me The full I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024 lineup revealed By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-11T19:00:42+00:00 Meet the full cast, including Coleen Rooney and N-Dubz’s Tulisa Contostavlos Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
me SNL cast member reveals Elon Musk made her cry when he hosted the show By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-12T13:42:46+00:00 ‘I’m gonna come out and say it at long last,’ sketch show star said Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
me I’m a Celeb has made a huge casting mistake. The show won’t be the same By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-12T12:30:37+00:00 ITV previously seemed very happy to oblige politicians in urgent need of money, rehabilitation or just missing the attention, writes Sean O’Grady. But this year’s roster is different Full Article Features TV & Radio Culture
me Keke Palmer calls out former Scream Queens co-star for racist remark By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-13T03:28:34+00:00 The ‘Scream Queens’ actor revealed her white co-star made a ‘weighted’ reference to Martin Luther King Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
me George RR Martin teases potential new Game of Thrones project with Maisie Williams By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-13T05:42:14+00:00 Williams played Arya Stark in Game of Thrones for eight seasons Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
me Trump to name former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:50:21 -0500 In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Huckabee, a loyalist and former Republican governor, to serve in the key post as ambassador to Israel. Full Article
me A U.S. jury awards former Iraqi detainees $42 million for Abu Ghraib prison abuse By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:25:53 -0500 The jury also decided to hold a Virginia-based military contractor responsible for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of detainees at the notorious Iraqi prison two decades ago. Full Article
me A Frank Assessment of Israel's Goals in Gaza From the Former Defense Minister By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:46:52 -0500 Israel's Defense Minister was fired last week by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who said that trust had "eroded" between them. The now former defense minister met with families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and gave his thoughts on what Israel can still achieve in Gaza. We hear what was said. Full Article
me Israeli strikes kill dozens in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, medics say By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:26:41 -0500 Israeli airstrikes killed at least 46 people in the Gaza Strip in the past day, medics said. In Lebanon, warplanes struck Beirut's southern suburbs and killed 33 people in the country on Tuesday. Full Article
me Summer bodies are built in winter By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:03:13 +0000 DID you ever really believe that the Netflix launch coinciding with the beginning of winter was just a coincidence? Surely those execs weren’t insinuating that you were going to be ... The post Summer bodies are built in winter appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Healthy Living
me Prostate Cancer is different for gay and bisexual men By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:10:30 +0000 20,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Research conducted by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, at La ... The post Prostate Cancer is different for gay and bisexual men appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Healthy Living Sponsored Content
me Social distancing need not mean social isolation By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:46:50 +0000 Social distancing, shelter-in-place, lockdown, quarantine: the global coronavirus outbreak has made these terms part of daily usage. Governments and health organisations across the world are recommending social distancing. It is ... The post Social distancing need not mean social isolation appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Coronavirus (COVID-19) Features Healthy Living Life + Style gay gay news health LGBTI LGBTI news sydney
me Gender Neutral Blood Donation Comes With Sting In Its Tail By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:52:51 +0000 The blanket ban on blood donation by gay men, and bisexual men and transgender women who have sex with men (GBT people), is one step closer to being lifted. The ... The post Gender Neutral Blood Donation Comes With Sting In Its Tail appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Healthy Living Life + Style National News News Opinion blood donation discrimination GBT hiv Lifebood opinion Rodney Croome
me 2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be warmest year on record By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:13 EST Scientists warn that this year could end 1.5 C hotter than pre-industrial times, surpassing the current record of 1.48 C set just last year. Some experts now fear Donald Trump’s less-than-friendly stance on climate change could make the crisis even worse. Full Article
