Month: May 2024
LG’s quirky briefcase TV is nearly matching its best price to date
As my colleague Chris Welch pointed out in his review of the LG StanbyME Go, there’s something refreshing about a TV that takes a chance on a less familiar concept, especially at a time when beastly OLED panels and art-inspired TVs seem to dominate the landscape. And now, thanks to…
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Nearly half of all Steam users are using Windows 11 — but why?
Recently, it was revealed that Windows 11’s market share has been declining as more users have been opting for Windows 10. Gamers must have missed the memo, though, since it turns out that Windows 11 is gaining ground as the most popular OS among Steam players. Considering that my position…
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Luminar, maker of lidar for autonomous driving, lays off 20 percent of its workforce
The company, which just announced shipments of its next-generation laser sensors to Volvo, said that it will transition to an “asset light” business model that will see more of its production outsourced to its partners. As part of the restructuring, at least 147 people will lose their jobs. Luminar has…
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Environmental journalism is under attack
Attacks against environmental journalists have risen dramatically across the world, according to a report released by UNESCO to commemorate World Press Freedom Day. UNESCO and the International Federation of Journalists surveyed 905 journalists across 129 countries. Between 2009 and last year, more than 70 percent of reporters experienced attacks while…
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Here’s the letter from 14 senators slamming TSA facial recognition in airports
The TSA’s been planning to expand facial recognition to a whopping 430 US airports over the next several years — but a bipartisan group of 14 senators is now challenging that. Facial recognition “poses significant threats to our privacy and civil liberties, and Congress should prohibit TSA’s development and deployment…
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This sinister Omen gaming PC build just might keep you up at night
PC building is more than just a means to an end. For some, it’s a bonafide hobby, and no more is that evident than when PC builders get creative, with truly chilling results. As highlighted by PCGamesN, one user from its PC-building social media page has taken an Omen build…
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