Month: August 2024
Hands-On: Monster Hunter Wilds Is Promising and Fun (Even if I’m Bad at It)
There’s a lot of exciting combat in the next Monster Hunter and I’m going to need to practice.
There’s a lot of exciting combat in the next Monster Hunter and I’m going to need to practice.
The best Netflix games for 2024
Since it started offering subscribers access to mobile games in 2021, Netflix has built up one of the best gaming libraries around. With a balanced mix of titles built for the service and exclusive rights to the mobile versions of several popular indies (and a few blockbusters), Netflix has something for everyone in its lineup.Sure, you could download and try every game available through the service. But to save you some time, we’ve rounded up some of the best Netflix games you can try on iOS or Android right now.To find and play these games, open the Netflix app on your phone or tablet and search for the name. You’ll be taken to the App Store or Google Play to download the app. You might then need to log in with your Netflix credentials before you can dive in.
Check out our entire Best Games series including the best Nintendo Switch games, the best PS5 games, the best Xbox games, the best PC games and the best free games you can play today. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/best-netflix-games-120042824.html?src=rss
Since it started offering subscribers access to mobile games in 2021, Netflix has built up one of the best gaming libraries around. With a balanced mix of titles built for the service and exclusive rights to the mobile versions of several popular indies (and a few blockbusters), Netflix has something for everyone in its lineup.
Sure, you could download and try every game available through the service. But to save you some time, we’ve rounded up some of the best Netflix games you can try on iOS or Android right now.
To find and play these games, open the Netflix app on your phone or tablet and search for the name. You’ll be taken to the App Store or Google Play to download the app. You might then need to log in with your Netflix credentials before you can dive in.
Check out our entire Best Games series including the best Nintendo Switch games, the best PS5 games, the best Xbox games, the best PC games and the best free games you can play today.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/best-netflix-games-120042824.html?src=rss
Silicon Valley Fights ‘Doomer’ Bill, Taylor Swift Actually Didn’t Endorse Trump
Get up to speed on the rapidly evolving world of AI with our roundup of the week’s developments.
Get up to speed on the rapidly evolving world of AI with our roundup of the week’s developments.
I Tried Using Wix AI to Build a Website in Three Hours. It Took 30 Minutes
Can AI actually turn your needs into a functional website? I was skeptical — and proven wrong.
Can AI actually turn your needs into a functional website? I was skeptical — and proven wrong.
Meet the $16,000 Humanoid Robot Leaping Toward Production
Unitree unveiled a new video of its G1 humanoid robot performing acrobatic feats as part of its lead-up to production.
Unitree unveiled a new video of its G1 humanoid robot performing acrobatic feats as part of its lead-up to production.
Harry Potter’s Evanna Lynch Shares Exclusive Details About ‘From the Wizarding Archive’
Ahead of the audiobook’s Aug. 29 release on Audible, the actress chats with CNET about lending her voice to the project, and shares some Wizarding World fun facts in an exclusive teaser.
Ahead of the audiobook’s Aug. 29 release on Audible, the actress chats with CNET about lending her voice to the project, and shares some Wizarding World fun facts in an exclusive teaser.
This Is the Average Electric Bill in Pennsylvania (and How to Save)
Power bills in Pennsylvania have gone up in recent years, but residents of the Keystone State can still cut costs with these strategies.
Power bills in Pennsylvania have gone up in recent years, but residents of the Keystone State can still cut costs with these strategies.
Unitree’s $16K Humanoid Robot Leaps Toward Production video
Unitree unveiled a new video of its G1 robot performing acrobatic feats, as part of its lead up to production.
Unitree unveiled a new video of its G1 robot performing acrobatic feats, as part of its lead up to production.
Govee’s permanent outdoor lights can turn your home into a Barbie Dream House at the tap of a button
The new lighting system can go from practical to party in seconds, so there’s no more climbing up ladders at Christmas.
Govee, maker of some of the best smart lights you can buy, has launched a new set of permanent outdoor lights that illuminate your home all year round, and let you easily add some fun for special occasions.
When we reviewed Govee’s Christmas String Lights last year, we were particularly impressed by how responsive they were to both app control and voice commands, and by their bright and vibrant colors, so we have high expectations for this new outdoor system.
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 are the same price as the company’s first-gen lights, with improved brightness and extra features. They work with Google Home and Alexa, and are now Matter-compatible as well to give you more flexibility when setting up your smart home (see our complete guide to Matter to learn more).
There are over 100 preset effects to choose from, and the lights can sync with music for house parties. You can even use voice commands to set custom patterns, like ‘Give me a Barbie light effect’ for something pink and perky.
Your home lighting can be subtle and understated… or not (Image credit: Govee)
Fit and forget
One of the biggest advantages of outdoor smart lights is that there’s no need to climb up ladders to change your lights for Christmas and Halloween. Choose white or black cables and light casings to blend in with the exterior of your home, then install them once using the 3M sticky pads and clips provided. Once the lights are in place you can change the colors remotely without having to touch them.
The Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 are weather resistant, and according to Govee will work efficiently at temperatures from -4F/-20C to 140F/60C. They’re rated IP67, providing high resistance to water and debris (take a look at our guide to IP ratings for more details), and are made using UV-resistant materials to resist degradation from exposure to sunlight.
They are available now from Amazon and direct from Govee, with prices starting at at $179.99 (about £140 / AU$270) for a 50ft / 15m string of lights.
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Telegram CEO Arrested in France Over Content Moderation Issues
Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris late Saturday evening. The arrest occurred shortly after Durov arrived on a private jet from Azerbaijan and is said to be part of a joint investigation by several agencies investigating alleged failures in content moderation on the Telegram platform that may have facilitated criminal activity.
According to sources who spoke to Reuters, French authorities had spotted Durov on the passenger list and moved to arrest him due to an existing warrant. Several French TV reports said that authorities have been investigating Telegram’s alleged moderation failures, which they believe may have facilitated a range of illegal activities, including terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and child exploitation.
Telegram, which is based in Dubai, responded to Durov’s arrest by stating that the company “abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act” and that its moderation practices are “within industry standards and constantly improving.” The company emphasized that Durov “has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe,” calling it “absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
The arrest has drawn criticism from various quarters, including X (Twitter) owner Elon Musk, who has posted the hashtag “#FreePavel” on the platform, and has previously claimed that free speech is under attack in Europe. Russian officials have also expressed their concern, with the foreign ministry demanding consular access to Durov, who holds dual French and UAE citizenship.
Durov, often referred to as the “Russian Mark Zuckerberg,” founded Telegram in 2013 after leaving Russia due to conflicts with authorities over his refusal to shut down opposition communities on his previous social media platform, VK. In 2018, Russia began blocking Telegram after the app refused to grant state security services access to users’ messages, but the ban was lifted in 2020 when Telegram agreed to help with “extremism investigations.” Telegram has since grown to nearly 1 billion users and has become a crucial communication tool, particularly in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
The Telegram chief’s arrest has also put Telegram’s encryption practices under the spotlight again. Despite being widely described as an “encrypted messaging app,” Telegram’s default settings for most users do not provide end-to-end encryption. Unlike WhatsApp and Signal, one-on-one chats are not encrypted by default, and group chats are never encrypted. This means that Telegram staff potentially have access to every message sent in these chats, which may be why Russia is so concerned about the arrest.
For users seeking true end-to-end encryption on Telegram, it must be manually configured as a “secret chat,” a process that is not all that straightforward. Not only that, these “secret” group chats are limited to only two users, which raises questions about the platform’s efforts to protect user privacy.Tags: Encryption, Privacy, TelegramThis article, “Telegram CEO Arrested in France Over Content Moderation Issues” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris late Saturday evening. The arrest occurred shortly after Durov arrived on a private jet from Azerbaijan and is said to be part of a joint investigation by several agencies investigating alleged failures in content moderation on the Telegram platform that may have facilitated criminal activity.
According to sources who spoke to Reuters, French authorities had spotted Durov on the passenger list and moved to arrest him due to an existing warrant. Several French TV reports said that authorities have been investigating Telegram’s alleged moderation failures, which they believe may have facilitated a range of illegal activities, including terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and child exploitation.
Telegram, which is based in Dubai, responded to Durov’s arrest by stating that the company “abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act” and that its moderation practices are “within industry standards and constantly improving.” The company emphasized that Durov “has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe,” calling it “absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
The arrest has drawn criticism from various quarters, including X (Twitter) owner Elon Musk, who has posted the hashtag “#FreePavel” on the platform, and has previously claimed that free speech is under attack in Europe. Russian officials have also expressed their concern, with the foreign ministry demanding consular access to Durov, who holds dual French and UAE citizenship.
Durov, often referred to as the “Russian Mark Zuckerberg,” founded Telegram in 2013 after leaving Russia due to conflicts with authorities over his refusal to shut down opposition communities on his previous social media platform, VK. In 2018, Russia began blocking Telegram after the app refused to grant state security services access to users’ messages, but the ban was lifted in 2020 when Telegram agreed to help with “extremism investigations.” Telegram has since grown to nearly 1 billion users and has become a crucial communication tool, particularly in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
The Telegram chief’s arrest has also put Telegram’s encryption practices under the spotlight again. Despite being widely described as an “encrypted messaging app,” Telegram’s default settings for most users do not provide end-to-end encryption. Unlike WhatsApp and Signal, one-on-one chats are not encrypted by default, and group chats are never encrypted. This means that Telegram staff potentially have access to every message sent in these chats, which may be why Russia is so concerned about the arrest.
For users seeking true end-to-end encryption on Telegram, it must be manually configured as a “secret chat,” a process that is not all that straightforward. Not only that, these “secret” group chats are limited to only two users, which raises questions about the platform’s efforts to protect user privacy.
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