2024 in wearables: the year of the smart ring
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Smart rings had a resurgence this year. The question is whether the renaissance will continue. Read the full story at The Verge.
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Microsoft is testing live translation on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is previewing live translation on Intel and AMD-based Copilot Plus PCs. The feature is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel, allowing users to translate audio from over 44 languages into English subtitles. Live translation, which initially launched on Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs, works with any audio played…
The delusion of Amazon Haul
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Browsing Amazon Haul, the online shopping giant’s new $20-and-under bargain bin section, I immediately recognize not just a product, but a specific image. The photo is on a listing for “Timeless Black Dress for Both Casual and Formal Gatherings,” and it is stolen. The image actually belongs…
Stephen Colbert calls ABC ‘stupid’ over settlement with Trump
Late night host Stephen Colbert said ABC News’ settlement with President-elect Donald Trump was “stupid,” on Wednesday night, after criticizing the president-elect’s decision to sue former Iowa polster Ann Selzer. “Why is this stupid thing stupidly happening? My guess, because of the stupid, stupid thing ABC did. See, this weekend, ABC News agreed to pay…
Could Scott Peterson be set free? Convicted killer’s attorneys seek to introduce new evidence in freedom fight
Scott Peterson was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of his wife Laci and their unborn son, but could new evidence in the high-profile case eventually set him free? Backed by a new team of lawyers, the possibility lies on the table. Fox Nation’s latest special, “Scott Peterson: The Appeal of a…
Starlink’s first nationwide satellite texting service launches in New Zealand
Image: One NZ SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink service has hit a nationwide coverage milestone in New Zealand — albeit with a few limitations. One NZ says it’s the first telecommunications company globally to power a nationwide satellite text messaging service via Starlink. Starlink has also signed up partners in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, and Chile,…
Weird laws in Colorado, including one against throwing snowballs
Did you know that throwing snowballs in Aspen, Colorado, is technically against the law? Every state has its own rather strange laws, and the Centennial State is no exception. As Colorado is a popular winter vacation destination, it comes as no surprise that there are strange laws revolving around the snowy climate. BIZARRE LAWS IN…
James Madison football star empties the quiver in celebration during bowl game win
James Madison Dukes defensive lineman Eric O’Neill picked up a key sack in a win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Wednesday night in the Boca Raton Bowl. O’Neill then celebrated the sack by emptying the quiver on Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp. It was not the only time he performed the celebration either, and college…
Palestinian Authority under pressure amid rising resistance, popularity of Iran-backed terror groups
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is facing a growing challenge in the northern West Bank city of Jenin as it launches an ongoing operation against local terror factions supported by Iran, a crackdown that has sparked violent clashes and highlighted the deepening rift between the PA and local communities. “Iran has been funding militants to buy…
Congress battles over looming government shutdown and more top headlines
1. Trump issues new spending bill demands. 2. Christian school shooting victims identified. 3. Amazon workers walk off the job. FACING JUSTICE – Accused Ivy League killer expected to end legal fight, waive extradition. Continue reading … ‘CLEARLY SUSPECT’ – NYC mayor hammers Biden-Harris admin over the timing of indictment. Continue reading … DRAIN THE…