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Cadillac’s new Optiq compact electric SUV will be its cheapest EV
/ The Cadillac Optiq is the luxury automaker’s new entry-level electric vehicle slotted under the Lyriq. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>How cheap are you exactly, Optiq?a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Do the new Cadillac Optiq and Chevy Equinox EV SUVs have something in common? There’s no clear giveaway in the Optiq pictures that helps compare its size to that of the Lyriq. In terms of the Lyriq’s overall size, it’s b...
Tumblr is betting big on going small
The social network failed to hit the growth targets its new owner set in 2019. But were they ever compatible with what Tumblr does best? Share this story
A hefty stable Steam Deck update gives the Dock a brand-new feature
/ VRR for the official Dock — and voltage offset, and Starfield performance, display color adjustment, and more. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Fortnite is blocking some outfits in experiences made for kids
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Microsoft Has a New App for Streaming Windows Remotely
Microsoft has launched a Windows app across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, web browsers and of course, Windows.The app was announced at Ignite 2023 and is designed to consolidate the former Windows 365 app with all of Microsoft’s other PC services, essentially allowing for remote streaming of Windows from any device.Leading with a customizable home screen, the Windows app allows users to open multiple tabs to work across applications.Along with Windows 365 features, they can remotely stream Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft’s Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services. Users’ experience can be customized with adjustable display resolutions and scaling.Sadly, the Windows app isn’t available for consumers just yet, limited to business accounts for the time being.In other tech news, Google searches may soo...
Microsoft Has a New App for Streaming Windows Remotely
Microsoft has launched a Windows app across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, web browsers and of course, Windows.The app was announced at Ignite 2023 and is designed to consolidate the former Windows 365 app with all of Microsoft’s other PC services, essentially allowing for remote streaming of Windows from any device.Leading with a customizable home screen, the Windows app allows users to open multiple tabs to work across applications.Along with Windows 365 features, they can remotely stream Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft’s Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services. Users’ experience can be customized with adjustable display resolutions and scaling.Sadly, the Windows app isn’t available for consumers just yet, limited to business accounts for the time being.In other tech news, Google searches may soo...
YouTube’s New AI Tool Generates Clones of Artists’ Voices
While some musical artists have expressed their frustrations over their voices being cloned without their permission, YouTube has rolled out a new tool to do exactly that, albeit, actually working alongside the artists. The video platform recently unveiled a new feature called Dream Track that allows users to make their own music with an AI-generated clone of artists’ voices.Available only on YouTube Shorts, users won’t be able to make full-length songs, but rather 30-second soundtracks. Thankfully, the only voices they’ll be able to use is from artists who are collaborating with YouTube on the feature.Among the participating artists are pop legends, including Charlie Puth, Charli XCX and Demi Lovato. Also in the mix is Alec Benajmin, alongside John Legend, Papoose, Sia, T-Pain and Troye S...
YouTube’s New AI Tool Generates Clones of Artists’ Voices
While some musical artists have expressed their frustrations over their voices being cloned without their permission, YouTube has rolled out a new tool to do exactly that, albeit, actually working alongside the artists. The video platform recently unveiled a new feature called Dream Track that allows users to make their own music with an AI-generated clone of artists’ voices.Available only on YouTube Shorts, users won’t be able to make full-length songs, but rather 30-second soundtracks. Thankfully, the only voices they’ll be able to use is from artists who are collaborating with YouTube on the feature.Among the participating artists are pop legends, including Charlie Puth, Charli XCX and Demi Lovato. Also in the mix is Alec Benajmin, alongside John Legend, Papoose, Sia, T-Pain and Troye S...
IBM pulls X ads as Elon Musk endorses white pride
/ IBM froze its advertisements after a report indicated they appeared on pro-Nazi content — while Musk chats with far-right accounts about race. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images IBM has pulled its advertising presence from X, formerly Twitter, as Elon Musk continues to endorse far-right talking points — agreeing with posts this week that promoted antisemitism and pushed support for white pride. The nonprofit Media Matters drew attention to those statements and noted that IBM, Apple, Comcast, and other companies all had ads pl...
Baldur’s Gate 3: Deluxe Edition on Xbox and PS5 is coming on a “fuck-ton of discs”
/ All the best things come in threes. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Larian Studios Larian Studios has announced that a physical deluxe edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 is available for preorder now, and just like my bear boyfriend, it’s friggin’ huge.
The house that climate change built
The effort to climate-proof our housing is running into a mess of problems, including aging housing stock, out-of-date zoning laws, and NIMBY-ism. Can we build our way to a better future? Share this story a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Aging homes and the American dream There are around 144 million homes in the US (as of 2022), according to the latest data from the 2021 American Community Survey, built mainly along the coasts and in areas prone to flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires as the climate changes. Around 85 million of those are owner-occupied. Slightly less than half were built before 1980, and roughly 35 percent were built before 1970, according to the ...
Sony and Apple are giving PS5 owners six free months of Apple Music
/ The promotion is running until November 2024, and is available globally to owners of any PS5 model. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The deal is available across all PS5 consoles, including the recently announced PS5 Slim.
