[ad_1] Driving in an unfamiliar city can be stressful, and finding parking is even worse. Eventually, we’ll have autonomous vehicles to deal with that for us, but until then, companies are looking at ways to ease the strain. That’s why car rental brand Avis has partnered with mobility solutions company Arrive to add a space-finding […]
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Google’s new Taiwan campus will focus on hardware
[ad_1] As Engadget Chinese noted, Google hardware SVP Rick Osterloh once said that the big G wants to bring all its employees working on hardware together in one place. It’s not yet clear if that means HTC’s Pixel developers are leaving their old building and moving into the new campus. But even if they’re staying […]
Xbox Game Pass gets its own streaming show to highlight indie games
[ad_1] Also announced are three other games that Game Pass subscribers will get as a part of their plan from the day they’re released: Killer Queen Black, Outer Wilds and Blazing Chrome. The video below shows off both Afterparty and Outer Wilds with some additional information from the developers. With Microsoft trying to launch Project […]
Now Google’s robotics lab focuses on machine learning
[ad_1] Google has teamed up with researchers from Princeton, Columbia and MIT to create TossingBot, which can learn how to pick up and toss various objects into the right containers on its own. During its first rodeo, the mechanical arm didn’t know what to do with the pile of objects it was presented with. After […]
Isle of Pigs’ washes ashore on PlayStation VR
[ad_1] If you’re an Angry Birds diehard, you’ll be happy to hear that Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is available on PlayStation VR for $14.99. And Rovio and Resolution Games have added 13 new levels of play. Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs launched on Vive and Oculus Rift in February, and it looks […]
‘Anthem’ patch taps into NVIDIA’s AI-powered antialiasing
[ad_1] Also new in the patch is NVIDIA Highlights, which automatically captures screenshots and game clips when players achieve certain milestones, such as defeating a large creature or discovering the Tombs of the Legionairres. A new set of sliders allow you to adjust your camera’s field of view while you’re on the ground, in flight, […]
Google streamlines two-step verification with security keys
[ad_1] Google just made it easier to lock down your account if you’re a G Suite user. The internet giant is trotting out a series of updates for two-step verification, starting with the interface itself. You’ll see new instructions text and images to walk you through the process of setting up a security key, and […]
Disposable delivery drones pass test with US Marines
[ad_1] Using unmanned aircraft for delivery is an idea both the military and private sector have explored for years. Traditional aircraft guzzle fuel, cost money to purchase and maintain and require a human pilot. An unmanned aerial device doesn’t require any of these things. Companies like Amazon flirted with the idea of using drones to […]
VP Pence wants US astronauts back on the Moon by 2024
[ad_1] Pence agreed that the timeline was short but maintained that it was possible, pointing to the Apollo 11 landing as an example of how quickly the US can move when it’s motivated. He suggested that it might require using private rockets if the Space Launch System isn’t ready in time. There’s one main problem […]
Qualcomm, Apple split results of iPhone patent cases
[ad_1] In the case in question, Qualcomm argued that Apple iPhones made with Intel chips infringe upon two of its patents. Those patents relate to methods that improve the speed and quality of data downloads. The complaint focused exclusively on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, though it’s not clear if the sales ban […]