Month: August 2023
Amazon rolls out its virtual health clinic across the entire US
Amazon’s web-based healthcare service has now rolled out to all US states, as the ecommerce giant looks to conquer even more areas. With Amazon Clinic, users can remain within the Amazon ecosystem to get access to some basic healthcare, including consultations and treatments for more than 30 common health concerns.…
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How Elon Musk took over Tesla using money, strong-arm tactics, and his own popularity
The story of Tesla and Elon Musk can be traced back to the early 2000s, when Musk was ousted as CEO of his first company, PayPal. That incident taught Musk a crucial lesson about the importance of being in control, even when it wasn’t your own company. In episode two…
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The Morning After: Microsoft starts selling replacement parts for Xbox gamepads
Microsoft is dipping into the world of self-repair by offering replacement parts for Xbox gamepads, along with downloadable instructions and tutorial videos. The service will cover both the standard Xbox Wireless Controller models and the (pricey) Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller. They’re not cheap, though. Prices range from $24 for…
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Gamers, brace yourselves: AI development could lead to another GPU shortage
The rise in AI tools and chatbots may be exciting for many, but gamers and enthusiasts could soon be getting cryptomining flashbacks. A few years ago the crypto-mining craze gobbled up gaming GPUs, and it looks like history could be (sort of) repeating as businesses begin buying up consumer GPUs…
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 could get one of the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s best features
When you think about the highlights of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra you probably think of its 200MP main camera, its 10x optical zoom, and its QHD+ resolution display. But one of its best features is far less flashy, and in fact barely even advertised – it’s the LTPO panel…
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Canon’s new security-focused ‘SPAD’ camera can capture color video in complete darkness
Canon has just unveiled the MS-500, an unusual model that’s one of the most sensitive non-infrared cameras ever developed. It uses the highest-resolution 1-inch SPAD (Single-photon avalanche diode) sensor yet (3.2 megapixels), and an interchangeable lens mount that allows clear color shooting in light as low as 0.001 lux, according…
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