Motorola is still trying to reclaim the glory of its original Razr phone with its latest foldables. The new Razr and Razr+ are more stylish than the previous models, and at $700 and $1,000 respectively, they're surprisingly affordable for devices with massive folding OLED screens. In other news, we chat about Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange being freed from prison, Rabbit's massive security hole in the R1 AI gadget, and a horrific Sora AI commercial from Toys "R" Us. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! Topics Moto Razr and Razr+ first look: stylish and (somewhat) affordable – 0:51 Samsung announces its second Unpacked of the year will be in Paris – 13:14 Expect a bunch of new hardware at August’s Made by Google event – 19:56 Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is free – 24:38 U.S. Supreme Court rules the government can ask social platforms to take down posts – 31:22 Rabbit R1 modder group discovers massive security holes – 36:11 Uber blames NYC law for locking drivers out of its app, more cities could come soon – 39:22 Toys “R” Us released a creepy ad using OpenAI’s Sora video tool – 44:43 Working on – 49:15 Pop culture picks – 51:24 Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Livestream Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn LowProducer:... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
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NavPress takes Dominique Young's exploration of the interstion of faith and pain, IVP lands Toni Huang Kim's book on redemption, Brazos Press signs Joey Cochran's history of the development of evangelicalism as a brand, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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It'll soon be Apple's turn to talk about its next major operating system updates, giving developers a chance to get their apps ready ahead of a broad rollout this fall. The company's Worldwide Developers Conference is right around the corner. Apple is sure to reveal some of the main features of... Continue reading at Engadget
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Two interlocking thrillers, demonic possession in the suburbs, a Cambodian memoir told through food, and more of today's best book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-06-03 15:00:00 UTC ]
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There is continued disruption for media and entertainment (M&E) companies as evidenced by Deloitte's 18th Digital Media Trends Survey, which offers a forward-looking lens on the digital media landscape. Streaming, social and gaming are converging, and companies have an opportunity to... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2024-06-03 07:00:00 UTC ]
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Louise Penny, Dennis Lehane, and Tess Gerritsen were among those honored during a banquet at the 19th ThrillerFest, held at the Sheraton Times Square in Manhattan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The audiobook market in the United States is steadily growing, the Audio Publishers Association reports, with revenue increasing by 9% to $2 billion in 2023 and 38% of American adults having listened to an audiobook in the last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon, now's the time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deals arrive. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the shopping event, and if you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-02 14:27:19 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: outgoing ALA president Emily Drabinksi hits the road ahead of the ALA Annual Conference; book bans in Tennessee are poised to get more complicated as a new statewide commission begins work; and the Louisiana state senate passes a bill giving politicians control over... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Metropolitan signs two books from Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafer, Malcolm Gladwell will update 'The Tipping Point' for Little, Brown, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poetry from the Young People’s Poet Laureate, the adventures of Eloise, a DIY cookbook for young chefs, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-29 15:16:09 UTC ]
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I hope you had a quiet Memorial Day. It was a quiet one tech-wise, and I briefly fought the urge to copy and paste yesterday’s TMA into today’s newsletter hopper. There were a few teases and glimpses of gaming news, with E3 successor Summer Games Fest kicking off in just over a week. SGF’s game... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-05-28 11:15:37 UTC ]
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A tribute to Paul Auster, featuring Siri Hustvedt, Don DeLillo, JM Coetzee, and more. | Lit Hub “I’ve had to forgive myself for what I chose not to see. For choosing myself.” Nina St. Pierre on understanding and accepting a schizophrenic mother. | Lit Hub Memoir James Shapiro on Willa Cather and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-28 10:30:47 UTC ]
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As the fair's guest of honor, Italy will be represented by more than 100 authors and speakers at this year's fair, as part of a robust programming slate programming with the theme 'Roots in the Future.' Italy was previously the guest of honor at Frankfurt in 1988. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A teen living through the Kuala Lumpur race riots, a magical historical fantasy, a mission to Jupiter's moon, and more of today's best YA book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-25 10:30:00 UTC ]
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This memoir by a gay Appalachian man is about reckoning with a homophobic family but one full of love, forgiveness, and understanding. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-24 13:00:00 UTC ]
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