Category: Internet

New Disney+ talk show will be hosted by a Jim Henson alien puppet

[ad_1] Disney+ unscripted originals VR Dan Silver said: “Disney has a long history of giving audiences a glimpse at faraway lands and bringing new talent into the spotlight. We believe Ned is next in line. We’re lucky to have the talents of the Jim Henson Co. and the folks at Marwar Junction Productions helping Ned, […]

Hyundai will offer free self-driving rides in Irvine, California

[ad_1] The project isn’t meant to research the technology so much as it is the people using it — this will “study consumer behavior” when interacting with autonomous services, Hyundai’s Christopher Chang said. In other words, the automaker will use BotRide to shape its self-driving cars and services around real-world experiences, not just theoretical scenarios. […]

Verizon’s 5G network is available in (parts of) Dallas and Omaha

[ad_1] As we’ve seen firsthand, though, these rollouts don’t mean coverage across the entire city. It can be hard to find spots with 5G, and the signal fades fast indoors. Even when 5G is offered inside buildings (like in hockey and basketball arenas) it’s limited to specific areas. In Dallas, you’ll find Verizon 5G downtown […]

Sony could sell off PlayStation Vue to escape the TV streaming game

[ad_1] Despite multiple price increases, it appears Sony has yet to make money on the service. Just this past summer, the company raised the price of all its multi-channel plans by $5 per month. It did the same the summer before. The company’s most affordable “Access” tier now starts at $49.99 per month, making it […]

Naughty Dog delays ‘The Last of Us Part II’

[ad_1] Google’s latest Chromebook is less ambitious but more successful.Pixelbook Go review The Pixelbook Go is much easier to evaluate than either the first Pixelbook or the Pixel Slate. It’s a standard, familiar, almost boring laptop. But instead of figuring out if Chrome OS works on a convertible tablet or if you’re willing to spend […]

Apple Pay is more popular than Starbucks for US mobile payments

[ad_1] The eMarketer team credited the change of leadership to the growing ubiquity of NFC payment terminals, particularly in common shopping destinations like grocery stores — you’re more likely to use Apple Pay if your local shop supports it. As omnipresent as Starbucks is in American culture, it’s only one retailer. As for Apple’s reported […]

Bethesda hopes you’ll pay $100 a year for private ‘Fallout 76’ worlds

[ad_1] You’ll also get an unlimited-capacity Scrapbox for your crafting components and a Survival Tent that serves as a placeable fast travel point with basic amenities. If cosmetics are your thing, you’ll also get 1,650 Atoms per month to spend, a members-only armor outfit and a pack of exclusive emotes and icons. Any Atoms and […]

Some of the best video game ideas come from a Twitter philosopher

[ad_1] Barr is currently an assistant professor in design and computation arts at Concordia University in Montreal. He’s also on Twitter. GAME IDEA THE JUMP SCARES ARE EMAILS YOU HAVE NOT ANSWERED FOR WEEKS — P░pp░n B░rr (@pippinbarr) September 27, 2019 Barr tweets at least once per day in a clear, repeated format that’s hard […]

Amazon adds thousands of Counter pick-up locations in the US

[ad_1] Customers can choose to have their parcel sent to a Counter location if it’s available in their area. Once their package arrives, they’ll get an email with a barcode that they’ll need to show the store staff. They’ll also have 14 days to collect their package. Although its same- and next-day delivery options remain […]