[ad_1] Under the new deal, ESPN+ will have exclusive rights to the UFC’s biggest matches and will broadcast at least 12 live events per year for each of the next seven years. ESPN+ subscribers who purchase the PPVs will get all fights on an event’s card. (Yes, you’ll still have to pay $64.99 on top […]
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Facebook can’t find enough local news for its local news service
[ad_1] Around a third of US Facebook users live in areas where the social network hasn’t been able to dig up enough local news to launch Today In there. Breaking that down a little, about 35 percent of people in the midwest, northeast and south; 26 percent in the west; and 58 percent in New […]
Amazon’s Virginia headquarters clears a key political hurdle
[ad_1] The approval came despite protests from residents and activist groups. They’re concerned that Arlington and Virginia are catering to a wealthy company at the expense of the community, potentially pushing out lower-income people. They’ve also highlighted complaints about Amazon’s pay and working conditions. Amazon and its proponents have argued that the Virginia location will […]
The Polestar 2 is more than just a pretty face
[ad_1] This meant we had to wait until we hit the ground in Geneva to check out the first electric vehicle from (parent brand) Volvo. What we encountered was a vehicle that’s nearly on par design-wise with the breathtaking (yet hybrid) Polestar 1. This shouldn’t be too surprising considering that a focus on design is […]
Success still hangs on relationships and privilege
[ad_1] These actions are certainly welcome, yet what’s also notable is what wasn’t said: the gender gap is still a real problem in the tech industry. According to recent diversity reports, women are still underrepresented in most tech companies, especially in technical and leadership roles. Google’s overall workforce, for example, is currently 30.9 percent women, […]
Qualcomm wins a round vs. Apple
[ad_1] That’s one way to do it.Fan uses AI to remaster ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ in HD While you wouldn’t mistake it for an official remaster, using AI Gigapixel’s neural networks on old Deep Space 9 video provides a considerably cleaner, sharper look than the 480p original without introducing visual artifacts. This is just […]
VW and its former CEO charged with defrauding investors in diesel scandal
[ad_1] According to the SEC, Winterkorn and others in the company intentionally deceived investors and underwriters about the quality and environmental compliance of Volkswagen vehicles. While Volkswagen raised money, the company was participating in a scheme to cheat on emissions tests. By using a piece of software that activated during tests, Volkswagen was able to […]
Riding in Tesla’s very quick Model Y crossover
[ad_1] The newest Tesla didn’t disappoint off the line. With a zero to 60 potential of 3.5 seconds, the dual-motor variant of the vehicle they drove us in was quick. It kept me glued to my seat as it burned through electrons. There’s no ludicrous mode, but its acceleration should keep its future owners happy. […]
Tesla unveils its Model Y crossover
[ad_1] With an estimated 300 mile range and current starting price of $42,700 (a 230 mile, $39,000 Standard will begin production in 2021), the Model Y buts up against offerings from Kia and Hyundai. But once you start stacking features into the vehicle, it starts bleeding into the range of Audi’s E-Tron and Jaguar’s I-Pace. […]
Slack removed 28 accounts with ties to hate groups
[ad_1] While Slack’s Acceptable Use Policy doesn’t explicitly mention hate speech, the company said in a statement, “The use of Slack by hate groups runs counter to everything we believe in at Slack and is not welcome on our platform… Using Slack to encourage or incite hatred and violence against groups or individuals because of […]