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Musk's long-promised reduction of Twitter moderation and his reinstation of banned accounts such as Donald Trump have been worrying advertisers. Several have reportedly suspended or mostly suspended their ads on the platform, and it appears Apple is one of them. https://www.techspot.com/news/96794-elon-musk-free-speech-hating-apple-has-stopped.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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A quality set of headphones are essential for enjoying music and games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks on the go, and keeping your focus up while working out. Here's our guide to the best headphones you buy right now. https://www.techspot.com/bestof/headphones-22-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Foxconn's facility manufactures the overwhelming majority of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max devices. Operations were disrupted in mid-October following a Covid outbreak that put the factory and its 200,000 workers into a "closed loop" lockdown. https://www.techspot.com/news/96782-apple-expected-lose-6-million-iphone-14-pros.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

OpenAI has always focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning advances that benefit humanity. Recently, the company successfully trained a bot to play Minecraft using more than 70,000 hours of gameplay videos. The achievement is far more than just a bot playing a game. It marks a giant stride... https://www.techspot.com/news/96779-openai-successfully-trained-minecraft-bot-using-70000-hours.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The problem with gaming laptops these days is not their lack of power or hefty size, it's that there's so much choice: Intel or AMD? Team Green or Team Red? Faster display or higher resolution? To help you pick the laptop most suited to your needs, we've updated our recommendations... https://www.techspot.com/bestof/gaming-laptops-22-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On Thursday, the European Commission announced that EU-based airlines will now be allowed to provide in-flight wireless 4G and 5G access for all passengers. Once implemented, passengers can use their mobile devices in the same ways as any ground-based mobile network while in flight. Goodbye airplane mode; we can't say... https://www.techspot.com/news/96777-new-eu-legislation-allows-airlines-provide-flight-5g.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

During an all-hands meeting at Twitter on Monday, Musk said there were no more layoffs "planned" at the firm. The CEO has already reduced its headcount from 7,500 people to around 2,300; most of these came from his initial culling that saw half of all staff let go, though many... https://www.techspot.com/news/96769-elon-musk-fires-more-twitter-staff-reinstate-suspended.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

According to Politico, which cites three people with knowledge of the matter, an FTC lawsuit is not guaranteed. The publication adds that the FTC's four commissioners have yet to vote out a complaint or meet with lawyers for the companies. But with FTC staff reviewing the deal reportedly skeptical of... https://www.techspot.com/news/96761-ftc-lawsuit-could-stop-microsoft-69-billion-takeover.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

"We're trying to build a very immersive college football experience," the executive added. https://www.techspot.com/news/96750-ea-sports-publish-next-college-football-game-2024.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With hi-res audio support and excellent noise cancellation, the Sony WF-1000XM4 are one of the best earbuds you can buy, they're on sale for $178 (usually $250). If you want to save more, the Pixel Buds Pro also pack excellent ANC and are marked down to $150. https://www.techspot.com/products/headphones/sony-wf-1000xm4.231550/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Over the weekend, Disney announced Iger's return as CEO effective immediately. Iger, who is replacing Chapek, will help develop a strategy for renewed growth and work with the Board to forge a successor to take over at the end of his planned two-year term. https://www.techspot.com/news/96721-bob-iger-returns-disney-ceo-surprising-executive-shakeup.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

LG rather quietly announced its first OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate at the beginning of the weekend by adding it to its site. But it's likely that LG will have a lot more to say about it in the near future because with its specs, it's something... https://www.techspot.com/news/96714-lg-announces-first-1440p-240hz-oled-monitor-only.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With readers constantly inquiring about which CPU they should buy, and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust. https://www.techspot.com/bestof/cpu-q4-2022/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Developed collaboratively between Nvidia and Sega, the 1MB Diamond Edge 3D shipped in 1995 for $249.99 https://www.techspot.com/trivia/88-diamond-edge-3d-nvidia-first-graphics-card-released/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Struggling with sluggish scrolling or muted movement? Default settings causing rodent rage? Read our quick guide to changing your mouse's sensitivity and other settings in Windows. https://www.techspot.com/article/2556-master-mouse-settings/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In an interview with CNN this week (via The Telegraph), Bezos was asked if he thought consumers should "batten down the hatches" in response to the global economic downturn. "My advice to people is take some risk off the table," Bezos said. "If you're an individual and you're thinking about... https://www.techspot.com/news/96687-billionaire-jeff-bezos-advises-people-careful-their-money.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

