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Tesla continues to circle the drain
27 May

Tesla continues to circle the drain

hightechz.net0 CommentsBusiness
We don’t typically report on monthly sales data for one car company in one market, but this one seems particularly notable given all that’s going on in the world. In another sign that Elon Musk’s company is in a real tough spot, Tesla is getting absolutely demolished in Europe. The company’s sales in the EU, UK, and European Free Trade Association fell a staggering 49 percent in April year over year, even as overall battery-electric vehicle sales rose. The new figures from the European Automobiles Manufacturers Association revealed that Tesla only logged 7,261 new vehicle registrations in April, nearly half…
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Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99
27 May

Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99

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Razer’s powerhouse Blade 18 portable gaming desktop replacement is launching today with a surprise price hike from its originally advertised $3,199.99 tag. The company has quietly raised the cost of the base spec, which features an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, to $3,499.99 — a $300 jump from its CES reveal earlier this year. The Blade 18’s top RTX 5090 graphics spec is also getting a heavy $400 price increase from $4,499.99 to $4,899.99. Razer is also now offering a new RTX 5080 configuration option that starts at $4,099.99. As to why Razer has increased the Blade 18’s prices, the…
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eBay is cutting more than 200 jobs at TCGplayer
27 May

eBay is cutting more than 200 jobs at TCGplayer

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TCGplayer is an online marketplace where users can buy and sell trading cards for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more. | Photo by Stefanie Rex/Picture Alliance via Getty Images eBay is slashing the jobs of 220 workers at TCGplayer’s card authentication center in Syracuse, New York, as reported earlier by local news outlet LocalSyr. eBay will move the online trading card marketplace’s operations to a warehouse in Kentucky — a decision TCGplayer’s union claims is eBay’s attempt to “evade its bargaining obligations.”  eBay acquired TCGplayer for $295 million in 2022 as part of efforts to expand its presence in the trading…
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If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?
27 May

If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?

hightechz.net0 CommentsBusiness, Security
In New York court on May 20th, lawyers for nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety argued that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, 4chan, and other social media companies all bear responsibility for radicalizing a mass shooter. The companies defended themselves against claims that their respective design features - including recommendation algorithms - promoted racist content to a man who killed 10 people in 2022, then facilitated his deadly plan. It's a particularly grim test of a popular legal theory: that social networks are products that can be found legally defective when something goes wrong. Whether this works may rely on how courts…
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Nikon’s cameras are about to get more expensive in the US because of tariffs
26 May

Nikon’s cameras are about to get more expensive in the US because of tariffs

hightechz.net0 CommentsBusiness, Trending
After months of remaining quiet about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods may affect its business, Nikon has announced a “necessary price adjustment” for its products that will come into effect for the US starting on June 23rd, 2025. The company hasn’t shared any specifics on which of its imaging products will see a price increase, or how much the increases may end up being, but it could mean this is the time to grab hardware like the recent Z5 II if you’ve been eyeing it.  “At Nikon, we remain committed to providing the highest quality imaging products…
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The Last of Us opens up a whole new perspective for its next season
26 May

The Last of Us opens up a whole new perspective for its next season

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The Last of Us just wrapped up its second season, and the finale ends in a way that sets up a major change for the show. It's one that reflects a similar shift in perspective that fans of the game it's adapting will remember well: one designed to make viewers see the story in a whole new way. This story contains spoilers for the first two seasons of The Last of Us, as well as both games. After the relative peace and respite of season 2's penultimate episode, which tracked Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) shifting relationship over…
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How to scan documents using your iPhone
26 May

How to scan documents using your iPhone

hightechz.net0 CommentsTechnology
Converting paper documents into digital formats means you've got backups of your paperwork should you ever need them. It can also help you clear out a substantial amount of clutter from your home or office - perhaps a whole filing cabinet's worth. It's now easier than ever to scan documents using today's phones - a large flatbed scanner is no longer needed as it was in the past. Receipts, business cards, bills, and any other kind of printed material can be stored digitally. If you've got an iPhone, you can do this straight from the built-in Notes or Files apps.…
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How I shorted $TRUMP coin (and got to have dinner with the President)
26 May

How I shorted $TRUMP coin (and got to have dinner with the President)

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Last month, Donald Trump pushed the boundaries of government and financial ethics by announcing a contest: whoever bought and held the highest amount of the $TRUMP meme coin for an entire month would win an invite to a private dinner with the President. That dinner took place on Thursday at the Trump National Golf Course in Virginia, with attendees reportedly dropping nearly $394 million on $TRUMP in order to win the privilege. According to an analysis by The Guardian of the winners' wallets, over half of them lost money participating in this contest. But that's only if you're analyzing the…
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CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027
25 May

CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027

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Disney Plus will become the new home of CoComelon outside of YouTube starting in 2027, according to Bloomberg. All eight seasons will move over from Netflix, which has hosted the absurdly popular kids show since 2020. CoComelon, essentially a series of mind-numbingly plotless, CG-animated vignettes set to karaoke-quality nursery rhymes, is a giant in the world of programming for children, having accounted for 601 million Netflix views in 2023. According to Bloomberg, it was the second most-streamed show on the platform last year. Despite its popularity, Bloomberg reports that CoComelon views fell by “almost 60% over the last couple of…
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Three new DJI drones may be on the way
25 May

Three new DJI drones may be on the way

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DJI seems to be preparing three new drones for release in the coming months: a Mini 5 Pro, Avata 3, and a Neo 2, according to DroneXL. The site published leaked images and video of the drones, along with a new FCC filing that suggests DJI is also working on a new action camera called the DJI Osmo Nano. DroneXL published a video showing two drones that may be follow-ups to the Avata 2 and the adorable DJI Neo. DroneXL notes a few differences, like that the Avata 3’s battery sits farther back and it’s got a larger camera unit…
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