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15 Pieces of Apple History That Hit the Auction Block for Big Bucks
You don’t become one of the largest tech companies on the planet without leaving a trail of artifacts in your wake. While many of Apple’s former products and ventures may have been lost to time, others have been scrounged up by antique collectors and enthusiasts to be auctioned off for some huge returns.... #press
Sorry Folks, Jack Quaid Is Not Johnny Storm in Marvel’s Fantastic 4
Jack Quaid is not going “flame on!” any time soon.Read more... #press
You Can Soon Stream Your Xbox Gameplay to Friends on Discord
Microsoft and Discord want your friends to tear apart your gaming skills, now from the comfort of your home. Soon, Xbox players will be able to stream their gameplay from the Xbox Series X/S as well as the Xbox One to friends on Discord with a simple button press on the Discord app.Read more... #press
Sorry Folks, Jack Quaid Is Not Johnny Storm in Marvel’s Fantastic 4
Jack Quaid is not going “flame on!” any time soon.Read more... #press
Samsung Is Creating a Network of Genius Bars for Its Foldable Phones
There’s some good news for those reluctant to carry a folding smartphone without an accessible safety net. Samsung has partnered with Asurion to convert existing uBreakiFix locations into specialized Samsung repair shops. By the end of 2023, the company says it will will equip 50 stores around the U.S. with the... #press
https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-fold-z-flip-repair-shop-network-1850704805?utm_source=press.coop
Sorry Folks, Jack Quaid Is Not Johnny Storm in Marvel’s Fantastic 4
Jack Quaid is not going “flame on!” any time soon.Read more... #press
Sorry Folks, Jack Quaid Is Not Johnny Storm in Marvel’s Fantastic 4
Jack Quaid is not going “flame on!” any time soon.Read more... #press
Disney vs. DeSantis Battle Continues With Countersuit and DEI Outlawed
The ongoing feud continues: Ron DeSantis has doubled down on denying Disney’s First Amendment and constitutional rights through the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.Read more... #press
Want Free Self-Driving Mode In Your Tesla? Researchers Found a Jailbreak
A group of researchers has discovered a technique to jailbreak a Tesla’s infotainment system, unlocking Full Self-Driving, heated seats, and other paid features for the low price of zero dollars.Read more... #press
https://gizmodo.com/tesla-self-driving-free-hack-jailbreak-research-1850703718?utm_source=press.coop
Disney vs. DeSantis Battle Continues With Countersuit and DEI Outlawed
The ongoing feud continues: Ron DeSantis has doubled down on denying Disney’s First Amendment and constitutional rights through the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.Read more... #press
Fruit Fly Invasion Causes a Produce Quarantine in California
Agricultural officials in California placed parts of Los Angeles County under a produce quarantine last week after several invasive Tau fruit flies were discovered. Read more... #press
The IRS Wants You to Go Paperless Next Tax Season
Gone are the days of collecting pay stubs, receipts, and government forms...hopefully. For the first time, the IRS will give taxpayers the option to go paperless for the 2024 tax season ahead of a more widespread digitization effort for the 2025 season. Read more... #press
https://gizmodo.com/irs-will-allow-taxpayers-to-file-digitally-1850703144?utm_source=press.coop
Cult of the Dead Cow Wants to Save Internet Privacy with a New Encryption Protocol
The Cult of the Dead Cow, one of the most influential hacktivist groups on the web, announced plans Wednesday to launch an end-to-end encrypted protocol that can be used for app development. cDc is calling its new tool Veilid and, from the initial descriptions, it sounds pretty friggin’ cool. On... #press
Zuck’s Fighting Obsession Brings UFC to Quest’s Horizon Worlds
We’re getting closer and closer to a world where we might be able to punch Mark Zuckerberg… virtually, of course. That’s because a UFC-like experience is coming to the Meta Quest through a simulated stadium-side experience.Read more... #press
Treating GIFs as Fine Art | Gizmodo Interview
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https://gizmodo.com/treating-gifs-as-fine-art-gizmodo-interview-1850705276?utm_source=press.coop
Elon Really Wants to Turn Twitter Into Wall Street
What’s the point of an app if you can’t make money on it? Such is the thought process of Twitter owner Elon Musk, as the first part of his grand plan to turn the bird app into the “everything app” will start with transforming the site into yet another stock trading platform.Read more... #press
Fruit Fly Invasion Causes a Produce Quarantine in California
Agricultural officials in California placed parts of Los Angeles County under a produce quarantine last week after several invasive Tau fruit flies were discovered. Read more... #press
Warner Bros. Says Strikes Saved Studio 'More Than $100 Million' So Far
In a stunning display of not seeing the forest for the trees, yesterday’s Q2 earnings call for Warner Bros. saw the studio remark on the current impact of the ongoing dual strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. The good news: they of course hope the strikes will end soon. The bad? Well, it’s not bad for Warner... #press
The IRS Wants You to Go Paperless Next Tax Season
Gone are the days of collecting pay stubs, receipts, and government forms...hopefully. For the first time, the IRS will give taxpayers the option to go paperless for the 2024 tax season ahead of a more widespread digitization effort for the 2025 season. Read more... #press
https://gizmodo.com/irs-will-allow-taxpayers-to-file-digitally-1850703144?utm_source=press.coop
Virgin Galactic's Space Tourism Flights Won't Be Bringing in the Dough
Richard Branson’s space tourism venture is set to launch its second commercial trip to suborbital heights in less than two weeks but the company is not too optimistic about the revenue generated by its private orbital tours.Read more... #press
