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Regulators Urge Peloton Tread+ Owners to Stop Using Treadmill ‘Immediately,’ and Peloton Is Pissed

In the wake of multiple reports of injuries and at least one death involving Peloton’s Tread+ treadmill, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an “urgent warning” that the product “poses serious risks” to children’s safety and should not be used in households with small children or pets. To date, at least 39 safety…

Gadgets Alyse Stanley Apr 17

Peloton Resists Federal Safety Recall for Treadmill Tied to Child’s Death

Peloton is pushing back against a request from federal regulators to recall its Tread+ treadmill after the product was involved in a child’s death last month, the Washington Post reported Friday. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which launched an investigation shortly after the incident, plans to issue a new consumer safety warning as soon…

Gadgets Alyse Stanley Apr 17

FedEx’s No-Phone Policy Prevented Indianapolis Shooting Victims From Calling Loved Ones

FedEx is facing pressure to reconsider its policy of forcing employees to lock up their phones during work, following Thursday night’s deadly shooting at a ground facility in Indianapolis. CNN reported that, around 11 p.m. ET, a man opened fire in the parking lot at the facility, killing eight and injuring several others before dying…

Tech News Whitney Kimball Apr 16

What Exactly Is Paramount’s Plan for Showtime, Anyway?

So, what the heck is the plan, Paramount? That’s the question being raised by a new investigation from Insider, which paints a picture of uncertainty from within Showtime about the company’s ability to weather the streaming wars. Speaking with two former Showtime employees and three individuals identified as being close to Showtime, Insider reported that…

Internet Catie Keck Apr 15

You’ll Probably Have to Put Your Next PC Build on Hold as the Chip Shortage Continues Unabated

It’s the worst time to try and pick out the parts for your next PC build. Actually, it’s the worst time to try to buy anything that involves a graphics card or processor. Major component manufacturers, including Nvidia, TSMC, and Intel, have confirmed the global chip shortage is unlikely to let up for…awhile. In an…

Gadgets Florence Ion Apr 15

Samsung’s Next Unpacked Event Is Set for April 28

Samsung has already hosted two Unpacked events this year, and now a third event is on the way scheduled for the end of this month. Samsung sent out invites to the media earlier today, and while Samsung did not include any hints about upcoming news or announcements, considering that Samsung’s previous two Unpacked events for…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Apr 13

Charter Lied to Get Customers to Switch ISPs and Now It Must Pay

A judge recently ordered Charter Communications to pay $19.2 million to internet provider Windstream for purposefully lying to Windstream’s customers about its ability to continue providing service after it filed for bankruptcy. The company also faces a $5,279 penalty for shutting off service to Windstream resale customers, Ars Technica reports. In a memorandum filed on…

Internet Joanna Nelius Apr 13

Google Used a Secret Program Called ‘Project Bernanke’ to Benefit Clients Using Its Ad-Buying System

Google used a secret program called “Project Bernanke” for years to increase its clients’ chances of winning bids for competitive ad space, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing court documents filed in the Texas-led antitrust suit against Google. The state argues that the program gave Google an unfair competitive advantage against rival ad…

Tech News Jody Serrano Apr 11

Logitech Kills Harmony Universal Remotes, Says It Will Offer Support for as Long as Customers Use Them

For those of you that turned to one of Logitech’s Harmony universal remotes to escape the mountain of remotes in your home, we have some sad news: Logitech has killed the Harmony line of remotes. If you own a Harmony remote or wanted to buy one, take a breath. As of now, the company says…

Tech News Jody Serrano Apr 10

Pinterest Makes Moves to Be the Least Hellacious Hellhole Online

You might not think of Pinterest as being as creator-driven as some of its contemporaries, but that’s an image the company clearly wants to change. This week, the company rolled out a buffet of new creator-focused features in the moderation space, with a focus on playing nice. The big-ticket item is a new set of…

Tech News Shoshana Wodinsky Apr 8

Shell Is Back, Baby :(

After more than a year of covid-19 lockdowns, there’s—dare I say—a feeling of hope in the air. Yes, things are far from over, but millions of people are getting vaccinated and it’s starting to seem like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Well, sorry to ruin things slightly, but oil companies are…

Climate Change Dharna Noor Apr 8

The French Army Is Testing Spot the Robot on the Battlefield

Boston Robotic’s Spot quadruped robot seems to be hitting the battlefield with a group of French Army trainees in a series of drills and simulations that explore how these currently unarmed robots could work side-by-side with humans. The soldiers-in-training used Spot for various reconnaissance tasks during a two-day trial of the technology. As reported by…

