Jon Fingas
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
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You can run Linux on an M1 Mac if you have the patience
Corellium has successfully run Ubuntu Linux on Apple's M1 Macs, although you'll need a USB drive and some know-how to make it work. → Read More
Raspberry Pi Pico is a $4 Arduino alternative
The Raspberry Pi team has released the Pico, a $4 microcontroller that competes with Arduino. → Read More
The UN created a game about protecting the ozone layer
The UN has created a mobile game, 'Reset Earth,' that tasks you with saving the ozone layer. → Read More
Moog app brings the classic Model 15 modular synth to the Mac
Moog has released a Mac version of its Model 15 app, helping you recreate the classic modular synth on your computer. → Read More
Facebook improves AI photo descriptions for the visually impaired
Facebook has detailed how its AI describes photos for the visually impaired, including new tech that offers detailed labels. → Read More
EU fines Valve and major game publishers for geo-blocking titles
The EU has fined Valve and five game publishers $9.4 million for geo-blocking titles in some countries. → Read More
Paramount+ will replace CBS All Access on March 4th
Paramount+, the rebranded and expanded CBS All Access, will launch on March 4th. → Read More
Microsoft teams up with Cruise and GM on self-driving cars
Cruise, GM and Microsoft have entered a partnership to speed up the arrival of self-driving cars. → Read More
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 is a souped-up version of last year's flagship
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 870, a faster 865 Plus chip for phones where the 888 isn't an option. → Read More
Scientists may have found the background ripples of the universe
Scientists have found a strong signal that might represent the universe's background gravitational waves. → Read More
Homebrew Labo kit gives you a full-body 'Mario Kart' workout
An enthusiast has built a Ring Fit kit that gives you a full-body workout while you play 'Mario Kart 8.' → Read More
'Hitman 3' owners won't have to buy earlier games to play their maps
IO Interactive has promised that 'Hitman 3' players won't have to buy the first two games to use their maps, although a solution isn't ready yet. → Read More
Virgin Orbit carries satellites to space for the first time
Virgin Orbit has successfully carried satellites into space for the first time. → Read More
Audi and BMW shut down car subscription programs
Audi and BMW have either ended or paused car subscription programs, suggesting the strategy isn't panning out. → Read More
Signal recovers from a day-long service outage
Signal has recovered after more than a day of service issues due to an influx of WhatsApp users. → Read More
Facebook and Google allegedly cut a deal that reduced ad competition
Leaks have detailed a deal between Facebook and Google that allegedly reduced ad competition between the two companies, raising antitrust concerns. → Read More
Bird's skid detection helps catch reckless scooter riders
Bird has introduced skid detection to catch joyriders who abuse their scooters. → Read More
Facebook temporarily bans ads for gun accessories and military gear
Facebook has paused all ads for gun accessories and military gear in the US through President-elect Biden's inauguration. → Read More
Ford delays some Mustang Mach-E orders over 'quality checks'
Ford has delayed some Mustang Mach-E orders by up to a month over quality checks. → Read More
Biden elevates science advisor to cabinet role for the first time
President-elect Joe Biden has named Eric Lander as OSTP director and presidential science advisor, putting the advisor in the cabinet for the first time. → Read More