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US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. It moves on to the Senate, which is considering two similar bills.
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The Meater Plus smart meat thermometer drops to a record-low price
HBO’s upcoming MoviePass documentary is a must-watch for fans of tech trainwrecks
HBO is set to release a documentary about the beleaguered MoviePass subscription service. It premieres on May 29.
What to expect from Microsoft Build 2024: The Surface event, Windows 11 and AI
Microsoft has a Surface showcase and its Build developer conference planned for early next week. Here's what we expect.
Sony’s new smartphone could entice shutterbugs away from Apple and Google
Sony just announced a new smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI. The company used to be a major smartphone manufacturer until falling off.
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US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. It moves on to the Senate, which is considering two similar bills.
HBO’s upcoming MoviePass documentary is a must-watch for fans of tech trainwrecks
HBO is set to release a documentary about the beleaguered MoviePass subscription service. It premieres on May 29.
What to expect from Microsoft Build 2024: The Surface event, Windows 11 and AI
Microsoft has a Surface showcase and its Build developer conference planned for early next week. Here's what we expect.
Sony’s new smartphone could entice shutterbugs away from Apple and Google
Sony just announced a new smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI. The company used to be a major smartphone manufacturer until falling off.
YouTube reportedly agrees to block videos of Hong Kong’s protest song inside the region
YouTube said it would comply with an order blocking access to videos of Hong Kong’s protest anthem inside the region. The decision comes after an appeals court banned the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong,” which the largely China-controlled government predictably framed as a national security issue.
Meta's Threads gets its own Tweetdeck clone
Meta is starting to test custom Tweetdeck-like feeds that will allow users to track multiple topics, searches and accounts.
The Meater Plus smart meat thermometer drops to a record-low price
The Meater Plus smart meat thermometer has dropped to $70, its lowest price to date.
Google’s accessibility app Lookout can use your phone’s camera to find and recognize objects
Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them.
8Bitdo's Ultimate Controller with charging dock is back on sale for $56
8Bitdo's Ultimate Controller with dock is back on sale for $56. That's 20 percent off and close to a record low.
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Samsung's Music Frame gets its first discount on Amazon
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The best immersion blenders for 2024
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Netflix is becoming an ad-tech company
Netflix has relied heavily on Microsoft for its ad-supported tier, but will now bring much of this work in-house.
Intel's Thunderbolt Share makes it easier to move large files between PCs
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EU investigating Meta over addiction and safety concerns for minors
Meta faces an EU probe into its handling of addiction and safety for young people using its apps.
Meta’s Oversight Board will wade into the debate over political content on Threads
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The Morning After: In a bid to stop ban, TikTok creators are suing the US government
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The best power banks and portable chargers for 2024
With so many battery packs on the market right now, we tested out a bunch to see which are worth your money.
The best 2-in-1 laptops for 2024
Here's a list of the best 2-in-1 convertible laptops you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Fujifilm's X-T50 has a special dial for film simulations
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