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News Image Microsoft is discontinuing its HoloLens headsets

Microsoft has ended production of its HoloLens 2 headsets, with no sign of a replacement ahead. UploadVR reports that HoloLens 2 will still get “updates to address critical security issues and software regressions” until the end of 2027, but production of the headsets has now ended. Software support for the original HoloLens headset will reportedly end on December 10th, too. Microsoft originally unveiled its HoloLens headset in 2015, promising the augmented reality goggles would power the future of virtual worlds. Microsoft then followed up with the HoloLens 2 in 2019 with a wider field of view, eye tracking, and more powerful specs. Microsoft’s struggles with HoloLens have been apparent over the past two years. Former HoloLens boss Alex...

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News Image Run as Fast as You Can to Amazon While This Under Desk Treadmill Is Still Just $130

The 52% limited-time deal wasn't enough, so Amazon added a $30 on-page coupon to make this treadmill a true steal.

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News Image What to do — and what to avoid — to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

Over the weekend, Hurricane Helene pummeled the Southeast, causing sweeping devastation to areas of the country unaccustomed to such disasters. The storm destroyed homes, businesses, and roadways, left millions without power and cell service, and stranded people in western North Carolina in the midst of  several feet of floodwater. More than 130 deaths have been reported across six states, including Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. Supplies are being airlifted into impacted areas of North Carolina and the National Guard has been deployed to assist in rescue efforts. As relief continues, many across the country are looking to offer their support. Here are some ways you can help the burgeoning relief effort and what to avoid in order to not hinder emergency and rescue crews on the ground in these pivotal early days. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, do not send donations or supplies that have not been specifically requested by state and local organizations, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. In a statement on X, TEMA said it is not accepting volunteers or donations “until the life safety mission is complete.”  While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities.TEMA is not accepting volunteers or donations until the life safety mission is complete. Tennesseans, do not… pic.twitter.com/EhrIcewCLX While well-meaning, donating supplies can “further burden a community that is already in crisis,” according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If you are local to the areas impacted by Helene, connect with established local or national charitable organizations to ensure you’re donating exactly what is needed and in the necessary quantities (usually in bulk). Used clothing is never necessary, per FEMA. North Carolina Emergency Management advised against traveling to western North Carolina in order to keep roads cleared for rescue and utility crews. If you have a trip planned to an affected community in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, consider delaying or canceling your trip: tourists may complicate search and rescue efforts. The state also asks that people do not send physical donations and volunteers. ⚠️ DO NOT travel to western NC. Rescue crews are continuing to work in impacted areas. Utility crews are also at work to restore power, cell service and other vital infrastructure. Keep the roads clear for them. The best way to offer your support after a disaster is to donate money, according to FEMA. “Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through businesses local to the disaster, which supports economic recovery,” the agency’s website says. Here are some organizations where you can donate funds: To avoid charity scams, research organizations you plan to give to and avoid donating to ones that have obvious red flags such as rushing you into making a donation or asking you to donate via gift card or by wiring money. Give.org and Charity Navigator provide trustworthiness ratings for many charitable groups.  Do not go to a disaster area to volunteer. Until a disaster area has been declared safe to enter and volunteer needs are identified, stay home and donate instead. Volunteers should only come once they have been given an assignment with an established organization that has asked for assistance. Volunteers will be needed in the months following a disaster, according to Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster, so be patient. You can check for opportunities at the National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster, which coordinates disaster response across a number of organizations nationwide.

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Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Last year, Sound Ventures, the 9-year-old, Beverly Hills, California-based venture firm led by general partners Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, announced a new $265 million AI fund that was betting big on large language model companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face. In fact, the plan was to invest in just six companies […]

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Netherlands again urges Dutch to leave Lebanon as other countries start evacuations

The Netherlands has again urged Dutch people in Lebanon to leave while they still can.

