Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes On Its Launchpad
The company was doing a hotfire test to prepare for New Glenn’s next mission. Blue Origin Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has exploded on its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station while the company was conducting ground tests for an upcoming launch. The company explained that it “experienced an anomaly” during a hotfire test and […]
Rockstar Developers Go Public With First Union
The Rockstar Game Workers Union has members across the developer’s UK offices. Workers at Rockstar Games have announced the formation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union, the first labor union at the Grand Theft Auto developer. According to an explanatory video released alongside the announcement, the new union represents workers in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln […]
CFTC Wants To Reverse Course On Penalty Against Winklevoss Twins’ Crypto Business
The Gemini exchange already paid a $5 million fine following the agency’s lawsuit. Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a judge to vacate a consent order it won against the Gemini Trust Company. The crypto business, run by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, agreed to a $5 million fine in […]
A Leaked Disney Memo Suggests The Standalone Hulu App’s Days May Be Numbered
So much for “no current plans” to sunset the app. Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock If you thought the news that Disney wasn’t planning to axe Hulu’s standalone app seemed too good to be true, it appears you were right. Despite the entertainment giant’s official line earlier this month that “All Hulu subscribers will also continue to have […]
Microsoft Debuts A More Buttoned-Up Look For Copilot
The AI assistant had its personality stripped in pursuit of a more consistent experience. Copilot is getting yet another visual overhaul as Microsoft reconsiders its approach to AI across Windows and its various apps. The new changes are focused on the version of Copilot accessible in Microsoft 365, and visually streamline the AI assistant to […]
Slate EV Truck Pre-Orders Will Open On June 24
Deliveries are expected later in the year. Slate just revealed that pre-orders for its upcoming all-electric truck open up on June 24. Consumers will be able to finalize configurations and lock in a delivery window by plopping down $300. However, it’s non-refundable. This will only be available to folks who have already handed over $50 […]
Spotify Adds Playlist Folders, Bulk Editing And Background Downloads
After a week of AI slop, Spotify has something for playlist power users. Spotify is updating its mobile app with new playlist tools for organization and bulk edits, as well as the ability to have songs and podcasts download in the background for offline playback. The new features are a departure from the streaming service’s […]
Ojai Is Waymo’s New Driverless Vehicle
The pale blue vans have begun picking up passengers in California and Arizona. Waymo has begun offering rides in its brand-new Ojai robotaxi to passengers in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Trips will be free for a limited time. The Ojai is a big step for Waymo. This is the company’s first purpose-built robotaxi. […]
YouTube Premium’s Latest Features Include An Auto-Speed Setting
AI-powered recommendations and more background playback options are on the way to YouTube. YouTube YouTube is adding some features for Premium members that it suggests will come in particularly useful for podcast fans. An auto-speed option is available on Android now and will arrive on iOS soon. YouTube said this “intelligently adjusts playback speed during […]
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Official, And It’s Coming To Switch 2
The announcement of a new Call of Duty game is about as far from earth-shattering as news gets, but this one is more noteworthy than usual, because the latest mainline entry is coming to a Nintendo platform for the first time since 2013. Activision has officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a return […]