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On a recent Saturday afternoon, around 50 sign-wielding protesters stood outside the Tesla showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking neighborhood, screaming insults at passing Tesla vehicles. “Don’t buy a Swatsticar!” The excitement peaked when an unsuspecting Cybertruck suddenly pulled around the corner. As a woman in the passenger seat stared wide-eyed out the window, the protestors began … Read more
Smartwatch shipments in India dipped annually for the first time in 2024, as consumers moved away from cheap, unknown brands. Apple bucked the broader trend, however, with a reported 2.4x growth for the year. According to data from analyst firm Counterpoint, India’s smartwatch shipments dropped 30% year-on-year in 2024. Signs of slowing sales emerged last … Read more
AMD is keeping its Zen 3 architecture alive with six newly spotted processors aimed at budget-conscious buyers. The Ryzen 3 5305G, Ryzen 3 5305GE, Ryzen 5 5605G, Ryzen 5 5605GE, Ryzen 7 5705G, and Ryzen 7 5705GE have appeared in AMD’s official documentation, as first highlighted in a Reddit post. These additions to the Ryzen … Read more
You probably already know that MagSafe technology is a pretty handy feature. You can use it to wirelessly charge your phone, attach a wallet to the back of your phone, use it as a combination phone stand and power bank, and more. To put it simply: MagSafe makes phone charging fun and far more convenient. But with … Read more
A convincing majority of Americans remain “afraid” to ride in self-driving vehicles, according to a survey released today by AAA. A January survey of 1,095 people found that 61 percent do not trust self-driving vehicles (that survey question didn’t differentiate between semi-autonomous cars, like some Tesla models, and fully autonomous cars, like Waymo robotaxis). Conversely, … Read more
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword has a clue that those who graduated from the University of Michigan will appreciate. (No, it’s not “WOLVERINE.”) There’s also … Read more
Bongino pushed the conspiracy theory that the Trump campaign was being spied on, a situation he dubbed “spygate” and called “the biggest scandal in American history.” During one show, discussing the pushback against the nomination of Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh, Bongino said, “My entire life right now is about owning the libs. That’s it. … Read more
In July 2021, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a Switch-like handheld device packed with features including a huge variety of control options, a 7-inch touchscreen, the ability to connect to external displays, and a quick suspend / resume feature. The device began shipping in February 2022, starting at $399. We’ve been keeping a close eye … Read more
The U.K. government is pushing forward with plans to attract more AI companies to the region through changes to copyright law that would allow developers to train AI models on artists’ content on the internet — without permission or payment — unless creators proactively “opt out.” Not everyone is marching to the same beat, though. … Read more
Even with all the options audiences have, Hulu remains a great platform for streaming some of the best anime in the medium. Complemented by a library of certified classics and contemporary hits, fans will be well catered to. The streamer’s selection spans every genre viewers could want, from high-octane action to romance. For those not … Read more