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Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn chat with policy reporter Makena Kelly about Pres. Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure package and what it will do to improve broadband access in the US. Senior science reporter Loren Grush joins the show to talk about Russia destroying one of its own satellites with... Read more
How to Turn Off AirPods Siri Announcement Notifications (2021)
Few things are more annoying than when Siri hijacks your AirPods to read aloud a string of text messages while you’re listening to a hilarious podcast episode or a great song. The feature allows Siri to announce notifications for iMessage, Reminders, and third-party apps (like Slack, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp,... Read more
Pandemic pushes back Final Fantasy XVI development
Join gaming leaders, alongside GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming, for their 2nd Annual GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit | GamesBeat: Into the Metaverse 2 this upcoming January 25-27, 2022. Learn more about the event.  Final Fantasy fans got a long awaited update on the next installment of the series today,... Read more
Best car plastic restorer: Chemical Guys, Meguiar’s and more compared
So you want to make your car’s UV rays-battered plastic trim look new again. Great, because there’s a fine selection of trim restorer products that will do just the trick. These products are meant to restore exterior plastic trim to a dark, deep black color you see when the... Read more
The Metaverse Land Rush Is an Illusion
In the future, luxury brands may have storefronts in virtual worlds where users can browse their shops as though they’re walking through a real store. But between buggy software, a minimal user base, and a system that allows users to buy and sell slurs with only a complicated governance... Read more
SoundBlaster Katana V2 review — The best PC upgrade you can make
Join gaming leaders, alongside GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming, for their 2nd Annual GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit | GamesBeat: Into the Metaverse 2 this upcoming January 25-27, 2022. Learn more about the event.  I used the Creative SoundBlaster Katana for years. That soundbar was very good for its price.... Read more
No-Code, Large Scale Deployments, and Multimodal Approaches Will Define NLP in 2022
NLP at a glance When most people think of natural language processing (NLP), voice assistants like Alexa and Siri come to mind. While human and machine interaction has come a long way, it’s just scratching the surface of what the technology can do. In fact, the most impactful use... Read more
The best silk pillowcases for 2022
If you dread waking up with bed head or dry skin, try swapping your usual pillow cover for a silk pillowcase. Touted by beauty pros for their skin and hair benefits, silk pillowcases are a game-changer for your nighttime routine and beauty sleep. Since silk doesn’t wick away moisture from... Read more
20 Best After-Christmas Sales (2021): Phones, Loungewear, and Headphones
Gift cards hold so much potential. They’re like a free pass to treat yourself to whatever you’ve been eyeing at your favorite retailer. The only way to make them better is to stretch those free dollars even more by purchasing discounted gear. We’ve rounded up the best after-Christmas sales... Read more
A completely normal episode | Last of the Nintendogs 025
Join gaming leaders, alongside GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming, for their 2nd Annual GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit | GamesBeat: Into the Metaverse 2 this upcoming January 25-27, 2022. Learn more about the event.  The Last of the Nintendogs want to create a safe environment for listeners to discuss their... Read more