[ad_1] “As we approach the completion of the rollout, we continue to be pleased by the addition of Marty in our stores,” a Giant Food rep told Engadget via email. “Our associates are appreciative of the assistance Marty provides them, freeing them up to do other tasks and interact more with customers. Speaking of our […]
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Tesla’s automatic lane changes pose safety concerns
[ad_1] There were even passes that violated state laws, officials said. It would pass on the right on a two-lane divided highway, or wouldn’t move back to the right-side travel lane after a pass. A Tesla spokesperson stressed that it was the “driver’s responsibility” to maintain control, and that extended to “safely executing lane changes.” […]
Amazon made social mini-games to make warehouse work less bland
[ad_1] There are reportedly several games people can play, including ones entitled MissionRacer, PicksInSpace, Dragon Duel and CastleCrafter, each with simple graphics similar to old Nintendo titles like the original Super Mario Bros. The WSJ says playing is optional and the company doesn’t penalize those who choose not to participate. Those who do, however, are […]
Valve is making its own version of ‘Dota Auto Chess’
[ad_1] For “a variety of reasons” the two teams concluded they couldn’t work directly with each other, but settled on each building their own stand-alone version of the game while supporting each other “to the fullest.” Drodo has already been working on its own non-Dota mobile version of the game, available in beta now, while […]
Sony will keep making smartphones, whatever the cost
[ad_1] Kaz Hirai was charged with trimming Sony down, killing off or spinning out divisions that made losses in a quest for profitability. Sony Mobile would have been an obvious target, but despite losing money each quarter, it was spared the axe — although there were plenty of layoffs. In 2015, Hirai said that Sony […]
Uber Eats may soon offer an unlimited delivery subscription
[ad_1] Uber Eats is working on Eats Pass (What’s up with the placeholder texts though 😂) pic.twitter.com/AhhjuJTWe0 — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) May 22, 2019 The upcoming feature, discovered by reverse engineering specialist Jane Manchun Wong and confirmed by Uber to TechCrunch, would do away with the usual Uber Eats service fee. That’s generally 15 […]
Jordan’s latest sneaker drop is in ‘Fortnite’
[ad_1] Unlike the recent movie-themed tie-ins, Fortnite x Jordan won’t focus on the game’s main fight-to-the-death mechanics. Instead, Epic has launched a new Creative “Downtown Drop” world that requires players to “launch off massive jumps, grind down city streets and collect coins to win.” Not a gun in sight. That’s not to say the collaboration […]
Vizio’s 2019 4K TVs arrive with promise of AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support
[ad_1] You can get the regular 2019 P-Series Quantum in 65- and 75-inch sizes as well, but you’ll have to settle for lower brightness levels (1,200) nits and 240 local dimming zones. That reduces the prices considerably, however, to $2,500 and $1,400 for the 75- and 65-inch models. If you saw “Vizio” in the headline […]
Ultra-private Tor browser officially arrives on Android
[ad_1] “Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet,” the company wrote in a blog post. “In these same areas, there is often heavy surveillance and censorship online, so we made it a priority to reach these users.” The Tor Browser is […]
Bosch’s reworked automotive sensors can help control flying taxis
[ad_1] Bosch sees its box as a universal control unit. The package includes dozens of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors, and the company says it will fit in any flying vehicle. While acceleration sensors will measure the aircraft’s movement, yaw-rate sensors can measure its angle of attack. Magnetic field sensors will gauge its compass heading, and […]