Samsung’s New Robot Vacuum Is Scarily Intelligent

This cleaner surpasses Samsungs last robot vacuum, theBespoke Jet Bot AI+with even more (artificial) intelligence. Most robo-vacs can determine spaces where theyre not wanted. Theyve been doing that for years. Image: Samsung Samsung claims its powerful mops running at 170 RPM are enough even for the most stubborn stains. The Jet Bot Combo also knows what kind of floor its dealing with. So, as soon as it touches a carpet, it adjusts its suction power....

January 3, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Andrew Berg

SpaceX’s Latest Launch Will Bring Starlink to T-Mobile Phones

On Tuesday, SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket launched at 10:44 p.m. ET from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying 21 Starlink satellites to orbit. Of note, this batch included the first six Starlinks with direct-to-cell capabilities, according to thecompany. The latest batch of Starlink satellites included six direct to cell satellites.Photo: SpaceX The company partnered with T-Mobile, which in turn issued open invitations to various global providers. Lynk Global alsodeployed three satellitesdesigned to deliver service from space directly to cell phones on Earth....

January 3, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Andrea Olson

Starbucks App Traps Users in ‘Vicious Cycle’ of Shaken Espresso, Says Consumer Advocate

Washingtons Attorney General is now being asked to look into whether these methods are deceptive. Washingtons Attorney General did not immediately respond to Gizmodos request for comment. News from the future, delivered to your present. Photo: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg (Getty Images) Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident.

January 3, 2024 · 1 min · 56 words · Raymond Gray

The Only Version ofReturn of the KingWorth Watching Missing From Max After Streaming Bug [Updated]

Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. AGame of ThronesMovie Is Apparently on the Table Westeros on the big screen? Screenshot: Warner Bros. A new report says Warner Bros. might make it happen.

January 3, 2024 · 1 min · 38 words · Nathaniel Fowler

Twitch Is Being Weird About Nudity Again

Are you naked under that censor bar? Well, Twitch might not let you stream. Remember that teacher in middle school who would berate kids for wearing shorts that didnt reach their fingertips? A Twitch section seen at the Tokyo Game Show in 2023.Photo: Stanislav Kogiku (Getty Images) Twitch has essentially become the prude administrator of streaming platforms. This specific update seems to target creators who have been pushing the platforms rules around nudity....

January 3, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Shirley Mccormick

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Rocket Set to Launch Monday, a Challenge to SpaceX

On Monday, January 8, United Launch Alliances Vulcan Centaur could finally perform its first flight. Heres how Americas new powerhouse rocket could disrupt the sector and compete with the ever-dominant SpaceX. This development signalshopefullya tightening competition in the space launch sector. The Vulcan rocket booster and second stage during tests in Florida.Photo: ULA With the introduction of Vulcan, ULA stands a chance to regain a portion of this market. Blue Origin provides the two BE-4 engines for the booster, while Northrop Grumman builds the SRBs....

January 3, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Sarah Cruz

10 Sci-Fi Movies to Stream on Netflix Instead of HatewatchingRebel Moon

), here are 10 other Netflix sci-fi selections to consider. News from the future, delivered to your present. Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one ofWednesdayseason two is dropping in August. John Boyega as Fontaine, Teyonah Parris as Yo-Yo, and Jamie Foxx as Slick Charles in They Cloned Tyrone.Photo: Parrish Lewis/Netflix Pacific Rims TV Show Drifts to Prime Video Good news for giant robot fans.

January 2, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Christopher Lee II

13-Year-Old Becomes First Person to Beat Tetris on NES

Oh my God, Blue Scuti said a few times, freaking out. Im gonna pass out. I cant feel my fingers. Image: Atari Games I cant feel my hands. Its impressive, especially when you watch the bricks rain down in quick succession. Before Blue Scuti did it,artificial intelligence was the firstto utterly break Tetris. Blue Scuti told ITZsharky1 their record-breaking was dedicated to their dad, who passed in December. Levi Winslow is a staff writer atKotaku....

January 2, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Kimberly Scott

Chinese Teen Rescued After Being ‘Cyber Kidnapped’

A Chinese teenager has been returned to safety after being cyber kidnapped. Never heard of cyber kidnapping? Well, its an early front-runner for the hot new cybercrime trend of 2024. Riverdale authorities speak with Kai Zhuang, the victim of a recent “cyber kidnapping” incident.Photo: Riverdale Police Department Riverdale police were initially contacted about Zhuangs disappearance on Dec. 28th, when his high school reported him missing. He also had several phones, which police presumed were being used to communicate with the cyber kidnappers....

January 2, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Robert Brandt

Elon Musk’s X Is Worth 71% Less Than He Bought It For, Says Fidelity

Investors at Fidelity first marked down the value of its investment one month after Elon Musks purchase. InOctober, the mutual fund valued its shares in X at a 65% discount. Musk is hoping to reduce his reliance on advertisers by increasing subscriptions with premium features, like Grok. Photo: Antonio Masiello (Getty Images) However, it doesnt seem Fidelity investors were convinced that Grok tipped the scales much. The stocks of publicly traded competitors to X such as Meta and Snap rose in November....

January 2, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Michele Lopez

Federal Prosecutors Drop Sam Bankman-Fried’s Second Trial

Sam Bankman-Fried once faced 13 criminal charges relating to his massive fraud scheme at the crypto exchange FTX. However, hell only face consequences for the seven charges he was found guilty of in November. The DOJs decision on Friday, however, means SBF wont be charged with five more alleged crimes. Photo: Michael M. Santiago (Getty Images) Grewal says SBFs campaign finance charges deserve to be aired out publicly. What politicians and others knew what and when are critical questions that deserve answers, he said....

January 2, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Lisa Kim

How a Group of Train Hackers Exposed a Right-to-Repair Nightmare

Were 100% sure we were acting in the public interest. Its Newag that should be scared, not us. Dragon Sector was hired by a repair workshop that was stumped by several Newag trains that wouldnt start. Dragon Sector on stage at a German cybersecurity conference.Screenshot: Chaos Computer Club After a year of not seeing much progress with the authorities, the train hackers decided to go public. Hackers found the bricks by comparing the code of working trains to bricked trains using an algorithm....

January 2, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · Jacqueline Tanner

How to Use Google Translate as a Real-Time Interpreter

This all relies on the clever artificial intelligence tech that Google has been developing for years. While its not completely infallible, it can help you get yourself understood and be understood in return. Load up Google Translate, and youll see a Conversation button in the lower left corner. Make yourself understood using your phone.Photo:Muhammad Faiz Zulkeflee/Unsplash If its grayed out and unavailable, thats because the currently selected input language doesnt support transcribing....

January 2, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Elizabeth Green