me Dream Interpretation: Teeth Falling Out and Its Hidden Messages By science.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:04 -0400 Dream about teeth falling out meaning often symbolizes anxiety, personal change, or fear of loss. Discover the deeper psychological and spiritual interpretations. Full Article
me Moss Agate: Meaning, Metaphysical Properties, and Healing Uses By science.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:05 -0400 Moss Agate meaning revolves around growth, emotional healing, and nature's balance. Discover its grounding energy and how it fosters abundance and inner peace. Full Article
me Apophyllite Crystal: Meaning, Healing Properties, and Benefits By science.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:27:03 -0400 Apophyllite: Discover the healing powers of apophyllite crystals, known for enhancing clarity, intuition, and spiritual growth. Perfect for meditation and relaxation. Full Article
me Agate Stone: Meaning, Uses, and How to Benefit from Its Energy By science.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:03 -0500 Discover agate meaning: learn how this beautiful crystal supports emotional healing, balance, and grounding energy, making it a must-have for spiritual wellness. Full Article
me The Left Shifts the Blame to America Itself By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:00:14 +0000 But the public’s economic outlook is still the most straightforward explanation for voters’ rejection of the incumbent party last week. Full Article
me Reject the Numbing of America By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:30:18 +0000 The Sacred Heart and the presidential election. Full Article
me Donald Trump Doesn’t Need Recess Appointments By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:30:20 +0000 And the Senate shouldn’t abandon its ‘advice and consent’ role. Full Article
me It’s Time for Bob Casey Jr. to Concede to Reality By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:51:42 +0000 The Pennsylvania Senate race is over. Full Article
me The Morning After: Nintendo sues pirated software streamer for millions By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:16:30 +0000 Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, accused of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released — and of providing viewers access to piracy tools and illegal copies of the games. EveryGameGuru allegedly streamed Mario & Luigi: Brothership across five days, weeks before its official release on November 7. After Nintendo had the videos taken down from various platforms, including YouTube, they continued live streaming on Loco and even included a QR code for their CashApp handle. Nintendo said EveryGameGuru sent the company an email, saying it has “a thousand burner channels” and “can do this all day.” Don’t anger the house of Mario! The company is asking for $150,000 in damages per violation of its copyright. 404media did the math: That could add up to millions, seeing as the suit cites at least 10 games, streamed on at least 50 occasions. — Mat Smith The biggest tech stories you missed Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more Sony has sold 65 million PS5s Andor season two will hit Disney+ in April Get this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! HTC Vive Focus Vision review An average-performing premium VR headset. Engadget Sure, it’s not for most of us. The Vive Focus Vision isn’t for the same people as the PSVR2 or Meta Quest 3. This is meant to be high-end VR for businesses and creators: a cross between the Focus 3 and last year’s goggle-like XR Elite. The build quality is excellent, but it’s running on aging hardware. Worse, it’s riddled with software issues and is rather expensive compared to the Meta Quest 3. Continue reading. The voice of AOL’s You’ve got mail! dies aged 74 He recorded four phrases for $200 in 1989. If you’re aged 30 and up, you know the voice of Elwood Edwards, realize it or not. He recorded the phrase, “You’ve got mail!” and three other lines for Quantum Computer Services in 1989. That company became America Online (AOL), Meg Ryan made the movie with Tom Hanks and everything else. (AOL is currently owned by Yahoo, Engadget’s parent company.) Continue reading. Latest God of War Ragnarok patch tells the son to be quiet It reduces all the hints from Kratos’ offspring. Sony The latest patch for the PS5 version of God of War Ragnarok adds the option first seen in the PC port to tone down the boy’s excessive and unsolicited hints when Kratos is contemplating the game’s many puzzles. Enough, Atreus! (The patch also includes PS5 Pro upgrades, for smooth 60 fps and better visuals. But that’s not as funny.) Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-nintendo-sues-pirated-software-streamer-for-millions-121630229.html?src=rss Full Article Media Arts & Entertainment site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Mat Smith
