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Reddit is sunsetting its Clubhouse clone
/ The company says that keeping Talk around would use more resources than it had anticipated.
GM will give the majority of its US team cash if they quit in the next two weeks
/ As GM spends billions on the shift to electric cars, it’s cutting spending in other areas and has offered many US employees cash to leave the company to avoid layoffs in the future.
Microsoft 365’s newest assistant will point out when you make stuff less accessible
/ New 3D-printed adaptive accessories for the Surface Pen and automatic alt text for LinkedIn posts were also announced at Microsoft’s Ability Summit. 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”>Illustration: The Verge Imagine if Clippy didn’t suck and instead made genuinely helpful suggestions to ensure the content you create is accessible to as wide an audience as possible. That’s the idea behind a new tool Microsoft announced today at its annual Microsoft Ability Summit. The new “Accessibility Assistant” for Microsoft 365 office software is like a spelling or grammar checking tool that wil...
Wing’s new delivery network lets its drones deliver more with fewer stops
/ Wing’s new Wing Delivery Network lets its drones autonomously pickup and deliver packages back-to-back without needing to immediately return to a point of origin. 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: Wing Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Google parent company Alphabet, is unveiling a new system that enables its drones to dynamically take pickup and delivery jobs back-to-back without needing to report back to an originating base. The ability is part of the company’s new Wing Delivery Network, a decentralized logistics system that can automatically delegate tasks to a f...
Pioneer DJ Introduces Stylish “OPUS-QUAD” System
Pioneer DJ has announced the release of the OPUS-QUAD, its first-ever standalone 4-deck system for style-conscious users. Arriving in a sleek matte black finish with earthy slits and copper-colored markings, the OPUS-QUAD is built to elevate the aesthetics of any venue while increasing playability with all-in-one functionality.The distinctively shaped top plate is sloped and rounded at the front, making it more comfortable to rest your hands on while the full-size jog wheels incorporate streamlined dimples and a textured finish with customizable deck color illumination. Offering control over a variety of creative functions is a 10.1-inch touch screen paired with a smart rotary selector with a 4-direction push. OPUS-QUAD is compatible with both Rekordbox and Serato, and inputs include two t...
Cowboy 4 e-bikes now automatically adapt to wind, hills, and heavy loads
/ The software update is meant to seamlessly overcome wind, hills, and heavy loads. It’s available today for all C4 and C4ST electric bikes. 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: Cowboy Cowboy’s latest 4 and 4ST e-bikes are being treated to a free software update today that adds a new adaptive power feature meant to automatically overcome any resistance as it occurs, be it a hill, blast of wind, or kid in a baby seat. Cowboy is also adding three new color options for its 4ST step-through model. According to Cowboy, its proprietary software feature works ...
Silvergate has collapsed
/ There’s snow in Hollywood, rain in California, and the crypto bank is going away.
HHW Gaming: TMNT Villain The Shredder Coming To ‘Call of Duty’
One of the greatest villains in pop culture history is coming to Call of Duty. The post HHW Gaming: TMNT Villain The Shredder Coming To ‘Call of Duty’ appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Microsoft details how it could get Call of Duty: Warzone running on Switch
/ In a new filing, Microsoft shared how it could bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo’s lower-powered device. 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: Activision In a filing (pdf) submitted to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Microsoft shared some details about how it thinks it will be able to get Call of Duty games to run on the Nintendo Switch. Last month, Microsoft signed a binding 10-year agreement to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo players day and date as on Xbox with “full feature and content parity” if its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes...
How to use sleep tech to become an early bird
/ Smart lights, sleep trackers, and bedtime modes on your phone can all help you resist that snooze button. 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”>Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge You don’t have to sell me on the benefits of being an early bird. I’ve seen dozens of articles and studies breaking down how getting up early is better for your health, productivity, and stress levels. But becoming an early riser isn’t easy. Speaking from experience, it’s much harder if you’re naturally a night owl and there’s no particular reason — like getting your kids to school — to be up before 7AM...
Microsoft is testing file recommendations in Explorer
/ The Windows 11 File Explorer change should ‘bring users the most relevant file content right to their fingertips,’ though it’s currently only available for business users. 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″>It’s hard to argue with more shortcut options.
Realme Launches Smart Phone With a Feature Strikingly Similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island
Realme appears to be taking inspiration from Apple to inspire the design of its new Realme C55. As the first-ever Realme phone to include the feature, the company has integrated a capsule situated at the top of the screen that looks nearly identical to Apple’s Dynamic Island.Apple debuted its Dynamic Island on 2022’s iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The pill-shaped icon allows users to monitor alerts and check in-progress activities, such as songs currently playing, for example.On the Realme C55, the capsule will showcase low battery alerts, charging status and data consumption, according to GSM Arena, which reported first on the feature. It’ll also indicate step count and walking distance for each day once a future update rolls out.As for the other specs on the Realme C55, the phone c...
