KHON2

Beware of fake DMV text scam: HDOT

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation wants to warn residents of a ticket text scam from the “Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles” that asks recipients to pay traffic violations ...
WFSB

Connecticut DMV warns of text messaging scam

WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A text message scam has prompted a warning from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV said scammers have been texting victims about alleged unresolved traffic ...
Windows Central

Notepad is slowly becoming Microsoft's version of Apple's "Notes" app, complete with image support and rich text — but should it?

Notepad has slowly gained a plethora of features that elevate it way beyond a basic text editor, now rivaling the likes of Apple Notes and Google Keep. But is Microsoft right to do this? When you ...
The Verge

ByteDance’s next-gen AI model can generate clips based on text, images, audio, and video

Seedance 2.0 can take camera movement, visual effects, and motion into account. Seedance 2.0 can take camera movement, visual effects, and motion into account. is a news writer who covers the ...
The New York Times

Chess With an Extra Dash of Excitement: A Female Star’s Story

Framed as a sports tale, “Queen of Chess,” directed by Rory Kennedy, recounts the life of Judit Polgar, who battled sexism as much as rival players. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for ...
Engadget

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

Amazon’s next-generation AI assistant is now available to everyone in the US for $20 per month, or for free if you’re a Prime member. Amazon has also introduced a try-before-you-buy free tier for ...
New York Post

Kremlin pol proposes country’s own version of Disneyworld based on Russian cartoon characters

When you wish upon a czar. Move over, Mickey and Minnie — one Moscow politician is plotting to turn his war-mongering and economically failing country into the “Happiest Place on Earth” by building an ...
Engadget

Razer made a web app version of Synapse

Gaming peripheral company Razer has announced the beta release of Synapse Web, a browser-based version of its desktop software. The web app is intended for quick adjustments when away from home, such ...
ZDNet

This new Linux distro folds a gorgeous COSMIC desktop into an immutable Fedora base

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
AOL

TikTok deal creates U.S.-based version, but questions remain about algorithm

The Chinese-owned social media platform announced it has finalized a $14 billion deal to create a U.S.-based version of TikTok, backed primarily by non-Chinese investors, a move required under a 2024 ...
The Hill

Read: Full text of the National Defense Authorization Act

Congressional leaders on Sunday released the text of the national defense and security package, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The budget for the Department of Defense is $8 billion ...