Category: services

Google officially closes ‘Dragonfly,’ its controversial Chinese search project

[ad_1] Google has been vague about Project Dragonfly ever since it first came to light. Leaked documents indicated that the China-centric search app would automatically identify websites blocked by the country’s so-called Great Firewall, and simply remove them from search results. This would include information on free speech and political opposition, as well as any […]

McDonald’s ends UberEats delivery exclusive by adding DoorDash

[ad_1] This isn’t DoorDash’s first big deal with a fast food chain. You’ve had access to Wendy’s for nearly two years, and that’s on top of similarly big names like KFC and Taco Bell. McDonald’s is still a big coup for the service, though, and it doesn’t hurt to have choices if all you crave […]

Apple's latest 'For All Mankind' trailer explains the show's origins

[ad_1] Apple knows the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 is right around the corner, and it's using that as an opportunity to offer a new trailer sharing more about the origins of its alternate history Apple TV+ show For All Mankind. Co-creator Ron Moore, exec… [ad_2] Source link

Your library’s audiobook app now supports Apple CarPlay

[ad_1] Libby works with 90 percent of public libraries throughout North America. So if your local book lender supports Libby, all you’ll need is a valid library card to access free audiobooks. Through CarPlay, you can, of course, play and pause audiobooks and skip back and forward through them. You can adjust the playback speed […]

G2A proposes blocking tool to deal with shady game key resales

[ad_1] The company wasn’t planning to do this without cooperation, though. It said that creating the tool would be “time-consuming and expensive,” and asked for 100 developers to register their interest in the tool by August 15th. This would prevent some scam-based attempts to profit off key sales. With that said, it’s unlikely to satisfy […]

Niantic is shutting down Field Trip, its first app

[ad_1] The apps have already left their respective stores. Don’t despair if you’re still using Field Trip and don’t want to use the alternatives. While Niantic hasn’t committed to anything at this stage, it hinted that there could be a “reimagined version” of the app at some point in the future. This isn’t so much […]

Facebook reaches $5 billion FTC settlement

[ad_1] The inevitable has happened for Facebook. After weeks of reports that the company was working to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its privacy practices, the two parties have finally come to an agreement. The Wall Street Journal reports that commissioners voted to approve a $5 billion settlement — something Facebook had […]

‘Mindhunter’ season two finally premieres on Netflix August 16th

[ad_1] Core cast members are expected to return, including Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv and Stacey Roca. A lot has happened between the renewal and season two. Fincher has committed to Netflix in a significant way between work on Love, Death & Robots and Mank, his just-unveiled movie about the creation of Citizen Kane. […]

Jon Favreau is already working on season two of ‘The Mandalorian’

[ad_1] The move isn’t completely shocking. The Mandalorian is a tentpole show for Disney+, and may have to carry the streaming service until Disney fleshes out its catalog of originals — so long as the first season held promise, a second was a reasonably safe bet. Nonetheless, it’s a good sign for anyone worried that […]