[ad_1] Alphabet is also contributing, but it appears to be in the minority this time around. Waymo was vague about how it would use the funds, saying only that this would help “our people, our technology, and our operations.” One look at Waymo’s business suggests that it has plenty of need for cash, though. In […]
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Pininfarina debuts ultra-rare $2.9 million version of its electric hypercar
[ad_1] Like many super-rare cars, Pininfarina is also playing up the craftsmanship and cosmetics. The Anniversario will be hand-built in Cambiano with a new Grigio Antonelliano color option, unique leather and Alcantara seats and loads of engraving and labels to remind everyone that you bought a special edition. There’s just one problem: you probably won’t […]
Netflix is hosting a live comedy festival in Los Angeles this spring
[ad_1] 100+ live shows. LA’s most iconic venues. One packed week. Netflix Is A Joke Fest is no joke. pic.twitter.com/sIt0jZjx09 — Netflix Is A Joke (@NetflixIsAJoke) March 2, 2020 Comedians including Pete Davidson, Jamie Foxx, Arsenio Hall, Norm Macdonald, David Letterman, Amy Schumer, Michelle Wolf and Ali Wong are slated to perform. They’ll take the […]
‘Half Life: Alyx’ gameplay videos showcase gravity gloves and more
[ad_1] Having played Half-Life 2 and its subsequent DLC countless times, the most jarring aspect of the trailers is the fact Valve recast Alyx. She’s now voiced by Ozioma Akagha (Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst, Runaways), instead of series veteran Merle Dandridge. However, once you get past that, there are a variety of interesting details on display. […]
Facebook’s rebuilt Messenger is a big step towards unifying its chat apps
[ad_1] In fact, Messenger’s engineers have been steadily stripping features out of it, like the Discover tab, which the company confirmed it was axing last week. (Separately, Facebook notes some features may be “temporarily unavailable,” but no word yet on which specific capabilities may be affected.) More importantly, the redesign lays important groundwork for other […]
Leaked documents suggest Huawei violated Iran sanctions
[ad_1] Early last year, the US charged Huawei with violating sanctions on Iran and stealing trade secrets. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently added more trade-secret theft charges to the case, and Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou is facing separate charges for allegedly committing fraud to bypass the Iran sanctions. Huawei has pushed back. […]
BBC Studios is the next to pour money into Pocket Casts
[ad_1] “This new partnership with BBC Studios enables Pocket Casts to further our goal of creating the world’s best podcasting platform, for both listeners and publishers,” said Pocket Casts CEO Owen Grover, former iHeartRadio and Clear Channel vice president. A few years ago, NPR, WNYC Studios and WBEZ Chicago teamed up to buy Pocket Casts, […]
Latest Pixel ‘feature drop’ lets you pause music with a touch-free gesture
[ad_1] It should also be easier to handle your purchases and passes. You can press and hold the power button to swipe through the payment cards, passes and tickets you’ve stored in Google Pay. Pixel 4 users can bring up their emergency info as well. Meanwhile, Pixel 3, 3a and 4 owners in 11 countries […]
‘Overwatch’ college esports series will award $40,000 in scholarships
[ad_1] The first Collegiate Clash is due to start in late March and will broadcast live on UMG’s Twitch channel. The notion of elevating college players isn’t completely novel. Epic is starting official Fortnite college circuits, for instance. However, this could be helpful for any student who’s hoping to compete in the Overwatch League or […]
NASA accepts applications for astronauts for the first time in four years
[ad_1] NASA says that you’ll need to be a US citizen with either a master’s degree in a STEM field or an equivalent, such as two years of work toward the doctorate in your field, a medical doctorate or the combination of a completed test pilot school program (finished by June 2021) with a STEM […]