Several European space and satellite companies have now agreed to build a satellite-based network that can provide the Earth with internet connectivity, similar to SpaceX’s Starlink, Amazon’s Project Kuiper, and the UK’s OneWeb. IRIS² consortium formed by five space and satellite companies The EU has been interested in building a Starlink competitor since 2020, and […]
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Google roll out support for passkeys
Google now supports passkeys, which are meant to be a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords. Passkeys work on all major platforms and browsers, allowing users to log in by unlocking their computer or mobile device with their fingerprint, face recognition, or a local PIN code. When creating a passkey on your Google account, […]
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Check out the command bridge of all Starship Enterprises
The Roddenberry Archive has released a service where visitors can virtually visit the command bridge of all the Starship Enterprise vessels that have appeared in Star Trek. The service allows you to see the command bridge in 360 degrees for the different Enterprise models that have appeared in various Star Trek series, including nearly 900 […]
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A first teaser for the TV series Twisted Metal
Although the game series and the gaming genre in particular are more or less dead right now, it did not stop Peacock from producing a Twisted Metal series. The series has now received its first teaser and you can check it out here. In the series, we follow a guy named John Doe, played by […]
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Microsoft’s Phone Link gets support for iOS
Microsoft has now started rolling out an update to its Phone Link app that enables iPhone users to connect their device to Windows 11 computers. Previously, it has been possible to connect Android phones to Windows 11 via Phone Link, and now that support is coming to iPhones running iOS 14 or higher. When connecting […]
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Tile releases tracking tags for cats
Life360, the company that produces the Tile tracking tags in various versions, is now releasing a tracking tag specifically designed to be attached to a cat’s collar. The new Tile product is called “Tile for Cats” and is a modified version of a Tile Sticker that can be attached to a device that goes on […]
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A closer look at Jetson One
The Swedish company Jetson has taken its one-person quadcopter on a small US tour, where CNET among others got a chance to check it out. In the video above, Jetson One is shown up close, and we get a guided tour of the vehicle’s cockpit. Jetson has been taking pre-orders for Jetson One for some […]
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Mercedes: Electric cars are the future, not e-fuels
There is a lot of talk about e-fuels as an alternative since not all vehicles can switch to electric overnight. But it is not something that Mercedes will focus on. In a statement, CEO Ola Källenius said that electric cars are the future for them, not e-fuels. Synthetic fuel may be useful for cars that […]
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Proton releases password manager
Proton, the company behind the security-focused email service Proton Mail, is now launching its own password manager. Proton’s password manager is called “Proton Pass” and stores login information for various services with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). In addition to usernames and passwords, it is also possible to store web addresses and email addresses for the services […]
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Spider-Man swings into Disney Plus
Disney Plus announced on Twitter that the service will feature five Spider-Man movies, including the Tobey Maguire trilogy. Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3, and The Amazing Spider-Man are available on the streaming service as of April 21. Spider-Man: Homecoming and Venom will be available from May 12. Some movies, such as The Amazing Spider-Man 2 […]
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Samsung’s Galaxy A24 is official
Samsung continues to release new phones, and the latest of these is the Galaxy A24, which offers a 6.5-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340 resolution. Above the screen is a 13 MP camera, and on the back, we find three different cameras: a 50 MP main camera, a 2 MP macro camera, and a […]
Posted inAI
Reddit starts charging companies that want their data
Reddit has announced that it will start charging certain companies that use their API, programming interface, to access large amounts of data posted to the platform. Reddit’s decision to start charging for its data is due to the fact that some companies have begun using large amounts of data from Reddit to train their artificial […]
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Gaming media share their thoughts on Dead Island 2
After many delays, Dead Island 2 will soon be released. Reviews for the game have started to pop up here and there, so if you’re interested in finding out if it’s for you or not, you can check out the video reviews here. Overall, reviewers seem to be quite impressed with how well you can […]
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Google reportedly to launch Pixel Fold during I/O in May
It seems that we will finally see Google’s first foldable phone during Google I/O on May 10, at least according to CNBC, which claims to have obtained internal marketing material showing that Google will launch the phone during the conference. The launch is then expected to take place the following month in June. We can […]
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Warner Bros presents Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
After recently releasing Hogwarts Legacy, it looks like Warner Bros. has another Harry Potter game in the works. This time, it’s a game titled Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and just like Hogwarts Legacy, it’s being published by Warner Bros.’s own game studio, Portkey Games. The game development has been handled by Unbroken Studios. Harry Potter: […]
