7 Best Theragun-Alternative Massage Guns (2024): Portable, Affordable, and Heat Therapy - Technology news - NewsLocker (2024)

If you want a massage gun but don’t want to pay Theragun prices—or maybe you just want different features and attachments—then get one of these picks for soothing sore muscles.

X adds live video to Spaces instead of bringing back Periscope

Illustration: The Verge Spaces, the live audio feature for X, is now letting hosts turn on their video during chat sessions. The platform formerly known as Twitter announced the news on Wednesday as owner / CTO Elon Musk reposted a walkthrough from a user named "Dogedesigner."
Spaces users will notice a new option to “enable video” when they first create a new Spaces session. Hosts can opt for either their phone’s front or back-facing cameras as well as either a landscape or ve

Apple is turning William Gibson’s Neuromancer into a TV series

William Gibson. | Photo by Elisabetta A. Villa/WireImage Another sci-fi adaptation is making its way to Apple TV Plus. The streamer announced that it’s adapting William Gibson’s seminal cyberpunk novel Neuromancer into a 10-episode series. Graham Roland (Lost, Jack Ryan) will serve as showrunner, while JD Dillard (Utopia) will direct the first episode. (Both will also be executive producers on the series.)That’s about all we know right now. There are no details on when the seri

Tubi’s new redesign wants to push you down the rabbit hole

Tubi’s new logo and signature shade of “turple.” | Image: Tubi Tubi knows that people fire up its app just to see what happens to be streaming rather than to search for one specific thing, and the platform is trying to embrace that reality about itself in the form of a playful new brand identity.
Today, Tubi began rolling out a new look and feel for its login-free service that’s meant to emphasize how the streamer wants viewers falling down rabbit holes as they search thr

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Substack’s platform now has direct messages

Illustration by The Verge Substack writers and readers can now send private one-on-one direct messages to others on the platform, the company announced today. The highly requested feature works similarly to DMs found on social networking apps like X and Instagram, though it is optional and can be disabled.
Just as you can from X or Facebook, users can initiate direct messages from a writer’s or reader’s profile page. You can also start a message via the website’s or app’s

TikTok is removing even more songs as music rights battle drags on

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok is now taking down all the songs written or co-written by artists signed to Universal Music Group (UMG) as the platform’s battle over music rights drags on.
“We are in the process of carrying out Universal Music Group’s requirement to remove all songs that have been written (or co-written) by a songwriter signed to Universal Music Publishing Group, based on information they have provided,” TikTok writes in a statement on its

The Intercept, Raw Story, and AlterNet sue OpenAI and Microsoft

Illustration: The Verge Three more news organizations have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement, including the removal of author, title, and other copyright information while training AI models.The Intercept, Raw Story, and AlterNet filed separate lawsuits in the Southern District of New York. All three cases are being litigated by the same law firm.The publications said ChatGPT “at least some of the time” reproduces “verbatim or nearly verbatim copyright-

Lots of People Make Money on Fanfic. Just Not the Authors

Next year, SenLinYu’s Harry Potter fic Manacled will disappear from Archive of Our Own. They don’t want to take it down, but it’s the only way to keep others from profiting off of the work.

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Biden Executive Order Bans Sale of US Data to China, Russia. Good Luck

The White House issued an executive order on Wednesday that aims to prevent the sale of Americans' data to “countries of concern,” including China and Russia. Its effectiveness may vary.

Google’s 256GB Pixel Tablet is on sale for its best price yet

If you own a Pixel smartphone or smartwatch, the Pixel Tablet makes for a great trifecta. | Photo: Dan Seifert / The Verge It’s easy to default to iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tabs when shopping for a new tablet, but believe it or not, there are other devices worth your consideration. Take the Google Pixel Tablet, for instance, which is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy in the 256GB configuration for $449 ($150 off) — a record low for the higher storage model. In fact, the current discount

Dive into the world of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem

ED MILLER/NETFLIX Check out all of The Verge’s coverage of Netflix’s upcoming 3 Body Problem series based on Cixin Liu’s epic sci-fi novel.Continue reading…

