[ad_1] Waymo’s cars will be back on the road in Metro Phoenix as soon as May 11th. The Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company suspended its operations in March, save for some full-driverless rides, in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Now, after “careful consideration and active conversations” with its teams and authorities, Waymo has […]
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Viral conspiracy theory video tests companies’ misinformation policies
[ad_1] “The roughly 26-minute ‘Plandemic Movie’ video claims to be an excerpt of a larger documentary to be released this summer and contains claims about the origins of the virus and how it spreads,” CNBC writes of the clip. “The video tries to argue that the coronavirus pandemic was created to make profits off vaccines. […]
Microsoft’s new Surface notebooks are a grab bag of bad decisions
[ad_1] It’s also nice to see Microsoft update the Surface Go, giving it a bigger screen and LTE connectivity while maintaining the little tablet’s cute, compact dimensions. We can’t tell how it will perform in real life yet, but the Go 2 also has a slightly faster processor than its predecessor. It still starts at […]
Samsung will introduce an ‘innovative’ debit card this summer
[ad_1] Samsung wants to do more with payments than offer a virtual prepaid card. The company plans to grow Samsung Pay this summer by introducing a new “experience” that includes an “innovative” debit card supported by a cash management account. Details are only slated to arrive in the “coming weeks,” but it’ll have help from […]
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X gameplay event was just the beginning
[ad_1] As for the games without Smart Delivery, there may be a logical reason behind the omission. The Medium from Bloober Team, for instance, is targeting a release on Xbox Series X and PC, skipping the current generation altogether. The Medium comes from the studio that made Layers of Fear and Blair Witch, so you […]
Lenovo’s new ThinkPad E14 and E15 pack AMD’s powerful Ryzen 4700 chips
[ad_1] With video calling now a daily fact of life for most people, Lenovo has added dedicated hotkeys to launch Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business, as well as dual-array far-field microphones. Rounding out the list of improvements is optional support for WiFi 6 connectivity. You’ll be able to purchase the ThinkPad E14 and E15 […]
CBS plans to overhaul All Access with more shows and live sports
[ad_1] You probably know CBS All Access as little more than a home for new Star Trek shows, but ViacomCBS is determined to improve the streaming service’s reputation. The media giant is “accelerating” plans to revamp All Access by adding much more content beyond conventional CBS material and a handful of originals. You can expect […]
Watch today’s Xbox Series X event in just 15 minutes
[ad_1] Don’t have time to watch all of the first Xbox Series X gameplay stream? We’ve got you covered with a 15-minute video that packs in everything you need to know (well, see). Along with the first look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in action, the stream included several game announcements. Among them was Dirt 5, […]
Lyft makes face masks mandatory for drivers and riders
[ad_1] Lyft Over the next two weeks, Lyft’s app will be updated with the new “personal health certification,” which requires passengers and drivers to promise to adhere to CDC and local health regulations before using the service. In addition to face coverings and the promise not to ride or drive while sick, the app reminds drivers […]
US senators ask Amazon why it keeps firing COVID-19 whistleblowers
[ad_1] Earlier this week, AWS vice president Tim Bray quit over what he sees is an attempt to punish whistleblowers who express concerns about lacking COVID-19 protections. Meanwhile, the National Labor Relations Board is looking into claims of retaliation against employees who organize or participate in protests. In a statement provided to Engadget, an Amazon […]