[ad_1] The San Francisco Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday to vote on, among other proposals, the Stop Secret Surveillance Ordinance (SSSO), which was first introduced by District 3 Supervisor, Aaron Peskin. The ordinance seeks to impose strict limits on what forms of biometric data can be collected by the city’s various departments; how and […]
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Academy says streamed films are still in the Oscars race
[ad_1] “We support the theatrical experience as integral to the art of motion pictures, and this weighed heavily in our discussions,” Academy President John Bailey said in a statement. “Our rules currently require theatrical exhibition, and also allow for a broad selection of films to be submitted for Oscars consideration.” Netflix made history at this […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is ‘alarmingly fragile’
[ad_1] The findings might help explain at least one of the review unit failures. The Verge‘s Dieter Bohn noted that his Galaxy Fold developed a bulge that ultimately broke a conspicuous number of pixels. If debris was at fault, that wouldn’t bode well for everyday users whose phones might break relatively easily. This also isn’t […]
Ford invests $500 million in Rivian to create an ‘all-new’ EV
[ad_1] Rivian stressed that it would remain an independent company, but acknowledged that Ford’s automotive president Joe Hinrichs was joining its board of directors. It’s easy to see the potential benefits for both companies. Rivian, of course, gets another huge injection of cash at a time when its first self-branded vehicles still haven’t reached the […]
Verizon will offer YouTube TV to 5G and broadband customers
[ad_1] YouTube TV gives subscribers access to live TV programming from networks like CBS and Fox, as well as from cable stations like the Food Network, CNN and ESPN. The partnership will allow them to add the service to their internet bundles, though it’s not clear at the moment if Verizon will be able to […]
Michael Kors’ updated Sofie smartwatch is now available for $325
[ad_1] The new Sofie is a significant improvement upon the rather barebones model Michael Kors first debuted in 2017. The Sofie smartwatch now supports tethered GPS, meaning it can track your runs and other workouts while your phone stays behind. Unfortunately, it hasn’t made an upgrade to the Snapdragon Wear 3100 yet; the updated Sofie […]
Tesla’s Model S and Model X get new motors with more range
[ad_1] New Model S has 370 mile / 595 km range https://t.co/D6bY7F2wUT — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 24, 2019 Without increasing the size of the battery, Tesla claims it’s improved range, power and torque and faster 0 – 60 MPH times. The Long Range Model S was previously rated for up to 335 miles on […]
Nepal’s Supreme Court reverses national ban on ‘PUBG’
[ad_1] Nepal’s Supreme Court has lifted a ban on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Several lawyers petitioned against the block, arguing the constitution affords Nepalis the freedom to play the battle royale and that the government would have to prove the ban is justified. According to The Himalayan Times, the court determined the ban would impact residents’ freedoms […]
Acer updates select laptops with the latest from Intel and NVIDIA
[ad_1] Acer’s Predator Helios 300, Nitro 7, Nitro 5 and Aspire 7 notebooks — announced earlier this month — will ship with NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1660Ti or 1650 GPU. They’ll be powered by up to the newest 9th-gen Intel Core i7-9750H processors. According to NVIDIA, the new GPUs offer up to 50 percent more […]
FDA clears first personal ECG device to detect three heart arrhythmias
[ad_1] AliveCor emphasizes that this will only help “inform” chats with your doctor, not replace them. This still isn’t as sophisticated as a multi-lead ECG you’d receive at a clinic or hospital. However, it could be useful even if you’re in fine health. It should reduce the number of inconclusive ECG results you see, and […]