[ad_1] Quantum supremacy is a big deal, because it encapsulates the ability of quantum computers to solve problems that current technology couldn’t even begin to attempt. Google’s paper explains how its 53-bit quantum computer — named Sycamore — took just 200 seconds to perform a calculation that would have taken the world’s fastest supercomputer 10,000 […]
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Apple TV+ adaptation of ‘Foundation’ will star Jared Harris and Lee Pace
[ad_1] It’s too soon to say when Foundation will premiere, although it’s not likely to be ready for a long time given that it’s still early days for the sci-fi show. This does illustrate Apple’s long-term thinking, at least. It’s increasingly determined to score major properties and secure deals with equally major personalities, and it […]
Amazon debuts ad-supported News video app for Fire TV
[ad_1] Amazon says you’ll be to watch the platform on Fire TV devices, including compatible smart TVs, with a gradual rollout planned over the next few weeks. News will also be available on Fire tablets, such as the updated Fire HD 10 the company announced at the start of the month. You won’t need to […]
Scoot makes its new single-seat mopeds available in Los Angeles
[ad_1] Unlike scooters and regular bikes, you need to be at least 18 years old and carry a valid driver’s license to take one for a ride. Scoot plans to make the mopeds available in other US cities before the end of 2019. This isn’t the first time Scoot has offered mopeds. There have been […]
Marvel is working on a bunch of new podcasts for Pandora and SiriusXM
[ad_1] Each of the scripted series will be 10 episodes long. In turn, the first four will focus on Wolverine, Hawkeye, Black Widow and Star-Lord, with the fifth and final series seeing the four superheroes teaming up. As for what else you can expect from the company, Marvel says one highlight will be a regular […]
Fender Songs is an interactive chord book that syncs with Apple Music
[ad_1] Fender Songs is the company’s latest and TL;DR it teaches you how to play songs… sort of. It’s a chord library, meaning that you can pull up a song that you want to learn and it’ll show you the chords to play. You can see them laid over the lyrics in a pretty traditional […]
Google to fix ‘bug’ that uploads free full-quality iPhone pics to Photos
[ad_1] You can replicate this behavior with Samsung devices, but HEIC (aka HEIF) isn’t the default format and thus isn’t used nearly as often. While it’s not clear exactly how Google intends to address this, the solution probably won’t thrill iOS users. If Google mandated a conversion to JPEGs for free users, it would chew […]
AT&T hikes TV Now prices by as much as $15 per month
[ad_1] Service prices are climbing to “reflect the cost to deliver content to our customers,” AT&T said in a statement to Engadget. It’s not clear if this reflects higher channel carriage rates, AT&T’s infrastructure costs or a combination of both. A price increase seemed likely regardless of those costs. The carrier is focused more on […]
Facebook’s news tab could launch by the end of the month
[ad_1] While Mark Zuckerberg gives speeches about not wanting Facebook to be the arbiter of truth, the Wall Street Journal reports his company is setting up deals to launch its dedicated tab for news. In a post earlier this year, the CEO said “It’s important to me that we help people get trustworthy news and […]
A month on, Apple Arcade is too cheap to quit
[ad_1] Mat SmithBureau Chief, UK Sayonara Wild Hearts ticks all the hipster mores to ensure it’ll become a keystone title for Apple Arcade, even if it’s not an exclusive to iOS. As we collected our favorite games and thoughts on this new gaming service, I discovered I had played (and liked) more games than anyone […]