Author: Randall

George Clooney will direct and star in a post-apocalyptic Netflix movie

[ad_1] Mark L. Smith (The Revenant, Overlord) wrote the screenplay. You probably shouldn’t expect to see the flick until later next year at the earliest, as filming will get underway in October. It won’t be Clooney’s first streaming project either, as he was heavily involved in Hulu’s Catch 22 miniseries. [ad_2] Source link

Canonical backtracks on pulling 32-bit support from Ubuntu Linux

[ad_1] Rather than pull support altogether, Canonical will enable support for the applications where there’s a specific need. It will work with WINE, Ubuntu Studio and gaming communities to address the ultimate end of life of 32-bit libraries. But gamers should still be able to run old applications on newer versions of Ubuntu. In a […]

Carnegie Mellon will help Ford advance its self-driving vehicle tech

[ad_1] Argo AI has pledged $15 million over five years, and the funding will support five faculty, along with a group of doctoral candidates. The center will work to advance autonomous vehicle tech as a whole, but it will also help Argo AI develop its next-generation technology and push into more cities. According to Argo, […]

Sidewalk Labs finally publishes its smart city master plan

[ad_1] Quayside and Villiers West First and foremost, a bit of geographical background. The company is currently proposing two smart neighborhoods — Quayside and Villiers West — that will exist inside a broader area called the Innovative Development and Economic Acceleration (IDEA) district. Quayside would be the first part of the project, and house 4,200 […]

It’s all about the apps

[ad_1] A word of caution Since this is software that is still incomplete (and kind of buggy), these are just my initial thoughts on an OS that’s sure to see some refinement between now and its final release in the fall. If you’re thinking of upgrading yourself, you’ll need one of the following: a MacBook […]

Microsoft’s dual-screen tablet could run Android apps

[ad_1] According to IHS Markit’s “supply chain info,” the new Surface could have two 9-inch screens and a 4:3 aspect ratio, and it will reportedly use Windows Lite OS. We knew Intel was “working closely” with Windows on a foldable tablet, and IHS Markit claims this device will come with Intel’s 10-nanometer Lakefield processor. It’s […]

BET+ streaming service launches this fall with Tyler Perry’s help

[ad_1] The service doesn’t yet have pricing, but it will be ad-free. It should launch on Android and iOS as well as “other streaming devices” (read: set-top boxes and smart TVs). BET’s free channel on Pluto TV will stick around, though it’s clearly focused on back catalog material. There is a risk that BET+ will […]

Google’s new curriculum teaches kids how to detect disinformation

[ad_1] When Google launched its “Be Internet Awesome” curriculum for educators a couple of years ago, it focused its efforts on teaching children about online safety. This year, however, the company is adding a new component to its campaign: media literacy. Developed in partnership with the Net Safety Collaborative, the new program includes play-to-learn activities […]

Samsung’s new SmartThings camera and smart plug don’t need the hub

[ad_1] Its ability to differentiate between people, pets and objects allows you to customize the notifications you want to get through the SmartThings app. In addition, it has two-way audio, so you can talk to a housemate or your pets through the app even when you’re not home. While the camera is part of Samsung’s […]