me Nintendo will show off 'Donkey Kong Country' theme park expansion at live event today By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:15 +0000 Nintendo is set to show off the Donkey Kong Country expansion of its Super Nintendo World theme park today (Monday, November 11) at 5PM ET, the company revealed in a post on X. That means the new Universal Studios Japan area might finally open soon, after being delayed from the previously announced launch window of Spring 2024. The new park attraction featuring Mario's barrel-throwing nemesis was first revealed in 2021. The centerpiece is a ride called Mine Cart Madness, named after the best level in the 1994 SNES game Donkey Kong Country. After being blasted out of a barrel cannon, you'll take a mine cart ride through the jungle that includes a "leap across a collapsed track" as Nintendo showed in a render earlier this year. Tune in on 11/11 at 2 p.m. PT for a SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Direct livestream! The stream will be roughly 10 minutes and showcase Donkey Kong Country of #SuperNintendoWorld at Universal Studios Japan. No game information will be featured. #NintendoDirect????: https://t.co/0QwNF7DIkG pic.twitter.com/P0HPDK9x0y— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 10, 2024 The direct livestream appears to be focused on Donkey Kong world alone, and Nintendo specifically pointed out that "no game information will be featured" — so don't expect any news on the next-gen Switch 2 console either. Donkey Kong Country will expand the park size by up to 70 percent, Nintendo said when it was announced. Current attractions at the Japan park are the Mario Kart: Kuppa's Challenge rollercoaster and Yoshi Adventure. Nintendo recently announced that it would open a Super Nintendo World attraction at Universal Studios Orlando on May 22nd, 2025 with the same attractions as the park in Osaka. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-will-show-off-donkey-kong-country-theme-park-expansion-at-live-event-today-130015655.html?src=rss Full Article Game Consoles site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Steve Dent
me Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000 It's no secret that most technology nowadays isn't exactly built to last forever, with new product models regularly on sale on replace malfunctioning items. However, Apple, which famously announces new products each September, is taking new steps to let people repair their own devices. Apple has launched parts and tools for the iPhone 16, including the Plus, Pro and Pro Max. Now, if you have an iPhone 16 model that's acting up, you can go to Apple's self service repair store and — possibly — get what you need to fix it. Choose the product type and model then pick from the iPhone 16's choices of back glass, battery, camera, top speaker, TrueDepth camera, SIM tray and more. Apple's iPhone 16 should be easier to fix than its predecessor, receiving a 7/10 on the iFixit repairability scale, compared to a 4/10 for the iPhone 15. You can either get kits or just the necessary part with prices varying based on your phone model. For example, a battery and screw kit for the iPhone 16 Pro Max is $119, but its $99 for the regular iPhone 16. You can get quite a lot of money back on the kit prices if you return the replaced piece afterward. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, for instance, goes down to $61.88 after you send back the old battery. Apple created its self-service program in 2022, giving its customers access to actual Apple parts when something in their device failed. However, Apple states that the service "is intended for individuals with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices. If you are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices." So, repairs might not be as accessible if you or someone you know isn't savvy in making the swaps. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-now-has-replacement-parts-for-the-iphone-16-series-143100070.html?src=rss Full Article Smart Phones Technology & Electronics Handheld & Connected Devices site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Sarah Fielding
me This Shin Megami Tensei board game features 72 intricate demon figurines By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:32:42 +0000 The popular Shin Megami Tensei video game series is getting a physical board game. A Japanese company called Icrea is behind the effort and is launching a Kickstarter on November 12 to raise funds for the project. SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI THE BOARD GAME (the company asked us to use all caps) is a “full-scale board game project” complete with 72 “high quality and detailed demon figures.” Collecting demons and adding them to your party is a major part of the game, so these figurines should help with immersion. It’ll also help with getting random demon figurines lost in the couch. Icrea/Atlus There’s a board with various locations from the franchise and plenty of series-specific cards to rifle through. The company says a game should take anywhere from three to four hours. The title has already generated a fair amount of excitement at both Gen Con and the most recent Tokyo Game Show. We don’t know exactly when this will be available for purchase. You know how Kickstarter timelines work. There are going to be a bunch of stretch goals, however, should the company reach the initial financial threshold. It’s a Shin Megami Tensei board game with dozens of cool-looking demon figurines. It shouldn’t have any trouble finding financial backers. For the uninitiated, Shin Megami Tensei first came out in 1992 for the Super Famicom in Japan. There have been plenty of sequels throughout the years. Shin Megami Tensei V came out back in 2021, but has since received a full-featured refresh called Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. The Persona series is also a spinoff of the franchise. This leads to a very serious question. Persona board game when? I want to wander around a fake high school and eat ramen with a motley crew of characters.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/this-shin-megami-tensei-board-game-features-72-intricate-demon-figurines-163242838.html?src=rss Full Article Video Games site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Lawrence Bonk
