[ad_1] Just days after AGs representing ten states filed suit to stop the combining of Sprint and T-Mobile, the New York Times reports the Justice Department is “moving closer” to approval. Doing so apparently hinges on an arrangement, previously reported, that would have the two sell off assets to create a new national wireless competitor. […]
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Google Pay will no longer let UK users send money to friends
[ad_1] After September 6, users in the UK will no longer be able to send or request money through Google Pay apps. (Per Google help documents, UK users could only do P2P money transfers by accessing Google Pay on the web.) Google Pay Pay Send capabilities will also be disabled in Gmail. While the feature […]
Rivian will repurpose used EV batteries for solar power in Puerto Rico
[ad_1] Rivian will use the 135kw packs from its development vehicles as second-life batteries in Adjuntas, a city that was severely impacted by Hurricane Maria in 2017. In the event of future power outages, the microgrid will provide electricity to core businesses. At other times, the system will offset day-to-day electricity bills. The project is […]
Facebook’s cryptocurrency finds backing from PayPal and Uber
[ad_1] According to previous reports, Libra was designed to be a stablecoin tied to the US dollar, making it immune to the volatility other cryptocurrencies experience. The social network is allegedly so serious about the project, it held talks with the Winklevoss twins about using the cryptocurrency exchange they founded. In the future, Facebook users […]
Toyota will add automatic engine shut off and auto-park to all new vehicles
[ad_1] While these may seem like simple safety updates, they are important. Drivers have left their cars on in their garages because they don’t realize the ignition is on, and an auto-park feature may have saved Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin, who was killed in a “rollaway” accident. While Toyota already has visual and audible […]
Huawei’s lock screens unexpectedly turn into advertisements
[ad_1] According to Huawei users on Twitter, ads for the hotel reservation site Booking.com are popping up on the lock screen of some Huawei smartphones. As Android Police reports, the ads seem to appear on devices using the preinstalled landscape wallpapers. They’ve been spotted in several countries — including the UK, Netherlands, Ireland, South Africa, […]
CERN turns to open source software as Microsoft increases its fees
[ad_1] In its blog post, CERN said “MAlt’s objective is to put us back in control using open software.” Its goal is to break CERN’s dependency on commercial vendors and “keep hands on the data.” The multi-year project will begin with a pilot mail service for the IT department and volunteers this summer. If that […]
Target launches same-day delivery across the US
[ad_1] Target customers have a selection of 65,000 items for delivery to their door through Target.com. The retailer has marked same-day eligible items on its website so shoppers can easily browse items that can be delivered that day and add them to their cart. While deliveries will cost $9.99, if you find yourself frequently using […]
Huawei trademarks its own mobile OS following US ban
[ad_1] Meanwhile, Huawei has made its feelings about its ban clear in an ex parte memo to the Federal Communications Commission. The letter, published this week, condemns the decision to ban the company on the grounds of national security threats, noting that doing so will “do little or nothing to protect the security of America’s […]
AT&T’s Galaxy S10 5G arrives June 17th, but only for business
[ad_1] Service starts at $90 per month for a Business Unlimited Preferred plan with 20GB of data tethering. AT&T was fairly frank about the reason for the limited release when Engadget reached out. This is for corporate users “seeking to be on the bleeding edge,” and it promised to offer new devices “as the ecosystem […]