Neuralink’s ambition to provide a brain-computer interface orders of magnitude better than what’s out there now has hit headwinds with the FDA, Reuters reports. The agency reportedly rejected the company’s application to begin human testing last year, a somewhat expected obstacle that seems nevertheless to have frustrated backer Elon Musk. The well-sourced report explains that the company made its … [Read more...]
How to ensure open-source longevity
Most code in existence today utilizes open-source components, but it’s important to remember where, and who, that open-source code comes from. Open-source software is mostly developed and maintained by volunteers. Unlike a company with resources to hire more developers, the maintainers of most open-source projects have to carry the burden of what comes after them. For example, at the … [Read more...]
What is Cache and How Can You Use it in Web Development? Let's Dive In!
As a web developer, you're likely to encounter the term "cache" in your work. However, understanding what cache is and how it can be used to improve your web development process can be a game-changer. In this article, we will dive into the details of cache, its working mechanism, and how you can use it in your web development process to optimize your website.What is Cache and how does it … [Read more...]
Instagram starts testing its age verification tools in more countries
Meta announced today that it has started testing its age verification tools on Instagram in more countries. Last June, the social media app began testing new options for users to verify their age using one of three options: uploading their ID, recording a video selfie or asking mutual friends to verify their age. If a user attempted to edit their date of birth on Instagram from under the age of 18 … [Read more...]
Garmin Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 debut with new vibrant AMOLED displays
For the longest time, Garmin has produced fitness watches that use its Chroma Display featuring Memory in Pixel (MIP) screen technology, making it one of the best smartwatches, giving its product a distinct advantage over its competitors when it comes to battery life. But, slowly, the firm has started to introduce AMOLED displays into its watches, trying to give users the best of both worlds … [Read more...]
Blender can now use AI to create images and effects from text descriptions
Even 3D modelling software is using AI art generators. Stability AI has introduced a Stability for Blender tool that, as the name implies, brings Stable Diffusion's image creation tech to the open-source 3D tool. You can create AI-based textures, effects and animations, whether using source material from your renders or nothing more than a text description. You may not need to be (or hire) a … [Read more...]
Binance, Its US Partner Being Questioned for Regulatory Compliance and Finances
Three US Senators have asked giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its US partner Binance.US for information about their regulatory compliance and finances, citing a series of investigations by Reuters and some other media reports, according to a letter released on Wednesday.In the letter, Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen along with Republican Roger Marshall, called on … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase will reportedly be approved by the EU
Microsoft has reportedly cleared a major regulatory hurdle as it tries to move toward finalizing its Activision Blizzard purchase. The company’s licensing offers to competitors are expected to appease European Union (EU) antitrust concerns about the $69 billion acquisition, according to Reuters. The EU previously said it believed the deal could “significantly reduce competition” in PC, console and … [Read more...]
Senators urge Zuckerberg to keep teens out of the metaverse
Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ed Markey (D-MA) wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to halt Meta’s plans to open Horizon Worlds to teens. Per a leaked memo, Meta may open access to its social VR platform for users aged 13 to 17 as early as this month. “Any strategy to invite young users into a digital space rife with potential harms should not be driven by a goal to … [Read more...]
Dead by Daylight’s getting a movie
/ I hope they adapt the dating sim. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: Behaviour InteractiveThe video game film adaptation machine keeps merrily chugging along with … [Read more...]
White House reveals new plan for how U.S. addresses cybersecurity
The White House has released a new plan for ensuring security in digital ecosystems. It hopes to “reimagine cyberspace as a tool to achieve our goals in a way that reflects our values: economic security and prosperity; respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; trust in our democracy and democratic institutions; and an equitable and diverse society.” Achieving this will require shifts from … [Read more...]
Pinterest is testing a new premium video ad format on its app’s search tab
Pinterest has begun alpha testing a new advertising product that allows brands to reach consumers from a more prominent position within the company’s mobile app. With the “Premiere Spotlight” ad, as the new format is currently being called, advertisers will gain access to a premium placement for 24 hours on the Pinterest app’s search page. This allows them to reach Pinterest users as they use one … [Read more...]
Ooni's Volt 12 is the company's first indoor pizza oven
Pizza ovens are all the rage in outdoor tech, and one of the biggest names in the game is Ooni. The company has a full line of models that use wood, charcoal or gas to give you the hot-and-fast pizzeria experience in minutes. Ooni promises high-heat cooking for Neapolitan-style pizza, plus the ability to bake other styles, bread and even sear steaks with its ovens. Until now, all of the company's … [Read more...]
Apple Blocks Update to Email App With ChatGPT Tech Fearing Inappropriate Content: Report
Apple has delayed the approval of an update to an email app with AI-powered tools due to worries that it may generate inappropriate content for children, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing communications between the iPhone maker and the app developer.An update to the email app, BlueMail, which uses a customized version of OpenAI's GPT-3 language model, was blocked last week, … [Read more...]
Satechi and Plugable accessories are up to 42 percent off right now
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.If you've been looking to pick up a new docking station for your computer or a multi-device charger for your … [Read more...]
Hatch Bank says hackers used Fortra bug to steal 140,000 customer Social Security numbers
Hatch Bank, a digital-first bank that provides infrastructure for fintech companies offering their own brand credit cards, confirmed hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the company’s internal file transfer software that allowed access to thousands of customer Social Security numbers. The vulnerability in Fortra’s GoAnywhere file-transfer software came to light on February 2 after … [Read more...]
Movies Anywhere is ending its movie sharing and Watch Together features
/ The Disney-owned cross-studio digital movie locker is getting less flexible but says its users are ‘most passionate’ about growing their libraries and the freedom to watch across devices. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Best Code Editors
The code editor is the place where developers and programmers spend most of their time.Do you know that before code editors, developers, and programmers used to use text editors such as Notepad on Windows and TextEdit on Mac? As you know, there are no coding-specific features in text editors. Writing and editing code with them requires a great deal of time and effort. For simpler and faster … [Read more...]
Ford to restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13
Ford today provided a statement to TechCrunch detailing its plan to restart F-150 Lightning production. The manufacturing lines will start rolling again on March 13. The automaker says that will allow for the EV’s battery pack to be reworked to include SK On’s battery cells. Ford also says it will continue to hold already-produced vehicles as it works “through engineering and parts updates.” This … [Read more...]
The next batch of 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' tracks arrives on March 9th
Nintendo has pulled back the curtain on the next batch of Booster Course Pass tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The fourth slate of added courses will arrive on March 9th — 24 hours before Mario Day (i.e. Mar10). Along with remastered courses from other Mario Kart games, there's another brand new track this time around. Yoshi’s Island takes inspiration from the SNES classic Super Mario World 2: … [Read more...]