Gadgets John Biggs Apr 7

UK Launches New Watchdog to Police Big Tech’s Ad Market Monopoly

The UK government launched a new watchdog agency on Wednesday that will be tasked with keeping an eye on Big Tech companies like Google and Facebook, according to an announcement published online. The stated goal of the new watchdog is to police the “concentration of power among a small number of firms” in the world…

Tech News Matt Novak Apr 7

LG to Stop Making Phones Worldwide by July 31

LG, the South Korea-based electronics manufacturer, will soon stop producing new mobile phones worldwide, according to a press release from the company early Monday. “LG’s strategic decision to exit the incredibly competitive mobile phone sector will enable the company to focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics,…

Tech News Matt Novak Apr 5

Funko NFTs Are a Sign That The Worst Is Yet to Come

While I wish this was a lame corporate April Fool’s, I regret to inform you that Funko is getting in the NFT game. In a press release, Funko announced it’s now a majority owner in TokenWave, the developers of TokenHead. What is TokenHead? Well, it’s a mobile app and website for “showcasing and tracking” NFTs.…

Toys & Collectibles Victoria Song Apr 1

Amazon Accused of Working With Book Publishers In Price-Fixing Scheme

A small indie bookseller in Chicago is taking on Amazon with a new class action alleging that the e-commerce giant conspired with major publishers to keep prices high and competition low. The actual suit, which was filed last week, alleges that Amazon colluded with the Big Five in book publishing—Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House,…

Commerce Shoshana Wodinsky Apr 1

Razer’s New Clothing Line Looks Like Trash

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but even a casual observer can see that Razer’s new clothing collection looks like trash. At least this time it’s intentional. Following up on its Sneki Snek promotion, in which the sale of a plushie went toward saving 10 trees, Razer is now introducing the Kanagawa…

Games Sam Rutherford Mar 30

Google’s New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock

Most of us have long since replaced a standalone alarm clock with a phone, but the new Google Nest Hub is the first smart display that justifies its placement on your nightstand. Its new sleep-tracking capabilities are impressive, and it finally offers an easy sleep-tracking solution for those of us who hate wearing a fitness…

Home Entertainment & Smart Home Andrew Liszewski Mar 30

Disney+ and ESPN+ Finally Begin Rolling Out to Xfinity Customers

Comcast announced it will start rolling out the Disney+ and ESPN+ apps to Xfinity customers beginning today, offering support well over a year after the launch of Disney’s marquee streaming service. Better late than never, right? The support for both apps will mean that “tens of millions” of X1 and Flex customers will now be…

Internet Catie Keck Mar 29

Rumored Samsung Tab A7 Lite Tablet Shows Up in Leaked Pics

As predicted by an alleged product roadmap from Samsung from earlier this month, info about Samsung’s next budget tablet has leaked onto the net. According to leaks posted by Evan Blass, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a small 8.4-inch tablet with a simple design and rather barebones specs including a MediaTek Helio P22T chip, just…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Mar 29

Regulators Urge Peloton Tread+ Owners to Stop Using Treadmill ‘Immediately,’ and Peloton Is Pissed

Peloton Resists Federal Safety Recall for Treadmill Tied to Child’s Death

FedEx’s No-Phone Policy Prevented Indianapolis Shooting Victims From Calling Loved Ones

What Exactly Is Paramount’s Plan for Showtime, Anyway?

You’ll Probably Have to Put Your Next PC Build on Hold as the Chip Shortage Continues Unabated

Samsung’s Next Unpacked Event Is Set for April 28

Charter Lied to Get Customers to Switch ISPs and Now It Must Pay

Google Used a Secret Program Called ‘Project Bernanke’ to Benefit Clients Using Its Ad-Buying System

Logitech Kills Harmony Universal Remotes, Says It Will Offer Support for as Long as Customers Use Them

Pinterest Makes Moves to Be the Least Hellacious Hellhole Online

Shell Is Back, Baby :(

The French Army Is Testing Spot the Robot on the Battlefield

UK Launches New Watchdog to Police Big Tech’s Ad Market Monopoly

LG to Stop Making Phones Worldwide by July 31

Funko NFTs Are a Sign That The Worst Is Yet to Come

Amazon Accused of Working With Book Publishers In Price-Fixing Scheme

Razer’s New Clothing Line Looks Like Trash

Google’s New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock

Disney+ and ESPN+ Finally Begin Rolling Out to Xfinity Customers

Rumored Samsung Tab A7 Lite Tablet Shows Up in Leaked Pics

Amazon Is Sticking With ‘Rings of Power’ to the End

Trump Is Reportedly Going Full Steam Ahead with the Golden Dome

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Twitter Just Can’t Stop Leaking Movies

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

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