Month: December 2023
23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users’ DNA Relatives data
23andMe confirmed that a recent breach leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users. In an emailed statement to The Verge, company spokesperson Andy Kill says the breach affected around 5.5 million users who had DNA Relatives enabled, a feature that matches users with similar genetic makeups, while an additional 1.4…
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The influences of Godzilla Minus One go beyond the atom bomb
In the almost 70 years since Toho’s original Godzilla feature astounded filmgoers with its practically created depiction of monstrous, atomic devastation, Toho’s larger franchise of kaiju-focused projects has expanded and evolved to include battles with robots, three-headed monsters, and even King Kong. But all that growth has never really erased…
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3 soundbar gift ideas for movie fans – all under $100
With holidays approaching fast, you’re probably looking for gifts that will bring a smile to a loved one’s face without putting too big a dent in your budget. If there’s a movie fan on your list, a new soundbar can spark happiness by vividly bringing the soundtracks of films they…
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Meta is removing the ability to see phone notifications on your Quest
Meta is discontinuing a feature that lets you see notifications from your smartphone while you’re using a Quest VR headset, according to the patch notes for the Quest’s v60 update. The company introduced the ability to see iOS and Android notifications in the headset in 2021. Meta didn’t elaborate further…
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Amazon is having a massive sale on its own devices – 50% off Fire TVs, Echo, and Blink
Amazon just launched a massive sale on its own best-selling devices, with up to 50% in savings on Fire TVs, Echo speakers, Blink security cameras, and the 4K Fire TV Stick. I've gone through today's sale and listed the best deals below, with prices starting at just $17.99. • Shop…
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Tesla warns that the Model 3 is about to lose half of its tax credit in the US
A federal tax credit funded through the Inflation Reduction Act can currently shave up to $7,500 off the price of Tesla’s Model 3, but that’s about to drop in half. The tax credit will fall to $3,750 by January 1st, 2024 for the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3…
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