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Microsoft Officially Permanently Disables Internet Explorer
On June 15, 2022, Microsoft ceased all support and retired Internet Explorer after 27 years of service. Serving as the starting point of many people's experience with the Internet, the pioneering web browser became obsolete with the advent of other browsers and Microsoft's transition to Edge.Officially laying Internet Explorer to rest for good, earlier this week, Microsoft shared the news of a Windows update that would disable the browser. "The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10."After ceasing support, Internet Explorer was still being used despite being a security risk due to the absence of support. Unlike modern browsers, IE could access legacy websites or specifi...
The Mate SUV electric cargo bike is coming to replace your expensive car
/ It’s not cheap until you compare it to the cost of car ownership. Expected to ship in September. 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: Mate Mate, the Indiegogo darling that burst onto the scene in 2016 with an inexpensive and fun folding e-bike, has just shown off a working prototype of its first electric cargo bike. The Mate SUV, as it’s called, targets families looking to replace a car — something that’s not only possible, but preferred in bicycle-friendly cities like Copenhagen, where Mate was founded. Electric cargo bikes aren’t cheap, unless you compare the price to t...
Tesla denies union-busting claims in Buffalo
/ The company said recent layoffs were part of a routine performance review cycle and not response to organization efforts. 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: Getty Tesla says recent layoffs at its Buffalo, New York facility were part of a routine performance review cycle and that it is “false” that it fired employees in response to a new union campaign. The Workers United union previously alleged in a complaint filed with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that the company fired dozens of employees at the plant “in retaliation for union activity” just one day ...
Good for Nothing: Phone 1’s stable Android 13 release is starting to arrive
/ Phone 1 owners are starting to see a stable release for Nothing OS 1.5, the company’s Android 13 skin which has been in beta testing. 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 Allison Johnson / The Verge As spotted by XDA-Developers, Nothing is starting to release its first major OS upgrade for its very first mobile device: Phone 1. Remember the phone that goes blink blink blink? That one. Its Android 13 skin, Nothing OS 1.5, has been in beta testing since late 2022. Now, beta testers are reporting on Reddit and Discord that the stable version has arrived in the form of Nothing O...
Today is the last day to preorder Samsung’s latest Galaxy devices at a discount
/ Samsung’s preorder promos for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Book3 laptops expire at 3AM ET tomorrow, February 17th. 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 Allison Johnson / The Verge If you’ve been hoping to upgrade your smartphone or laptop, you’ll soon be able to get your hands on Samsung’s Galaxy S23, Galaxy Book3 Pro, and Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. The devices will be widely available starting tomorrow, February 17th, but you’ll need to act fast if you’re hoping to take advantage of Samsung’s ongoing preorder promos before they expire at 3AM ET / 12AM PT tonight. a:hover]:shadow-hi...
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years at the helm
/ Chief product officer Neal Mohan will take over YouTube as a senior vice president.
Apple’s Tetris movie lines up real history with a retro thriller
/ The Tetris movie finally fell into place, dropping onto Apple TV Plus on March 31st. The Tetris movie that’s been in the works for almost a decade is actually happening, and Apple has finally unveiled an official trailer ahead of its SXSW premiere. This upcoming Apple Original Films “blockbuster” (sorry) is based on a true story, starring Taron Egerton as Henk Rogers, a Dutch entrepreneur who becomes so enamored with the titular game that he travels to the Soviet Union during the end of the Cold War in order secure its distribution rights. There, he encounters the game’s inventor, Alexey Pajitnov (portrayed by A Good Man’s Nikita Efremov), and villainous KGB agents, all while navigating the increasing tensions between the Soviet government and the West. It’s certainly a different approac...
AI search engines are not your friends
/ A search engine that guilt-trips you isn’t just creepy — it’s bad product design. 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: Microsoft A while back, there was a little debate over whether to say “please” and “thank you” to smart speakers. Amazon Alexa added a mode that rewarded children who were polite to their devices, attempting to avoid, as the BBC put it, a generation of children who “grew up accustomed to barking orders” at machines. This whole phenomenon bothered me — I felt like it needlessly blurred the lines between real people who you can actually hurt with ruden...
The Supreme Court could be about to decide the legal fate of AI search
/ Are the robots responsible for what they say?
‘The Office’ x CASETiFY Collection Celebrates Schrute Bucks, Kevin’s Chili, and More
Marking The Office now available for streaming on Peacock, CASETiFY has come together with the iconic sitcom for an exclusive collection. Perfect for fans of the show, CASETiFY’s range of tech accessories immortalizes iconic elements of the series.The Impact, Ultra Impact, Clear, and Bounce Cases are marked with fan-favorite moments including reams of paper, Schrute bucks, fun run, Wuphe, and Pam’s iconic drawing of Dwight as the flasher. Other options include employee cards featuring Michael, Dwight, Angela, Pam, Toby, and Creed. CASETiFY Co-Lab App will also exclusively offer the limited-edition Kevin’s Famous Chili Case for two weeks following the launch of the collection.The Office x CASETiFY collection is available for the Apple iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, AirPods and AirPods Pro, ...
BTS now have their very own Lego set — with figures of all seven bandmembers
/ The BTS Dynamite Set, featuring scenes from the 2020 music video, hits shelves in March. 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: Lego Lego teased a collaboration with BTS earlier this month and, needless to say, the fans had questions. Would the set come with photo cards? Will Jimin play with it on a livestream? Does this mean we’ll see BTS in the next Lego Movie? We don’t have all the answers to those questions yet (although I need an answer on the Lego Movie stat). We have, however, finally gotten our first glimpse of this highly anticipated Lego set, which (fairly accurately) ...
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of the Milky Way Galaxy
Scientists at the European Space Agency have shared a new photograph taken using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. In the past, the telescope has been used to provide the public with a closer look at star formation, the Sun and a part of the Serpens constellation called the Pillars of Creation.This latest image hones in on the Milky Way, the galaxy that contains our own Solar System. More often the name Milky Way is used to describe how the galaxy looks from Earth, appearing as a band of light.The telescope’s camera utilizes a powerful form of infrared vision to observe the chemical composition of galaxies so that scientists can get a better idea of when and how these galaxies, and what they contain inside them, formed. This photo was captured using the NIRCam while scientists observed th...