me A TV show about EA Sports' Madden games hits Prime Video on November 26 By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:48:33 +0000 Madden NFL has been around for almost 40 years (really) so it’s high time the gaming franchise got the documentary treatment. Prime Video has got you covered. The platform just announced that It’s in the Game: Madden NFL will stream on November 26, which is just ahead of Thanksgiving. The four-part docuseries will explore “one of the biggest video games of all time” that “became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations.” The show will explore Madden’s “archaic 8-bit origins to its success as an annual must have.” Prime Video says EA Sports has given it access to the vaults, so there should be plenty of new footage for diehard fans. As the story goes, EA founder Trip Hawkins approached commentator John Madden back in 1984 for his endorsement and expertise, but the game took four long years of development before coming out in 1988. This extended development time was allegedly due to Madden himself, who demanded a realistic football experience. I’m sure the documentary will get into all of that. Formerly known as John Madden Football, the franchise became an annual event in 1990 and changed its name to Madden NFL in 1993. These games have sold over 130 million copies worldwide since 1988. The latest iteration, Madden NFL 25, released back in August to fairly middling reviews.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a-tv-show-about-ea-sports-madden-games-hits-prime-video-on-november-26-194833398.html?src=rss Full Article Arts & Entertainment Video Games American Football Sports & Recreation National Football League site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Lawrence Bonk
me Fujifilm is developing a 102MP medium format cinema camera By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:27 +0000 Fujifilm is developing a medium-format, 102-megapixel cinema camera, the company said in a surprise announcement. Due next year, the GFX Eterna will carry a boxy, modular design reminiscent of Sony's FX6 or the new Blackmagic Pyxis and will likely be launched with a top handle, electronic viewfinder and other optional accessories. The new camera will have a medium format GFX 102-megapixel (MP) CMOS II HS sensor, the same one used on the GFX100 II. That sensor is 43.8mm x 32.9 mm in size, or 1.7 times larger than the full-frame sensor found on the aforementioned FX or Pyxis. That will be one of the largest cinema camera sensors available, even bigger than RED's V-Raptor XL sensor. The benefits will be extra dynamic range, potentially high resolution and a very shallow depth of field that should allow for cinematic shots when paired with the right lens. That does bring up the fact that Fujifilm currently has no GFX glass designed specifically for film production. However, the company said it's developing a 32-90mm power zoom lens (24-70mm full-frame equivalent) and will have a mount adapter for GFX to PL lenses, which are widely used in cinema. One other concern might be rolling shutter distortion. RED's V-Raptor XL uses a global shutter that has zero distortion, but the sensor Fujifilm will employ has a fair bit of it . In addition, the GFX100 II captures 8K with a 1.53x crop, negating many of the benefits of a medium format sensor — so, hopefully Fujifilm will resolve those issues with its cinema camera. Fujifilm will show off the GFX Eterna starting tomorrow at the InterBEE 2024 media exhibition in Chiba City, Japan. It's set to be released sometime in 2025, with an exact date and pricing yet to be announced.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/fujifilm-is-developing-a-102mp-medium-format-cinema-camera-130027537.html?src=rss Full Article Cameras & Photography site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Steve Dent
