Author: Zach_Wilson
ICYMI: the week’s 7 biggest from potential DJI drone bans to new film cameras
With few events this week, it should have been a quieter one in the tech world. Then, the US government had to start moving towards a DJI drone ban, which could have major consequences for amateur and professional photographers alike. On top of this we saw the launch of CoPilot+…
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Would you eat a robot? Swiss scientists want to create fully edible electronics — but I am not sure I want to have a bite at R2D2 anytime soon
Swiss scientists at EPFL (École Spéciale de Lausanne), along with researchers from other universities, are working on creating robots that are not only functional but also biodegradable and safe to eat. These robots could potentially reduce electronic waste, deliver nutrition and medicines, monitor health, and provide new culinary experiences. The…
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Report: Amazon might ask you to pay for the best Alexa
Amazon has spent a good portion of 2024 working on an upgrade for Alexa. Rumors from last month said the tech giant sought to implement AI tech into their assistant allowing it to compete with the likes of ChatGPT. Now, as part of a new report, Reuters recently spoke to…
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Spotify launches new Basic Plan in the United States – here’s what you need to know
Spotify is launching a new Basic plan in the United States just a few weeks after the platform rolled out its second price hike in less than a year. The tier brings back the old price of $10.99 a month, and you’ll receive all of the same benefits as the…
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Doctor Who: Empire of Death review: Take your dog for a walk
The following contains spoilers for “Empire of Death.” “Empire of Death” is the typical Russell T. Davies series finale: It’s bombastic, dense and totally uninterested in resolving its own story. The episode bounces around for the requisite amount of time before leaping to its climax with an arresting visual of…
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AT&T is still on the hook for offering landline service in California
AT&T can’t pull the plug on landline service for customers across California. In a ruling on Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T’s request to release it from its obligations as a Carrier of Last Resort (COLR), as reported earlier by Ars Technica and CBS News. AT&T has…
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