Author: Randall

Second failure of ExoMars parachute test throws schedule in jeopardy

[ad_1] Given that the parachutes will be lowering the ExoMars rover onto the Red Planet itself, such flaws are more than a slight hiccup. “It is disappointing that the precautionary design adaptations introduced following the anomalies of the last test have not helped us to pass the second test successfully,” said Francois Spoto, team leader […]

Daimler’s first large electric semi trucks are ready to roll

[ad_1] The eCascadia is an electrified version of the familiar big rig design. Its range isn’t phenomenal at about 250 miles, but that could more than do the job for intercity (and in some cases interstate) cargo runs. The longevity of their batteries is still an unknown, but that’s part of what the Innovation Fleet […]

Google Pixel owners can claim up to $500 in class action settlement

[ad_1] You’ll have to provide documentation to show that you experienced the issue. You’ll receive $350 if you can prove you were hit by the mic flaw on one phone, or $500 if you dealt with the problem on multiple handsets. If you paid an insurance deductible to get a replacement, you can receive a […]

Senators want to know why Amazon Choice recommends junk

[ad_1] “We are concerned the badge is assigned in an arbitrary manner, or worse, based on fraudulent product reviews. While, we recognize that Amazon has taken actions in the past to combat fraudulent reviews — the problem persists — and Amazon may be exacerbating the problem by actively promoting products with fraudulent reviews,” wrote the […]

‘Minecraft’ wont get that huge graphics overhaul after all

[ad_1] The pack was supposed to not only enable 4K on the Xbox One X, but to introduce much more sophisticated visual effects that included atmospheric effects, highlights and more realistic water. There is hope for a graphics tune-up in the future. Mojang said it was “looking into other ways” to give Minecraft a new […]

Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid makes a quick SUV even quicker

[ad_1] To say the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid (starting at $161,900) is quick for an SUV is an understatement. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 is joined by a 100 kW electric motor. The combined output is 670 horsepower and 663-pound-feet of torque. The result is a zero to 60 time of 3.6 seconds. Stomping on the […]

‘Storm Area 51’ event creator is working on an alien festival

[ad_1] The details on Alienstock are still pretty sparse. So far, the website set up for the event (which has two different start dates listed on it) is promising a “party in the desert” set in the town closest to Area 51. The event planners are currently seeking donations to cover the cost of hosting […]

Facebook may have scrapped talks to buy Houseparty over antitrust concerns

[ad_1] It was reportedly in discussions last year to buy Houseparty, a group video chat app from the team behind Meerkat. However, it ended the talks after a few weeks, according to the New York Times. Sources told the paper Facebook ultimately decided buying another sizeable player in the social networking space posed too much […]

Verizon will sell Tumblr to the owner of WordPress

[ad_1] And in case you’re wondering: no, Automattic won’t reverse the ban on adult content. He saw Tumblr as a companion to WordPress and “just fun.” It’s a low-key end to a long, rough chapter in Tumblr’s history. Yahoo bought the site in 2013 for a hefty $1.1 billion, but never really found a way […]