[ad_1] Newly minted CEO Josh D’Amaro says that he wants to turn Disney Plus into “the immersive, interactive digital centerpiece of the company.” It used to be that people went to the movies or theme parks to immerse themselves in Disney’s fictional worlds. But now, D’Amaro says that he sees Disney Plus becoming “the primary … Read More “The future of Disney Plus is a confused mess” »
[ad_1] For most of their life, containers have been considered more as a deployment concern. Package your code with its dependencies, ship it as one unit, and run it the same way everywhere. That story was true, and it was also pretty useful, but it’s just one half of what containers were good for. The … Read More “Container Design Patterns for Distributed Systems” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is introducing new prepaid day passes for international travelers visiting the US. The plans will launch on May 18 and start at $25, with the max plan lasting 30-days for $50. The plans include 50GB of premium data in the US, as well as unlimited calling in … Read More “T‑Mobile makes it easier to get cell service while visiting the US” »
[ad_1] Following Google’s Thursday announcement that it’s rebranding the Fitbit app as Google Health, it has also upgraded its Google Health Coach. Previously called the Personal Health Coach, Fitbit’s AI-powered coach was available only in public preview for early testing and feedback and had started offering more of its health features to free subscribers. Google Health … Read More “Google Health AI Coach – CNET” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Some Netflix users say an error is stopping them from canceling their memberships. The issue appears to have been affecting a number of subscribers over the past week. The timing is particularly infuriating for some, as Netflix recently raised prices across all of its US plans. Netflix has spent the past few years … Read More “Netflix error is blocking some users from canceling after price hike” »
[ad_1] The Fitbit app is getting a significant makeover, so much so that it will no longer have that name. On Thursday, Google, which completed its acquisition of Fitbit in 2021, announced that the Fitbit app will be rebranded as Google Health on May 19. “By transitioning to the Google Health app, we are creating … Read More “RIP Fitbit App. Not Just a New Name, New Features Too” »
[ad_1] The Redmi Watch 6 was initially announced in China in November, and now it’s finally starting to make it to other markets, as it’s been listed by Xiaomi’s global website. The Redmi Watch 6 comes in two versions, one with NFC, one without. The watch has a 2.07″ AMOLED screen with 432×514 resolution, 60Hz … Read More “Redmi Watch 6 goes global with huge 2-inch screen, 24-day battery life” »
[ad_1] The Fitbit Air is one of the most interesting new wearables we’ve seen from Google/Fitbit in a while. The screen-less design is gunning right for WHOOP, the Pixel Watch tie-in is intriguing, and the $100 price tag is fantastic. For Fitbit enthusiasts, the Air looks pretty compelling right out of the gate. However, with … Read More “As an Oura Ring user, I’m glad the Fitbit Air isn’t a smart ring” »
[ad_1] Chatbots can do many things, but they can’t go to medical school. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is suing Character Technologies, the artificial intelligence company behind Character.AI. The lawsuit claims that the company’s chatbots misrepresented themselves as licensed medical professionals and offered curative advice. Searching the internet for medical advice … Read More “Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI, Alleging Chatbots Posed as Doctors” »
[ad_1] Last fall, we featured an extensive interview with Petter Törnberg of the University of Amsterdam, who studies the underlying mechanisms of social media that give rise to its worst aspects: the partisan echo chambers, the concentration of influence among a small group of elite users (attention inequality), and the amplification of the most extreme … Read More “RIP social media. What comes next is messy.” »
