[ad_1] One slight hiccup — the spacecraft did not rise far above the horizon, which scientists theorize is due to its orientation during the pass and the presence of the sail. The 32-square meter sail is roughly the size of a boxing ring. After the sail deployed on July 23rd, telemetry indicated that the spacecraft’s […]
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House passes bipartisan bill to stop illegal robocalls
[ad_1] The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act requires carriers to authenticate every call and to offer opt-out blocking for free. To make that possible, it also supports the rapid implementation of call authentication technologies. The FCC will have to adopt critical consumer protections and to report its efforts against illegal callers to Congress if the bill […]
Nike’s Joyride shoes use tiny beads to make your runs more comfortable
[ad_1] The company told Engadget its Joyride tech has been in the works for around 10 years, and it believes that with it runners will have the “most cushioned ride we’ve ever been able to deliver.” That’s saying a lot for Nike, which already has some of the best running shoes out there, including the […]
Microsoft drops the ‘Online’ name from its Office web apps
[ad_1] On one hand, ditching “Online” as a naming convention makes sense. It goes without saying if you are accessing the app through the web that you are using the “online” version of it. On the other hand, it might cause some confusion when Microsoft tries to differentiate between its desktop, mobile and web apps. […]
Tencent adds age-based playtime limits to ‘League of Legends’ in China
[ad_1] In the face of pressure from the Chinese government, Tencent and Riot Games have added age-based time limits to League of Legends in China, Polygon reports. Minors now get booted from the game after two hours of play, and the companies use China’s national ID numbers — which are used to make accounts — […]
Samsung will release the Galaxy Fold in September
[ad_1] The protective layer above the Fold’s Infinity Flex Display now extends beyond the bezel so people won’t try to pull it off, and its hinge is improved to protect against external particles finding their way in. There are also additional metal layers under the flexible display, and the space between the hinge and the […]
Tesla CTO and co-founder JB Straubel will step down
[ad_1] During Tesla’s earnings call today, the company announced that one of its longest-tenured executives — outside of CEO Elon Musk — is leaving the company. CTO JB Straubel is credited with helping to create the company’s battery technology, and according to his company bio helped launch programs like its Supercharger network and the Tesla […]
Canada invests $85 million in internet satellites for rural areas
[ad_1] Navdeep Bains, the Canadian minister of innovation, said that high-speed internet access is not a luxury, and that Canadians should have access to it regardless of where they live. “Today’s announcements will provide us with a glimpse of what future connectivity of rural and remote communities will look like. It will also ensure that […]
EA Access game subscriptions finally go live on PS4
[ad_1] The service also offers early access to new games through Play First trials, through which you can check out some titles before EA officially releases them via limited-time demos. Your Play First save progress will carry over when you buy a game. The Madden NFL 20 trial, for instance, starts July 25th, eight days […]
Watch SpaceX launch a twice-used Dragon capsule at 6:24PM ET (updated)
[ad_1] There will be ample cargo aboard the capsule, including an experiment for 3D-printing human tissue, a study of the effects of tissue healing in microgravity, a test for how microbes interact with rocks and a second docking adapter for new capsules like the Crew Dragon and Boeing’s Starliner. It’s also a symbolic mission. The […]