription community will shut down over a 'lack of trust' in the platform
A group of Reddit volunteers who transcribe media from around 100 subreddits are shutting down their community, partly due to the company's controversial API changes.
YouTube fan accounts will soon need a disclosure in the channel name or handle
YouTube is trying to clamp down on impersonation as it's bringing in new rules for fan accounts.