[ad_1] Google has introduced a new way for Android users to protect crucial files like ID documents, particularly in developing countries where devices are often shared. Called “Safe Folder” and located in the Files by Google app, it lets you protect documents, images, videos and audio files with a 4-digit PIN code, on top of […]
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Riot Games gives its employees a week off to recharge
[ad_1] “As game developers, we’re all hyper aware of the effects of crunch and project-based deadlines. We owe it to ourselves and to you to prioritize our health as a team (well, many teams) so we can bring you new experiences long into the future.” The company says it’s shifting some patch and release timelines, […]
Logitech’s G923 racing wheel makes you feel every curve of the road
[ad_1] The entire experience, which is powered by Logitech’s TRUEFORCE force feedback, felt more like playing a racing game in a custom arcade cabinet where everything is finely tuned to recreate the sensation of high-speed driving. I’ll admit, I was sweating after a few races, as if I was actually behind the wheel of an […]
Ex-Waymo engineer Levandowski sentenced to 18 months in prison
[ad_1] In mid—March this year, Levandowski agreed to plead guilty to one count of stealing materials from Google to make other criminal charges go away. He apologized to his former colleagues in a statement: “The last three and a half years have forced me to come to terms with what I did. I want to […]
SpaceX’s Starship prototype flies hundreds of feet for the first time
[ad_1] Almost a year after we saw SpaceX’s ‘Starhopper’ test vehicle make a short trip into the air, the company has successfully flown and landed a full-size Starship prototype. The SN5 vehicle is missing its nose cone, so it’s a bit like a taller “flying water tower” just like the earlier test rig, but it […]
Apple sponsors a three-year UCLA study on depression and anxiety
[ad_1] The university says it designed the study so that it could conduct it entirely remotely. Privacy was another major consideration. UCLA and Apple say they plan to anonymize any data they collect during the study. The hope is that the study will lead to a breakthrough that will give healthcare workers a better […]
Activision Blizzard reports a record quarter amid growing wage dispute
[ad_1] Activision Blizzard is facing growing pressure from employees and stockholders to address wage disparities at the company. CEO Bobby Kotick pulled in $40 million in compensation last year, while Blizzard employees such as testers and customer service representatives report struggling to meet basic needs, according to Bloomberg. In the company’s Q2 2020 financial report, […]
‘Mulan’ will premiere on Disney+ September 4th for $30
[ad_1] With theaters closed, Disney has decided to try a “premiere access” release strategy for its live-action Mulan movie. While it still plans to attempt a theatrical release in some parts of the world, on September 4th viewers will be able to buy it at home for $30 via Disney+. Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced […]
Disney now has over 100 million streaming video subscribers
[ad_1] The company also announced today that it will be releasing its live action Mulan adaptation on Disney+ for $29.99 on September 4th. That’s surprising, as the company has never discussed premium offerings on top of its streaming service before. “We’re looking at Mulan as a one off, as opposed to trying to say there’s […]
The NSA tells military personnel to avoid using location services
[ad_1] The NSA also warns against using fitness trackers, smartwatches and IoT devices, among other gadgets. When it comes to recommendations, the agency has many the same suggestions you might see online if you search for ways to protect your privacy. It says staff should turn off location services on their mobile devices and grant […]