me Rogue Point is a tactical shooter from the teams behind Worms and Black Mesa By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000 Team17, the developer of the Worms and publisher of Dredge, Blasphemous and more, is working on Rogue Point, a new rogue-lite tactical FPS game. The studio has enlisted the help of Crowbar Collective, the team behind Black Mesa, the fan-made and Valve-approved Half-Life remake that needs no further introduction. Rogue Point is currently in development and slated to enter early access soon. Rogue Point is set in a dystopian future where a single CEO had controlled everything. After his death, competing companies work to carve up his empire. To achieve this, they hire mercenaries using the MERX app, and it’s as simple as getting food using Uber Eats. Currently, only Rogue Point, a team of vigilantes, is fighting back against this dystopian state of affairs. Team17/Crowbar Collective The game pits teams of four against computer-controlled enemies of different classes, each offering unique challenges. Players must strategize and play with the right loadouts or risk losing. There’s plenty of gear to acquire, too, with some weapons only available in the mission field. Maps are procedurally generated to ensure no two playthroughs are the same. Unlocked equipment may also be used in future runs. Besides the standard campaign missions where “high-octane tactical combat meets strategic planning,” there’s an endgame mission with maxed-out difficulty, promising a challenge for those craving it. The developers have a rather extensive wishlist of features they hope to add to the game down the road. Those include new weapons (who doesn’t like new gear?), improved AI and new maps. There are currently four maps announced, but the procedural generation should make things less repetitive. Rogue Point isn’t in early access yet, but you can wishlist it on Steam. The game is set to come out in 2025, but the developers have yet to announce a final release date.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/rogue-point-is-a-tactical-shooter-from-the-teams-behind-worms-and-black-mesa-142959920.html?src=rss Full Article Video Games site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Jeremy Gan
me The best gifts for gamers in 2024 By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:36 +0000 This year may not go down as one of the best years in gaming like 2023 did, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t a lot of great new releases. Between titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, there were plenty of games to keep even the most dedicated of gamers busy in 2024. And if you’re shopping for one, especially as a non-gamer, it can be tricky to navigate what’s worth buying. Don’t worry, Engadget is here to help. We guarantee this gift guide will help you find something for your game-loving friend or loved one. Check out the rest of our gift ideas here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/best-gaming-gifts-for-gamers-150008483.html?src=rss Full Article Media Shopping Arts & Entertainment Personal Finance - Lifestyle site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Igor Bonifacic
me Chrome for iOS now lets you add text to Google Lens visual searches By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:09:20 +0000 If you use Chrome on your iPhone, you’re about to see some features sliding over from the Android version. Google Lens will let you add text to your image searches, and you can save files and pictures directly to Google Drive and Photos. You can get “Shopping Insights” for products you’re browsing. Chrome for iOS now lets you add words to your Google Lens visual searches, allowing you to add nuance to your query or “perform more complex and specific searches,” as Chrome Product Manager Katia Muradyan wrote in a blog post. After activating Lens by tapping the camera icon in the Chrome search bar, you can ask questions about the object you’re snapping a pic of, and it will produce corresponding results. Google says AI Overviews will also appear for some of these search results. The feature shares some common ground with an Apple Intelligence feature for iPhone 16 owners in iOS 18.2, which is currently in beta. Visual Intelligence lets you point your camera at something and get info about it, including asking ChatGPT questions about it or searching for it on Google. Chrome for iPhone now has a feature that lets you save a file directly to Google Drive or Google Photos, sparing you from using your phone’s internal storage. When saving files from Chrome, you’ll see a new option to save the file to Drive. Similarly, when browsing a photo you want to save, long-press on it, and you’ll see a new “Save in Google Photos” option in the context menu. Of course, the feature requires you to be signed into a Google account. Chrome for iOS also adds a feature that pops up a mini-map when you click on an address. Look for an underlined link to specific addresses; clicking on it will take you to the mini-map without leaving the browser. Finally, Google is adding Shopping Insights for US users. The company frames it as a way to help you find great prices on items you’re shopping for, but it’s hard to imagine this feature exists strictly from the kindness of Google's heart. Regardless, you’ll soon see a “Good Deal Now” alert in Chrome’s address bar when browsing for products for which it’s available. You’ll see details like price history / tracking and buying options if you tap it.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/chrome-for-ios-now-lets-you-add-text-to-google-lens-visual-searches-170920556.html?src=rss Full Article Technology & Electronics Information Technology site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Will Shanklin
