Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was indicted last week on charges including fraud, bribery, and soliciting donations from foreign nationals, told federal investigators he forgot his phone password before handing it over, according to charging documents. That was almost a year ago, and investigators still can’t get into the phone, prosecutors said Wednesday. During a federal court hearing, prosecutor Hagan Scotten said the FBI’s inability to get into Adams’ phone is a “significant wild card,” according to a report from the New York Post. The FBI issued a search warrant for Adams’ devices in November 2023. Adams initially handed over two phones but didn’t have his personal device on him. The indictment does not mention what type of... Continue reading…

Image: Tesla Tesla is no longer selling the sub-$40,000 rear-wheel drive Standard Range version of the Model 3 that has been in the company’s lineup since 2023. The most affordable trim is now the Model 3 RWD Long Range that starts at $42,490. The change was first pointed out by Electrek and comes as Tesla announces a year-over-year increase of vehicle deliveries in its third quarter of 2024. Tesla has slashed — and raised — prices numerous times over the past few years as it struggles to retain its pole position in the market. But an increasing number of customers have strayed to other vehicle brands, leaving Elon Musk’s company grappling with year-over-year sales decreases. Tesla also occasionally discontinues certain trims, often without notice... Continue reading…

Image: Nintendo The Nintendo Museum opened today in the company’s hometown of Kyoto, and it is already limiting some gift shop items to one per person in an attempt to discourage visitors from flipping exclusive merch online. The two-story museum highlights the company’s history dating back to 1889, when Nintendo started making hanafuda playing cards. It also features interactive exhibits letting visitors play Nintendo games in unusual ways, including using oversized NES controllers and Wii Remotes that need two people to operate. What’s generated even more buzz than the museum’s exhibits are the exclusive items available in the museum’s gift shop. Some of the items, which were available during preview events at the museum, have already shown up on... Continue reading…

Over the years, we've heard several rumors about a portless or buttonless iPhone. However, with the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple ditched the mute switch for an Action Button, and now, with the iPhone 16, the company has added a new Camera Control. Not only is the company increasing the number of buttons it offers, but it also seems this is its new design language, stepping away from the minimalistic approach offered by Apple's former design chief, Jony Ives. So where does that leave the rumored buttonless iPhone? Here's what we know. Did Apple scrap buttonless iPhones for good? For the past two years, rumors about Apple ditching physical power and volume buttons have surfaced online. However, Apple has moved away from capacitive buttons. Only the new Camera Control feature combines a button with haptic feedback. Still, if leakers and analysts have been so sure that capacitive buttons would come to the iPhone for the past two years, Apple must have at least been testing them, right? When iOS 18 was released, BGR noted that Apple even added a new tweak when pressing buttons, which mixes your physical press with an animation on the screen. This led us to believe that an iPhone with solid-state buttons was on the horizon. However, with the iPhone 16 release, all the buttons were the same. Using two hands to capture a photo with the Camera Control on the iPhone 16. Image source: Apple Inc. In July, analyst Jeff Pu said it was unlikely that the upcoming iPhones would feature solid-state buttons due to "unresolved technical issues before mass production." With that in mind, we still have to wait to see if the company plans to start working on this technology again or if it has been scrapped for good. There's a sketchy rumor that Apple plans to revamp the Action Button and Volume Buttons for the iPhone 17 Pro. A few days ago, we also learned that Apple planned various changes for the iPhone buttons that didn’t pan out during the prototyping stages. Apple reportedly wanted a larger Action Button that would combine the capabilities of Camera Control (Project Atlas) and a unified Volume button (Project Bongo). While Apple had to kill those plans, they could always resurface with another release on the horizon. Wrap up Adding solid-state buttons would help fulfill Apple’s dream of a buttonless and, eventually, portless iPhone. Without physical buttons, there would be fewer chances the iPhone would break, and it would also improve water and dust resistance. With the new Camera Control technology, Apple could revamp iPhone buttons with Camera Control-like capabilities in future versions. Still, only time will tell. Don't Miss: iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model The post Will Apple ever make a buttonless iPhone? appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Fire TV Stick deals for October Prime Day 2024 Best Apple Watch deals for October 2024 Best Apple deals for September 2024 Today’s deals: $76 off Nintendo Switch OLED, $190 memory foam mattress, $90 Chefman Air Fryer+, more

