According to Bloomberg, Spotify is planning to launch its lossless streaming feature, “Spotify HiFi,” in a new subscription tier called “Supremium.” This move comes after competitors Amazon Music and Apple Music began offering lossless streaming as part of their standard plans at no additional cost. Details of the New Plan The new more expensive plan
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A hacker known as @greentheonly has discovered a hidden feature in Tesla vehicles that enables hands-free driving, which he has dubbed “Elon Mode”. The hacker has been delving into the vehicle code for several years, and has previously uncovered information such as how Tesla can lock users out of using their power seats or center
Reddit, the popular social news aggregation and discussion website, suffered a hack in February this year. The company stated that hackers used a sophisticated and highly-targeted phishing attack to gain access to internal documents and data, including contact information for employees and advertisers. However, Reddit also maintained that the hackers hadn’t accessed user data that
Nothing, a brand that likes to release information about its devices spec-by-spec over time, is set to launch its second smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2, on July 11th. The Phone 1, which was released a year before its successor, was notable for its flashing “glyph” interface, where light strips on the rear of the phone
84 Amazon delivery drivers in Palmdale, California, who unionized with the Teamsters in April, have gone on strike. The drivers were recognized by Amazon “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) Battle-Tested Strategies in May. The strike was organized to demand better pay and improved safety conditions. This is the first time Amazon delivery drivers have gone on
Joe Rogan, the host of the popular podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience,” has come under fire for promoting misinformation related to COVID-19 vaccines, 5G and Wi-Fi technology, and ivermectin. After a recent episode with guest Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in which these conspiracy theories were discussed, Baylor microbiology professor and public health advocate Peter Hotez,
Google Docs has now enabled third-party app “smart chips” integration, as the company announced yesterday. This feature is now available for Google Workspace users and those with personal Google accounts. Google had announced last year that it was opening the feature to third parties as part of its “smart canvas” revamp of its office suite,
Reddit, the popular social media platform, has been rocked by ongoing protests from moderators who are unhappy with proposed API changes that will cause third-party apps to shut down. To show their displeasure, thousands of moderators set their communities to private. The CEO of Reddit, Steve Huffman, has argued that not all users support the
Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy Watches have been leaked, and according to the German tech site WinFuture, the rotating bezels are back. The leaked photos show that there isn’t anything too exciting to look at in these marketing stills, as the Galaxy Watch 6 looks like the Galaxy Watch 5, which looks like the Galaxy Watch 4.
As of today, law enforcement in Illinois is prohibited from attaching weapons to drones and using them for facial recognition unless it’s in the context of counter-terrorism or preventing imminent harm to life, or to ensure a suspect doesn’t escape. However, for the first time in Illinois, law enforcement is now allowed to fly over