Tag: author_name|Will Shanklin
The FTC’s Microsoft antitrust probe reportedly focuses on software bundling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly investigating Microsoft like it’s 1998. In the waning days of the Biden administration, outgoing chair Lina Khan’s probe is said to be picking up steam, according to ProPublica. The FTC is particularly concerned with Microsoft’s bundling of ubiquitous Office products with cybersecurity and…
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LG’s transparent OLED T television can be yours for the low low price of $60,000
LG’s transparent wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T has 4K resolution, LG’s wireless transmission tech for video and audio and the ability to shift between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. This futuristic tech, first introduced at CES 2024, will only set…
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Unofficial mod transforms the Playdate into a charming robot pet
Although Panic paused development on its official Playdate charging dock, an enterprising character artist has swooped in with an open-source kit (via Gizmodo) that transforms the device into an interactive robot pet. PlayBot is Guillaume Loquin’s name for the cute add-on, which anyone with the right know-how can build. (For…
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Google’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts
Google has yet another AI tool to add to the pile. Whisk is a Google Labs image generator that lets you use an existing image as your prompt. But its output only captures your starter image’s “essence” rather than recreating it with new details. So, it’s better for brainstorming and…
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Bosch signs agreement for up to $225 million in CHIPS Act funding
Bosch is the latest recipient of (preliminary) CHIPS and Science Act funding. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the US Commerce Department and could receive up to $225 million in funding. Lest you think Amazon’s gruff crime solver somehow got a piece of the action, Bosch is also a…
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Skype phases out credits and phone numbers
Microsoft has cut two of Skype’s central premium features: credit and custom phone numbers. Instead of credits, the company is now pushing subscriptions — priced regionally and globally, depending on your needs. As for using a phone number other than your cell’s, there’s no longer an alternative on the platform.…
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