[ad_1] According to Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security, data belonging to some 443,000 Brazilian users was used for “at the very least, questionable” purposes. Some estimates suggest that up to 87 million people were affected by Facebook’s improper use of data globally — mostly in the US. In the grand scheme of things, […]
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Syd Mead, concept artist behind ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron,’ dies at 86
[ad_1] Mead’s background in industrial design may have helped him think up advanced technologies that are still believable. Before he created concepts of futuristic worlds, he worked on designs for Ford and illustrated catalogues for companies like United States Steel. He also designed products for Philips and drafted architectural renderings for Intercontinental Hotels and other […]
The Morning After: Google’s Pixel 3a changed the game in 2019
[ad_1] Great cameras don’t have to cost a lot of money anymore.The Pixel 3a was a turning point for affordable smartphones You could buy a great budget phone before the Pixel 3a, but more affordable devices used to mean some kind of compromise. Remember where Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation were 10 years ago?The 10-year challenge: […]
Sonos gives a lame reason for bricking older devices in ‘Recycle Mode’
[ad_1] Sonos suggests that after bricking the device in Recycle Mode, users drop it off at a recycling facility or give it to Sonos to do the same. However, those facilities are unable to resell the products, which could bring around $200 to $250 in good condition. This is the the most environmentally unfriendly abuse […]
The Mustang Mach-E’s extended range battery is a popular option
[ad_1] While Ford hasn’t revealed exactly how many people are lining up to pre-order the Mustang Mach-E, the company has released some stats showing which versions people prefer so far. Apparently battery life is important to buyers of the sporty electric SUV, with 80 percent opting for versions with the long range battery that lets […]
Russia starts antitrust investigation into Booking.com
[ad_1] In Russia, the company’s contract with hotels and hostels reportedly does not allow them to offer better rates on competing websites. The FAS says it warned the company about the practice on November 12th, but it didn’t respond. We’ve reached out to Booking.com for comment and more information, and we’ll update this article when […]
What's on TV this week: 'Doctor Who'
[ad_1] Our last collection of listings for 2019 looks into the new year, where we'll dive into another season of Doctor Who. Blu-ray and videogame releases largely take the week off, but there's still going to be a lot of new stuff on streaming. Meanwhile,… [ad_2] Source link
Uber and Postmates sue California over gig worker law
[ad_1] The two firms said there was “no rhyme or reason” to exemptions to the law, which allowed everyone from construction truck drivers to travel agents to avoid scrutiny. They also contended that some exclusions were “so ill-defined or entirely undefined” that you couldn’t determine what was included. When approached by Engadget for comment, Uber […]
Samsung may unveil a true ‘zero bezel’ TV at CES 2020
[ad_1] The company hasn’t confirmed anything, and we’d take the claim with a grain of salt. However, there are reasons to believe this might be more than just speculation. On top of Samsung’s earlier work, the company trademarked the “Zero Bezel” brand name earlier in the year. Neither is a guarantee you’ll see something at […]
‘Uncharted’ movie loses yet another director
[ad_1] If accurate, Knight is the latest casualty of a production that has faced hurdles for years. Veteran director David O. Russell was initially attached to the Uncharted move, only to be followed up by Stranger Things‘ Shawn Levy and 10 Cloverfield Lane‘s Dan Trachtenberg. The project has been around for long enough that Wahlberg, […]