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YouTube is putting new age restrictions on gun videos
05 Jun

YouTube is putting new age restrictions on gun videos

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YouTube quietly snuck in a policy change that will age-restrict some gun-related videos and bar others altogether. Content featuring homemade and automatic firearms will be banned for viewers under 18, while tutorials for removing safety devices will be prohibited regardless of age. The new policy will take effect on June 18.“Starting June 18, 2024, certain content showing how to remove safety devices will be prohibited,” a disclaimer on YouTube’s firearms policy page now reads. “Content showing the use of homemade firearms, automatic firearms, and certain firearm accessories will be age restricted.”In a statement to Engadget, YouTube spokesperson Javier Hernandez wrote,…
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The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are on sale for $79 right now
05 Jun

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are on sale for $79 right now

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The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are solid earbuds that are a more budget-friendly version of the flagship Pixel Buds. That’s even more true when you consider that the Pixel Buds A-Series are on sale at the minute. You can snap up a pair for $79, which is $20 off the usual price. While that’s not a record low price for the earbuds, it’s still a good deal and the best offer we’ve seen on them so far this year.AmazonGoogle's Pixel Buds A-Series are even more budget-friendly thanks to the latest discount. $79 at AmazonWe gave the Pixel Buds A-Series a…
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A $110,000 MicroLED TV? In this economy?
05 Jun

A $110,000 MicroLED TV? In this economy?

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Who needs to save for college when your kids can enjoy the infinite contrast and eight million glorious points of light in Samsung's new MicroLED TVs, which now start at the low price of $110,000. Available in 89-inch, 101-inch ($130,000) and 114-inch ($150,000) sizes, MicroLED TVs offer all of the benefits of OLED — super dark blacks and bold colors — but without the reasonable price points reachable by lowly commoners.Envelope yourself with Samsung's 3D Arena sound, which includes Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Pro and AI powered voice amplification. Behold the MICRO AI processor, which upscales everything into 4K…
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Ex-Meta engineer sues company, claiming he was fired over handling of Palestine content
05 Jun

Ex-Meta engineer sues company, claiming he was fired over handling of Palestine content

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Ferras Hamad, who used to be an engineer working with Meta's machine learning team, has accused the company of firing him over his handling of Palestine-related Instagram posts in a lawsuit. According to Reuters, he is accusing the company of discrimination, wrongful termination and showing a pattern of bias against Palestinians. Hamad said he noted procedural irregularities on how the company handled restrictions on content from Palestinian Instagram personalities, which prevented them from appearing in feeds and searches. One particular case that involved a short video showing a destroyed building in Gaza seemingly led to his dismissal in February.Hamad discovered…
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The best cheap Windows laptops for 2024
05 Jun

The best cheap Windows laptops for 2024

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We review a number of Windows 11 laptops every year at Engadget, but the cheapest among them often fall to the bottom of the list. Unlike our top picks for best Windows laptop, or even more niche devices like the best gaming laptops, these machines don’t have pricey screen panels, high-powered graphics cards or super thin-and-light designs. But that doesn’t mean you should write them off. Besides, not everyone needs a pro-level laptop — they just need the best machine that will fit their budget.Sub-$500 laptops made by Acer, Dell, Lenovo and other companies can be great fits for those…
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AT&T, Verizon services restored after call disruption issues across multiple states
05 Jun

AT&T, Verizon services restored after call disruption issues across multiple states

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AT&T and Verizon customers found themselves unable to call contacts on other carriers for several hours on June 4. Based on people's reports on Downdetector, the issue started at around 11AM ET for both carriers and peaked at approximately 5PM ET. Thousands of subscribers were affected. Most of the reports came from New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Cleveland, among other locations. A much smaller number of T-Mobile and Cricket Wireless users also reported problems with their connection.The Federal Communications Commission tried to assuage people's worries and announced that it was aware that subscribers from multiple states were…
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AI workers demand stronger whistleblower protections in open letter
05 Jun

AI workers demand stronger whistleblower protections in open letter

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A group of current and former employees from leading AI companies like OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic has signed an open letter asking for greater transparency and protection from retaliation for those who speak out about the potential concerns of AI. “So long as there is no effective government oversight of these corporations, current and former employees are among the few people who can hold them accountable to the public,” the letter, which was published on Tuesday, says. “Yet broad confidentiality agreements block us from voicing our concerns, except to the very companies that may be failing to address these…
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These Sony ANC headphones are even better for $98
04 Jun

These Sony ANC headphones are even better for $98

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The Sony WH-CH720N ANC headphones are on sale for $98 via Amazon. That’s a discount of 35 percent, which is nothing to sneeze at. We loved these headphones at the original price of $150, so we most definitely recommend them now.SonyIn other words, the features here are stellar for the price. This is no surprise, as Sony has a fantastic track record when it comes to budget-friendly cans. The WH-CH720N headphones offer great sound quality, capable ANC, decent battery life and a comfortable fit. What else is there?Specifically, the battery lasts around 35 hours per charge, which is a decent…
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Apple WWDC 2024: What we expect including iOS 18 updates, AI and more
04 Jun

Apple WWDC 2024: What we expect including iOS 18 updates, AI and more

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It'll soon be Apple's turn to talk about its next major operating system updates, giving developers a chance to get their apps ready ahead of a broad rollout this fall. The company's Worldwide Developers Conference is right around the corner. Apple is sure to reveal some of the main features of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, as well as what's ahead for the likes of watchOS, macOS and visionOS at WWDC 2024.Given the current tech climate, though, it seems likely that Apple is about to follow its rivals by making a big leap into the realm of generative AI. That…
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The 5 best cordless vacuums for 2024
04 Jun

The 5 best cordless vacuums for 2024

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Old-school vacuums left a lot to be desired, and cordless vacuum cleaners are here to right many of those wrongs. The latest models tend to be thinner, lighter and easy to maneuver around a home, and you don’t really have to sacrifice suction power anymore to get those benefits. Dyson isn’t your only option anymore either — like the robot vacuum space, there are dozens of cordless vacuums to choose from today. Variety is great, but it can also lead to decision fatigue and confusion. We at Engadget can help make that decision a bit easier. After testing a bunch…
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