Category: Tech

Protesters accuse Google of retaliating against organizing workers

[ad_1] Rivers in particular had been involved in petitioning Google to avoid bidding on contracts for both Customs and Border Protection as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. While the company is ostensibly looking into her document access, she said that the Google investigative team had spent much of its time asking her about the […]

‘State of Decay 2’ brings zombie slaying to Steam in early 2020

[ad_1] Pricing and other details are still forthcoming, although you can add the game to your wishlist now if you’re already intrigued by it. This isn’t the first Microsoft Store-centric game to make the leap to Steam. However, it is an acknowledgment that Steam represents a large audience that’s hard to ignore. Even if there […]

Facebook built a facial recognition app that identified employees

[ad_1] BI claimed that one version of the app could identify anyone on Facebook with enough data, but the company suggested that wasn’t true. In a statement to CNET, a spokesperson said the app could only detect employees and friends who “had face recognition enabled.” The app was meant as a “way to learn about […]

When to use a smart bulb, switch or plug

[ad_1] When to use a smart plug Photo: Michael Hession Smart plugs are best when you want to control a lamp. They’re small devices that fit into any outlet, and they’re the easiest way to convert a table lamp, floor lamp, or night-light into a smart light. They don’t need you to have a familiarity […]

After Math: The future of transportation is electrifying

[ad_1] As we wrap up a week of LA Auto Show news, two themes become apparent: we are well on our way towards electric drivetrains being the rule rather than the exception, and you should always ensure that your unshatterable windows are indeed unshatterable… [ad_2] Source link

Police arrest member of group that hijacked Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account

[ad_1] Debug, another member of the group, also claimed that the suspect was responsible for multiple other hijacks, including one against Santa Clara County’s Deputy District Attorney Erin West. The attack was a response to West convicting Joel Ortiz, a SIM swapper who pleaded guilty to using the swap to steal $5 million in cryptocurrency. […]

Anova’s Nano sous vide bundle is $70 off at Amazon

[ad_1] If you need more power, the 1,000-watt Precision Cooker is on sale for $149 — a savings of $50. And if you prefer to just get the Nano on its own, you can do so for $79. That sale price is a $20 discount over the regular rate. We recommended the Nano twice in […]

Amazon slashes the price of the Google Pixel 3 to $349

[ad_1] You don’t have to worry if you’re put off by Google’s Pixel 4, but think the Pixel 3a is too much of a compromise. Amazon is currently selling the Pixel 3 line starting at just $349 for the smaller 64GB model — that’s $50 less than the official price for a 3a. You can […]

PlayStation 4 Pro with ‘Modern Warfare’ drops to $300 before Black Friday

[ad_1] The Pro is the safest bet if you’re going to buy a PS4 at this stage. It’s not just that it does justice to your 4K TV (despite few games supporting native 4K) — it’s that many games run at higher frame rates, tout more visual detail or offer a combination of both. While […]

Lexus unveils its first production EV, but it’s not for the US

[ad_1] There aren’t many telltale clues that this is an EV. You’ll find aerodynamic wheels and a smooth underbody cover, but those are the most conspicuous visual changes. You may be more likely to recognize it when its artificial sound comes whizzing past. You can also expect better bracing and tuned shock absorbers. The main […]