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Discord’s username change is causing discord
/ Discord’s major username changes to adopt standardized handles aren’t sitting well with its longtime users.
VanMoof S5 e-bike review: nice but twice the price
Electric Bikes $4,000 and a long list of features, but how many do you really need? “Sometimes you have to kill your darlings,” is a phrase used by designers to justify the removal of elements they find personally exciting but fail to add value. The last time I heard it was in April, 2022, when I rode pre-production versions of VanMoof’s new full-size S5 and smaller A5 electric bikes. The phrase was uttered by co-founder and CEO Taco Carlier to justify the removal of VanMoof’s iconic matrix display for a new “Halo Ring” interface. One year later and both e-bikes are now — finally — being delivered to customers, well after their original target of July 2022. The price has also been raised to $3,998 / €3,498 from an early preorder price of $2,998 / €2,498, which was already much more e...
CASETiFY Celebrates ‘Star Wars’ Day With Special N-1 Starfighter Collector’s Edition Box Set
CASETiFY says "May the 4th Be With You" with its exclusive Star Wars Day N-1 Starfighter Collector's Edition Box Set.The limited-edition bundle is comprised of accessories inspired by The Mandalorian, and includes a Modified N-1 Starfighter case honoring after the spacecraft that defended the skies and space of Naboo, finished with aluminium and a mirror effect creating a galactic effect. In addition, the box set includes a silver phone case with a design of Din Djarin's Mandalorian helmet inspired by beskar steel, as well as the Grogu AirPods Case that has since become the most popular product in CASETiFY's recent The Mandalorian collaboration.The CASETiFY N-1 Starfighter Collector's Edition Box Set is only available to 1,000 fans and is available on the CASETiFY webstore and select CASET...
Gmail Rolls Out Its Own Blue Verification Check System
Amid the ongoing Twitter Blue check debate – with many celebrities wanting their blue checks gone – Gmail has decided to take a page from the social media platform’s book. The email service has rolled out blue checks that designate if a company is verified.Companies will be able to verify their identity with Google, after which the blue check will be shown next to their name. When a recipient hovers over the check, they’ll see this message: "The sender of this email has verified that they own [domain email was sent from] and the logo in the profile image."In 2021, Gmail began requiring companies to verify themselves and their logo in order to display a brand logo as an avatar in emails. The blue check is an extension of that effort, helping users to not get scammed.“Strong email authentica...
Please stop inviting heads of state to Bluesky
/ And could you let the team know if you’re going to invite a celeb? 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″>An official skeet. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is already there, as is Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Ron Wyden. There are celebrities there, as well — CNN’s Jake Tapper, filmmaker Rian Johnson, model Chrissy Teigen, and filmmaker Lilly Wachowski. But the more high-profile members that join, the more moderation challenges the Bluesky team is likely to encounter. After all, when pundit Matt Yglesias joined, before a block button was available, one user threatened to beat him with hammers. So I’m sympath...
How to use a passkey to sign into your Google account
/ Google’s new passkeys lets you access your account and apps more quickly and easily. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>What are the hardware / software requirements? Currently, you can create a passkey on any compatible hardware, including laptops / desktops with Windows 10 or macOS Ventura (or later) running Chrome 109, Safari 16, or Edge 109 or later. If you’re setting up a passkey on a mobile phone or tablet, it must run iOS 16 or Android 9 (or later). You can also use it with any hardware security key that supports the FIDO2 protocol. You will also need to have a screen lock enabled, and if you want to use your phone to sign into another device, such as a lapt...
Marissa Mayer figures Yahoo could’ve done better buying Netflix instead of Tumblr
/ The former Yahoo CEO says buying Hulu or Netflix ‘would have been a better acquisition’ in hindsight.
Seagate’s expensive Xbox Storage Expansion Cards finally get price cuts
/ First, there were discounts on the expansion storage, seemingly spurred by upcoming competition, and now those deals are just the regular prices. 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 by Tom Warren / The Verge The pricey Seagate Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X / S have finally received a much-needed price cut. The official Xbox Twitter account announced that the current selection of 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB memory cards from Seagate are now available at a lower price of $89.99, $149.99, and $279.99, respectively. This effectively takes the recent discounted sale prices of the cards...
Snoop Dogg Pushes For Fellow Artists To Boycott Music Streaming Payouts
Snoop Dogg wants to know, "Where the f*ck is the money?" The post Snoop Dogg Pushes For Fellow Artists To Boycott Music Streaming Payouts appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Will Expand Las Vegas Tunnel Network to 65 Miles
Elon Musk's Boring Company (TBC) has received approval once again to expand its tunnel network under Las Vegas. This time, the expansion brings the network up to 65 miles.Vegas Loop is expanding - 65 miles and 69 stations! Thanks to @ClarkCountyNV for the great partnership. https://t.co/1vMU7Ha0mn— The Boring Company (@boringcompany) May 4, 2023When the company first received approval for the loop tunnel project in 2021, it encompassed 29 miles with 51 stations. In the summer of last year, an updated approval took the project to 34 miles with 55 stations. Now the latest approval sees the plan grow to include 65 miles of tunnels alongside 69 stations.The revised plan was approved in a 6-1 vote by the commissioners, according to TechCrunch. The vote came after The Boring Company's lawyer, St...
Biden Administration Announces $140 Million USD Commitment to AI Research
The Biden Administration will be investing $140 million USD into researching AI. Seven new research institutes will be launched under the National Science Foundation, an independent agency of the U.S. government that researches non-medical science and engineering fields.Announcing the news on Thursday, the Administration shared that the institutes encompass collaborative efforts across “institutions of higher education, federal agencies, industry.” The focus of the research will hinge on “transformative” AI that’s trustworthy, ethical and of service to the public.“AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, but in order to seize the opportunities it presents, we must first mitigate its risks,” the Administration wrote in its announcement. “President Biden has been clear that w...
WHO declares an end to covid global health emergency
/ Three years after covid triggered lockdowns and upended world economies, the public health emergency is now over.
