Peloton may open its workout content to competing bikes and treadmills
Peloton may soon allow users of competing fitness equipment to stream its workouts to their bikes and treadmills. In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Barry McCarthy said the company is “rethinking” its...
View ArticleZoom fixes security flaw that let attackers hijack your Mac
Zoom users with Macs can rest a little easier. Ars Technicareports Zoom has updated its Mac software to patch a vulnerability that let would-be intruders take control of systems. The video calling...
View ArticleSignal says third-party data breach exposed 1,900 phone numbers
Signal's reputation for secure messaging doesn't make it completely invulnerable to hacking incidents. The company has confirmed that a data breach at verification partner Twillio exposed the phone...
View ArticleApple reportedly tested search ads in Maps in bid to expand advertising business
Apple may be planning to bring ads to more of its first-party apps. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has conducted internal tests of a version of Maps that features search ads. Apple...
View ArticleApple employees will need to work from its offices three times a week...
After multiple delays and false starts, Apple now has a solid start date for its hybrid work arrangement. According to Bloomberg and The Verge, the tech giant will start requiring employees who work in...
View ArticleAmazon sale slashes the price of Kindle Kids and Fire Kids tablets
If you have a child in your life who needs a new tablet or e-reader, Amazon has a sale you may want to check out. The company's devices designed for kids are currently being sold at a discount —some...
View ArticlePolestar will release a production version of its O2 concept convertible in 2026
It didn't take long for Polestar to translate the O2 Concept to a production model. The company has confirmed that it will sell the electric convertible as the Polestar 6 sometime in 2026. Most details...
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The Morning After: Russia teases its own space station ahead of leaving the ISS
Russia decommissioned its last self-run space station, Mir, in 2001. Now Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency, has shared a model of the country’s future station, as it prepares to move out of the...
View ArticleWalmart+ members will soon get Paramount+ streaming as part of their...
Walmart will add a perk to its membership program in September that would make it a more veritable rival to Amazon Prime. The retail giant has struck a deal with Paramount Global to add its streaming...
View ArticleGoogle's Pixel 6 Pro drops to a record low of $649
We may be only a few months away from the launch of Google's Pixel 7, but those who can't wait for a new smartphone can save a bunch on the Pixel 6 Pro right now. Amazon has the current flagship for...
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Alienware’s new gaming monitors feature fast refresh rates and retractable...
Dell is releasing two new Alienware-branded monitors this fall. Before you ask, they don’t feature QD-OLED panels like the drool-worthy AW3423DW. The more interesting of the two new monitors is the...
View ArticleYour next Lyft in Las Vegas might be a driverless EV
Motional’s driverless Ioniq 5 is entering service earlier than expected. On Tuesday, the company and Lyft announced that the vehicle is ready to begin offering rides to the public, starting with...
View ArticleWinamp's revival includes platforms for musicians and fans
Winamp's plans to regain relevance include much more than finally updating its audio software. The company has opened invitations to a creator service that gives musicians tools to distribute, promote...
View ArticleSpotify's latest test nudges users to react to playlists with a voice clip
Spotify is trying another method to get people more engaged with the platform while tapping into the power of social recommendations. It's prompting some users in Vietnam to record a playlist reaction...
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What we bought: Anker's MagSafe battery pack charges and pulls double duty as...
After nearly four years with the iPhone X, I finally upgraded to the iPhone 13 late last year. This might seem silly, but perhaps my favorite feature is not the 12-megapixel camera or Super Retina HD...
View ArticleApple reportedly lays off recruiters amid hiring slowdown
Apple has been reluctant to cut jobs in the face of the economic downturn like Microsoft, Tesla and other major tech companies, but it apparently isn't immune to the pressure. Bloombergsources claim...
View ArticleAMD will unveil its Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs on August 29th
You won't have to wait much longer to learn more about AMD's Ryzen 7000 desktop processors. The company has announced that it will unveil the new CPU line in a YouTube livestream on August 29th at 7PM....
View ArticleAmazon Air freight hub workers walked out to protest pay and conditions
Dozens of workers at a key Amazon Air cargo hub in California walked out mid-shift on Monday to protest pay and safety conditions. More than 150 of the 1,500 employees at the San Bernardino facility...
View ArticleFDA greenlights over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aid sales should soon become a practical reality in the US. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule allowing the sales of hearing aids for mild-to-moderate...
View ArticleNGO says Facebook failed to detect misinformation in Brazilian election ads
Less than two months before Brazil’s 2022 election, a report from international NGO Global Witness found Facebook parent company Meta “appallingly” failed to detect false political ads. The...
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