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Google’s Pixel 7A could be more expensive than the 6A
According to the site 9to5Google, Google’s upcoming Pixel 7A will cost $499, which would be $50 more expensive than its predecessor, the Pixel 6A. However, the phone is said to receive a bunch of upgrades such as wireless charging, a new 64 MP camera, a 90 Hz display, and the latest Tensor G2 chip. This […]
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Amazon is rumored to be rebooting Stargate and RoboCop
It’s been almost two years since Amazon bought the iconic film studio MGM Studios. Now, some information has emerged about Amazon’s plans for all the film and TV rights that MGM has accumulated during its almost 100 years in the industry. Deadline reports that Amazon plans to make both new movies and TV series based […]
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A trailer for Bupkis
Comedian Pete Davidson plays the lead role in the upcoming semi-autobiographical series Bupkis, which is set to be released on the streaming service Peacock next month. In the series, Pete plays a version of himself who gets into various shenanigans, some of which are taken from Pete Davidson’s real life. Interestingly, he has managed to […]
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Asus presents ROG Phone 7
Asus has now launched its latest Android phone ROG Phone 7, a phone that, like its predecessor, is designed for gaming. To handle the most demanding Android games, we find inside things like Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 together with up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage. The screen is a […]
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HBO Max and Discovery+ becomes Max
Warner Bros Discovery has now presented the service that will replace both HBO Max and Discovery+. The new name will simply be Max. The service will be launched in the USA on May 23. The new service will offer existing content such as Succession, Game of Thrones, and The Last of Us from HBO Max, […]
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Twitter is now owned by X Corp
Elon Musk’s fascination with the letter X has long been known, and now it has been reflected in Twitter. Slate reports that Twitter Inc. has now been absorbed into a newly formed company called X Corp, which means that Twitter no longer exists as a company. However, the Twitter brand and name are likely to […]
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Play Half-Life: Alyx without VR
Getting to play more Half-Life is something that many have surely dreamed of since Half-Life 2: Episode 2 ended. So when Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx, there were some who cheered while others shed a tear because it could only be played through virtual reality, which in turn can be a pretty heavy blow to the […]
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A New Teaser for Ahsoka
Here, Disney offers a small teaser for the upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka, which will premiere on Disney+ in August. The series follows the character Ahsoka Tano, played by Rosario Dawson, whom we have previously seen in the series The Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Mandalorian.
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Price announced for Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance
In December of last year, Mercedes unveiled the AMG S63 E Performance. It is the world’s most powerful S-Class and the package includes a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The total power output is stated at 802 horsepower and torque at a whopping 1430 newton meters. Now, the price tag […]
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Dawn Aerospace has tested a space plane with a rocket engine
The New Zealand-based space company, Dawn Aerospace, has for the first time tested its spaceplane, the Aurora Mk-II, with a rocket engine, the company announced yesterday. Over three days at the end of March, the Aurora Mk-II was tested with the rocket engine developed by Dawn for its aircraft. The 4.5-meter-long space plane reached a […]
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Playstation is reportedly working on a new handheld gaming console
According to a report from Insider Gaming, Sony is working on a new handheld Playstation console, but it will not be a successor to the PSP or PS Vita. Instead of being able to play games that are powered by the handheld device itself, it will primarily be used for Remote Play, to play Playstation […]
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Now you can buy the Ecovacs robotic lawn mower Goat G1
Ecovacs Robotics is a Chinese company that manufactures various home robot gadgets, such as vacuums and air purifiers. They also have a lawn mower in their range, and now it is starting to be sold. The Goat G1, as it is called, is said to be able to cut a lawn 2.5 times faster than […]
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Sony releases new wireless in-ear headphones
Sony now launches the popular headphones WH-1000XM5 in midnight blue, as expected, which means that the headphones are now available in three different colors. At the same time, Sony also presents the new in-ear headphones WF-C700N, which will be available in the colors black, white, lavender, and sage green. The new WF-C700N has features such […]
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Google Nest may soon be able to keep track of your garage door
According to 9to5Google, Google is developing a new feature for its Nest cameras that can detect when your garage door opens and closes. Based on text found in the latest APK for one of Google’s apps, Nest cameras will be able to send notifications when your garage door is opened or closed, as long as […]
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Now you can listen to podcasts on YouTube Music.
In February, we heard that YouTube Music would support podcasts, which now seems to be rolling out to users of the service. The interface in the app does not seem to have changed much compared to music listening, except that users can now fast-forward or rewind between 10 and 30 seconds, which can be useful […]