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Solar Eclipse 2024: How to watch and record today's total eclipse
To find out all the details of watching and recording the total solar eclipse on April 8, read on.
A GoPro Hero 12 bundle with a battery grip is $100 off
A GoPro Hero 12 bundle that includes a battery grip is on sale for $499. That's $100 off and a record low price.
The Morning After: Apple allows game emulators on the App Store
The biggest news stories this morning: Best Buy’s Geek Squad agents say they were hit by mass layoffs this week, Meta asks a judge to throw out an FTC antitrust case, OpenAI and Google may have transcribed YouTube videos to train their AI models.
The best smart plugs in 2024
To find out which smart plug you should invite into your connected home, we tested ten, using Alexa, Siri and the Google Assistant.
One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
NASA announced this week that it’s chosen Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to develop their lunar terrain vehicles (LTV) in a feasibility study over the next year. One will eventually be chosen for a demonstration mission.
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro are back on sale for $190
Apple's AirPods Pro (second-generation) are $60 off in a deal on Amazon, bringing the price down to just $190. The AirPods Pro normally cost $250. They come with active noise cancellation, adaptive audio, and personalized spatial audio.
Best Buy’s Geek Squad agents say they were hit by mass layoffs this week
Former Geek Squad workers who lost their jobs this week told 404 Media that Best Buy is conducting mass layoffs, though no numbers have yet been confirmed. Many have posted on Reddit to say they're "going sleeper."
OpenAI and Google reportedly used transcriptions of YouTube videos to train their AI models
A report by The New York Times claims both OpenAI and Google transcribed videos from YouTube and used these texts to train their AI models, possibly violating copyrights. OpenAI reportedly transcribed more than one million hours of YouTube videos.
Meta asks a judge to throw out an FTC antitrust case
Meta has asked a court to throw out an FTC lawsuit that aims to force the company to unwind its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp. It argued that the agency "has failed to provide evidence to support its claims."
Tesla is reportedly focusing on robotaxis over its planned budget EV
Tesla has scrapped plans to make an affordable electric vehicle (EV), according to Reuters. CEO Elon Musk said as recently as January that he was “optimistic” the low-cost EV would arrive in the second half of 2025.
Annual Max subscriptions are still 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Here are all the best deals we found this week on the tech we've tested and recommend.
Samsung is doubling its semiconductor investment in Texas to $44 billion
Samsung is reportedly doubling its chip investment in Texas to $44 billion. This will take the form of a new chip manufacturing plant and a packaging hub.
Meta plans to more broadly label AI-generated content
Mets says it will more broadly apply labels to AI-generated content across its platforms. The company claimed its existing policy was "too narrow," concurring with an Oversight Board recommendation.
Our favorite cheap Android tablet is on sale for $170
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is our favorite budget Android tablet for most people, and it's now on sale for an all-time low of $170.
Logitech’s Litra Beam key light is 10 percent off right now
Adding a key light to your setup is an easy way to make yourself look better on video calls and livestreams. Logitech's Litra Beam is a good option and it's currently $10 off at $90.
NASA will be studying the total solar eclipse. Here's how you can help
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across a swath of North America, from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the easternmost reaches of Canada. NASA has sponsored a handful of citizen science projects that anyone can participate in.
Engadget Podcast: Why pay $10 a month to get away from Google search?
Cherlynn and Devindra chat with 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler about his experience moving away from Google and towards Kagi.
YouTube CEO warns OpenAI that training models on its videos is against the rules
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan stated that OpenAI using its videos to train AI tool Sora would violate its terms of use.
Roku looks into serving you ads on whatever you plug into its TVs
Roku has filed a patent to be able to serve you ads even though you're watching a show or playing a game through a third-party streaming device or console.
The Morning After: 80 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions comes from just 57 companies
The biggest news stories this morning: Hatsune Miku in Crypt of the Necrodancer feels like the perfect crossover, The chaos of YouTube’s multicam Coachella stream, Apple cuts over 700 jobs as it closes car and display projects.
