[ad_1] The Alliance will push for governments to adopt high-altitude internet, of course, but it’ll also work on a cooperative environment with common specs and standards. The aim is ultimately to create a single “compelling message” to sell the concept, even if the individual companies end up competing with each other. This comes roughly 10 […]
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Google’s new terms of service will (hopefully) be easier to read
[ad_1] The new terms also cover Chrome, Chrome OS and Google Drive. Google also isn’t taking any chances and stresses that it’s neither changing the privacy policy nor asking for restrictions on your legal rights. Google doesn’t expect the new terms to have a meaningful impact on how you use its services. At first glance, […]
Spin Master’s new NinjaBots are cute little killers
[ad_1] Unlike the Foot Clan, NinjaBots aren’t human shaped; they’re more like little red, blue or black stubby bottles on wheels… with nunchucks. But the NinjaBots are packed with plenty of human emotions. They’ll make wisecracks, smack talk their opponents and do a little victory dance when they’ve triumphed. So really not like real ninjas, […]
Ford hopes you’ll trade some privacy for discounted car insurance
[ad_1] The companies are promising discounts of up to 40 percent, although that will likely vary. The insurance is available now in 39 states with notable exceptions like New York and Washington, although it should reach other states “over time.” This is more convenient than other forms of usage-based insurance. You don’t need to buy […]
Bethesda games leave GeForce Now streaming service
[ad_1] In a recent post on the NVIDIA blog, GeForce Now general manager Phil Eisler said: “As we approach a paid service, some publishers may choose to remove games before the trial period ends. Ultimately, they maintain control over their content and decide whether the game you purchase includes streaming on GeForce NOW. Meanwhile, others […]
Samsung temporarily shuts down phone factory following coronavirus case
[ad_1] Chip and display factories across South Korea aren’t affected, Samsung said. Gumi isn’t far from Daegu, the heart of the current outbreak in the country. The Gumi plant makes higher-end handsets primarily destined for the South Korean market, but they include foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Fold. That could pose […]
Hitting the Books: A brief history of industrial espionage and corn
[ad_1] The Scientist and the Spy: A True Story of China, The FBI, and Industrial Espionageby Mara Hvistendahl Despite ongoing concerns regarding their long-term safety and environmental impacts, genetically modified foods are massive money makers for the the companies that develop and market them. They’re worth even more to the companies willing to lie, cheat, […]
‘Minecraft Earth’ gets a bit more physical thanks to new NFC-enabled minis
[ad_1] The Boost Mini figures will retail for $5 each, and feature a variety of characters from the Minecraft franchise, including Steve, Alex, creepers, ducks and a cow. Each figurine is very cute on its own, but holding it up against an NFC-enabled device will unlock special abilities within Minecraft Earth for a certain amount […]
The Morning After: Don’t buy a Galaxy Z Flip
[ad_1] Everything you need to know before you buy a new camera.How to buy a mirrorless camera in 2020 What we’re seeing this year is cameras with more and better AI autofocus tech, faster shooting speeds and video that goes well beyond 4K. That’s all great, but you may be confused about which model to […]
Twitter suspends 70 accounts posting pro-Bloomberg content
[ad_1] Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign has been much shorter than his competitors and, so far, much louder. With a huge budget, it’s paid for posts by social media influencers as well as standard advertisements. However, the LA Times reports that on Friday, Twitter suspended some 70-odd accounts for breaking its rules against “against platform manipulation […]