me Meta cuts the price of its ad-free plan by 40 percent in a bid to sate EU regulators By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:49:26 +0000 Meta has long been at loggerheads with European Union officials over its approach to targeted Facebook and Instagram ads. The company is hoping to placate regulators with some changes to its ad model in the bloc, which includes lowering the price of its ad-free subscription. Starting November 13, the plan will cost 40 percent less — €6 ($6.36) per month for signups via the web and €8 ($8.48) for those who subscribe on an iOS or Android device. The fee for each additional Facebook and Instagram account is €4 per month on the web and €5 via mobile. The company will automatically drop current subscribers down to the lower pricing. It says that it will once again ask users in the bloc if they'd like to sign up. When they see this prompt (which can only be ignored for a certain period of time), there will be a third option for EU Facebook and Instagram users to choose from. Those who don't want to pay for a subscription can instead opt to only view ads that are based on what they see in a given session in the apps. Meta will also factor in a few key data markers such as "a person’s age, location, gender and how a person engages with ads." These less-personalized ads naturally won't be as tailored to a given user's interests, the company notes. As such, people are perhaps less likely to click on such ads. To make up for that (and make sure this option doesn't hit Meta in the pocket too hard), folks who choose the less-personalized ads option will sometimes encounter unskippable ads. According to The Wall Street Journal, these will be displayed full screen. "Such ad breaks are common across other services, and are already offered by many of our competitors," Meta argues. "This change will help us continue to provide value to advertisers which ensures we can offer people a less personalized ads experience at no charge." Targeted ads are Meta's biggest revenue driver, but EU officials have reportedly been pressuring the company to offer a free, less-personalized option in its apps. Meta has argued that would negatively impact its bottom line. Although it has seemingly caved to officials' requests, the unskippable ad aspect may be construed as malicious compliance, as it worsens the user experience. Meta claims that these changes to its ad model "meet EU regulator demands and go beyond what’s required" by the bloc's laws. The company introduced its ad-free subscription a year ago to comply with laws such as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as well as stricter interpretations of the General Data Protection Regulation. It was previously ordered to seek permission from users in the bloc before showing them personalized ads. The EU didn't take too kindly to the paid ad-free approach, however. An investigation into the "consent or pay" model is ongoing. In July, the EU said that in its preliminary findings, Meta was violating the DMA with this plan. These latest changes are said to be Meta's attempt to settle the case, but according to the Journal, the EU's discussions with the company haven't concluded. The bloc's regulatory body has until late March to finish its investigation and make a final decision. If it determines that Meta has indeed violated the DMA, the company could be on the hook for a fine of up to 10 percent of its annual global revenue. Based on its total revenue for 2023, it could have to pay up as much as $13 billion or so.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/meta-cuts-the-price-of-its-ad-free-plan-by-40-percent-in-a-bid-to-sate-eu-regulators-174926790.html?src=rss Full Article Internet & Networking Technology site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Kris Holt
me 23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staff By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:12:07 +0000 More than 200 employees of 23andMe are being laid off as part of the company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. The layoffs will impact 40 percent of the genetic testing company’s workforce. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki said in a statement released on Monday that the staff reduction would save the beleaguered company more than $35 million. She called the layoffs “difficult but necessary actions as we restructure 23andMe and focus on the long-term success of our core consumer business and research partnerships.” The company also announced it will start to shut down its therapeutics clinical programs that used its genetic database to research and develop new drugs. The therapeutics division housed two “immuno-oncology programs” that investigated therapeutic antibodies “designed to restore the ability of the body’s immune cells to kill cancer cells,” according to the division’s website. The San Francisco-based company has not had an easy year. Hackers hit the genetics giant in April of last year and leaked information of 6.9 million customers. The data breach went unnoticed for a year and a half, leading to a $30 million settlement of a class action lawsuit and resignations from the company’s entire board.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/23andme-is-laying-off-40-percent-of-its-staff-221207302.html?src=rss Full Article Health site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Danny Gallagher
