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T-Mobile Completes Mint Mobile Deal, Promises New Perks for Mint Users
The billion-dollar acquisition brings one of the cheapest ways to use T-Mobile's network into the T-Mobile corporate family. (And earns Mint pitchman Ryan Reynolds a few bucks.)
It Turns Out Marriott Wasn't Using Encryption Before Huge Data Breach
The hotel chain quietly updated its website with the information after a judge ordered it, but how did this fly under the radar for more than five years?
AT&T Turbo Plan Charges More for Steadier Service
AT&T Turbo offers 'enhanced data connectivity' for an extra $7 per month per line. But why not just offer it to all customers at no extra charge?
Annoyed by TikTok Shop Videos on Your FYP? It Could Be a Lot Worse
In 2023, TikTok blocked 37 million products from its digital store and removed an additional 133,000 products due to violations.
Don't Skip These Video Games: 8 Hot Titles You Should Buy in May
Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Wuthering Waves are just three of the must-own console, mobile, and PC titles dropping this month.
US Warns of Pro-Russian Hacktivists Targeting Water, Energy Systems
US cyber authorities say hackers are trying to infiltrate IT systems at wastewater treatment, energy, and agriculture facilities. But there's a relatively easy fix.
After Winning the Charging Wars, Elon Musk Rewards Team With Mass Layoffs
With more rival EV makers set to turn on access to Tesla's network throughout the year, Musk axes the 500-person Supercharging team and renews his focus on autonomous driving.
Anthropic's Claude iOS App Can Examine Your iPhone Photos
Anthropic launches a free Claude iOS app, which lets users upload photos and sync with Claude AI chats on web browsers. But you'll have to pay to access its most powerful version.
No Joke: LinkedIn Expands Into Games
The professional social network is launching three puzzle-like games—Crossclimb, Pinpoint, and Queens—that users can play for free.
Instagram Goes After Accounts That Only Repost Other People's Content
The algorithm changes will reward smaller creators and original content while downranking aggregators and profiles that exist only to post existing Instagram content.
Firmware Update Suggests Starlink Mini Dish May Launch Soon
A new firmware version for existing Starlink hardware references a 'mini1_prod1,' which means the hardware is 'production-ready,' according to a systems engineer in Ukraine.
AMD: Gaming Demand Is Weak, Going to Get Worse
AMD, which makes chips for the PS5, Xbox, and Steam Deck, reports a 48% year-over-year drop in gaming revenue for Q1.
Concern About 'Scarily Good' Google AI Fueled Microsoft's OpenAI Investments
Emails from 2019 between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Bill Gates, and CTO Kevin Scott reveal anxieties that Microsoft couldn't 'easily replicate' Google's AI tech.
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera Gives You 360 Degrees of Coverage
The black and white variants of the camera are available for preorder now for $79.99. Three other color options will be available soon.
SpaceX Is Reportedly Finalizing a Starlink Deal in Yemen
Starlink is already being illicitly used in Yemen. But a government official says Starlink use will soon be above board.
What to Watch on Amazon Prime Video in May 2024
Step back into the void with Outer Range, or enter the reality show void of The GOAT.
Supreme Court Rejects Request to Block Texas Age-Verification Law for Porn Sites
Lobbyists for the porn industry and the ACLU had urged the Supreme Court to intervene, arguing the Texas law violates First Amendment rights and forces people to hand over sensitive info.
Senators: Car Companies Are Giving Location Data to Police Without a Warrant
The Democratic senators call on the FTC to investigate eight automakers for handing over users' location data with only a subpoena rather than a court-issued warrant.
Congress Votes to Strengthen Measures Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation
The REPORT Act requires online platforms to keep evidence longer and extends immunity to child victims and their representatives for reporting their own images.
Company Revives Alan Turing as an AI Chatbot, Outrage Ensues
Alan Turing is back in chatbot form to shill for an AI company, infuriating internet users.
