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Microsoft “irreparably damaging” EU’s cloud ecosystem, industry group claims

This fall, Microsoft claimed to have addressed anticompetitive cloud infrastructure complaints from a few smaller cloud services providers in Europe. In a blog, the company announced it would be partn..
Engadget

Google starts issuing Stadia refunds

If you've ever bought a game on Stadia, Google's soon-to-be-defunct cloud gaming service, it's worth keeping an eye on your bank balance and credit card statements. As of today, Google is starting to ..
The Verge

Google is starting to process Stadia refunds

Ahead of Google Stadia’s imminent January shutdown, Google is starting to process its promised refunds for Stadia games, add-ons, and subscription fees (other than Stadia Pro). Beginning Wednesday, Go..
Wired

How to Use Apple Pay or Google Pay Instead of Plastic Cards

The proliferation of contactless payment options shifts how businesses interact with customers at the moment of purchase, from international retailers to local pop-up shops. But there’s no need to fre..
TechCrunch

Patches for 6 zero-days under active exploit are now available from Microsoft

It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and that means it’s Update Tuesday, the monthly release of security patches available for nearly all software Microsoft supports. This time around, the software m..
Engadget

Google and Renault are developing a 'software-defined vehicle' together

In 2018, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance partnered with Google to integrate its software platform and services like Google Maps and Assistant into vehicles. Now, Renault Group (Renault, Dacia, ..
TechCrunch

Netflix launches a new interactive trivia experience, ‘Triviaverse’

Today, Netflix is launching a new interactive game called “Triviaverse” that allows subscribers to test their knowledge and compete against an all-knowing “Trivia master” using their TV remote. In the..
The Verge

Google and Renault are working on a “software-defined vehicle”

Google and the Renault Group are expanding their four-year-old partnership to include the development of an advanced software platform for future vehicles. This “software-defined vehicle” will be buil..
TechCrunch

Apple Supposedly Dumping the 'Hey!' From Siri's Wake Phrase

AI assistants were made for humans to bark orders at , so Apple is reportedly working to eliminate the “hey” from “hey, Siri.” The idea is to make it faster to command the digital assistant on compati..
The Verge

iFixit starts selling parts for the Google Pixel 6A

Thanks to a partnership with Google, the right-to-repair champions at iFixit have begun stocking parts for Google’s midrange phone, the Pixel 6A. While iFixit has stocked genuine parts for just about ..
The Verge

Netflix wants more of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology

Spooky season 2022’s firmly behind us at this point, but Netflix’s choice to renew The Watcher and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story makes it seem like the streamer’s already looking forward ..
The Verge

Telegram rolls out video transcription, blames Apple for delaying latest update

Telegram has updated its app with new features and visual updates, including the addition of voice-to-text transcription for videos, separate topics in large group chats, and “Collectible Usernames.” ..
Engadget

Apple Watch Series 8 cellular models are $110 off right now

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Engadget

Netflix confirms a Stranger Things VR game is coming in 'late 2023'

Netflix and developer Tender Claws are releasing a Stranger Things VR game set to arrive in Winter 2023 on major VR platforms, the companies announced at Stranger Things Day 2022. The game will let yo..
Engadget

Apple expects iPhone 14 shipments to be delayed by Covid restrictions in China

COVID-19 restrictions at Foxconn's primary iPhone 14 factory in Zhengzhou, China means shipments will be lower than anticipated, Apple said in a short press release. That means in turn that customers ..
TechCrunch

Netflix is bringing back ‘Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales’ with new gameplay

Netflix is bringing the “Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales” game to its platform with new gameplay based on the content from Season 4 of the show. Users will be able to play as new characters features in ..
Engadget

Apple is reportedly working to simplify Siri's trigger phrase

Apple is working to simplify how users interact with Siri, according to . The company has reportedly spent the past few months training the digital assistant to respond to “Siri” instead of “Hey Siri...
The Verge

Apple reportedly wants to swap the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger phrase for just ‘Siri’

Apple’s looking to change Siri’s trigger phrase from “Hey Siri,” to just “Siri,” according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This means you would just need to say “Siri” followed by a command ..
TechCrunch

Elon guts Twitter, Google shutters Hangouts, and the tech layoffs continue

Hey, all — welcome back to Week in Review, the newsletter where we sum up the most read TechCrunch stories from the past week. And oof, what a week it was. Want this newsletter in your inbox every Sa..
The Verge

Apple could air ads with its Major League Soccer games next year

Apple’s building an advertising network for the Major League Soccer (MLS) games it’ll start streaming next year, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the situation told the outl..

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Jaguars on buying into preseason hype: 'We need to get out of our own way'

Jaguars tight end Evan Engram stood in the locker room after Sunday's humiliating loss to the Texans, surrounded by reporters and microphones, and shook his head as he spoke. A wry smile even slipped…..
NY Times

Elon Musk, in a Tweet, Shares Link From Site Known to Publish False News

Three days after Elon Musk purchased Twitter, the billionaire posted a tweet that advanced baseless allegations about the recent attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The tweet, on Sun..
Inc

Behind the Brand with Maserati

Challenger brands are a fascinating case study for me to explore because there is something uniquely intriguing about a brand that has the guts to compete in a highly-competitive, established market.…..