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Biden-Backed Bill That Could Ban TikTok Passes in the Senate
The Senate votes to pass the second TikTok ban-or-divest bill, which has been bundled with $95 billion in foreign aid, bringing the video platform one step closer to being outlawed in the US.
HMD Touts Repairability of New Lost-Cost Pulse Phones
Replace the battery and repair the screen, back cover, and charging port on the Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. A non-repairable Vibe phone is also coming to the US for just $39.
Cybercab? Elon Musk Appears to Share Tesla Robotaxi Name on Earnings Call
Tesla also reveals screenshots of the robotaxi mobile app as it gears up for an August debut.
FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Clauses
The regulation bans contracts that employers often impose on employees to stop them from quitting to work for competitors or start their own business. But it could face a legal challenge.
Elon Musk Thinks You Should Be Able to Watch a Stabbing Video on X
X removes video of a bishop being stabbed in Australia, but pushes back on requests to block it globally, with Musk arguing it's tantamount to letting Australia control the entire internet.
Mercedes Is First Automaker to Sell Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles in the US
After securing permission to sell cars with advanced autonomous features in California and Nevada last year, Mercedes Drive Pilot vehicles are on the road, with some restrictions.
T-Mobile Adds New Fixed Wireless Plans: One for Home, One for the Road
The carrier's 'Away' plan, pitched to campers and RV travelers, offers a choice of 200GB for $110 or unlimited data for $160.
Google Fires 20 More Over Protests, Former Employees Call It 'Textbook Evil'
A handful of the 50 fired employees say Google has a role in 'AI-powered genocide in Palestine,' but Google says Project Nimbus is not 'related to weapons or intelligence services.'
Elon Musk's X Confirms TV App for Videos Is Coming Soon
After leaks surfaced last month, X, also known as Twitter, finally confirms that it's making X TV, a video-centric app for smart TVs.
E3 Is Dead, But Tickets for IGN Live Are Now on Sale
Starting June 7, IGN Live promises first looks and game reveals from Amazon Games, Atari, Crunchyroll, Netflix, Square Enix, and more.
Rivian Offers $5,000 Discount to Drivers Willing to Trade In Gas-Powered Trucks
The promotion includes a year of free charging and is targeting owners of popular gas trucks like the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma.
Fortnite Adds Setting to Let Players Hide Confrontational Emotes
The setting applies to four emotes: Laugh It Up, Take the L, Whipcrack, and Make it Plantain.
Amazon Ends Drone Deliveries in California
Amazon ends a test in Lockeford, California, and instead looks to Texas and Arizona for drone deliveries. Look for them to take off in Phoenix later this year.
Apple Ready to 'Let Loose,' Finally Introduce New iPads on May 7
This is an online-only reveal, and things kick off at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET.
Nvidia AI Chips Are Still Shipping to China Despite US Export Ban
The US doesn't want its most advanced computer chips sent to China, but a new report finds that some processors found in server hardware are still being sold to buyers in the country.
Sigma, Tamron Introduce Lenses for Canon RF Mirrorless
The first autofocusing third-party lenses for Canon EOS R cameras are limited to APS-C sensors, but that's still good news for R10 and R7 owners.
Audi Joins the Autonomous Driving Software Race
Audi and Applied Intuition are working on autonomous driving tech that could power automated highway driving in the future—but they'll have to compete with Tesla and Mercedes.
Do I Know You? SimpliSafe Uses AI to Determine Who's in Your Yard
Is that a neighbor coming to visit or an intruder? SimpliSafe takes its 24/7 Live Guard Protection outside and uses a combination of AI and live agents to thwart burglars.
Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini AI Is Small Enough to Fit on Your iPhone
Microsoft releases a new AI model, Phi-3, that was trained by another AI.
Proton Mail Adds Dark Web Monitoring for Paid Users
The feature will alert you when it finds your info and offer tips on mitigating your risk.