me Apple could launch a smart home control center next year By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:21:36 +0000 Apple is rumored to be working on a new smart home product. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that the company is developing a wall-mounted display for controlling appliances, interacting with Siri and videoconferencing. The tablet is said to look "like a square iPad" with "a roughly 6-inch screen." It would have a camera at the top as well as internal speakers and a built-in rechargeable battery. His sources said this smart home display could be officially announced as soon as March following three years in development. This description sounds a lot like the Google Home Hub, which came out in 2018, or the Echo Show, which is already up to its eighth iteration. If Apple wants to be a serious competitor in this smart home space, it'll have to prove to customers that it has something to offer that these more established brands and products don't. Right now, the only distinguishing feature is likely Apple Intelligence, which finally began rolling out to users in late October, and the upcoming App Intents system for controlling software programs with AI. But Apple may be looking farther ahead toward something more extravagant than just a smart device control panel. Gurman reported that Apple is already working on a version with a robotic arm that could move the tablet around. It should be interesting to see exactly what Apple does formally launch and when.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/apple-could-launch-a-smart-home-control-center-next-year-222136073.html?src=rss Full Article Tablets Technology & Electronics Handheld & Connected Devices site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Anna Washenko
me Discord leaker Jack Teixeira gets 15-year sentence for sharing classified documents By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:13:20 +0000 Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira received a 15-year sentence in federal prison for leaking classified military documents on Discord in a Boston federal court, according to The Washington Post. Teixeira appeared before the court earlier today and asked the judge for leniency. He also issued a statement apologizing for “all of the harm that I’ve caused, to my friends, family and those overseas.” Defense attorney Michael Bachrach also claimed that Teixeira was subjected to bullying in high school and his military unit as an adjudicating factor for his actions. Judge Indira Talwani didn’t buy the defense’s bullying claims stating that the Air Force has already disciplined 15 other members connected to Teixeira for not taking more actions “that might have stopped him from doing this.” Teixeira shared classified military documents as far back as late 2022 on a Discord server dedicated to the pixelated sandbox game Minecraft. The leak included information about the Ukrainian and Russian troop movements and military equipment used in the war in Ukraine and Russia's attempts to obtain more weapons from Egypt and Turkey. The documents eventually found their way to other Discord servers as well as 4chan and Telegram. FBI officials arrested Teixeira at his home in April of last year. Teixeira originally agreed to a plea deal with federal prosecutors in March that included a 16-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information and violating the Espionage Act. If he stuck with his not guilty plea and received a guilty verdict, Teixeira faced a much steeper maximum prison term of 60 years.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/discord-leaker-jack-teixeira-gets-15-year-sentence-for-sharing-classified-documents-231319586.html?src=rss Full Article Politics & Government Military & Defense Society & Culture Crime & Justice Company Legal & Law Matters site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Danny Gallagher
me Elon Musk will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ Donald Trump says By www.engadget.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:55:21 +0000 President-elect Donald Trump has named Elon Musk as the leader of a new “Department of Government Efficiency," that will “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” The Tesla CEO and owner of X will spearhead the effort along with former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump announced in a statement on Truth Social. The scope of the role isn’t exactly clear. Trump’s press release said that “the Department of Government Efficiency will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government, and will partner with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” It also stated that “their work will conclude no later than July 4, 2026.” pic.twitter.com/Vnk4MCAofY— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024 Musk shared the news on X, but didn’t indicate how the role might impact his obligations at his various other companies. Musk, who poured millions of dollars into Super Pac boosting Trump’s campaign, has previously talked about his desire to work with Trump to cut government spending. He did, however, joke about potential "merch" for the operation. "Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of 'DOGE' for a very long time," Trump's statement said. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musk-will-lead-a-new-department-of-government-efficiency-donald-trump-says-015521217.html?src=rss Full Article Politics & Government site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Karissa Bell
