[ad_1] Photon can handle missions lasting as long as five years in low Earth orbit, with payloads up to 375lbs depending on the configuration and its flight path. Its communications aren’t exactly blazing fast at 512Kbps, but it can hold up to 1TB of data. You won’t have to wait too long to see Photon […]
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Google opens a pop-up learning center in New York City
[ad_1] The learning center will occupy an 11,000 square foot space and will host three separate classrooms where community members can attend a variety of different classes, all focused on digital skills. In addition to the seminar-style learning events, the center will also set aside several hours per week to host one-on-one training and coaching […]
Amazon Alexa provides more detailed news briefings in the US
[ad_1] Voice assistants usually only give you brief summaries of the news — helpful if you’re in a hurry, but that’s about it. Amazon is betting that you’ll want something deeper. It’s rolling out an Alexa feature in the US that provides long-form news from Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Newsy and NPR. Ask Alexa […]
AMD’s latest Ryzen Pro chips bring Vega graphics to work laptops
[ad_1] The performance differences mostly boil down to clock speed. The Ryzen 3 starts with a 2.1GHz base clock speed, a 3.5GHz peak speed and a 6-core Vega GPU. Move to the Ryzen 5 and you’ll get a higher 3.7GHz boost speed and an 8-core GPU, while the Ryzen 7 ramps up to a 2.3GHz […]
The EU releases guidelines to encourage ethical AI development
[ad_1] According to the EU, AI should adhere to the basic ethical principles of respect for human autonomy, prevention of harm, fairness and accountability. The guidelines include seven requirements — listed below — and call particular attention to protecting vulnerable groups, like children and people with disabilities. They also state that citizens should have full […]
Snapchat’s new Android app is better, but imperfect
[ad_1] So what can Android users expect from the Snapchat revamp? A Snap Inc. spokesman told Engadget on Monday that early tests of its new Android app revealed a 20 percent reduction in the amount of time it takes to open the app. Android users should also look out for faster loading times on Lens […]
RED finally ships the $1,600 titanium Hydrogen One
[ad_1] At long last, RED is shipping the titanium version of its Hydrogen One phone. It promised the variant when it announced the handset in 2017, and took pre-orders for that version at the full $1,595 cost. When RED delayed the titanium model last September, it sent those who pre-ordered it the aluminum version, and […]
Blackpink’s ‘Kill This Love’ is breaking YouTube records
[ad_1] This isn’t Blackpink’s first number one spot. Earlier this year, the group’s “Ddu-du Ddu-du” music video became the most viewed music video from a K-pop group ever — it has more than 700 million views. (South Korea’s Psy still has well over 3 billion views for “Gangnam Style,” though.) This month, they’ll be the […]
Microsoft releases first test builds of its Chromium-based Edge browser
[ad_1] It’s no surprise that the overhauled Edge, as things stand, apes the design of Google Chrome — it relies on the same Chromium open source base. It’s integrated with several Microsoft services, including Windows Defender SmartScreen (to detect phishing and malware), Bing and Microsoft News. Edge also supports Chrome extensions and those from Microsoft’s […]
Gocycle’s GX is a head-turning e-bike that folds in a flash
[ad_1] Move closer, however, and you’ll notice a new clasp in the center of the frame. Gocycle has redesigned the folding mechanism and claims the GX can be broken down in under 10 seconds. Unlike the company’s previous models, you don’t have to take the wheels off. You merely flip the switch and fold the […]