Facebook will add 10,000 jobs in Europe to help build virtual worlds
If Facebook is going to become a "metaverse company," it's going to need talent — and more of that talent…
UK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch payments
Facial recognition may soon play a role in your child's lunch. The Financial Timesreports that nine schools in the UK's…
Tesla starts delivering refreshed Model X to customers
Tesla delivered its redesigned Tesla Model S interior in early 2021, and now Model X buyers are finally getting their…
Facebook claims hate speech visibility dropped 50 percent in nine months
Facebook is responding to whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony by attempting to shift the narrative on hate speech. Integrity VP Guy…
Jabra’s wireless earbuds are up to 40 percent off at Amazon for today only
Want some wireless earbuds to help you study or get in some cool-weather exercise? Here's your chance to get some…
Apple’s new MacBook Pro chips may be called the M1 Pro and M1 Max
Leaks are still pouring in just a day before Apple's "Unleashed" event kicks off. According to MacRumors, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman…
Russian crew returns from shooting the first feature film on the ISS
Shooting for the first feature-length movie in space has wrapped. Space.comreports Russian actress Yulia Pereslid, producer Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut…
‘Suicide Squad’ game trailer shows why you’ll take down the Justice League
It's been over a year since Rocksteady and Warner Bros. revealed their Suicide Squad game, but now they're finally ready…
FIFA isn’t thrilled with EA’s dominance of soccer games
Do you lament EA's dominance of soccer (aka football) games due to its licensing advantages? So does FIFA, apparently. Eurogamernotes…
The future of ‘Minecraft’ includes swamps, scary monsters and a Game Pass bundle
On Saturday, Mojang held its annual Minecraft Live fan convention. As in years past, the event saw the studio detail…
There’s now an official ‘Minecraft’ gaming chair
Themed gaming chairs aren't completely new, but this example is rather unusual. According to Windows Central, Microsoft and Mojang have…
McDonald’s will trial its plant-based burger in the US on November 3rd
You may soon be able to give McDonald's plant-based burgers a try. The fast-food chain will offer the McPlant at…
Analogue Pocket’s OS is meant as the ‘definitive’ platform for retro games
Analogue's Pocket handheld won't arrive until late this year, but the company is betting that its software will be worth…
ICYMI: The Apple Watch Series 7 makes the most of its bigger screen
This week, we’ve got our regular gadget reviews plus our thoughts on a forthcoming video game. Cherlynn Low strapped on…
Hitting the Books: How Amazon’s aggressive R&D push made it an e-commerce behemoth
Amazon is the Standard Oil of the 21st century. Its business operations and global reach dwarf those of virtually every…
Dbrand stops selling PS5 faceplates after Sony issues legal threats
It's not just small companies facing Sony's wrath over aftermarket PlayStation 5 faceplates. Dbrand told The Verge it stopped selling…
NASA launches mission to explore Solar System ‘fossils’
One of the more important missions to study the early Solar System is now underway. NASA has launched Lucy, a…
Surprise Soyuz thruster firing tilted and turned the ISS
The astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station had to initiate emergency protocols after the spacecraft tilted and turned…
Moscow metro launches facial recognition payment system despite privacy concerns
More than 240 metro stations across Moscow now allow passengers to pay for a ride by looking at a camera.…
Jack Dorsey says Square is ‘considering’ building a Bitcoin mining system
Jack Dorsey says that Square is “considering” building its own Bitcoin mining system using custom silicon and open source software.…