[ad_1] Much like Mercedes’ newer cars, the ID.3 will apparently have natural-language voice commands to handle common tasks. You can say “hello ID,” mention that you’re feeling cold and expect your car to turn up the heat. There isn’t an extensive demo of the functionality, but it’s promising if you hate reaching over to tweak […]
Author: Randall
Microsoft is shutting down its internet board and card games
[ad_1] The first ones to lose access will be Windows XP and Windows ME users. For them, compatible games (everything except MSN Go) will vanish in mere days on July 31st, 2019. Windows 7 users will get a bit of a break. They’ll have access to Backgammon, Checkers, Spades and MSN Go until January 22, […]
NASA backs demo that will 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit
[ad_1] Made In Space has already 3D-printed beams in 2017, when it used a NASA location that simulated some of the conditions of space. This, of course, is another challenge entirely — it’s introducing microgravity along with a lack of human support if things go wrong. This is the start of a second phase of […]
Watch India launch a historic Moon mission starting at 5PM ET
[ad_1] The mission is getting started with India’s most powerful launch rocket to date, the GSLV Mk III-M1. It’s going to be a long while before you can see the landing itself. Vikram won’t be ready to touch down until September 6th. If successful, though, it will represent a major milestone for India’s spacefaring ambitions. […]
Huawei preps ‘extensive’ US job cuts despite partial reprieve
[ad_1] The move would be prompted by complications surrounding Huawei’s presence on the Commerce Department’s Entities List, which bars US companies from doing business with a given firm unless there’s explicit approval. Futurewei staff have been restricted when communicating with Huawei’s Chinese offices, according to the tipsters, since their work might be considered US technology […]
Should I buy this big thing if it’s a Prime Day deal?
[ad_1] By Wirecutter Staff Amazon Prime Day 2019 is coming, and we’re getting ready to bring you all the best deals on Wirecutter picks and recommendations from our expert staff. Bookmark our Deals page, follow @WirecutterDeals on Twitter, and sign up for our daily deals newsletter to see the best deals from around the Web […]
After Math: Flipping the Switch
[ad_1] When Foxconn and the Wisconsin state government agreed to open a production facility in the home of the Cheeseheads, the addition of 13,000 jobs was supposed to come with the new buildings. Psych, Foxconn is actually only bringing 1,500 jobs to the state, despite receiving $222 million in subsidies. But don’t worry they’ve got […]
Disney pulls the plug on FX Networks’ standalone streaming service
[ad_1] The current season of FX shows will continue airing on its channels, as usual, and will be available for on-demand viewing in the FXNow app and on the FXNetworks website for a limited time with pay-TV subscriber authentication. Those who don’t have access to a cable subscription don’t have to worry, though, because Disney […]
Sony says its USB hub is the world’s fastest SD card reader
[ad_1] The hub supports 100W power delivery to handle monitors and other particularly demanding peripherals. You’ll also have USB-C and USB-A connectors to connect devices new and old, not to mention HDMI output for video up to 4K at 30 frames per second. Even the case is resilient, with IP68 dust and water resistance as […]
Blizzard will shut down ‘Overwatch’ matches when it spots cheating
[ad_1] Kaplan noted that the feature is active on PTR (Public Test Realm) servers, although he didn’t say just when you could expect it to reach the general release. Whether or not this approach deters cheaters will depend on its effectiveness. It might not help much if it only flags some sketchy players, or if […]