me Des chercheurs ont découvert comment diminuer les chances d'être attaqué par un requin en surf By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:06:36 EST Le grand requin blanc attaque souvent ses proies par en dessous, confondant parfois la silhouette d’un surfeur avec celle d’un phoque. Full Article
me F1: Mercedes motorisera Alpine à partir de 2026 By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:19:36 EST C'était une nouvelle attendue. Full Article
me Une victoire qui va calmer les esprits By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST Quel match de fou, hier après-midi, à Buffalo! Mais puisque c’est le résultat qui compte, ce n’est pas le temps de faire la gueule fine. Full Article
me Temple de la renommée: Jeremy Roenick raconte comment Doug Wilson lui a sauvé la vie By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:53:09 EST Jeremy Roenick nous a offert le moment le plus touchant de l’intronisation des membres de la cuvée 2024 du Temple de la renommée du hockey. Full Article
me Le plus grand hockeyeur au monde ne devrait pas patiner comme ça, surtout à 16 ans: «Il est une énigme» By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:50:00 EST Un défenseur bélarusse au potentiel incalculable réalise bien malgré lui les défis quotidiens qui accompagnent son physique hors-norme. Full Article
me Cops access ex-model’s file 1400 times By www.couriermail.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT A FORMER bikini model has lodged a formal complaint with the Queensland Police Service after officers accessed her personal file more than 1400 times. Full Article
me The shifting history of North America's ancient ice sheet By www.spacedaily.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:57:03 GMT Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Imagining a vast ice sheet sprawling over Canada and extending down into what is now the northern United States, reaching as far south as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, helps us grasp the scope of ancient glacial coverage between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. Yet, while picturing this immense ice mass is fascinating, the present-day implications of its retreat - parti Full Article
me Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics By www.terradaily.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:57:03 GMT Dhaka (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Bangladesh is struggling to tamp down a surge in dengue cases as climate change turns the disease into a year-round crisis, leaving some paediatric wards packed with children squeezed two to a bed. The Aedes mosquito that spreads dengue - identifiable by its black and white striped legs - breeds in stagnant pools, and cases once slowed after the monsoon rains faded. "Normally, around t Full Article
me NISAR satellite to offer precise monitoring of Earth's surface movements By www.terradaily.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:57:03 GMT Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Data from NISAR will improve our understanding of such phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, as well as damage to infrastructure. Earth's surface is in a state of continuous motion, although often unnoticed. Scientists have utilized satellite and ground-based technology to observe movements linked to geological events such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity. A Full Article
me From Beyoncé to brat summer, celeb endorsements and viral moments didn't matter much in this U.S. election By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST While buzzy social media moments, massive celebrity endorsements and viral memes were everywhere during the U.S. election campaign, those who study social media and pop culture say it's likely that smaller social media interactions had a larger impact on the outcome. Full Article News/Entertainment
me Blitz recalls a long line of war movies going back decades, but that doesn't mean it's not relevant By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:30 EST Following a mother and son during the the Blitz, Nazi Germany's bombing campaign on London during the Second World War, director Steve McQueen's new drama understands the war film — perhaps a bit too well. Full Article News/Entertainment
me Qu'est-ce que «4B», le mouvement radical féministe sud-coréen devenu viral aux États-Unis depuis la victoire de Donald Trump? By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:49:48 EST Non aux rencontres amoureuses, au sexe, au mariage ou à élever des enfants avec un homme. Full Article
me Noeudvembre: Régis Labeaume toujours «en mission» contre le cancer de la prostate By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:34:16 EST L’ex-maire, qui a passé cette année le cap des cinq ans depuis son diagnostic, continue de s’impliquer pour sensibiliser les hommes à ce fléau. Full Article
me Administration Trump: un «faucon» anti-Chine comme secrétaire d'État, une «tueuse de chiens» à la Sécurité intérieure By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:14:27 EST Un «faucon» anti-Chine à la diplomatie, une gouverneure «tueuse de chiens» à la sécurité intérieure. Full Article