Nestled in southwestern Türkiye’s Meander River valley, Aphrodisias stands as one of the region’s most impressive archaeological sites. This city, named after Aphrodite, flourished from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD, leaving behind an archaeological treasure trove. Renowned for its exquisite marble sculptures and well-preserved monuments, Aphrodisias offers an unparalleled glimpse into ancient urban life. Its significance was recognized in 2017 with UNESCO World Heritage status. From its monumental Temple of Aphrodite to the vast 30,000-seat stadium, Aphrodisias captivates all who visit with its impressive monuments and archaeological finds.  Aphrodite: The True Origins of the Greek Goddess of Love, Sex, and Beauty Stonehenge Builders Were Immigrants From What is Now Turkey Aphrodisias: Another Hidden Gem in Türkiye It’s believed that the history of Aphrodisias stretches back to prehistoric times. Archaeological evidence suggests that there was a human settlement in the area as early as 5000 BC. Considering the region’s fertile soils and the abundance of nearby water sources, this would make sense. The location would have been a prime candidate for early agricultural communities. Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later 

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Former President Donald Trump's campaign on Wednesday ripped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over Walz's refusal to clarify a comment during Tuesday's vice-presidential debate in which he said he had "become friends with school shooters."

In a shocking historical twist that no one saw coming (except for those watching the tanks), a never-before-seen photo has surfaced of Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz performing a bizarre dance routine mere moments before being run over by military tanks during the Tiananmen Square massacre. The photo, released by a mysterious source known only as “LeakyPanda,” depicts Walz mid-dance, his arms flailing in what appears to be a failed attempt at “The Running Man.” Ironically, he wasn’t running—just standing in place, oblivious to the large, armored vehicles slowly rolling toward him. “Honestly, I thought it would diffuse the situation,” Walz later explained, looking back on his ill-fated performance. “You know, show the tanks we could all be friends, maybe get a conga line going. I figured, what better way to bring people together than with a little funk?” Unfortunately for Walz, the Chinese government was not in the mood for interpretive dance that day, and neither were the tanks. Eyewitnesses at the time reported that the tanks hesitated briefly, as if confused by the erratic movements, before deciding to proceed as planned. pic.twitter.com/LRa8OlGQNw— Dave (@ItsMe__Dave) October 2, 2024 “They just… ran him over,” said one anonymous protester. “It was like watching a trainwreck, but, you know, with more tanks and terrible dance moves.” Historians are scrambling to fit this peculiar moment into the broader narrative of Tiananmen Square. “This really complicates the story,” said Dr. Ima Scholar, an expert in 20th-century Chinese history. “We thought we had it all figured out, but apparently there was a guy breakdancing in front of the tanks the whole time.” The Harris-Walz campaign has since embraced the incident, spinning it as a bold display of courage. “Tim Walz did not back down in the face of adversity. He stood his ground and moonwalked into history,” said campaign manager I.M. Spinny. “Sure, some people might say he should’ve, you know, moved when the tanks approached. But leaders don’t always do what’s expected.” Political analysts, however, are less sure of the strategic brilliance of this move. “Dancing before being run over by tanks doesn’t exactly scream ‘leadership,’” one commentator noted. “It more so screams, ‘What were you thinking?’” Walz himself remains unfazed by the criticism. “Listen, not every performance is going to be a hit,” he said in a recent interview. “But I think the world needed to see that even in the face of overwhelming odds, you can still bust a move. And if the tanks roll over you? Well, at least you went out dancing.” In response to the photo leak, the Harris-Walz campaign has started selling commemorative “Tank Dance” t-shirts, with proceeds going to fund Walz’s future dance classes. Social media has, predictably, been flooded with memes, with users posting captions like “Dance like no tanks are watching” and “Tim Walz: Standing still in the wrong place at the wrong time since 1989.” While Walz’s dance moves may not have stopped the tanks, they’ve certainly made their mark on history—albeit as a footnote in one of the most tragically misguided attempts at protest ever documented. The post BREAKING: Never-before-seen photo from Tiananmen Square Massacre shows Tim Walz doing weird dance in front of tanks before being run over appeared first on Genesius Times.