New regulation could stop abusers from stalking via connected cars

Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel shared a new proposal Wednesday that would make it harder for domestic abuse survivors to be stalked through their cars’ location tracking systems.
The notice of proposed rulemaking would kick off a process for the FCC to consider how it can use existing authority to create new protections for domestic abuse survivors. It seeks more information on available connected car s

Klarna deepens automation fears with claim AI assistant does work of 700 people

In a statement that’s likely to spark controversy, Klara announced that its AI assistant does the work of 700 full-time agents. The statement might raise skepticism for those who remember that the Swedish fintech unicorn laid off roughly the same number of people in 2022, citing inflation and economic uncertainty. Others might also recall that in December, the company freezed hiring on account of AI “productivity gains.” Klarna partnered with OpenAI last year, integrating Chat

Amazon Just Got Banned From the EU Parliament

In an interview with WIRED, the politician behind the ban hits out at Amazon for being evasive about working conditions in its warehouses.

Attention English majors: now you can add handwritten notes to Google Docs

Google For anyone who has ever wished for the ability to hand annotate directly on a Google Doc, Google announced on Tuesday it’s rolling out a new markup feature for Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts that will allow users to write directly on a Google Doc with a stylus or their finger. The new feature includes a few standard pen and highlighter colors (black, blue, red, green, yellow), and an eraser. If you don’t like a

Google Maps: A new time-saving feature is finally here

Glanceable Directions are finally hitting Google Maps a year after the Menlo Park-based tech giant announced the feature. The feature will roll out to users on all iOS and Android devices.Google's commitment to upgrading Maps is welcomed as Glanceable Directions is yet another new feature the company has introduced in the past couple of months.SEE ALSO:New Waze safety feature warns users of roads with history of crashes
What are 'Glanceable Directions'?Announced in February 2023, Glanceable Dire

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile launches worldwide on March 21st

Image: Activision Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is launching worldwide on March 21st, following a limited release over the past year. The free-to-play game will be available on both iOS and Android, with the Verdansk and Rebirth Island maps and shared progression with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone on PC and console.
The shared progression means you can earn XP mobile, and this will contribute to your player level and battle pass across mobile, PC, and console. There i

Take your pick of Kasa security cameras under $35 and keep your loved ones and valuables safe

GET UP TO 35% OFF: As of Feb. 28, you can score a brand-new Kasa security camera for up to 35% off at Amazon. You can buy several indoor and outdoor cameras for under $35 each. Our top picks: Best deal overall Kasa Smart Indoor 1080p HD Pan/Tilt Security Camera (EC70)$24.44 at Amazon (save $5.55) Get DealBest runner-up deal Kasa Smart 2K QHD Indoor-Outdoor Security Camera (KC4105)$33.49 at Amazon (save $11.50 ) Get DealBest budget deal Kasa Smart 1080p HD Security Camera (EC60)$19.99 at Amazon (

Tumblr users, here's what to know about Tumblr selling your data to OpenAI and MidJourney

OpenAI and photo generator Midjourney will soon pay to train their AI models using public Tumblr content, according to internal documents reviewed by the site 404 Media.404 Media has reported that a deal is "imminent" between Tumblr parent company Automattic and the two AI giants but could not specify what types of data would be sold to each company. The deal also reportedly includes the sale of data from Wordpress.com, another Automattic property.Posts detailing how user content is used for AI

Emergency Planners Are Having a Moment

Governments, businesses, and even militaries pay for the help of experts to help them prepare for the worst. In a world lurching from disaster to disaster, they're doing so more often.

