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As a child, Berger took on an unpleasant challenge that gave rise to his nickname. It also changes him forever, and as an adult he is very alone, apart from what’s in his head. Writer Ben Canny and artist Gorkrom, the creators of Burger, have created a deeply disturbing tale of body horror. By the end of this first issue, we go to some incredibly surreal and downright gruesome places. Berger’s story is told from his perspective. Given his unstable mental state (to say the least), we end up going through a very varied journey with Golcrom in terms of…
The legal battle between Apple and medical technology company Masimo is heating up, and the bigger company is winning this showdown, in some ways. According to Reuters, a federal jury has agreed with Apple that previous versions of Masimo’s W1 and Freedom watches (pictured above) infringed the company’s design patents. Apple was awarded only $250 in damages, the minimum amount allowed for patent infringement, but the company’s lawyers reportedly told the court that it wasn’t about the money anyway.Apple, which is worth $3.5 trillion, wanted Masimo to stop selling its current smartwatch models. However, the jury found that these new…
Updated October 26, 2024, 9:00 AM ET: The deal below has expired, but you can currently get a similar deal on Pixel tablets at Wellbots. The Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock is $110 off when you use code ENGPIX110 at checkout, bringing it down to $489. Use the same code to save $110 off the 256GB Pixel tablet alone, bringing the final price to $389.Tablets may be a cheaper alternative than laptops, but they can still cost a significant amount of money. Sales make all the difference, and the 128GB Google Pixel Tablet is currently available from $399 to…
As part of a settlement of a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, Lyft agreed to tell drivers how much they can actually earn on its ride-hailing platform and back it up with evidence. The lawsuit accuses the company of making “numerous false and misleading claims” in ads it published in 2021 and 2022, when demand for rides recovered after the previous year’s coronavirus lockdowns. The FTC said Lyft promised drivers up to $43 an hour in some areas, but did not specify that the figure was based on top drivers’ incomes.The published…
Apple is reportedly still working on glucose management, but this time with software. Bloomberg’s Mark Garman said the company tested an app this year to help people with pre-diabetes manage their diet and lifestyle. Apple is said to have no plans to release the app for consumers, but it could play a part in future health products.The company reportedly tested the app internally and found that employees were at risk of developing type 2 diabetes through blood tests. The participants “actively monitored their blood sugar levels via a variety of commercially available devices” and recorded corresponding changes in blood sugar…
If you’ve had a Cash App account in the past six years or so, be careful. You could be entitled to thousands of dollars as a result of a class action settlement. Earlier this year, the company offered a $15 million settlement following two security incidents. If you are eligible to make a claim, you can do so within a few weeks.Cash App said the first related breach occurred in December 2021, when a former employee downloaded a report containing information about more than 8 million users. This includes your name, brokerage account number, and, in some cases, the holdings…
8BitDo, once known exclusively as a company offering Nintendo nostalgia, has expanded in recent years to sell all kinds of game controllers and accessories. The company’s latest endeavor is a mobile game controller. The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller incorporates highlights from the popular Ultimate series, including Hall effect. — and offer expandable accessories that attach to your smartphone, like Backbone and Razer Knight.First, the bad news (for some). The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is Android-only, so it won’t be much loved by iPhone owners. And because it’s a Bluetooth accessory rather than a plug-in like the Backbone, it…
Wade and Logan – together again!The most unlikely team-up became the most wanted team-up. Deadpool and Wolverine reunite and the fate of the world is at stake in this ongoing series that hits like a never-ending action movie and is ready to blow your mind. When a fan-favorite villain is unearthed, a long-held plan comes to fruition and we get to see a new side of our heroes and their enemies. And the only thing that stands between the earth and destruction is the magician who speaks with the best of them.Deadpool/Wolverine #1Screenplay: Benjamin PercyArtist: Joshua CassaraRelease date: January 1,…
According to a report from TechCrunch, Apple’s beta testing service Testflight has received a fairly significant update. Software updates give developers more control over who can participate in betas and how new features are shared. Beta testers can also get more information about your app before they start using it.Developers will be able to set all sorts of criteria regarding who can and cannot access the beta version. This helps developers target test groups to specific users, such as those using specific devices or OS versions. Testflight offers up to 10,000 invitations by default, so this can help you secure…
Some days it feels like nothing changes, but the best thing you can do is learn to tolerate mediocrity. Today is not that day. Public Knowledge reports that the U.S. Copyright Office has granted an exemption request from nonprofit public interest organization and DIY repair site iFixit, allowing McDonald’s franchise owners to hire third parties to repair their McFlurry and soft-serve ice cream machines. announced that it had been approved.Because of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the franchise owner could not legally hire an outside company to work on the machine. McDonald’s soft serve ice cream machines have digital…