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X reportedly reversed course after weeks of the Brazilian Supreme Court refusing to grant conditions that would allow it to resume operations in the country. According to The New York Times, the company’s lawyers said in a court filing on Friday that X had appointed legal representatives in Brazil as required by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, removed accounts the judge identified as a threat to democracy, and paid fines. But the paper also reported that Brazil’s Supreme Court said X had not submitted all required paperwork and ordered it to do so within five days.According to Reuters, the documents X…
OpenAI is planning major changes next year, including the introduction of an entirely new logo. But according to Fortune, staff who got a sneak peek at what appeared to be the new logo at a recent all-hands meeting were not too keen on it. Gone is the company’s hexagonal flower symbol, which has become quite recognizable thanks to the popularity of ChatGPT. Instead, it’s been replaced by a big black “O” or a simple ring or circle, which staff reportedly found uncreative and even sinister.As the magazine’s sources explained, the new logo appears to be the polar opposite of OpenAI’s…
Amazon’s next Prime Day event is just around the corner, and sales are already underway. Google’s Pixel Buds A-series earphones have been discounted to just $64 from the usual price of $99. The 2021 A-series was a more affordable version of Google’s 2020 Pixel Buds. Though it doesn’t have advanced features like wireless charging or active noise cancellation, the sound quality and battery life are good for the price. If you’re an Android user looking for a good pair of earphones that don’t require a budget, you should check these out.Billy Steele/EngadgetGet the 2021 Google Pixel Buds A Series for…
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days will return this year on October 8 and 9. This “Fall Prime Day” has served as the online retailer’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for the past few years.Most of the sales will likely be Prime exclusive, meaning you’ll need to be an active Prime member to get the discount. However, it’s worth keeping an eye on Amazon’s site even if you’re not a Prime member, as there are always a few sales available to everyone. There are also some early Prime Day sales already in the pipeline that are worth checking out…
It’s previously gone by at least two different names (Oculus Connect, then Facebook Connect), but whatever the name, Meta’s fall event is a big showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the realm of virtual reality and mixed reality. Just like last year, the biggest news to come out of Meta Connect 2024 can be predicted by just two acronyms: AI and AR.Like other big tech companies this year, Meta will be eager to show how it will remain relevant in an AI-driven future. And seven months after the launch of Apple’s Vision Pro, which coincided with a…
One of the features that differentiates Arc Browser from other browsers is its ability to customize websites. Called “Boost,” the feature allows users to change the background color of a website, switch to a more preferred or readable font, or even remove unwanted elements from the page entirely. The changes you make aren’t supposed to be visible to others, but can be shared across devices. Now, the Browser Company, creators of Arc, have acknowledged that security researchers have found a critical flaw that could allow attackers to use Boost to compromise a target’s system.The company used Firebase, which the security…
Qualcomm appears to see Intel’s struggles as a potential opportunity: A new report from The Wall Street Journal claims the San Diego-based chipmaker has expressed interest in buying Intel “in recent days.”While the report cautions that such a deal is “by no means certain,” it would be disruptive to the U.S. semiconductor industry and would likely raise antitrust concerns, as the WSJ points out, but reports of Qualcomm’s interest underscore how Intel’s business has struggled over the past year.Intel last month announced plans to cut 15,000 jobs after reporting a quarterly loss of $1.6 billion. Its foundry business has also…
Darkening the entrance to a jolly holiday season, Katabasis is a fantasy horror story about a mercenary who descends into the underworld to save souls. Published by BlackBox Comics, Katabasis comes from the creative minds of writer Damien Becton (Worlds Away and Tales from Nottingham #5) and artist Rodrigo Rocha (Black, White & Bloodshot), with lettering by Dezi Sienty and coloring by Salvador Pomar. The title of this series is no doubt fitting, as in Greek “katabasis” means “descent,” and in Greek mythology this usually refers to the protagonist’s journey down to the underworld. Likewise, the word can mean a…
TwitchCon San Diego is taking place this weekend, and as per usual, the platform announced some news during the opening ceremony. First, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said that the service will provide streamers and viewers who break the rules with a clearer explanation of why their accounts have been suspended.Soon, Twitch will share excerpts of the chat that led to the suspension with the user in question via email and an appeals portal, eventually expanding to clips so streamers can see how their livestream or VOD may have violated the rules. “By providing this information, we hope streamers can review…
Wired reports that Danny Boyle’s zombie sequel 28 Years Later was shot using multiple iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones, making it the biggest movie ever made on an iPhone, with a production budget of around $75 million.There are a couple of big caveats worth clarifying. First, the source for this story is anonymous, as the film’s crew had to sign NDAs. Also, the entire movie wasn’t shot on last year’s high-end Apple smartphone. Engadget confirmed that Boyle and his team used a variety of cameras, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max being just one tool.Finally, the director didn’t just put…