Samsung’s new microSD cards could make on-device AI easier

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Samsung says its new, faster microSD cards will help enable on-device AI, allowing people to use more data-heavy AI-related apps.
In a press release, the company explains it began sampling its 256GB SD Express microSD card and started mass production of the 1TB microSD card. The 256GB SD Express version will be available later this year, while the 1TB UHS-1 microSD will launch in the third quarter of 2024.Samsung says the 256GB SD Express microSD card can

Grab a refurbished original Apple Watch Ultra for $72 off

SAVE $72.05: Get a refurbished Apple Watch Ultra on sale for $502.99 at Woot!, which is $70 off its current price. That's a discount of 17%.Opens in a new windowCredit: Woot!Apple Watch Ultra (refurbished)$502.99 at Woot! $575.04Save $72.05Get DealThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best of the best that Apple has to offer in terms of smartwatches. But its exorbitant pricing means it's not exactly accessible to everyone who could benefit from one. If you can't justify a $700+ purchase to track your w

RIP to the Apple Car, we hardly knew ye

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In 2017, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down and confirmed what the global auto industry had long feared: the tech giant was working on a driverless car.“We’re focusing on autonomous systems. And clearly, one purpose of autonomous systems are self-driving cars,” Cook said in an interview with Bloomberg. “And we sort of see it as the mother of all AI projects. It’s probably one of the most difficult AI projects actually to work on and

Get the Soundcore Anker Boom speaker for under $75 and prep for backyard season

SAVE 32%: The Soundcore Anker Motion Boom waterproof Bluetooth speaker is just $74.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $109.99. That's a savings of $35. Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore Anker Motion Boom waterproof Bluetooth speaker$74.99 at Amazon $109.99Save $35.00Get DealLong summer nights are returning soon. If you haven't already booked your weekend campsites, it's time to get on that. It's also a great time to make sure you're outfitted with tech that makes the

Wendy’s says ‘dynamic’ pricing won’t tack surge pricing onto your nuggets

Photo by Bruce Bennett / Getty Images In response to reports that Wendy’s plan for new digital menu boards that can update throughout the day might increase prices of spicy chicken nuggets and other menu items at busy times, the fast food chain now claims this isn’t the case. Instead, Wendy’s says its “dynamic” pricing model will only result in “discounts and value” during the slowest times of the day — leaving other times of the day with higher st

The best luggage deals to shop before you book your spring break getaway

LUGGAGE DEALS: Score spring break luggage deals on carry-ons, checked bags, and more. Save big on top brands like Samsonite and SwissGear.Our top picks: Best carry-on luggage deal Samsonite Outline Pro 21-inch Hardside Carry-On Spinner$160 at Macy's with code HOME (save $239.99) Get DealBest checked luggage deal SwissGear Sion Softside Expandable Roller (dark grey)$111.99 at Amazon (save $28) Get DealBest luggage set deal Wrangler 5-Piece Elysium Luggage and Accessories Set$149.99 at Amazon (sav

Adobe’s new prototype generative AI tool is the ‘Photoshop’ of music-making and editing

Project Music GenAI Control is an “early-stage” prototype tool, so it may be some time before Adobe officially launches it. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Adobe’s latest generative AI experiment aims to help people create and customize music without any professional audio experience. Announced during the Hot Pod Summit in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Project Music GenAI Control is a new prototype tool that allows users to generate music using text prompts and then edit tha

Barbie selfie startup’s $500M valuation exposes the power of memes

A French startup acclaimed for a Barbie selfie generator has raised $43mn round at a $500mn valuation in a showcase for meme magic. Paris-based Photoroom raised the eye-popping sums in a Series B round led by Balderton Capital and French VC Aglaé Ventures. Y-Combinator also contributed to the cash injection, which brings Photoroom’s total funding to a cool $64mn. The startup claims to have developed the world’s most popular AI photo editor.Since launching in 2019, the a

Honda’s ‘extended reality’ is a mash-up of VR and motorized wheelchairs

It’s me, living my best life.| Image: Honda Honda announced a new “extended reality” experience that combines virtual reality with personal mobility devices like the automaker’s self-balancing Uni-One wheelchairs. Honda said it will show off its technology at SXSW in Austin, Texas, next month.The aim is to “elevate” the VR experience, which is largely stationary and confined to a single space, by combining it with Honda’s Segway-like Uni-One mobility dev

Biden orders crackdown on selling Americans’ personal data abroad

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge President Joe Biden has issued an executive order authorizing the US attorney general “to prevent the large-scale transfer of Americans’ personal data to countries of concern.” According to the US Department of Justice today, those countries could include China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
The White House says it’s targeting data brokers, which it says collect more personal data than ever before — data that includes things