Google Earth now lets you see how the world looked 80 years ago — here’s how

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Coming soon to Google Earth: Time travel.

According to Google, some new updates on the way to the company's satellite imagery platform Google Earth, will allow users to "travel back in time" and view satellite and aerial images that go as far back as 80 years ago.

Google Earth lets you explore more of the past

In its update announcement, Google says some cities, including London, Berlin, Warsaw and

Disney+ account sharing crackdown starts today in the US

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Disney announced a new rule intended to curb password sharing among its streaming subscribers, following through on plans initially shared last month in an earnings call. Today's blog post from the company explained that Disney+ is getting a Paid Sharing feature. For an additional $7 a month on Disney+ Basic or $10 a month on Disney+ Premium, an account holder can provide access to their plan to

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gushes over Meta's new 'Orion' prototype glasses

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Jensen Huang tried out the holographic glasses in a video screened at Meta Connect.

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  • In a video shown Wednesday at Meta Connect, Nvidia's Jensen Huang praised Meta's new Orion prototype.
  • Huang highlighted some of the features of the glasses and their 100-gram weight.
  • Mark Zuckerberg screened the video of prominent names reacting to the holographic glasses.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was one of several

Vince McMahon once floated a WWE storyline where he got his own daughter pregnant, he reveals in a new Netflix doc

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Vince McMahon interviewed for "Mr. McMahon."

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  • Netflix's "Mr. McMahon" explores how Vince McMahon built the World Wrestling Entertainment empire.
  • The docuseries highlights WWE's "Attitude" era and his in-ring character, Mr. McMahon.
  • One of the most shocking moments is when he admits he floated an incest storyline involving his daughter.

The six-part Netflix docuseries "Mr. McMahon" takes a deep

Star Wars Outlaws‘ Lando DLC Is Coming in November

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Ubisoft confirmed the launch of its Star Wars game's first story expansion, alongside a raft of optimisation and quality of life updates, in the wake of a directors' meeting that discussed its "softer than expected" launch.

Reddit's new AI translation could soon allow users anywhere to understand every comment in any language

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Reddit is offering an AI-powered translator in 35 different countries.

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  • Reddit is launching AI-powered translation in 35 countries.
  • Initially introduced for users in France, the tool now supports multiple countries.
  • The feature includes a translate button that translates all content, including comments.

Pretty soon anyone can understand any hilarious or offensive comment made on

Why California is suing ExxonMobil for ‘perpetuating the lie’ of plastic recycling

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that his office had launched an investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries alleged role in causing a plastic pollution crisis on April 28th, 2022, in Playa Del Rey, California. | Photo: Getty Images

California is going after ExxonMobil over what it calls a “campaign of deception” about plastic recycling.

I toured first-class cars on the Rocky Mountaineer train, where tickets cost $2,269 and come with a luxe bar that's off-limits to other passengers

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The author in the two first-class lounge cars on the Rocky Mountaineer.

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  • I rode the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world's most opulent trains, from Colorado to Utah.
  • Like many luxury experiences, there are upgrades. In 2024, first-class tickets cost an extra $570.
  • I toured the first-class experience, which had flowing signature cocktails and an extra tour guide. 

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