Iran: Protests hit restive southeast, internet disrupted

Social media clips show a heavy police presence in Zahedan, a city that has become a major site of protests sweeping the country.

Weekly deals roundup: Huge Pixel 7 Pro discount, first-of-a-kind Galaxy S23+ promo, and more

Samsung's hot new Galaxy S23 Plus, Google's cheaper-than-ever Pixel 7 Pro, and an ultra-affordable Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 headline this week's roundup of the best mobile tech deals on the interwebs.

Sony’s State of Play Showcases Aren’t Must-Watch Events Yet

Sony's State of Play showcases can't quite capture the magic that Nintendo Directs have, and can't be called "must-watch" presentations just yet.

You Can Save Your ChatGPT Conversations for Later

The AI chatbot now saves your queries and conversations for whenever you want to revisit them.

‘It’s a dilemma’: Security experts concerned about internet-connected cars and EV charging grids

At this point, there’s no cybersecurity mandate for EV chargers or even for over-the-air connected cars.

Support for Internet Key to Getting Rural Areas Connected

Ohio digital inclusion advocates are working hard to make sure that rural communities in the state have the best weapon for getting high-speed Internet — communities that know Internet matters.

Fresh protests held in Iran’s restive southeast; activists say internet blocked

Demonstrators hold up signs with slogans such as 'death to the dictator' in capital of Sistan-Baluchistan province, which has been a focal point of recent unrest

FTC Abandons Challenge to Meta’s Acquisition of Virtual-Reality Startup

The move came less than a month after a federal judge denied the FTC’s request for a court order halting Meta’s purchase of Within Unlimited.

The real-life Black Mirror: Creepy VR app lets you rewatch memories

It may remind you of Netflix's Black Mirror, but we will soon be able to relive our memories using a new VR app that captures footage and uploads it to a VR headset.

U.S. formally ends fight against Meta’s purchase of VR content maker

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which lost a fight in court over whether Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc could buy VR content maker Within Unlimited, has decided to formally end its effort to stop the acquisition, the agency said in a filing on Friday.