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Watch While You Can: Everything Leaving Netflix in May 2024
Every month, Netflix renegotiates contracts and has to get rid of some of its programming. Here are the shows and movies that will be leaving in May 2024.
Mercedes Reveals EV G-Class, But It's Still Working on Those Next-Gen Batteries
The G-Class offers stellar horsepower and performance but the first version will not have the revolutionary silicon battery the brand promised would be in the G-Wagen by 'mid-decade.'
Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered
President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US unless it divests from its Chinese owners. Here's why it's happening and how it affects you.
Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow
You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot flames from packs strapped to their backs. What could go wrong?
Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok Next Year
After the Senate passed the second TikTok ban-or-divest bill, which has been bundled with $95 billion in foreign aid, President Biden signs it into law.
Hinge Adds 'Hidden Words' Feature to Help You Avoid Weird, Gross Messages
When someone sends you a message using one of your muted words, phrases, or emoji, it will be sent to a hidden inbox.
First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?
What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
Pre-Release Gameplay Now Counts Against Steam's Return Policy
Valve limits you to two hours of gameplay if you want to request a refund, but a loophole allowed for unlimited play.
Algorithmic Curation Is Ruining The Internet. Here's How to Fix That
Machine learning researchers at Stanford have developed an innovative way to moderate online content—one that could potentially make the web less polarizing and divisive.
Snapdragon X Plus Laptop CPUs: What You Need to Know, Plus Early Benchmarks
We tested another upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X Arm chip—see how it did against Intel Core Ultra. Plus, chip-by-chip details on the full Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processor lines.
Sweepstakes: Rate Your Routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) at Work and Home to WIN
Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the router and NAS device you use at your home network or major work installation (IT managers, we need you).
Microsoft Pushes Start Menu Ads to All Windows 11 Users
After briefly testing the ads, Microsoft is adding them in an update for all Windows 11 devices. Here's how to turn off Start menu ads.
HMD Touts Repairability of New Low-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.
