The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday said it has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp. after determining that it meets the legal requirements for such oversight. The CFPB monitors banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and recently finalized a rule to supervise digital payment apps. In the order, which focuses on the Google Pay app…
Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped results arrived this week, and while the whole package seems a bit thin compared to previous years, we’re still getting a kick out of seeing our listening habits laid bare. Apple Music also dropped its annual Replay, and Tidal’s 2024 Rewind has landed, so non-Spotify users have some data to pore over too. For those among…
Clone Robotics, a Polish company specializing in biomimetic robotics, has unveiled its first full-scale humanoid robot, Clone Alpha. This advanced android incorporates synthetic organs, artificial muscles, and a skeletal structure mirroring human anatomy, aiming to push the boundaries of humanoid robotics. The company seeks to replicate the dexterity and strength of biological beings by mimicking human anatomy before enabling…
Samsung has launched the beta program for One UI 7, introducing a mobile experience centered around AI-powered personalization and intuitive controls. This update integrates advanced AI agents and multimodal capabilities into the user interface, offering a glimpse of scalable AI ecosystems for future devices. Key enhancements include upgraded Galaxy AI features, such as advanced writing tools that streamline tasks…
Apple is advancing its efforts to develop in-house 5G modems for iPhones and iPads, with a goal to rival Qualcomm’s technology by 2027, according to Bloomberg. Despite acquiring Intel’s modem unit in 2019, Apple’s modem development has faced technical setbacks. The company’s first proprietary modem is expected to debut in the next iPhone SE, followed by its introduction in…
Whether you’re at home or in the movie theater (at a dedicated singalong showing, we hope), here’s what we’re holding space for on Wicked‘s excellent songs.
OnePlus has officially announced the global release of its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, scheduled for January 2025. This highly anticipated device will be available in the U.S. and Canada and will debut in three distinctive color options: Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, and Arctic Dawn. The Midnight Ocean variant introduces micro-fiber vegan leather, combining a luxurious texture with enhanced…
A new CDC report details how splash pads have caused dozens of waterborne outbreaks and plenty of gastrointestinal illness since they became popular in the 1990s.
Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico tested positive for pharmaceuticals, as well as the opioid fentanyl.
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