Twitch finally prevents users from watching channels they’re banned from
Twitch has finally begun rolling out a that lets creators block banned users from watching their streams. Before this tool, banned users couldn’t participate in [view more]
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Comcast starts squeezing 2 Gbps symmetrical internet speeds through decades-old coaxial cables
Comcast is upgrading its residential cable internet service to offer upload and download speeds of up to 2 Gbps through decades-old coaxial cables. The company [view more]
Kia debuts the EV5 SUV alongside two new affordable electric concepts
At Kia’s EV day event, the automaker has launched its upcoming electric vehicle, the EV5, and introduced two new concepts meant to make the technology [view more]
SAG-AFTRA accuses studios of ‘bully tactics’ after talks break down
Two weeks have passed since the Writers Guild of America reached a deal to resume working, but things aren’t looking good for its counterpart, the [view more]
Our verdict on Google’s Pixel 8 Pro
The reviews keep coming this week. After all the AI tricks, rock-climbing and specification barrage we saw at Google’s big Pixel reveal event, how do [view more]
X CEO responds to EU officials over handling of Israel-Hamas disinformation
Linda Yaccarino, X’s CEO, said the company has redistributed its resources and has refocused internal teams, which are now working round the clock to address [view more]
New York lawmakers are cracking down on kids’ exposure to social media algorithms
A new bill out of New York is targeting the thing we all have a love-hate relationship with on social media: the algorithm. Governor Kathy [view more]
Logitech launches a Streamlabs plugin for Loupedeck consoles
Logitech is bringing together two acquisitions over the past few years in its quest to provide live streamers the tools they need: The company has [view more]
Microsoft reveals IRS notice asking for $28.9 billion in back taxes
Microsoft owes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) $28.9 billion in back taxes, not including penalties and interest, at least according to the tax authority. The [view more]
The 29 best Prime Day deals under $50 to snag before the day ends
We’ve reached the last day of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale and if you’re in the market for some deals that won’t break the bank, [view more]