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Apple is rumored to be working on new smart home products. Bloomberg’s Mark Garman reported that the company is developing wall-mounted displays for controlling home appliances, interacting with Siri, and video conferencing. The tablet is said to be “similar to a square iPad” with an “approximately 6-inch screen.” It has a camera on top, as well as an internal speaker and a rechargeable battery. His sources say the smart home display has been in development for three years and could be officially unveiled as early as March.This description is very similar to the Google Home Hub, which debuted in 2018,…
More than 200 23andMe employees will be laid off as part of the company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. The layoffs will affect 40% of the genetic testing company’s workforce.23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki said in a statement Monday that the layoffs will save the beleaguered company more than $35 million. She called the layoffs “a difficult but necessary step as we rebuild 23andMe and focus on the long-term success of our core consumer business and research partnerships.”The company also announced that it would begin shutting down therapeutic clinical programs that used genetic databases to research and develop new drugs. The…
Arcbound #1 made a splash when it was first announced, especially for the pedigree it came with. Tom Hardy is no stranger to comic book work, thanks to his roles in the Venom trilogy and The Dark Knight Rises, alongside Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman, American Vampire) and Frank Tieri (The Dark Knight Rises). Marvel vs. Capcom 3), he also played a major creative role. : The fate of two worlds). But one question remains… What exactly is Arcbound?The general gist of Arcbound is that humanity has traveled to the stars following mysterious events that led Earth to an uninhabitable wasteland.…
Courtesy of Battle Quest, AIPT can share the cover art and interior preview page for The 27 Run, the beginning of the trilogy. The first part of it will be completely “remastered” and reworked and reprinted into a monthly series of previously released books. Published in hardcover (and out of print) by A Wave Blue World. Written by Battle Quest editor Justin Zimmerman.“We can’t wait to add ‘The 27 Run’ to our lineup,” says BQC Publisher Drew Kafoury. “It’s packed with a variety of amazing art and a captivating, action-packed story.”So what is “27 runs”?Originally published in hardcover, The 27…
While the initial buzz around Apple’s mixed reality headset has died down, there are still new apps and experiences available to consumers who shell out $3,500. British broadcaster Channel 4 has launched a dedicated streaming app for headsets that allows users to watch content in “groundbreaking cinematic style”.Channel 4 is the first UK broadcaster to take this step. The app leverages technology within the headset to overlay streaming content onto the real world, allowing for multi-screen views as well as “full-screen viewing experiences” such as The Great British Bake Off and Taskmaster.Speaking of Taskmaster, the broadcaster also announced an environment…
Michael Allred’s homage to beloved superheroes will soon be republished by Dark Horse Comics in a new omnibus edition, details of which were published today in The Beat. Debuting in June 2025, Madman Compilation Vol. 1 begins printing the six-volume paperback edition of the seminal series with tons of bonus material. Madman follows Frank Einstein’s superhero alter ego, the titular Madman, on his adventures in Snap City. Channeling classic science fiction, tapping into metaphysical philosophy, and drawing on other inspirations, Allred’s Madman debuted with Creatures of the Id in 1990 and has since been published by IDW Publishing, Image Comics,…
Apple has a history of eye-popping price tags, but the company is reaching new heights with products that aren’t even gadgets. After Apple Music released its list of the 100 greatest albums of all time earlier this year, the streaming service is releasing a companion coffee table book. Get your copy of 1 of 1,500 for $450.I think this kind of attempt to rank and quantify art is interesting because music is inherently subjective and personal. But people love to discuss their artistic opinions, so if that’s your jam, there’s plenty to dig into with Apple Music ratings. (And before…
One World Under Doom, which has been promoted all year, was officially announced at New York Comic Con last month. The nine-issue event series, starting in February, is written by Ryan North, known for his defining X-Men titles with titles like Powers of X and Rise of the Powers of X. It was drawn by RB Silva. While the power brings about change across the Marvel Universe, ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM takes readers behind the mask to witness the triumphs and trials of Doom’s rule and his foolish attempts to overthrow it. I will.”One World Under Doom is a story…
Meta has long been at odds with European Union officials over Facebook and Instagram’s approach to targeted advertising. The company hopes to appease regulators with several changes to its advertising model in the region, including lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions. Starting November 13, this plan will cost 40% less, now just 6 euros ($6.36) per month when you sign up via the web, and 8 euros ($8.48) per month when you sign up with an iOS or Android device. Facebook and Instagram accounts cost an additional 4 euros per month on web and 5 euros per month on mobile.The…
Waymo has announced that it will expand the availability of its driverless ride-sharing service throughout Los Angeles. That’s correct. Waymo One is now available to all customers anywhere in LA County (80 square miles). The company has eliminated its waiting list for local residents. LA residents will have the experience of sitting in endless traffic, with a series of cameras and navigation algorithms leading the way instead of people.The enhanced service starts today and provides “fully autonomous driving” at all times of the day and night. Listen to it late at night to bond with your algorithm. Waymo plans to…