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Microsoft has rolled out a new build to Windows Insiders running the Canary channel version of Windows 11. It's not a major release by any means, but this build does bring one new feature. There's a general change in the webcam experience in Windows 11 where it's now easier to solve and understand issues with the webcam. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

The week after Memorial Day can sometimes be a little sleepy on the deals front, but this week we saw a good number of sales, particularly on audio equipment. The headliner deal, a rare sale at Sonos, takes up to 25 percent off some of the brand's most popular speakers. JBL is discounting a few of its better Bluetooth speakers, Sony's new WH-CH720N headphones are down to $128 and Apple's AirPods … [Read more...]

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In an era when no one worried too much about IT spending, startups leaned into the bottom-up sales approach and driving product-led growth. But that was then, and this is now. “It’s too soon to pronounce bottoms-up dead, but it’s looking pretty moribund,” according to Battery Ventures’ State of Cloud Software Spending Report, which surveyed 100 CIOs, CTOs and “other large tech buyers” who … [Read more...]

It’s been a wild few weeks for some of the biggest names in 3D printing. Last week, Stratasys announced plans to merge with Desktop Metal, and now another industry bigwig is getting in on the action. 3D Systems marked the occasion by announcing its own unsolicited bid to purchase Stratasys. “The combination of 3D Systems and Stratasys is simply the best outcome for the shareholders of both … [Read more...]

Scammers have published various advertisements for hacking services on the official websites of multiple U.S. state, county, and local governments, a federal agency, as well as numerous universities. The advertisements were contained in PDF files uploaded to official .gov websites belonging to the state governments of California, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Washington, and Wyoming; the … [Read more...]

Meta's long-running attempt to get employees back to the office might just succeed. The Facebook owner tells Engadget it will require that office-assigned staff return to in-person work for at least three days a week starting September 5th. People who are exclusively remote can stay that way, Meta says.In a statement, a spokesperson says Meta is "committed to distributed work" and that people can … [Read more...]

Many of the leading voices in AI have co-signed yet another ominous open letter warning that we should be “mitigating the risk of extinction from AI.” However, the voices shouting for regulation the loudest have us wondering how much of the AI fear-mongering is warranted, and how much is self-serving theater. This week, I’m joined by Devin Coldewey to talk about  why AI doomerism is … [Read more...]

Volkswagen is betting big on the upcoming ID.Buzz electric van. With availability of the vehicle still a year out, the automaker is counting on years of pent-up anticipation to not only sell the bus shrouded in nostalgia, but to have it act as a halo product to bring customers to the brand’s entire EV lineup. With the vehicle already out in Europe, it’s now — almost — time for the United States to … [Read more...]

The 2023 model of the Moto G Power brings some nice upgrades over its predecessor. It's got a new display and support for 5G, among other things, and it remains an excellent choice for those who want the best battery life. One thing to note about the new Moto G Power model is that it supports charging speeds of up to 15W, but Motorola only includes a 10W charger within the box. I am glad that … [Read more...]

It's hard enough for one company to make one great smartphone, but Samsung manages to produce a few each year that top numerous best-of lists, including our own. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23+ are some of the best Android smartphones you can buy right now, but that doesn't mean they are perfect. Particularly it looks like the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 are experiencing some … [Read more...]

Dumme, a startup putting AI to practical use in video editing, is already generating demand before opening up to the public. The Y Combinator-backed company has hundreds of video creators testing its product, which leverages AI to create short-form videos from YouTube content, and a waitlist of over 20,000 pre-launch, it says. Using a combination of both proprietary and existing AI models, Dumme’s … [Read more...]

YouTube TV added seven new channels to its lineup on Thursday, which includes the Tennis Channel, Magnolia Network, T2, CHARGE!, TBD, Tr3s Channel and Hogar de HGTV Channel. In particular, many subscribers will be happy about the addition of the Tennis Channel since it was removed from the streaming service in 2020. The news comes as the French Open concludes this weekend. The Tennis Channel is … [Read more...]

Galvanick, an early-stage startup working on an Extended Detection & Response (XDR) platform for industrial infrastructure, has scored $10 million in venture capital financing. The Los Angeles company, co-founded by cybersecurity veterans from the U.S. government and Amazon, said the seed-stage funding came from multiple investment firms, including MaC Venture Capital, Founders Fund, Village … [Read more...]

OpenAI announced that it is launching the Cybersecurity Grant Program, which is a $1 million initiative to boost and quantify AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities and to foster high-level AI and cybersecurity discourse.  The company aims to collaborate with security professionals worldwide in order to shift the balance of power in cybersecurity. Their strategy involves leveraging AI … [Read more...]

There’s something phoenix-like about the crypto world. No matter how high the highs, or how low the ensuing lows, blockchain enthusiasts, founders and investors remain confident that their favored sector will rise again. You have to give it to them: it always has bounded back. We saw this happen in the wake of the initial coin offering (ICO) boom, for example, when NFTs and DeFi took off, helping … [Read more...]

/ Google says it’s now utilizing machine learning models to quickly sift through your inbox for the most relevant emails when you’re searching on the go.p>span:first-child]:text-gray-13 [&_.duet--article-byline-and]:text-gray-13">By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews … [Read more...]

/ A Superior Court judge ruled that Meta ‘did not materially mislead consumers as to their response to Cambridge Analytica.’p>span:first-child]:text-gray-13 [&_.duet--article-byline-and]:text-gray-13">By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]

Gaming startup Proxima emerged from stealth earlier this week, announcing its funding round as well as its inaugural game, Lumari, a social sandbox adventure game that appears to be a cross between Animal Crossing, Pokémon and Minecraft. The game studio raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by London Venture Partners, with participation from Konvoy Ventures, Progression Fund, Valhalla … [Read more...]

In today's digital age, where our lives are intricately woven into the fabric of the internet, securing our personal information has become more crucial than ever. Yet, many of us still have the bad habit of using weak passwords that leave us vulnerable to cyber threats. From simple phrases and birthdates to easily guessable sequences, these weak passwords act as an open invitation for hackers to … [Read more...]