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The policy change highlights the Biden Administrations continued hardline support of consumer rights in the skies. The USDOT forced airlines topay out over $600 million in refundsin 2022. The agency also levieda record $140 million fineagainst Southwest for its 2022 holiday season meltdown. Photo: Rebecca Noble (Getty Images) This stipulation also applies to checked bag fees and charges for ancillary services likeinflight WiFi. Our new rule sets a new standard to require airlines to promptly provide cash refunds to their passengers....

TikTok CEO Shou Chew immediatelyrespondedby saying Were not going anywhere, in a video posted on his platform. TikTok has previously indicated it would fight the US government in court when this bill becomes law. Politicians may say otherwise. Photo: Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times (Getty Images) But dont get confused. Bidens campaign plans to continue using TikTok throughout the election to reach younger voters, according toNBC News. The Presidents campaign launched an official TikTok account in February of this year....

This story was originally published byGrist. Last fall, I invited a stranger into my yard. Its not that Im a thoughtless gardener. Photo: Leon Neal (Getty Images) Climate change isscrambling the seasons,wreaking havoc on trees. Some temperate andhigh-altitude regionswill grow more humid, which can lead to lethal rot. Thats especially true of native trees. They are the first ones to suffer, he said. Trees play a crucial role in keeping cities cool....

And again, we cant stop staring into the vehicles glowing green eyes. They give the entire demonstration an almost Pixaresque feel. Just look at that little face. Screenshot: DARPA / YouTube Whats the deal with the green eyes? Green = its on and in autonomy mode. And its incredible how far the U.S. military has come. But that kind of obstacle is clearly no issue here in the 2020s. Unfortunately, it doesnt appear the RFV has any cool color modes....

Arecentanalysis from advocacy organization Consumer Reports is the latest to highlight the potential threat of pesticides in our produce. Itsuggeststhat around 20% of commonly sold fruits and vegetables in the U.S. could contain unsafe levels of pesticides. Given that concerning news, you might be wondering how to lessen your risk of exposure. Strawberries being washed under running water.Image: Nataly Mayak (Shutterstock) Heres what the research suggests. These measurements are taken after the produce is washed with water and sometimes peeled, depending on the item....

Its aclassic Elon Musk move. During the earnings call, however, Musk floated his new vision for the electric car company. Think of it as a combination of Airbnb and Uber, said Musk on Teslasearnings callTuesday. Photo: JC Olivera/WireImage (Getty Images) When things are going south, Musk bets his companies on building what no one has before. If this sounds familiar, its because Musk has been talking about this fleet of robotaxis for years....

NASA is a proud boomer that loves posting a good photo album. These images were all taken in 2023, and also selected by, NASAs HQ photo team. Gizmodo picked the best of the best photos to help you relive some amazing moments in spaceflight. The plume from Russia’s Soyuz rocket, launching to the ISS on September 15, 2023.Photo: NASA/Bill Ingalls News from the future, delivered to your present. Two banks say Amazon has paused negotiations on some international data centers....

Before you leave the Vault and head to the Wasteland,youd better pack the essentials. Water, weapons, Pip-Boy, and of course a vinyl copy of the original soundtrack toFallout. its a 2 x LP on opaque yellow and opaque blue vinyl with gatefold sleeve and color inserts. Image: Prime Video News from the future, delivered to your present. Where Do Video Game Adaptations Go From Here? This year brought plenty of video games to the small and big screen....

Tired of theso-called AI PCsalready? Buckle up because we, or perhaps the artificial intelligence, havent even begun to peak. More power-efficient ARM-based CPUs dont get nearly as much limelight as the x86 throw in. Do chips get you excited? How about an ARM-based Qualcomm CPU meant to compete with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H?Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo The Snapdragon X Elite is already boasting it will outmatch Intels x86 chips performance, requiring much less power....

Try putting pure joy into words. To float on cloud nine. You need… Amelie. Audrey Tautou in Amélie.Image: Miramax I saw Amelie in theaters when it was first released and instantly became obsessed. It had, and still has, an energy, attitude, and voice all its own. In the years that followed, I watched it often. Image: Miramax During that time, the world has changed. And when I popped in Amelie this week it hit me in ways I never imagined....

The first public beta ofAndroid 15for the platforms most faithful users rolled out this month. TheAndroid 15 betais a small but humble improvement over its predecessor so far. The current features it’s possible for you to try are mostly minimal in scope. Image: tomeqs (Shutterstock) However, you might use your Pixel rig as a webcam tethered to your gear. This first beta will also let you preview features like the new edge-to-edge UI with updated Material design principles....

Ive had recommendations turned off this entire time. It turns out the same option hides the curated Microsoft Store apps currently populating on systems running theKB5036980update. There are a few other components to this particular software update, but theyre minor. Look, Ma! No ads!Screenshot: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Widgets in the taskbar and on the lock screen have been improved and are no longer pixelated and fuzzy. Animated icons have also been added to the mix....

I think everybody was sort of turning themselves into mental pretzels trying to understand … To be elastic in that way on a conceptual basis is a tricky challenge. It was really important to have someone help us not go astray there. Want more io9 news? Joel Edgerton in Dark MatterImage: Apple TV+ News from the future, delivered to your present.