What you need to know about voting by mail in the United States

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While the current political circumstances may seem unusual, one change has been the broader adoption of mail -in voting in some states, giving citizens more options to exercise their right to vote. In particular, there are eight states and the District of Columbia that have adopted a policy where mail-in ballots are automatically sent to … Read more What you need to know about voting by mail in the United States

Tesla fixes hood safety issue in 1.85 million cars in US

Tesla has released a software update to fix a hood safety issue on 1.85 million of its vehicles in the United States. Details of Tesla hood issue The issue is related to the hood mechanism, as reported yesterday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fault originates when, after a user action to … Read more Tesla fixes hood safety issue in 1.85 million cars in US

Elon Musk posts deepfake video of Kamala Harris without being labeled as such

On Friday night, Elon Musk, the tech mogul and owner of the X platform, shared an altered video from the campaign of Kamala Harris, vice president of the United States. This video used a voiceover generated using deepfake technology, making Harris appear to say phrases such as: “I was selected because I am the ultimate … Read more Elon Musk posts deepfake video of Kamala Harris without being labeled as such

US election misinformation by X’s AI chatbot Grok

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The United States is in the midst of a highly competitive presidential election. In this regard, misinformation spreads easily due to access to artificial intelligence. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has reported on an incident that shows this problem: his office discovered election misinformation coming from X’s Grok chatbot. Grok AI chatbot disinforms about … Read more US election misinformation by X’s AI chatbot Grok

NBA and WNBA secure streaming until 2036 with ESPN, NBC, Peacock and Amazon

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The NBA and WNBA have secured streaming rights for their games for the next eleven years, from 2025 to 2036, through major deals. Disney-owned ESPN will remain the primary broadcast channel for both leagues, strengthening its role in professional basketball coverage. For the NBA, these deals cover the 2025-2026 season through the 2035-2036 season, and … Read more NBA and WNBA secure streaming until 2036 with ESPN, NBC, Peacock and Amazon

How to use AMD’s Frame Latency Meter (FLM) to measure latency in video games

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AMD has just launched Frame Latency Meter (FLM), a free and open source tool for Windows, which allows you to measure the response time (latency) in video games based on mouse movements. FLM measures how much time passes from moving the mouse until the change is reflected on the screen, providing detailed information about system … Read more How to use AMD’s Frame Latency Meter (FLM) to measure latency in video games

Elon Musk intends to move the SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas

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Elon Musk has decided to commit more to Texas by promising to move SpaceX’s headquarters from Hawthorne, California, to this state. He also announced that the headquarters of his social network, X, will move from San Francisco to Austin, Texas, where the headquarters of another of his companies, Tesla, are already located. SpaceX will move … Read more Elon Musk intends to move the SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas

Improve the sound of your modern television

If you have a sleek, modern TV without external speakers or a sound bar, you’ve probably had to turn the volume all the way up to clearly hear the dialogue from your favorite movies or series. This is because many current televisions, despite offering excellent image quality, have audio deficiencies. The main reason for this … Read more Improve the sound of your modern television

College students use the Fizz social network to buy and sell anonymously

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Solomon and Rakesh Mathur, the CEO of Fizz and a long-time entrepreneur, shared details with TechCrunch about the evolution of the social network. Since its creation in 2022, Fizz has grown a lot. It started at a few universities, but is now on 240 college campuses and 60 high schools, with a team of 30 … Read more College students use the Fizz social network to buy and sell anonymously

Erroneous bank charges in Hungary apparently caused by Apple Pay

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In recent days, many people in Hungary have reported erroneous charges to their bank accounts, affecting most of the country’s banks. Those affected have seen small, repetitive transfers to their accounts, causing concern and confusion. One of the cases is that of a user who had almost $1,500 USD withdrawn in 74 consecutive quick transactions. … Read more Erroneous bank charges in Hungary apparently caused by Apple Pay

San Francisco citizens can now use Waymo autonomous robotaxis

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Any citizen of San Francisco can now use robotaxis from Waymo, an Alphabet company. Following government approval to operate these paid autonomous vehicles in the city since August last year, Waymo spent several months managing a waiting list, gradually allowing more people to access its services. Now, anyone in the city can hire them. Waymo … Read more San Francisco citizens can now use Waymo autonomous robotaxis

How to watch live the return to Earth of the first manned mission of the CST-100 Starliner

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NASA is scheduled to undock Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, June 15. The spacecraft will then return to Earth bringing home NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. Continue reading to find out how to watch the Starliner return to Earth live. Arrival and extension of the mission … Read more How to watch live the return to Earth of the first manned mission of the CST-100 Starliner