2024-09-07
How to watch Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event
Image: Apple The iPhone 16 is nigh as Apple prepares to debut its next smartphone lineup on Monday, September 9th, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The company is expected to officially announce four phones as usual, with two standard iPhone 16s and two iPhone 16 Pro models, all likely packed with Apple Intelligence AI features.You can catch the livestream at Apple’s own website, on its YouTube channel, and even on an Apple TV. (Apple usually makes sure you see this when you scroll from the home screen of the Apple TV app, but you can search for “Apple Event” to find it, too.)The Vergecast talks...
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Telegram reportedly ‘inundated’ with illegal and extremist activity
A New York Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages from 16,000 channels found that the messaging platform has been “inundated” with illegal and extremist activity. Specifically, The Times found 1,500 channels operated by white supremacists, two dozen channels selling weapons, and at least 22 channels where MDMA, cocaine, heroin and other drugs were […]© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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There’s a Stranger Things Polly Pocket set, and its design is really clever
Mattel's latest Polly Pocket collab is a Stranger Things playset that houses the fictional town of Hawkins and the Upside Down in a compact shaped like a walkie-talkie. The set, introduced this week, contains figurines of the characters Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will — plus a very non-threatening interpretation of the Demogorgon. Pre-orders for the $50 collectible are now open through Mattel Creations and major retailers, including Walmart and Target. It’s expected to start shipping later this month.MattelThe set also includes a few tiny walkie-talkies, bikes, a wig for Eleven and...
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How to watch the It's Glowtime Apple event and the iPhone 16 reveal
With Apple's September event just days away, right now is probably the worst time to buy an iPhone if you're looking to upgrade your current phone. Instead wait a couple more weeks because Apple's new line of iPhone 16s will be announced on Monday. Not only will you have more iPhones to choose from, but you could also score a previous model at a lower price. The Apple event will be held September 9 at 1PM ET (10AM PT) at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino. You can livestream Apple's It's Glowtime event on YouTube (which we’ve embedded above for your convenience), as well as on...
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Bluesky grows to 9M+ users
Bluesky keeps growing: The company announced that as of Friday morning, it had added 3 million new users, bringing its total user count to more than 9 million. In other words, the social platform’s user base has grown by around 50 percent in the week or so since a Brazilian court banned X (formerly Twitter). […]© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The iOS 18 release date is quickly approaching but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features
AppleTwo days from now, Apple will kick off its It's Glowtime event (you can watch it here) where it'll announce the new iPhone 16 lineup. Those phones will have iOS 18 already installed, so you won't have to upgrade at purchase — here's when the iPhone 16 models are expected to hit stores. However, if you're not getting one of the new iPhones, you may find that your older phone's operating system isn't supported by Apple. Generally each year, some older iPhone models are removed from Apple's iOS eligibility list. Last year, for instance, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X were...
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Payroll startup Warp disavows ‘affiliate’ who posted about white superiority
Warp is under the spotlight following controversial posts from an account tied to the company. On Thursday, an account posting under the name Vittorio wrote on X, “i like White people more, they do more, they are better for the roles i need to climb the kardashev scale i’ll let blacks run and play basketball.” […]© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Unibet London Mile Series Final Handicap (Class 2) - Sky Sports
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Over 1.4 million Ram 1500 trucks recalled to fix a bug in the anti-lock brake system
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a recall for Ram 1500 pickup trucks from 2019 and 2021-2024 due to a software problem in the anti-lock brake system. The bug could cause the anti-lock brake system to “disable the electronic stability control system,” which in turn can increase the risk of a crash, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects roughly 1.46 million vehicles worldwide, Reuters reports, with the vast majority of them being in the US. So far, there are no known injuries or crashes...
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Boeing’s Starliner performs flawless touchdown without on-board crew, program’s future remains uncertain
After months of delays and uncertainty, Boeing’s Starliner capsule has returned from the International Space Station, touching down in White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, just after midnight on Saturday. The capsule returned autonomously to Earth without its two crew members, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will remain aboard the station until […]© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
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Boeing Starliner has completed its lonely return to Earth
Starliner just after undocking from the ISS. | Screenshot: YouTube The Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully completed its uncrewed flight back to Earth, NASA announced overnight. The return ended the Starliner’s most recent flight test months later than intended and leaves its original crew, NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams, aboard the International Space Station until next year.The Starliner touched down right on time at 12:01 AM ET at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, according to NASA. Officials at the agency hailed its successful descent:“I am...
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