Twitch reverses overlaid stream sponsor ban after mass creator backlash [Updated]
"I've never seen creators so pissed," one industry watcher said of the furor. Enlarge / Visual examples of the kinds of "burned in" sponsorships that Twitch's new guidelines won't allow. (credit: Twitch) [Update (9:53 p......»»
AI system devises first optimizations to sorting code in over a decade
Writing efficient code was turned into a game, and the AI played to win. Enlarge (credit: Anas Photography) Anyone who has taken a basic computer science class has undoubtedly spent time devising a sorting algorithm—co.....»»
Boeing hit with a lawsuit over alleged “theft” of SLS rocket tools
"Without the engines installed and fitted perfectly, the rocket could not launch." Enlarge / The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen before the Artemis I launch. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) A Colorado-based company, W.....»»
Reddit insists on being “fairly paid” amid API price protest plans, layoffs
Reddit, accused of trying to kill third-party apps, is cutting 5% of workforce. Enlarge / The Reddit logo on a mobile device. (credit: Getty Images) As thousands of subreddits prepare to go dark in five days to protest.....»»
Autonomous Waymo car runs over dog in San Francisco
The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a safety driver present in a 25 mph zone. Enlarge / A Waymo Jaguar iPace. (credit: Waymo) One of Alphabet's Waymo autonomous cars has killed a pet dog. TechCrunch spotted the pub.....»»
New York’s air quality reaches “hazardous” level, by far the worst in the world
Wildfire smoke conditions worsened across much of Northeast US on Wednesday. Enlarge / The Downtown Manhattan skyline stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires on June 6, 2023. (credit: Lokman Vural Elib.....»»
Robocalls claiming voters would get “mandatory vaccines” result in $5M fine
Black people targeted with conspiracy theory about voting and mandatory vaccines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | adamkaz) The Federal Communications Commission issued a $5.1 million fine against pro-Trump robocallers wh.....»»
Pornhub attacks states for passing “unsafe” age-verification laws
Pornhub wants to punt privacy concerns of age verification to Big Tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Pornhub) Starting today, Pornhub visitors in Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas will see a "very important message".....»»
Dozens of popular Minecraft mods found infected with Fracturiser malware
Stop downloading or updating Minecraft mods for now, investigators say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A platform that provides plugin software for the wildly popular Minecraft game is advising users to immediately stop.....»»
Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 17 and macOS 14 betas
We'll also explain how the beta install process has changed since last year. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Usually when Apple announces big new operating system updates at WWDC, it releases early, work-in-progress developer be.....»»
Why you’ll never fly in an airplane with those double-decker seats
Yet again, a designer proposes cramming way more people into airliners. Enlarge / You can explore a 3D model of the Chaise Longue Economy Seat. (credit: Chaise Longue Economy Seat) Regular travelers know all too well ju.....»»
Apple has a Proton-like Game Porting Toolkit for getting Windows games on Mac
Eager gamers already have Cyberpunk, Diablo IV running on Apple Silicon Macs. Enlarge / Apple's demonstration of loading and inspecting the performance of The Medium on a Mac. (credit: Apple) There was so much packed int.....»»
Twitch bans stream sponsor overlays, and “I’ve never seen creators so pissed”
Twitch tries to walk back "overly broad" new policy following instant creator furor. Enlarge / Visual examples of the kinds of "burned in" sponsorships that Twitch's new guidelines won't allow. (credit: Twitch) A recent.....»»
Volvo’s next EV is here, and it’s affordable—the $34,950 EX30
The next Swedish EV won't break the bank, and it has a tiny carbon footprint to boot. Enlarge / At a time when it seems like every automaker is making cars larger and more expensive, the EX30 is a welcome alternative to that tren.....»»
Dealmaster: Savings on maker tools and board games
Keep summer crafty with savings on a range of maker tools. Graduation season is upon us, and if you're looking for a way to keep your kids busy this summer while school is out, consider some maker tools! From Cricut machines to 3D pr.....»»
Wildfire smoke and haze in the Eastern United States should peak this week
New York City had the worst air quality in the world on Tuesday. Enlarge / The Downtown Manhattan skyline stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires on June 6, 2023. (credit: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu A.....»»
Jon Hamm is an amnesiac archangel lost in Soho in Good Omens S2 trailer
Aziraphale: "I think I may have just started a war...." Trailer for the second season of Good Omens. We loved Prime Video's 2019 TV adaptation of Good Omens, the classic 1990 satirical fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman and the late Terry.....»»
15-inch MacBook Air hands-on: Just what some folks were asking for
Apple hasn’t reinvented anything here, but we like options. CUPERTINO, Calif.—People have been asking for a 15-inch MacBook Air for about as long as the Air has existed. The Air was originally conceived as a laptop that was all a.....»»
FBI warns of increasing use of AI-generated deepfakes in sextortion schemes
Deepfake videos show real people engaged in fake sex. Enlarge The FBI on Monday warned of the increasing use of artificial intelligence to generate phony videos for use in sextortion schemes that attempt to harass minor.....»»
Hands-on with Apple Vision Pro: This is not a VR headset
This was the best headset demo I’ve ever seen. But there’s room for improvement. Enlarge / This is Apple’s Vision Pro headset. It looks a bit like a particularly bulky pair of ski goggles, with the materials and design lang.....»»