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News Image Billy Crystal (Yes, Really) Gets Spooked in Before‘s First Trailer

Apple TV+'s new supernatural thriller series co-stars Judith Light and Rosie Perez, and arrives October 25.

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Numa raises $32M to bring AI and automation to car dealerships

Numa, a startup developing AI-powered automation tech for car dealerships, has raised fresh capital in a Series B round.

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How the FBI and Mandiant caught a ‘serial hacker’ who tried to fake his own death

Jesse Kipf was a prolific hacker who sold access to systems he hacked, had contacts with a notorious cybercrime gang, and tried to use his hacking skills to get off the grid for good.

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News Image 30 Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player (October 2024)

From Animal Well to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console.

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Experts urge Dutch gov't to reject EU plan to scan citizens' messages for child porn

Tech experts and parliamentarians are urging the Dutch government to reject European plans to scan citizens’ messaging traffic for images of child pornography.

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News Image Take a mental break with the newest Vox crossword

Welcome to the Vox crossword! New puzzles are published daily, Monday through Saturday, and our moderated comments section is now live. The registration link is below every puzzle so get over there and add your two cents. Puzzle editors, constructors, and other solvers will be on hand to answer your questions and reply to your remarks. You can also register right here. Puzzles are constructed by these great people and edited by Elizabeth Crane.  Make sure to bookmark this page or add it to your phone’s home screen to find a new challenge each day. You can also get a weekly email reminder by signing up for our crossword newsletter. Need more puzzles? We have whole books of Vox crosswords! More crossword puzzles

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News Image U.S. Dockworkers Go on Strike Over Robots and Wages

"I will cripple you and you have no idea what that means. Nobody does."

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Microsoft fixes Windows KB5043145 reboot loops, USB and Bluetooth issues

Microsoft fixes a known issue in the Windows KB5043145 preview update that causes reboot loops, freezes systems, and breaks USB and Bluetooth devices....

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News Image Pebblebee’s trackers now work on Apple’s or Google’s networks

Pebblebee has announced new Universal versions of its Bluetooth trackers that support both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device networks. At $34.99 each, they’re more expensive than Apple’s popular $29 AirTags, but they include additional features like rechargeable batteries and a light that can make them easier to locate in the dark. Compatibility with both Apple’s and Google’s networks potentially makes the Pebblebee Universal a better choice for households using a mix of iOS and Android devices, but the trackers won’t work on both networks at the same time. When Google introduced its upgraded Find My Device network last April, Pebblebee confirmed to 9to5Google that its trackers would be limited to the network they were...

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News Image Noctua’s flagship PC fan gets bigger and fancier

Noctua has released a new 140mm version of its quiet, efficient, and powerful fan called the Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM. The fan comes in three configurations, including a two-fan set with an RPM offset and a quieter version that spins a little more slowly than the standard model. All three are available now, starting at $39.90. The up-to-1,500rpm fan is the follow-up to Noctua’s NF-A12x25, which you may remember from the company’s collaborations that have seen special versions of Nvidia RTX 4080 and RTX 3080 GPUs that come with the fans attached. Compared to its predecessor, the A14x25 is about 2dBA louder, uses roughly twice the wattage at max, and takes up a little more space, but it moves about 50 percent more air, according to its s...

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News Image Unreal Fest Seattle 2024: all the news from Epic’s big event

Get ready for more news about Unreal Engine and more.

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Ford cuts price of BlueCruise hands-free driving feature

Ford is slashing both the monthly and annual cost of its hands-free driver-assistance feature, BlueCruise, for new and existing owners in response to “customer and dealer” feedback, the company tells TechCrunch. The automaker announced Tuesday that it will now charge $49.99 per month or $495 annually for BlueCruise, which allows drivers to take their hands […]

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News Image Growing Air Leak in Russian Segment Now Deemed Greatest ISS Risk, Report Reveals

NASA and Roscosmos have elevated the air leak to the highest level of risk, but they can't agree on when it becomes unmanageable.

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