[ad_1] Formula E is delivering more than realistic race simulations to fill the gap in broadcasts left by the temporary shutdown of conventional sports. The Envision Virgin Racing team has teamed up with Jelle’s Marble Runs, the YouTube channel of Marbleympics fame, to start a “Marbula E” series. Each race pits marbles (named after real […]
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Google makes it easy to find COVID-19 testing centers in search results
[ad_1] Google can now surface 2,000 COVID-19 testing centers across 43 US states when you search for COVID-19-related terms, the company told The Verge. Unfortunately, some states were left out — particularly Connecticut, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon or Pennsylvania — because the tech giant will only display testing centers approved for publishing by […]
Hyundai recalls 2020 Sonata and Nexo over remote smart parking glitch
[ad_1] The automaker initially discovered the flaw in South Korea in March, when a car refused to stop. A spokespersoni told Consumer Reports the issue was “extremely rare” and required investigation to determine if a recall was necessary. No one was hurt, Hyundai said. Hyundai’s recall comes months after concerns about the safety of Tesla’s […]
Amazon’s JEDI lawsuit is on hold until mid-August
[ad_1] The last point is especially interesting, as the President and Jeff Bezos have been critical of one another for quite a while now. In its complaint, Amazon said that the DoD’s decision was brought about by “improper pressure from President Donald Trump, who launched repeated public and behind-the-scenes attacks” against the company and its […]
Amazon is using thermal cameras to screen warehouse workers for COVID-19
[ad_1] Amazon is exploring different technological approaches to screening warehouse workers for COVID-19. The internet retailer has confirmed to Reuters that it’s using thermal cameras at some warehouses to check for fevers that may be indicative of the new coronavirus. The company didn’t explain the decision, but the method should be faster and safer than […]
Judge denies Twitter effort to reveal US surveillance requests
[ad_1] The 2014 lawsuit followed months of unsuccessful negotiations for greater transparency in the wake of Edward Snowden’s leaks revealing much about US surveillance activities, including online. Twitter, along with other internet giants, had argued that providing more details would help users understand government activity and protect freedom of expression. The government’s argument appears to […]
Our readers think the Pixel 3a is a first-rate budget phone
[ad_1] Chris Velazco Durability Speaking of that lightweight feel, our users largely approved of the phone’s materials. Some, like Maddie, thought that “even though it uses a plastic case, it feels sturdy and brilliantly light.” Kyle concurred, saying the polycarbonate body “doesn’t feel cheap or plastic-ish in any way,” adding that the decision to use […]
Engadget The Morning After | Engadget
[ad_1] Congratulations, you made it through another week. Beyond recapping some of the key stories from the last few days, make sure you don’t miss some of the new stories that hit on Friday, like our Chromebook Flip review or a look back at the Apollo 13 mission. I’m still stuck on this slick Cyberpunk […]
Hitting the Books: How ‘universal’ stem cells might fix our brains
[ad_1] MIT Press Excerpted from The Future of Brain Repair – A Realist’s Guide to Stem Cell Therapy by Jack Price. Reprinted with permission from The MIT PRESS. Copyright 2020. The work of Gurdon, Thomson, and Yamanaka revealed something quite remarkable: if a cell can be induced to express the appropriate factors, then its fate […]
‘Streets of Rage 4’ arrives with Battle Mode on April 30th
[ad_1] After sitting on the shelf for three decades, the Streets of Rage franchise is finally getting a new entry, and DotEmu has announced that its beat-em-up sequel has a release date. Streets of Rage 4 will be available on PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Switch beginning April 30th for $24.99. DotEmu Along with a […]