[ad_1] New Jersey gave Uber a $54 million bill back in 2015, but it’s not certain if the company ever paid that. Not surprisingly, Uber is contesting the bill. It told Engadget it was “challenging this preliminary but incorrect determination,” insisting that drivers are “independent contractors.” The company believes the bill overestimate its business in […]
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Amazon orders William Gibson series from the creators of ‘Westworld’
[ad_1] The series has been in development at Amazon since early 2018, but it’s only now getting the go-ahead. Joy and Nolan both signed a larger deal with Amazon in April. Other executive producers include Westworld‘s Athena Wickham as well as In the Tall Grass veterans Steven Hoban and Vincenzo Natali. This isn’t the Neuromancer […]
Apple Music Replay highlights your favorite tunes of the year
[ad_1] Apple Music has been around for long enough that you can start reminiscing about years past, and Apple is banking on that nostalgia for its latest addition. It’s debuting an Apple Music Replay feature that highlights your favorite tunes not just from the past year, but every year you’ve been a subscriber. It creates […]
Apple TV+ is now available on more Amazon Fire devices
[ad_1] Customers can now access Apple TV+ through the 2nd generation Fire TV Cube and 3rd generation Fire TV, which will let them watch Apple’s new shows, movies and documentaries, as well as access their iTunes library. Before the year is out the Apple TV app will also be available on the Nebula Soundbar – […]
The Morning After: More 16-inch MacBook Pro rumors
[ad_1] It is inevitable.Apple may reveal its 16-inch MacBook Pro today Keep an eye peeled for news out of Apple today. According to Bloomberg’s sources, media previews are occurring for a new MacBook Pro that squeezes a 16-inch screen into the laptop’s 15-inch frame and features a new keyboard design to replace the current model’s […]
Disney+ cuts off ‘Simpsons’ jokes with widescreen episodes
[ad_1] We’ve asked Disney for comment, although sources talking to Engadget said the company will listen to feedback. It wouldn’t be surprising if Disney had a change of heart. The 4:3 versions are clearly available for streaming given that Disney owns FXX. There’s not much stopping the company from simply posting those editions instead of […]
'Star Wars' on Disney+ reignites the Han-Greedo fan drama
[ad_1] If you thought George Lucas' constant tweaking of Star Wars wouldn't extend to the Disney+ releases, you were mistaken — although it's not quite what you might expect. Viewers have discovered that the 4K HDR remaster includes yet another change Geo… [ad_2] Source link
Pandora adds podcasts to its web player and desktop app
[ad_1] Podcasts have been booming over the last few years — Stitcher, Apple, Spotify and plenty of others have been building out their services while Pandora seemed to struggle. The company hopes to differentiate itself with the Podcast Genome Project, which uses a mix of algorithms and manual curation to suggest both shows and individual […]
Facebook Pay lets you buy goods and send money inside Facebook’s apps
[ad_1] Facebook is unsurprisingly aware of the potential security and privacy issues, although its statements won’t be completely reassurance. You can require either a PIN code or biometrics for purchases, while all data is both encrypted and monitored for fraud. Your shopping history won’t be shared outside of the app, and bank and card account […]
Amazon offers teachers a place to sell resources they create
[ad_1] The Ignite platform is invitation-only for now and free to join, but Amazon will take a 30 percent cut of sales and for items costing $2.99 or less, it’ll shave off a 30-cent transaction fee. Once you’ve uploaded your original resources, Amazon will review them to “to help protect the rights of creators and […]