Author: Zach_Wilson
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack — but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be the law in Europe in February 2027, but instead of bringing them to the rest…
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Meta drops major climate pledge after a decade of membership, says it is still committed to renewable energy
Meta has funded multiple natural gas power plants over the past 12 months The corporate renewable energy initiative RE100 includes Apple, Google, and Microsoft among its 444 members Meta has previously committed to running all operations on renewables by 2020 Meta has confirmed it is withdrawing from the RE100 scheme,…
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The CW’s live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4. Source
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Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
Apple says it won’t limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, “There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device functionality due to…
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Nvidia launches Open Secure AI Alliance — but there’s no room for OpenAI, Anthropic or Google
Nvidia and Microsoft lead the list of founder members of the Open Secure AI Alliance AI, financial services, tech companies, and other organizations with developing AI services have joined the alliance Notable exceptions include OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Nvidia has confirmed its membership of the new Open Secure AI Alliance,…
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New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, or receive notification after midnight, will soon have to verify their ages to access those features. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) released a set of final rules on how to implement the SAFE…
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