[ad_1] Zipse told attendees that BMW’s long-term goal is to have different drive technologies coexist alongside one another. By 2023, the company is hoping to be able to offer 25 kinds of electric vehicles, possible including the electrified 7 Series. It’s also gearing up for the launch of the all-electric iX3 crossover, which won’t be […]
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Senators ask Alphabet how it will protect COVID-19 screening site data
[ad_1] The senators are concerned that any shortfalls in protection could leave people vulnerable to “identity theft, negative credit decisions, and employment discrimination,” pointing to data breaches at companies like Equifax as an example of what can go wrong. They also asked who exactly was in charge, with “specific concerns” about Google given its extensive […]
NYSE will temporarily move to all-electronic stock trading
[ad_1] Intercontinental wouldn’t commit to a specific time frame for reopening the physical floors, instead indicating that would “monitor events” before resuming in-person trades. It’s not a surprising move, and might be crucial as officials rush to eliminate any large gathering that could rapidly spread the coronavirus at the heart of the outbreak. At the […]
Watch Sony’s PS5 deep dive in under 10 minutes
[ad_1] Today Sony revealed a ton of information and specs about the upcoming PlayStation 5. Everything from its speedy SSD, details on the clock speed of its CPU and GPU and plans for 3D audio are now revealed. If you tuned in for the hour-long livestream then you’ve probably heard everything, but if you’d prefer […]
TikTok names experts who will help shape its content policies
[ad_1] What’s not clear is just how much influence this advisory council will ultimately have, or if their involvement will help diffuse criticism of the app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance. As TikTok’s popularity in the US has skyrocketed, the app has been accused of censoring content critical of the Chinese government. TikTok […]
The next ‘Overwatch’ hero is an AI robot with an important story link
[ad_1] Blizzard describes Echo as “an evolutionary robot programmed with a rapidly adapting artificial intelligence.” In the origin video the studio shared, we find out Dr. Mina Liao, one of the six founders of the Overwatch organization and the creator of the omnics, built Echo. It also turns out Echo features the same voice, as […]
Google pauses Chrome updates to limit issues while teams work remotely
[ad_1] Last week, Google told all of its North American employees to work from home until at least April 10th, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. With its teams scattered and working remotely, the last thing Google needs is to push a Chrome or Chrome OS update only to have bugs pop […]
Android 11 developer preview offers more control over robocalls
[ad_1] DP2 is better-suited to modern hardware, too. Games and other apps can set a preferred refresh rate if you happen to have a phone with a speedy screen, like the Galaxy S20 or Pixel 4. Android 11 will also support hinge sensors so that foldable phones can react to an open phone’s specific angle. […]
Facebook adds coronavirus ‘information center’ to News Feed
[ad_1] Like similar efforts the company has undertaken on Instagram, the messages will provide users with accurate and up-to-date news about coronavirus in an effort to reduce misinformation. But in addition to sources like the CDC and World Health Organization, Zuckerberg said it will also include Facebook posts from local officials and celebrities encouraging users […]
Logitech’s latest iPad keyboard cases add trackpads to non-Pro tablets
[ad_1] You can detach the keyboard for those times when you just want to use your iPad as a pure tablet, and there’s a holder for your first-generation Pencil if you’re a budding artist. The case doesn’t ‘float’ your iPad like Apple’s does, but there is a Surface-style kickstand to help you get the right […]