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Microsoft's Bing chat is available in Chrome and Safari mobile
Microsoft's Bing Chat AI chatbot will now be accessible through third-party browsers like Safari and Chrome.
Amazon will reportedly meet with the FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit
Amazon will reportedly meet with the FTC next week before the filing of a possible antitrust lawsuit against the online retailer. The New York Times reports that FTC chair Lina Khan and commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya will sit down with Amazon representatives as the government agency nears a decision on whether to sue the company for antimonopoly laws. The scheduled conversation is viewed as a “last rites” meeting: Amazon’s final chance to persuade the FTC to back off before filing a suit.
PlayStation DualSense controllers are on sale for $49
If you’ve been meaning to stock up on Sony’s DualSense controllers for your PS5, today is a good day to shop. The massively-popular gamepad is on sale for $49 via Amazon, matching the previous low price. In other words, you likely won’t get a better deal than this. DualSense controllers typically sell for around $70, so this is a discount of more than 30 percent.
MrBeast's burger company countersues the YouTube megastar for over $100 million
The ghost kitchen company that runs MrBeast Burger has countersued Jimmy Donaldson, aka YouTube megastar MrBeast. Virtual Dining Concepts alleges that Donaldson and his company have "materially damaged the reputation of MrBeast Burger and VDC." It's seeking over $100 million in damages.
PS5 USB ports reportedly ‘melted’ at Evo 2023 esports tournament
Evo 2023 fighting game tournament attendees reported problems with damaged PlayStation 5 USB ports over the weekend. Participants took to social channels (via Kotaku) to show and tell accounts of USB accessories that seemingly got too hot and “melted” when plugged into the event’s numerous PS5 consoles.
The next Call of Duty game is 'Modern Warfare III'
At one point, it seemed like there wouldn't be a full Call of Duty game this year. However, Activision has confirmed Modern Warfare II is coming your way on November 10th.
The original ‘Red Dead Redemption’ is coming to PS4 and Switch
After years of speculation, ‘Red Dead Redemption’ is set to launch on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. This is the original 2010 release, and not the long-rumored remaster. The western-themed third-person shooter goes on sale August 17th. Though this is a straight port, the release does include the ‘Undead Nightmare’ DLC, the zombie campaign that was added to the Game of the Year edition back in the day.
'Skate Story' and four other Devolver games have been delayed to 2024
The indie publisher's inaugural Devolver Delayed showcase delivered on its promise, featuring five games whose release windows have been pushed out of 2023 and into 2024.
Elon Musk says he might need surgery before any cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg
Elon Musk says he might need surgery before his proposed cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg.
Google Search now has an AI-powered grammar checker
Google is taking aim at the likes of Grammarly with a feature it added to Search recently. It now includes a grammar checker, which can analyze the construction of a phrase or sentence and offer suggestions if something seems off.
Colorado education department discloses data breach spanning 16 years
While authorities continue to investigate the full extent of the damage, the department has disclosed that the attacked breached personally identifiable information like names and social security numbers.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back on sale for $27
Amazon is running another sale on its Fire TV Stick media streamers, with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max available for $27.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M2 models are up to $200 off right now
Amazon's latest sale knocks $200 off most 15-inch MacBook Air M2 laptops, bringing them down to as low as $1,099.
WhatsApp's latest feature lets you jump in and out of group voice chats
The feature brings another way to communicate on the expanding platform.
Google's Pixel 7a falls to a new all-time low at Amazon
Other Pixel products, like the Buds, are also on sale.
Sony's disc-based PlayStation 5 falls back to $449
The Pulse 3D Wireless headset is also discounted — down to an all-time low.
Hitting the Books: In England's industrial mills, even the clocks worked against you
In Hands of Time, venerated watchmaker Rebecca Struthers explores how the practice and technology of timekeeping has molded the modern world through her examination of history's most acclaimed timepieces.
YouTube's enhanced 1080p playback option is rolling out to Premium users on the web
You might see a new option in YouTube's dropdown resolution menu on the web if you're paying for the video hosting platform's Premium subscription service.
Threads is getting a web version and a search function 'in the next few weeks'
Threads users will soon get one of the most requested features for the text-based social network: A web version.
FDA approves first oral postpartum depression pill
The FDA approves a new pill for postpartum depression. The drug was developed by Biogen and Sage.The approval is based on research that backs the oral drug's effectiveness.