[ad_1] Weird flex, but OK.Watch Samsung bend the Galaxy Fold hundreds of times Samsung is attempting to put to rest doubts over the Samsung Galaxy Fold’s durability by revealing how each device is tested. The company released a video on Wednesday that shows its devices undergoing a factory stress-test, where a line-up of brand new […]
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Sony chairman and former CEO Kaz Hirai is retiring
[ad_1] “Since passing the baton of CEO to Yoshida-san last April, as Chairman of Sony, I have had the opportunity to both ensure a smooth transition and provide support to Sony’s management,” said Hirai in a statement. “I am confident that everyone at Sony is fully aligned under Yoshida-san’s strong leadership, and are ready to […]
Elon Musk email to Tesla employees tries to explain store closures
[ad_1] After Tesla’s sudden about-face on plans to close stores and go all-in with online car sales, Elon Musk emailed employees to explain the situation. Electrek obtained copies of the message and Business Insider reported on its contents, which still didn’t provide much in the way of exact information about potential closings and layoffs. In […]
Electric seaplanes could soon ferry passengers in the Pacific Northwest
[ad_1] Harbour Airlines, the largest seaplane airline in North America, will first convert its six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver. It plans to test the aircraft later this year, and if all goes well, the company will convert its entire fleet. It will target flights under 1,000 miles, like it makes between its Seattle and Vancouver, […]
Tesla says its Osaka station Powerpack is Asia’s largest energy storage system
[ad_1] Tesla says the 7MWh project makes it the biggest energy storage development in Asia, and like its giant Australian Powerpack system, it was completed with eye-watering speed — the hardware was apparently installed in just two days. 1/ In the event of a grid outage, this Osaka Powerpack installation is designed to provide emergency […]
Avis makes it easier to find a parking spot for your car rental
[ad_1] Driving in an unfamiliar city can be stressful, and finding parking is even worse. Eventually, we’ll have autonomous vehicles to deal with that for us, but until then, companies are looking at ways to ease the strain. That’s why car rental brand Avis has partnered with mobility solutions company Arrive to add a space-finding […]
Google’s new Taiwan campus will focus on hardware
[ad_1] As Engadget Chinese noted, Google hardware SVP Rick Osterloh once said that the big G wants to bring all its employees working on hardware together in one place. It’s not yet clear if that means HTC’s Pixel developers are leaving their old building and moving into the new campus. But even if they’re staying […]
Xbox Game Pass gets its own streaming show to highlight indie games
[ad_1] Also announced are three other games that Game Pass subscribers will get as a part of their plan from the day they’re released: Killer Queen Black, Outer Wilds and Blazing Chrome. The video below shows off both Afterparty and Outer Wilds with some additional information from the developers. With Microsoft trying to launch Project […]
Isle of Pigs’ washes ashore on PlayStation VR
[ad_1] If you’re an Angry Birds diehard, you’ll be happy to hear that Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is available on PlayStation VR for $14.99. And Rovio and Resolution Games have added 13 new levels of play. Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs launched on Vive and Oculus Rift in February, and it looks […]
Google streamlines two-step verification with security keys
[ad_1] Google just made it easier to lock down your account if you’re a G Suite user. The internet giant is trotting out a series of updates for two-step verification, starting with the interface itself. You’ll see new instructions text and images to walk you through the process of setting up a security key, and […]