The Papers: End to pay freeze and Facebook 'in the dock'

October 25th, 2021 05:23 PM

Many of the papers focus on Wednesday's Budget, including plans to scrap a public sector pay freeze.

iOS 15.1 brings delayed SharePlay feature to iPhones and iPads

October 25th, 2021 04:07 PM

Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Timed with the launch of macOS Monterey, Apple today pushed out new versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 most notably add SharePlay, a flagship feature intended for iOS 15 that didn't make the annual release's launch last month. SharePlay is Apple's word for a suite of features that allows consumption of content with other callers inside a FaceTime call, like watching synchronized streams of Apple TV+ shows...

WATCH: Clouds illuminated during Kentucky sunrise

October 25th, 2021 05:18 PM

The sunrise over London, Kentucky, created a beautiful display amid the clouds.

Why smart alarm clocks can’t be trusted

October 25th, 2021 05:30 PM

Smart alarm clocks like this Echo Dot with Clock have lots of great features, but are missing one key feature. When you buy a product labeled “smart,” it should be better than the “dumb” version, especially considering it costs twice as much (at least). But that’s not the case with smart alarm clocks, which are very dumb in one specific way. Smart alarm clocks are bedside buzzers with smart features, letting you set an alarm with just your voice, waking you up with your favorite Spotify...

What's New on Amazon Prime Video in November 2021

October 25th, 2021 05:00 PM

Ever since Game of Thrones generated enough gold for HBO to make a Lannister green with envy, other networks have been trying to replicate the formula. I’m having trouble coming up with a single success story (MTV’s Shannara Chronicles ain’t it), but Amazon seems likely to have done it with its The Lord of the Rings…

Sources: Eagles trading QB Flacco to Jets for pick

October 25th, 2021 06:29 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles are trading veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional 6th-round pick that can possibly be a fifth rounder based on play time for Flacco, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Dispatcher in Fatal Fire Hung Up on Victim Because He Spoke Spanish, Lawsuit Says

October 25th, 2021 05:09 PM

A group of former emergency dispatchers suing Lehigh County, Pa., in federal court said that operators routinely refused to use a translation service. The county disputes the allegations.

Horizon Forbidden West developers share details on new tools, weapons, and climbing mechanics

October 25th, 2021 05:07 PM

Image: Guerrilla Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment Aloy will have a new grapple tool and Zelda-like glider Continue reading…

Metroid Dread Speedrunners Are Beating The Game In 90 Minutes Flat

October 25th, 2021 05:20 PM

There comes a time in every game’s life-cycle when speedrunners crack the code, and a baseline time against which to compete reveals itself. Now that we’re a few weeks removed from the release of Metroid Dread, such a benchmark has crystallized: The game’s fastest players are racing from start to finish in about an…

Blue plaque for Britain’s first black train driver unveiled at King’s Cross

October 25th, 2021 04:35 PM

Wilston Samuel Jackson, who died in 2018, dedicated his life to railway despite facing racism during careerA blue plaque has been unveiled commemorating Britain’s first black train driver at King’s Cross station in London.Wilston Samuel Jackson, who died in September 2018 at the age of 91 and had “dedicated his life to the railway”, was honoured during a ceremony attended by his relatives and industry leaders at the station on Monday. Continue reading...

Y: The Last Man Just Set the Table for an Epic Finale

October 25th, 2021 05:30 PM

The secret is out. Not that Y: The Last Man won’t be picked up for season two by FX on Hulu, though that’s true too. It’s that Yorick Brown is alive and his mom, the president, covered it up. Plus, the Daughters of the Amazon, who got a stellar origin story last week, have an idea he’s around too, though they don’t…