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Following in other tech giants’ footsteps, Microsoft announced it would not sell its facial recognition surveillance software to law enforcement. Microsoft President Brad Smith made the announcement Thursday during a live interview withThe Washington Post. “We will not sell facial recognition technology to police departments in the United States until we have a national law in place, grounded in human rights that will govern this technology,” Smith said. “The bottom line for us is to protect the human rights of people as this technology is deployed....

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Finding a portableBluetooth speakerthat can get loud isn’t all that hard if you consider size as a barometer. The larger the tweeters, woofers, and amplifiers, the easier it should be to pump out tunes at louder volumes....

If you own a pair of Google’s true wirelessPixel Budsheadphones, a software update is on its way to make them a little more intelligent and considerably more convenient. It will add a selection of new features designed to make the Buds more aware of what’s going on around them. This should improve their usefulness without increasing the need to interact with them or an app, or to learn any new control gestures....

How many times have you felt under the weather and wished someone could bring you medicine? A new feature from Alexa might just make that possible. Amazon has recently patented a new feature that would use voice-pattern analysis and sound recognition to identify when you’re feeling ill. The program would listen for changes in the pitch and tone of your voice, as well as for identifiers like a blown nose, and then make suggestions based on what it hears....

Pokemon scalpers ignore tornado warning & camp in the middle of thunderstorms Pokemon TCG scalpers were reportedly camping outside a store to secure cards despite being in the midst of awful weather and even getting a thunderstorm warning. Collecting Pokemon cards is supposed to be a fun and affordable hobby that fans of all ages can enjoy. Though thanks to scalpers going out of their way toclear out shelvesin the blink of an eye, this has not been the case for a long time now....

Pokemon TCG Pocket devs reveal huge Trading changes ThePokemon TCG Pocketdevelopers have revealed changes that will be coming to the game’s Trading feature with the aim of making it more accessible and enjoyable to use. On June 20, 2025, Pokemon TCG Pocket devs shared an update about theTrading system, giving players a look at how they aim to improve it. The current feature receiveda lot of backlashwhen it was first implemented on July 05, 2025, with many fans calling out the “unfair” requirements needed to swap their cards with others....

What would the world be like if Amazon owned actual retail stores? We’re on the cusp of the answer to that question. Amazon’sacquisitionof Whole Foods Market has been finalized. Amazon now owns 431 Whole Foods supermarkets. But don’t worry — Whole Foods will still operate under its own brand, and remain headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company also assures loyal shoppers that it will continue to grow its team and create jobs by opening new stores and expanding support of local farmers and artisans....

Moonset, around 2:30 a.m., at the Very Large Array on the Plains of San Agustin, about 50 miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. The VLA is teaming up with the SETI Institute to capture data that can be searched for intelligent signals.NRAO/AUI/NSF; J. Hellerman A new trove of data on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has been released, with members of the public invited to view and analyze the data for themselves....

Summary Sister WivesstarJanelle Brownhas been focusing on staying positive after the loss of her son, Garrison Brown. Back in the early 90s, she entered into apolygamous relationship with Kody Brownwith the goal of building a strong and loving family. Over the years,Janelle welcomed six beautiful children into the Brown family - Logan, Madison, Hunter, Robert, Gabriel, and SavanahBrown. She achieved her dream of expanding the Brown family and supporting Kody in building a happy household....

WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery’s Series Finale, “Life, Itself” Summary The series finale ofStar Trek: Discovery, “Life, Itself”, finally makesStar Trek: Short Treksseason 1, episode 2, “Calypso”, matter 6 years after its initial release. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi,Star Trek: Discovery’s series finale, includes an epilogue set decades after the primary events ofStar Trek: Discoveryseason 5. Admiral Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) commands the final mission of the USS Discovery’s sentient computer, Zora (Annabelle Wallis)....

Summary In spite of a favorable response from critics,The Acolyteis currently being review-bombed on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. The Disney era ofStar Warshas hardly been an uncontroversial one, with the fandom dividing in the aftermath ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi. Those divisions remain to this day, as has been proven withThe Acolyte. ShowrunnerLeslye Headland has proved especially controversial, and there’s been a vocal backlash against theStar WarsTV show from certain parts of the fandom....

Maybe you visited a fraudulent website, opened a link you shouldn’t have, or became a victim of a hacked social media account. Now, you’ve finally decided it’s time to better protect yourself and your device against cybercrime, and after installing afree antivirus on your PC, you’re here looking for an Android antivirus tool. The antivirus apps for Android on this list give you the protection you expect, but also provide additional features for advanced security, safety, and monitoring....

Is there anything more exciting in basketball than a high-flying dunk? A solid dunk is just as wild inNBA 2K22 —an energetic slam can embarrass your opponent, rev up the crowd, and turn the tide of a game if your team uses it as fuel. Most players inNBA 2K22can dunk here and there, but you’re going to want to check out the best dunkers in the game at some point....