[ad_1] Dwayne Johnson isn’t the only rock coming to Quibi. #LegendsOfTheHiddenTemple Quibi.2020. pic.twitter.com/hadAmz6yK1 — Quibi (@Quibi) December 16, 2019 The revival is supposedly reimagined and full of twists. It will star adults, likely those who grew up watching the show in which kids raced through an obstacle course in search of treasure. “Bringing back Legends […]
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US cancels plans for new penalty tariffs on Chinese-made products
[ad_1] The Wall Street Journal reports that while 25 percent US tariffs on some Chinese products will remain in place, a tariff that took effect on September 1st will now be cut in half to 7.5 percent. The Office of the US Trade Representative released a fact sheet (PDF) stating the deal included commitment by […]
The crowdfunded cult of Amanda Palmer
[ad_1] It’s not as if Palmer invented crowdfunding or single-handedly spun Patreon into a billion-dollar business, but she helped shape the digital landscape that made it possible for this model to thrive. Patreon was founded in 2013, and by then, Palmer had already spent years evangelizing the benefits of crowdfunding and direct, digitally driven communication […]
FTC may block Facebook’s integration plans for WhatsApp and Instagram
[ad_1] The commission started its investigation after Facebook announced that it would unify the technical underpinnings of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook. That would allow its 2.7 billion users to send private, encrypted messages from one app that could be received on another. “We’re building a foundation for social communication aligned with the direction people increasingly […]
PayPal sues US regulator over “confusing” prepaid card rules
[ad_1] The issue is that most PayPal users link their credit cards to their accounts to facilitate payments, in what the industry describes as a digital wallet. However, users can also store money in their PayPal account, which regulators say makes the accounts similar to prepaid credit cards. PayPal complains that regulations from the CFPB […]
Apple’s latest acquisition could lead to crisper iPhone photos
[ad_1] A TechCrunch profile of the startup from 2018 said the technology can be embedded in software or in silicon. Its potential applications include enhancing low light smartphone images, as well as improving grainy security camera or drone footage. It’s unclear how much money changed hands, but the writeup also said Spectral raised $5.3 million […]
AT&T’s real 5G for wireless customers is live in 10 cities
[ad_1] AT&T promised that in 2019, it would bring real 5G to millions of customers, and now it has. In November it revealed five markets on the list to get 5G this year, but today the list of launch cities has doubled to ten: Birmingham, Ala. Indianapolis Los Angeles Milwaukee Pittsburgh Providence, R.I. Rochester, N.Y. […]
Apple TV+ will drop every episode of ‘Little America’ on January 17th
[ad_1] Little America, the anthology series based on true stories about immigrants in the US, arrives on Apple TV+ on January 17th. Apple will release all of season one’s episodes at once, rather than weekly as it’s done with other shows, and more than a month before Little America’s debut, Apple has already committed to […]
Most Cadillacs will be electric by 2030, says GM
[ad_1] The head of GM’s Cadillac brand made that pledge today, Reuters reports. Though, Cadillac President Steve Carlisle noted that Cadillac could continue of offer internal combustion versions alongside EVs if there’s demand. He also said Cadillac will offer a large electric SUV similar to the Escalade. Cadillac has made a few hybrid attempts, like […]
The Morning After: ‘Matrix 4’ release date sets up a Keanu Reeves double feature
[ad_1] Clear your schedule.‘The Matrix 4’ premieres in theaters on May 21st, 2021 Warner Bros. has set the sequel’s release date for May 21st, 2021, or right smack in the middle of blockbuster movie season. Not only that, but the title is scheduled to arrive the same day as John Wick 4 — who’s in […]