There are several free PDF editors that include functionality that Adobe's Reader doesn't, such as merging two PDFs, rotating a page, and many others. This guide will help you choose the best tool for you. https://www.techspot.com/article/2407-adobe-pdf-free-tools-do-more/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The agency's recent public service announcement notes that the FBI has observed several instances nationwide of scammers conducting computer-technical support scams. It involves the same technique that's been used for many years: victims are contacted via phone or email by someone claiming that an annual subscription service, often a computer... https://www.techspot.com/news/96672-fbi-warns-tech-support-scams-popular.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Deepfakes, which usually involve superimposing someone's face and voice onto another person, started gaining attention a few years ago when adult websites began banning videos where the technique was used to add famous actresses' faces to porn stars' bodies. https://www.techspot.com/news/96655-intel-detection-tool-uses-blood-flow-identify-deepfakes.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ricardo Cardoso, the Deputy Head of Unit Interinstitutional & Outreach at the European Commission, last week tweeted that the agency is "working to ensure that you will still be able to play Call of Duty on other consoles (including my Playstation )." https://www.techspot.com/news/96643-european-commission-staff-member-under-fire-call-duty.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In the midst of the latest round of turmoil in the crypto world, Benedict Evans made a smart tweet (which is something of a superpower for him). A regular theme of Benedict's holds that many of the big-name technology companies we see today are not solving "Silicon Valley" problems, they... https://www.techspot.com/news/96646-opinion-what-technology-company.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Samsung 980 Pro is one of our favorite SSDs and all models are on sale today. The 2TB version is only $179, while the 1TB version is down to $109. https://www.techspot.com/products/storage/samsung-m2-980-pro-series-nvme-pcie.221939/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Announced earlier this year, Atari's 50th anniversary celebration release, known as Atari 50, was formally launched on Friday across most major console and PC platforms. The collection provides users with a combination of old, new, and reimagined games, as well as interactive timelines and information highlighting Atari's history and contributions... https://www.techspot.com/news/96636-atari-50th-anniversary-celebration-gives-players-hands-lesson.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft released the first version of its flight simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0, in November of 1982. The simulator allowed players to pilot a Cessna 182 in the Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle areas. The release not only wowed users in the early 1980s, but it also... https://www.techspot.com/news/96634-new-aircraft-display-technologies-land-microsoft-flight-simulator.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With the RTX 4080 16B—now the only version of that card—landing on November 16, PC hardware retailer Micro Center is currently showing 13 models as "coming soon." Asus, PNY, Zotac, Gigabyte, and MSI cards are all listed with prices ranging from $1,199 up to $1,549. https://www.techspot.com/news/96627-nvidia-rtx-4080-prices-micro-center-show-custom.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

#ThrowbackThursday At its peak in the 1990s, Silicon Graphics had legendary status among 3D and graphic designers who leveraged the unique power of these workstations that were at cutting edge of visual computing. https://www.techspot.com/article/2142-silicon-graphics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter user Albacore posted screenshots showing ads and promos for Microsoft products appearing in the flyout screen above the Change Account Settings option in the latest Windows 11 Preview Build. One of the ads prompts users to back their files up to OneDrive, while another suggests users sign up for... https://www.techspot.com/news/96601-microsoft-testing-ads-services-windows-11.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Signal, the privacy-focused messaging platform, has introduced "Stories", allowing you to share pictures and videos that will disappear after 24 hours. https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7363-signal-messenger.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Invading minds and conjuring nightmares is also part of the job description as you work towards enacting revenge on Eleven and the small town of Hawkins. https://www.techspot.com/news/96576-stranger-things-vr-you-play-supervillain-vecna.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Choosing the right font is important for readability, impression, and impact. In this guide, we'll show you where you can source some awesome free fonts and quickly install them. https://www.techspot.com/guides/2545-find-and-install-fonts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Most John Wick fans have no problem agreeing that his vengeance-fueled reaction was completely justified. It's a simple fact of life: you don't mess with someone's dog, let alone a puppy. https://www.techspot.com/news/96566-lionsgate-hints-plans-john-wick-aaa-gaming-title.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brendan Carr, a lawyer currently serving as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has returned to his favorite sport: bashing TikTok and calling for a tighter control on the Chinese-controlled app by the US government. At this point, Carr said, there is very little confidence about the company's... https://www.techspot.com/news/96551-fcc-commissioner-us-government-ban-tiktok.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The centerpiece of Nintendo's Black Friday sale is a bundle that includes a Nintendo Switch with neon blue and neon red Joy-Con controllers as well as a full game download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership for $299.99. That's $70 off the standard MSRP. https://www.techspot.com/news/96544-switch-bundle-highlights-nintendo-upcoming-black-friday-sale.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Apple TV 4K 2022 is powered by the A15 Bionic and now supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The Siri Remote also adds a USB-C charging port. https://www.techspot.com/products/audio-video/apple-tv-4k-2022.262293/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It's not uncommon for a new console to be difficult to acquire at launch or during its first holiday season. That's par for the course when it comes to the season's most desirable gifts. What's disheartening about this whole situation is the fact that inventory woes almost always clear up... https://www.techspot.com/news/96514-sony-need-monster-holiday-season-meet-ps5-sales.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Often left unsaid is that semis growth in autos is still fairly distant. Aside from companies who have been selling to auto makers for years, cars are still less than 10% revenue for most chip companies. And so it is difficult to draw up reliable forecasts for the segment. In... https://www.techspot.com/news/96498-opinion-android-ification-cars.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger