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Microsoft Confirms When It's Killing Off WordPad
The software has been optional on PCs since 2020, but it's going away for good in the fall.
Must Watch: The Most-Streamed TV Shows and Movies This Week
Need something to binge this weekend? Here are this week's most-watched titles from Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Paramount+ With Showtime, Peacock, Prime Video, and more.
What to Stream This Weekend
Go on an adventure with Renegade Nell, revisit The Aggressives, and get acquainted with A Gentleman in Moscow.
Meta Platforms Fail to Stop 'Extraordinary Amounts' of Anti-Trans Hate
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads all do a poor job of policing anti-trans hate, according to a new report from nonprofit advocacy group GLAAD.
Apple Sues Former Employee for Using Leaks to Try and 'Kill' Products He Disliked
Apple says Andrew Aude was caught leaking the information to journalists on his company-issued iPhone. 'Can't wait for chaos to break out,' he wrote at one point.
Next-Gen Porsche PHEVs Expected to Get Significant All-Electric Range Bump
Porsche says the EPA will likely certify the new Cayenne and Panamera plug-in hybrids at ~33 electric-only miles, up from 20, though Porsche has a history of advertising conservative numbers.
White House Calls on All Federal Agencies to Appoint 'Chief AI Officers'
Government agencies must also publish a list of AI tools they use online, says VP Kamala Harris.
Oregon Governor Signs Strongest Right-to-Repair Bill Yet, Banning 'Parts Pairing'
The new law, which Apple opposed, prevents manufacturers from using software to block the use of third-party components during a repair.
Google Reverses Course, Brings Gemini Nano AI to Pixel 8
Google overcomes mysterious 'hardware limitations' to bring a developer preview of the smartphone-focused AI program to the Pixel 8, after previously limiting it to the Pixel 8 Pro.
FCC Lets SpaceX Expand Testing of Cellular Starlink for Phones
The experimental authorization means SpaceX can test its cellular Starlink system statewide in California, Texas, and Hawaii.
Sony Camera Updates Make It Easier to Track Photo Manipulation
Sony's a1, a7 IV, a7S III, and a9 III cameras get C2PA content authentication, an open standard geared toward photojournalists, artists, and serious hobbyists.
Eufy S1 Pro Robo-Mop Cleans Itself As It Works
The robot vacuum and mop hybrid takes a unique approach to scrubbing stains and has an impressive list of vacuum features as well.
Sweepstakes: Rate Your Work VoIP Phone System to WIN
If you've got VoIP for your office, we want to know all about it. Share your opinion and you could win $250.
Ricoh GR III and IIIx HDF Snap Soft, Dreamy Pictures
The HDF editions of Ricoh's premium compacts introduce a soft-focus diffusion filter to the line, but drop ND support to get there.
Missouri AG Jumps In to Defend X Over Report That Sparked Advertiser Exodus
Missouri's AG sues Media Matters for soliciting donations 'under false pretenses to target X.' Media Matters says Elon Musk is enlisting Republican AGs to initiate meritless investigations.
Twitch to Ban Content That Focuses on 'Intimate Body Parts' for Too Long
Some streamers have been taking advantage of Twitch's rules to post steamy content.
Elon Musk to Open Grok AI to Cheaper X Premium Tier
The AI-powered chatbot is currently only available via the most expensive Premium+, but that changes later this week, according to Musk.
A Third of Americans Have Never Heard of ChatGPT
Use among younger US adults has ticked up 10 percentage points since July, according to Pew Research, though 34% of respondents said they've 'heard nothing at all about ChatGPT.'
New Twist on Phishing Attack Targets Apple Users With Password Resets
Hackers are abusing Apple's password-reset function to bombard victims' iPhones with notifications. They then call the victim, pretending to be Apple support.
In Latest Streaming Merger, Hulu Content Now Available on Disney+ App
Disney+ now offers Hulu content, but only if you have the correct subscription. The standalone Hulu app will remain for those who don't want Disney.