[ad_1] The new XCover is ostensibly built for workers, including walkie talkie-like voice chat (for apps like Microsoft Team), the ability to double as a point-of-sale device and two programmable buttons to handle common tasks without touching the screen. However, it might also be viable as a solid mid-range phone for anyone who wants a […]
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The nicest shark in Eureka Park
[ad_1] But if everything had worked out to this point, she would ask if the team was interested in Shark Tank. “I was watching it last night on CNBC,” said a representative from Rocean, whose company filters, flavors and carbonates water from the tap. “We love it,” was another response, perhaps not surprising in a […]
Alphabet’s David Drummond is leaving months after allegations surfaced
[ad_1] Drummond’s departure comes not long after Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped down as CEO and President, respectively. “With Larry and Sergey now leaving their executive roles at Alphabet, the company is entering an exciting new phase, and I believe that it’s also the right time for me to make way for the next […]
Boeing employees called designers of flawed Max 737 jets ‘clowns’
[ad_1] So far, the investigations indicate that the 737 Max’s Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System is the main culprit in the crashes. This software manipulates the plane’s hardware to give the pilot a particular feel when adjusting pitch. While designing the plane, Boeing made frequent changes to the code but did not adequately explain these adjustments […]
Aston Martin reportedly scraps plans for its all-electric Rapide E
[ad_1] Aston Martin originally planned to manufacture 155 Rapide Es. It did not publicly disclose the price, and we don’t know how many orders were placed or how the company will handle refunds. It’s unclear, too, how exactly Aston Martin plans to use the Rapide E for research. An Aston Martin spokesperson declined to “comment […]
Lime exits 12 cities and lays off 100 employees in search of profit
[ad_1] According to Axios, Lime is also laying off about 100 employees, which amounts to approximately 14 percent of its workforce. Lime president Joe Kraus told the website the tweaks will help the company become sustainable this year. “We’re very confident that in 2020, Lime will be the first next-generation mobility company to be profitable,” […]
Facebook Gaming viewership skyrocketed in 2019
[ad_1] It’s worth noting that market share is a relative metric and a number of factors are in play, including a larger overall audience on these services — viewers watched 1.19 billion hours across the four of them in December, up from 1.06 billion a year earlier. The report suggests that Facebook Gaming’s growth is […]
Travelex hack knocks out Samsung Pay international money transfers
[ad_1] In a call, a customer service representative for Travelex confirmed that Samsung Pay payments are down and will continue to be until Travelex resolves the ongoing issue. Any users attempting to make a transfer will be unable to complete the process. While a number of Britain’s biggest banks have been affected by the attack, […]
LG vows to make its failing mobile unit profitable by the end of 2021
[ad_1] The CEO didn’t elaborate exactly how LG will expand its phone lineup, nor give any details on its proposed “wow factors,” but reiterated the company’s ambition to boost its competitiveness in an already saturated market. LG has faced its fair share of challenges in recent years. At the beginning of 2019 it reported an […]
Warner Bros. will use AI to help make decisions on movie releases
[ad_1] The system is for “low-value, repetitive tasks” that can waste executives’ time, Cinelytic said. You probably won’t see AI making many more of Hollywood’s decisions at this level. Pride and stigmas may prevent studios from trusting algorithms to approve pitches or scripts (never mind that humans frequently approve hot garbage). Like with many forms […]