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However, after WIRED sent Shabanov details about how SuppCo conducted its tests, he conceded that it’s possible there may have been quality control issues with some of the product and says the company is launching an internal investigation and had already made a decision to switch to a different manufacturer for some products. “There’s always a non-zero chance that manufacturers screwed up,” he says. “Worst-case scenario, we’ll have to get the whole batch out of Amazon.”According to Amazon spokesperson Juliana Karber, the company requires dietary supplement sellers to submit third-party testing results to prove that they contain the ingredients on…
Warner Bros. Games is restructuring into divisions that will focus on its four key franchises: Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC Universe and Game of Thrones — a strategy that the company revealed earlier this year as it shut down multiple studios and cancelled a triple-A project. The widespread changes also bring a leadership overhaul, with three studio heads promoted to senior vice president roles at WB Games, handling development and production of key IPs, services and technologies. The latest restructuring effort, as reported by Variety, did not include layoffs at WB Games.WB Games to Focus on 4 Key FranchisesThe leadership…
Sam Altman and “his tech CEO friends” have a betting pool on the year we will see the first one-person billion-dollar company. The idea of a single person reaching a billion-dollar valuation for a startup would have been unthinkable without AI. But single-person, AI-first businesses have been sprouting all over the tech industry and Birk Jernström, CEO of Polara “monetization platform to empower one-person unicorns,” is standing by to help them get there. Polar hopes to stand out from other payment infrastructure platforms by focusing on the needs of developers. With Polar as their ‘Merchant of Record’ responsible for handling…
Preorders for the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, are starting to roll out at major US retailers ahead of the release next month on July 18. Walmart has confirmed its listings will go live on June 18 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Amazon and Target are also expected to follow up with wider availability soon, potentially even around the same time, so keep an eye out and bookmark the following links if you’re looking to secure early stock.Amazon’s listings are up but not live yet, so bookmark each so you’re…
WhatsApp is finally getting adsThey’ll appear in the Updates tab, integrated with Statuses and ChannelsRegular chats won’t be affected by the chnages, and are still privateIt’s official, WhatsApp’s latest update is bringing ads to the platform.My initial reaction to this news was dread that the conversations with my friends might be diluted by pop-ups like you see on Messenger (another Meta-owned messaging service). Thankfully, however, it looks like WhatsApp is keeping its adverts locked within its Updates tab. At least for now.In the Updates tab, you’ll find that both Channels and Statuses are getting the ad treatment. Channels are dedicated…
It might not have officially revealed anything yet, but multiple leaks and rumors strongly suggest that Valve has some kind of VR headset on the way soon – and right now we know it as the Valve Deckard.Some of those claims are older, some more recent, and it’s becoming difficult to keep track of everything that’s been rumored – so we’ve gathered everything we’ve heard so far about the Valve Deckard here.Bear in mind – and we’ll remind you throughout this article – that, as with all leaks and rumors, you should take these details with a pinch of salt,…
Windows Hello facial recognition no longer works in poorly-lit roomsThis is due to a move Microsoft made to shore up security with the featureThe change to require a ‘color camera to see a visible face’ means logins now fail in dark rooms, where previously infrared allowed them to workWindows Hello, the system that allows for secure login to your Windows 11 (or 10) PC, no longer works when using facial recognition in a dark environment.Indeed, this has been the case for a couple of months, because as Windows Central reportsMicrosoft made this change in the April update for Windows 11,…
Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, June 17 (game #1240).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can…
Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India, highlighting how it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and prevent instances of cybercrimes across its products. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that with the rise of India’s digital economy, the need for trust-based systems was high. The company is now using AI in its products, country-wide programmes, and to detect and remove vulnerabilities in enterprise software. Alongside, Google also highlighted the need to build AI responsibly.Google’s Safety Charter for India Highlights Key MilestonesIn a blog post, the tech giant detailed its achievements in successful identification and prevention of online…