Bluesky has passed the 20 million user mark as the app continues its recent surge in growth. The decentralized service, which reached 15 million users less than a week ago, has just about tripled its user base in the last three months. Though itâs still far smaller than its rivals Threads and X, Blueskyâs current momentum is notable. The app has had several days over the last week where it... Read more âș
470
If youâre looking for an Alexa speaker on the cheap, this Amazon Prime Day deal will be hard to beat. The Echo Dot (5th gen) has improved audio that competes with more expensive rivals like the HomePod mini. Usually going for $50, the latest Echo Dot is only $23 today, cheaper than its July Prime Day price. This Echo Dot model launched in 2022 with clearer vocals, deeper bass and... Read more âș
0
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back this year, returning on October 8 and 9. The âfall Prime Dayâ of sorts has served as the online retailerâs unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for the past few years. We expect most of the deals to be Prime exclusives, meaning you must be an active Prime subscriber to get the discounts. There are always a couple of deals available for... Read more âș
0
If you have an older Samsung Galaxy smartphone, you may want to hold off on the latest software update. 9to5Google reported that the update that has been rolling out from Samsung over the past few days is bricking devices from the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series of phones. The publication also found some users reporting the same issue with Galaxy M51 and A90 models. After downloading the update,... Read more âș
0
Paramount just announced that it's going ahead with a new video game based on Avatar: The Last Airbender, which will be developed by Saber Interactive. For the uninitiated, Saber is behind titles like Snowrunner and Teardown. It also has plenty of experience making licensed content, as it published Evil Dead: The Game and World War Z: Aftermath, among others. A new game in the Avatar-verse isnât that notable on its... Read more âș
0
Hey! If you have fond memories playing Manic Miner or Jet Set Willy on your family TV, youâll love The Rubber Keyed Wonder. Itâs a new documentary chronicling the birth, life, death and rebirth of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum that premieres today. The crowdfunded film is an adoring look at the iconic and legendary artifact of computing history with plenty of high profile contributors. Two thumbs up! Go watch the... Read more âș
0
Keeping ChatGPT running is expensive as heck, so OpenAI needs access to plenty of cash to make sure the lights stay on. A day after the company said it had secured $6.6 billion in funding â the biggest ever funding round for a startup â it confirmed that it has a new $4 billion revolving line of credit. OpenAI has yet to tap the credit line, which it obtained from... Read more âș
87
If you're eager to snag some tech deals during October Prime Day next week, you'll be happy to know you can already do so today. Apple deals can be hit or miss during sale events like this, but at the moment, we're seeing a record-low price on the USB-C Apple Pencil. You can grab the peripheral for onl y $69, which is $10 off and the lowest price we've seen.... Read more âș
0
YouTube Shorts are about to get quite a bit longer. Starting on October 15, the platform is increasing video limits from one minute to three minutes. TikTok, arguably Shorts' biggest competitor, has allowed users to share 10-minute videos for over two years. The new update should work for any Shorts that are square or taller in aspect ratio, and it won't affect any videos you shoot before the 15th. YouTube... Read more âș
21
While you could say the Bluetooth earbuds space is thriving, you could also say the amount of variety in the market can make it confusing to decide which pair will be the best Bluetooth earbuds for you. There are plenty of high-quality options out there, with solid active noise cancellation (ANC), sound quality and designs, so for many, the decision will come down to unique features that big companies like... Read more âș
0
Google is adding more AI to search. On Thursday, the company unveiled a long list of changes, including AI-organized web results, Google Lens updates (including video and voice) and placing links and ads inside AI Overviews. One can suspect that AI-organized search results are where Google will eventually move across the board, but the rollout starts with a narrow scope. Beginning with recipes and meal inspiration, Googleâs AI will create... Read more âș
8
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back this year, returning on October 8 and 9. The âfall Prime Dayâ of sorts has served as the online retailerâs unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for the past few years. We expect most of the deals to be Prime exclusives, meaning you must be an active Prime subscriber to get the discounts. There are always a couple of deals available for... Read more âș
0
The WP Engine web hosting service is suing WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and his company Automattic. This follows a public feud over the WordPress trademark. The federal lawsuit accuses Mullenweg of âabuse of power, extortion, and greed.â This is the latest volley in an ongoing battle between WordPress and WP Engine, but it requires a bit of background. WordPress is the backend that powers a large chunk of the internet,... Read more âș
0
We know the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is coming up soon, so itâs time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. Some may shudder at the thought of holiday shopping already, but if you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, these sale events are a great time to stock up on essentials and cross things off your shopping... Read more âș
0
Iâve been wishing for a product like MyRow to come onto the market for as long as I can remember. I love rowing, and own a Concept2 Model D, which is one of the worldâs most popular rowing machines. Concept2âs ergometers â which is the fancy word for ârowing machineâ â are a mainstay of gyms all around the world. But the Vermont-based company has dragged its feet when it... Read more âș
0
One of California's new AI laws, which aims to prevent AI deepfakes related to elections from spreading online, has been blocked a month before the US presidential elections. As TechCrunch and Reason report, Judge John Mendez has issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the state's attorney general from enforcing AB 2839. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed it into law, along with other bills focusing on AI, back in mid-September. After doing... Read more âș
15
The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) captured a curious sight in a region 3.6 billion light-years away from Earth: A supernova that appears three times, at three different periods during its explosion, in one image. More importantly, this image could help scientists better understand how fast the universe is expanding. A team of researchers chose to observe the galaxy cluster PLCK G165.7+67.0, also known as G165, for its... Read more âș
97
Soon after launching AI playlists in the US, Spotify is adding a new way to keep the music going when you lose your internet connection. The new Offline Backup feature for iOS and Android automatically creates a playlist of your queued and recently played tracks, ready for listening on flights or off-the-grid excursions. Offline Backup is for Premium users only. The feature complements Spotifyâs existing offline mode for user-triggered downloads.... Read more âș
69
Ouraâs next-gen ring appears to be an upgrade in every way. It features a sleeker design, longer battery life and smarter sensors to offer deeper insights for wearers. No more squarish edges; itâs a perfect ring this time. Oura says Ring 4 has 18 signal pathways, up from eight in the Gen3, which is paired with its new Smart Sensing algorithm. Oura New features include automatic heart rate and activity... Read more âș
0
Google TV is an easy to use operating system that provides access to all of the best streaming services in one centralized location. But even if your smart TV runs a different OS, you can get access to Google TV easily by buying a Chromecast for as little as $30, or a new Google TV box for closer to $100. But here's an open secret: If you use a VPN... Read more âș
0
Nearly every TV on the market today is a smart TV, but not every operating system is a winner. A media streaming device lets you pair whichever user interface you prefer with just about any screen that has an HDMI port. In some cases, such as with older or less expensive smart TVs, a streaming stick or dongle could even be speedier and less glitchy than your TVâs built-in system.At... Read more âș
32
Most popular sources
Business Insider
|
30% 0 |
Tech Wire Asia
|
15% |
CNET
|
5% 3 |
Gizmodo
|
5% 2 |
The Verge
|
4% 2 |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
26.11.2024 11:51
Last update: 11:46 EDT.
News rating updated: 18:42.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.