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Amazon has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity that demands that the AI startup prevents its Comet browser from making purchases on Amazon, Bloomberg reports. In a blog post responding to Amazon’s letter, Perplexity claims Amazon is “bullying” the company and that its demands pose “a threat to all internet users.”In Amazon’s eyes, Comet’s agent violates its terms of service, degrades the Amazon shopping experience and introduces privacy vulnerabilities, Bloomberg writes. Amazon’s “Conditions of Use” for Amazon.com specifically prohibit “any downloading, copying, or other use of account information for the benefit of any third party” and “any use of data…
Here’s some unexpected but much-appreciated news: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reportedly in talks to star in a new Mummy film from Radio Silence, the team behind Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and 2023’s Scream VI. And it could be a direct sequel to the second film. On November 4, The Hollywood Reporter reported that it had heard from sources that Fraser and Weisz are currently in talks with Universal to return to the franchise that started back in 1999 with the blockbuster action-adventure movie The Mummy, an action-oriented remake of the studio’s original 1930s horror movie. The outlet…
During the iPhone 17 announcement in September, Apple also presented Live Translation for AirPods, which was one of the best new features on iOS 26. Shortly after the event, it became clear that Live Translation won’t be available in the European Union at launch, but that’s about to change.EU users will get Live Translation next monthApple announced it plans to launch the Live Translation on AirPods feature in the European Union. The company doesn’t clarify a specific date about the release, but it’ll be part of iOS 26.2, which will launch in a stable version in December and is now…
Disney+, if you didn’t know, isn’t just for kids. With its ownership of the Lucasfilm brand and the Marvel titles, the streaming service offers plenty of grown-up content in its bid to compete with Netflix and Amazon—and we’re not just talking movies. Since launching the service, Disney has used the name recognition of Star Wars and Marvel to launch scores of TV shows, from The Mandalorian to Loki. In the list below, we’ve collected the ones we think are the best to watch, from those franchises and beyond.Also: Because Disney+ merged its content with Hulu in 2024, most of the…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently broke up an alleged illegal poaching front in Los Angeles County. According to the department, thousands of elephant ivory pieces along with multiple “large, intricately carved tusks,” a sea turtle shell, and at least nine rhinoceros horns were confiscated from an unnamed business. “The global demand for ivory and rhino horn fuels poaching and organized crime,” CDFW Deputy Director and Chief of Law Enforcement Nathaniel Arnold said in a statement, adding that these and other operations “send…
Reddit won’t escape Australia’s child social media ban. The Guardian reports that Communications Minister Anika Wells announced Reddit’s addition on Wednesday. The nation’s law, which blocks children under 16 from major social media sites, is scheduled to go into effect on December 10.Alongside Reddit, Wells said Australian streaming site Kick would also be included. They join the previously announced Facebook, X, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Australia considers the list to be a starting point for the ban and won’t rule out adding more. Other companies under consideration are Discord, Twitch, GitHub and Roblox.YouTube was initially excluded because it was…
Motorola just dropped two new budget Android phones in its G series lineup, and this time, the Play name is back in action.A new Moto G Play joins the familyMotorola is growing its Moto G lineup in North America with two new budget-friendly phones: the Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026. And here, we’re focusing on the latter. It follows up the Moto G Play 2024 with a few welcome upgrades – while still keeping that super wallet-friendly price tag.The Moto G Play 2026 packs a big 6.7-inch LCD screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and up…
Arc Raiders came out last week and folks have been pouring into the servers–in some cases overwhelming them. And as players immerse themselves in the PvPvE extraction shooter, it’s developing a reputation as a well-made game that poses a number of interesting and unpredictable challenges as you fight to stay alive, hoard piles of resources, and craft your way to loadout supremacy. There’s no way around it: Arc Raiders expects a serious investment of your time and a willingness to suffer some pretty humiliating and often random losses that will set you back in your efforts to accumulate good weaponry…
Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states, warns a law enforcement bulletin issued last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bureau urges agencies to ensure officers clearly identify themselves and to cooperate when civilians ask to verify an officer’s identity—including by allowing calls to a local police precinct. “Ensure law enforcement personnel adequality [sic] identify themselves during operations and cooperate with individuals who request further verification,” it says.First reported by WIRED, the bulletin cites five 2025 incidents involving fake immigration officers and says criminals are using Immigration and…
Every year for as long as I can remember, my mother has gifted me a wall calendar featuring photos of my hometown. It’s a lovely thing, and I use it often to keep a note of all the concerts I have coming up. For 2026, though, I’m going to need something different: a Balatro wall calendar that features actor Ben Starr as the game’s mascot, Jimbo, in a variety of scenarios.You’ll see Jimbo as Santa Claus and a vampire. There’s a photo of him in baseball garb and another of him eating ice cream. There’s even a shot of Jimbo…