Amazon’s subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable—and questionable
2/27/2025 1:58 AM
Alexa+ will be free for Prime members, $20/month for everyone else. NEW YORK—After teasing it in September 2023 and reportedly suffering delays, Amazon today announced that its more capable and conversational version of Alexa will start rolling out to US Prime members for free in the next few weeks. Those who aren’t Prime subscribers will […]
Read MorePixel Watch 3 gets FDA approval to alert you if you’re dying
2/27/2025 1:58 AM
Google released the Pixel Watch 3 last fall alongside the Pixel 9 family, sporting the same curvy look as the last two versions. The Pixel Watch 3 came with a new feature called Loss of Pulse Detection, which can detect impending death due to a stopped heart. Google wasn’t allowed to unlock that feature in […]
Read MoreSingle-fiber computer could one day track your health
2/27/2025 1:58 AM
Imagine heading out for a run on a cold winter day clad in athletic gear with sensors and microelectronics woven into the very fiber to constantly monitor your vital signs, even running the occasional app. MIT scientists have manufactured a single fiber computer embedded with all the components to do just that, according to a […]
Read MoreAutomattic’s “nuclear war” over WordPress access sparks potential class action
2/27/2025 1:58 AM
WordPress software, Keller’s complaint explained, “has long been promised to be free and available to everyone forever.” This promise propelled WordPress’ popularity to, by its own estimates, “encompass more than 40 percent of all websites in the world,” his complaint said. In the 10 years Keller used WPE, he never had any issues accessing the […]
Read MoreBitcoin plunges as crypto fans didn’t get everything they wanted from Trump
2/27/2025 1:58 AM
The price of bitcoin hit a record high of $109,114.88 during intraday trading on January 20, the day of President Trump’s inauguration, but has plummeted since and went as low as $83,741.94 during today’s trading. That’s a 23.3 percent drop from the intraday record to today’s low, though it was back over $84,000 as of […]
Read MoreChina’s Top Court Targets Telecom Fraud, Backs Harsher Sentences
2/27/2025 1:57 AM
Romance scams that drained millions in life savings; transnational fraud rings trafficking hundreds of Chinese nationals; fake order scams that lured victims into bogus online shopping tasks. These were among seven cases highlighted by China’s top court on Monday to reinforce its crackdown on telecom fraud — an increasingly violent and cross-border crime. The court […]
Read MoreChina’s Only Solution Yet for Climate-Ravaged Villages: ‘Move Out’
2/27/2025 1:57 AM
This is the second article in a two-part series on the devastation caused by extreme weather in central China’s Hunan province and the government’s efforts to relocate entire villages from disaster-prone areas. Read part one. HUNAN, Central China — “Your whole village will need to be relocated,” Xiao Yanglin, the deputy director of the Hunan […]
Read MoreMeal for a Steal: The Restaurant Helping Workers Stay on Their Feet
2/27/2025 1:57 AM
MULTIMEDIA Meal for a Steal: The Restaurant Helping Workers Stay on Their Feet In the face of economic hardship, some Chinese restaurants have begun offering free “custom” meals to diners in need.
Read MoreAU Deals: Save a Whopping 320 Bucks on a AAA Collector’s Edition, Battlefields Go 95% off, and More!
2/27/2025 1:57 AM
If you’re a deals-minded games aficionado, I’ve got the only article you need to read today. This week’s lineup of discounts is packed with must-have titles and hidden gems across all platforms. Personally, I’m all about Gris being available for a mere four bucks. That’s an absurd price for an artistic masterpiece whose watercolour visuals […]
Read MoreSave 30% Off LED Flashlights, Headlamps, Lanterns, and More at Panther Vision
2/27/2025 1:57 AM
Great for emergencies or the great outdoors. Panther Vision, a purveyor of hands-free LED lighting products, is offering a 30% off sitewide coupon code “FEB30” with very few exclusions. Combine it with free shipping on orders over $60. They sell a wide assortment of practical and portable gear that would serve you well during emergencies […]
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