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How an ‘icepocalypse’ raises more questions about Meta’s biggest data center projectHow an ‘icepocalypse’ raises more questions about Meta’s biggest data center project
The Halide app’s anti-algorithm camera mode looks better with a little processingThe Halide app’s anti-algorithm camera mode looks better with a little processing
T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an appT-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app
‘Shut up and focus on the mission’: Tech workers are frustrated by their companies’ silence about ICE

Across the industry, workers describe a ‘fear-based culture’ and pressure to ‘fall in line.‘

Hayden Field
Will Ring’s pet finding cameras eventually track people?Will Ring’s pet finding cameras eventually track people?
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six yearsBoston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six years
Bezos could have saved The Washington Post’s local news and sports reporters

Plus: DC thinks Bezos is a bastard; Newsmax goes to war with Nexstar; and more in this week’s Regulator.

Tina Nguyen
ChatGPT’s deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reportsChatGPT’s deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports
Samsung’s next Unpacked is confirmed for later this monthSamsung’s next Unpacked is confirmed for later this month
Fitbit’s AI health coach is now available on your iPhoneFitbit’s AI health coach is now available on your iPhone
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Rivian will launch an Apple Watch app that can remotely access and control its EVs.

After adding support for using the Apple Watch as a digital key for its Gen 2 EVs in December, Rivian is launching an Apple Watch app alongside an update to its mobile app, according to RivianTrackr. The watchOS app can be used to open windows, activate the alarm, or unlock doors, including Gen 1 EVs.

A digital key for a Rivian EV displayed on an Apple Watch.
Rivian’s Apple Watch app will allow both Gen 1 and Gen 2 models to unlock doors remotely.
Image: Rivian
Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specsAyaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Free whistles to melt ICE.

Friends and colleagues keep asking things like: “Can I pay you for some of those 3D-printed whistles to fight fascists so I can hand them out too?” But they are free! Request free whistles right here. Also, I’ve got an extra-long Bluesky thread with more inspiring quotes.

Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setupDiscord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup
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