Author: Randall

Waymo will test its self-driving taxis on employees in California

[ad_1] There are some restrictions, of course. Waymo can’t charge for these rides, and every vehicle must have a safety driver behind the wheel. Interestingly, the CPUC will allow Waymo to contract out its safety driver operations to a third party — a decision prompted by Waymo’s assessment that operating and scaling a “meaningful pilot” […]

Android notifications arrive on Windows 10 ‘Your Phone’ app

[ad_1] Notifications have arrived! With the Your Phone app, you can now receive and manage your Android phone’s notifications on your PC. Get Your Phone app from the Microsoft Store here: https://t.co/E56Z8eVdIR pic.twitter.com/ovlKi1QOJy — Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) July 2, 2019 The feature was a much-hyped update to the Your Phone app, which also allows you […]

Apple’s new iOS 13 feature corrects your gaze during video calls

[ad_1] A video call is a great way to connect with friends and family when you can’t physically be together. But even if you’re staring directly at your loved one’s face, there’s still something a little off about the whole process. The way your phone’s screen display and camera lens sync up means you’re never […]

Logitech G teases Blue gaming headphones on the way

[ad_1] Late last year Logitech acquired Blue Microphones, and a tweet indicates their next combo project is for gamers. We’ve already seen the debut of the Blue Ember XLR microphone for streamers, but it seems likely that this Logitech G product will actually be a new set of Blue-designed headphones for the gaming lineup. All […]

US lawmakers tell Facebook to halt the launch of its Libra cryptocurrency

[ad_1] “We write to request that Facebook and its partners immediately agree to a moratorium on any movement forward on Libra — its proposed cryptocurrency and Calibra — its proposed digital wallet,” the committee wrote. “It appears that these products may lend themselves to an entirely new global financial system that is based out of […]

Apple reveals how often governments request App Store takedowns

[ad_1] Meanwhile, Russia sent in 10 requests specifying 11 apps and Norway sent in one requesting the removal of 37 apps related to illegal gambling investigations. Saudi Arabia also just sent Apple one request, but it called for the removal of 25 apps that reportedly violated its privacy law. In all, Apple granted 75 of […]

Uber Eats dine-in option lets you pre-order your food

[ad_1] “We want to enable restaurants to focus on what they’re best at — making amazing food and providing top-notch service,” an Uber spokesperson wrote in a statement to Eater. “By allowing customers to order and pay in the app, we streamline the experience for both the customers and the restaurant.” Given that there are […]

Galaxy Fold redesign is complete

[ad_1] Still waiting for Samsung’s first foldable phone? Bloomberg cites anonymous sources saying that Samsung has completed a redesign of the Galaxy Fold in just two months. The protective film now covers the entire screen and stretches into the bezel so people can’t pull it off by accident, and hopefully reduce the appearance of a […]

Tiny ‘walking’ motor could help robots build other robots

[ad_1] It’s powerful, too. The initial design can lift seven times its own weight, but you can add more components for extra strength or to handle complex movements. And notably, you can scale the size of the parts to tackle very large or very tiny projects. Until now, you typically needed specialized methods to make […]