Fans eagerly awaiting the first trailer for James Gunn’s Superman movie got a quick peek on Wednesday meant to stir up excitement. On Thursday, following what was essentially a teaser for a teaser, the main event arrived. If a trailer is an event. You know what I mean. You can check out a fresh look at Superman…
A team of Flat Earth conspiracy theorists recently traveled to Antarctica in the hopes of proving—once and for all—that our planet is, in fact, flat. Unfortunately for them, the trip seems to have confirmed what scientists and geologists have long told everybody, and what photographic evidence and videos have already proven: our planet is round….
Lauren Goode: I don’t remember that. Zoë Schiffer: I think she did. Michael Calore: I don’t know why everybody’s looking at me. Lauren Goode: Yeah. Mike, what’s your recommendation? Michael Calore: Mine is actually weirdly ties into this unboxing we just had, because I want to recommend condiments. So everybody has that thing that they…
Apple and Meta are warring in Europe over the balance between interoperability and privacy, Reuters reports. The fight focuses on the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a competition regulation that requires designated gatekeepers (including Apple and Meta) not to restrict rivals’ access to so-called core platform services. In Apple’s case, this means: iOS, iPadOS,…
Nodwin Gaming, a gaming and esports division of India’s Nazara Technologies, has acquired AFK Gaming, a gaming and esports media company. Mumbai-based Nazara owns Nodwin Gaming, and now AFK Gaming will become a fully owned subsidiary of Nodwin Gaming. This acquisition strengthens Nodwin Gaming’s esports related content production and distribution, and marketing and PR services capabilities. These capabilities will enhance Nodwin Gaming’s offerings…
If you’ve ever tried recording audio on your phone and found it sounding muffled or full of background noise, you’re not alone. Built-in microphones are fine for quick calls, but when it comes to creating content, recording music or capturing crystal-clear audio for a podcast, you need a mobile microphone that’s up to the task….
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. So, I swear I would’ve solved today’s Mini Crossword faster, but I have old eyes, and I read the 6 Across clue, “Irk,” as “INK.” Over and…
Finally, there’s an update on the future of Bluey. Fans of the beloved show, which centers around the everyday adventures of the family of Heeler dogs and their canine community and was created by Joe Brumm and Ludo Studios, now have some answers about what’s next. It’s pretty huge but comes with some bittersweet news….
Disney+, if you didn’t know, isn’t just for kids. With its ownership of the Lucasfilm brand and the Marvel titles, the streaming service offers plenty of grown-up content in its bid to compete with Netflix and Amazon—and we’re not just talking movies. Since launching the service, Disney has used the name recognition of Star Wars…
A U.S. court ruled in August that Google has a search monopoly, and while Google appeals, the Justice Department is figuring out what kind of potential penalties to impose — like breaking off Chrome. As part of this process, the DOJ wants to call on a specific witness, according to a recent court filing: Dmitry…
Agave Games announced today that it has secured $18 million in funding as part of its Series A round, following a successful seed round earlier this year. Felix Capital and Balderton Capital co-led the round, with E2VC participating. According to Agave, it plans to use the funding to expand its popular mobile puzzle title, Find…
Honda and Nissan are reportedly set to discuss a merger. The Japanese publication Nikkei said the two automakers plan to sign a memorandum of understanding to sort out shared equity stakes in a new holding company for the consolidated rivals. The potential merger would combine the assets of Japan’s second- and third-biggest automakers, giving them…
There are many factors to consider when it comes to glasses. Some of which will be personal preference, like how they look. Most will be essential, like comfort and prescription options. Here are the key things to consider when shopping for the best blue light glasses. Prescription First and foremost, you must ensure that the…
The face that launched oh-so-many memes and ultimately a change in Sonic’s appearance in the Sonic the Hedgehog movies has gone from something Paramount Pictures would want to forget to an important touchstone of the franchise’s history. And it’s all thanks to the fans of the beloved Sega video game’s legacy who knew that Ugly…
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OpenAI says it has no plans to release an API for Sora, its AI model that can generate reasonably realistic videos when provided with a text description or reference image. During an AMA with members of OpenAI’s dev team, Romain Huet, head of developer experience at OpenAI, said that a Sora API isn’t in the…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The UAE government-backed Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced the launch of Falcon 3, a family of open-source small language models (SLMs) designed to run efficiently on lightweight, single GPU-based infrastructures. Falcon 3 features four model…
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of notable fintech figure Bob Lee. Momeni, an IT consultant and entrepreneur, faces 16 years to life in prison. Best known as the creator and founder of Cash App, Lee was fatally stabbed in April 2023 in San Francisco. Momeni was arrested as…
In 2024, prospective homebuyers watched mortgage rates rise, fall and then rise again. Many hoped the housing market would open up when the Federal Reserve finally began lowering interest rates in September. Yet mortgage rates have remained high due to converging macroeconomic factors: strong economic data and concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s potentially inflationary policies. Mortgage rates surged over the past…
Nvidia has released a new $249 version of its Jetson computer meant for running artificial applications locally. The palm-sized Orin Nano is said to double the speed and efficiency of its predecessor at half the price, and it can process roughly 70% more computational tasks, according to Nvidia. The Orin Nano is ideal for hobbyists…
Birding is one of life’s great joys. Birds are so beautiful, and they’re fun to watch, but you have to keep your distance to not scare them away. Smart bird feeders—that is, bird feeders with cameras and connected apps—give you a close-up view of your backyard birds through captured images and real-time live views (as…