Meta’s X rival Threads is rolling out a new “activity status” feature that will let you see when someone on the social network is online. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature on Tuesday in a Threads post, noting that it’s meant to act as “a way to help you find others to engage with […]
Politics Read on TechCrunchThe Finnish Customs office took down the website and seized the servers for the darknet marketplace 'Sipulitie' where criminals sold illegal narcotics anonymously....
Crime and Courts Read on Bleeping ComputerGoogle Chrome has begun to phase out uBlock Origin. The developer of the free ad blocker, Raymond Hill, recently reposted a screenshot that shows Chrome automatically turning off uBlock Origin because it is “no longer supported.” The change comes as Google Chrome migrates to Manifest V3, a new extension specification that could impact the effectiveness of some ad blockers. uBlock Origin has launched uBlock Origin Lite, which uses Manifest V3, in response to the transition. However, you have to manually install the extension because it’s “too different from uBO to be an automatic replacement,” according to a FAQ Hill that posted to GitHub. Hill says you may notice a difference when using uBlock Origin Lite compared to uBlock Origin...
Business Read on The VergeYou can grab a 1TB Xbox without a disc drive for a slight discount, but even with redesigned internals there’s not much to entice new buyers.
Business Read on GizmodoThis Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S Max is only about as loud as a microwave. Clean out your apartment, not your wallet, with this robot vacuum for over $100 off.
Politics Possible ad Read on GizmodoThese are all the Apple Intelligence features coming to iPhone on October 28.
Business Read on GizmodoTitled DC GO!, the initiative kicks off with three web-exclusive series starring Raven, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn next month.
Entertainment Read on GizmodoJLab already sells a budget-friendly pair of noise canceling wireless earbuds with its $59.99 ANC 3, but at $29.99, the company’s new Go Pop ANC are half the price while still offering features like an ambient sound boosting mode and up to 21 hours of battery life with ANC active. Although we haven’t tested them, at $29.99, we’re not necessarily expecting the JLab Go Pop ANC’s active noise-canceling performance will rival the capabilities of industry-leading offerings from companies like Sony. The Go Pop ANC rely on just two microphones in a feed-forward system that detects and cancels external sounds. More advanced and more expensive ANC systems use a hybrid approach with additional mics inside the ear that can detect and remove a wider...
Business Read on The Verge TechThe third-generation Oura Ring Horizon — the one that’s more round — is down to $299 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy in silver and black, which is only a few dollars more than the lowest price to date. That brings its price in line with the MSRP of the squared-off “Heritage” version and $50 cheaper than the Oura Ring 4 we just reviewed. Besides ditching the flat-top design, the Oura Ring 3 Horizon otherwise offers the same vital-tracking experience as the original. It has seven temperature sensors, a blood oxygen-monitoring SpO2 sensor, and a green LED optical heart rate monitor. Those sensors work in tandem to enable a growing suite of sleep tracking metrics, offering an easily digestible glimpse into the quality of all your slumber...
Health Possible ad Read on The Verge TechDisclaimer, Slow Horses, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.
Entertainment Read on WIRED CultureA new Home Controls screensaver in Android 15 turns your tablet or phone into a smart home dashboard, where you can control devices with a single tap. The interactive screensaver does away with the need to unlock your device or tap a shortcut button, making controlling your connected lights or cameras much quicker. The feature is live now on the Google Pixel Tablet and Pixel phones running Android 15 and should be available on more devices soon. The screensaver appears when your device is docked or connected to a charger. It works with the Google Home app and displays your Favorites tab, which can be customized to show your most used devices, such as individual smart lights, thermostats, and security camera feeds. The tab also has...
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