[ad_1] A spokesman didn’t confirm or deny the claims, but did reiterate to the WSJ that Facebook was “looking at different ways [it] might refine” its stance on political ads. If the approach sounds familiar, it should. Google recently limited political ad targeting to age, gender and general location, making it difficult to manipulate specific […]
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Amazon Music HD expands 3D audio library with Warner Music Group tracks
[ad_1] “Listening to music is by nature a creative and emotional experience, and to take that experience a level deeper through Dolby Atmos is something we wanted to offer to both artists and fans,” Allan Coye, WMG’s SVP of digital strategy and business development, said in a statement. WMG teamed up with Dolby to bring […]
Abode’s DIY home security system is now compatible with HomeKit
[ad_1] The Iota gateway has a built-in 1080-pixel camera, which you can stream through the Home app. It has two-way voice and support for Z-Wave, Zigbee, Alexa and Google Home, making it one of the most flexible smart-home hubs to date. HomeKit is available on the Iota through an update that’s rolling out today, and […]
‘Pokémon Sword & Shield’ had the best-selling launch of the series
[ad_1] Fans had been clamoring for Sword & Shield leading up to their release. The games mark the first mainline entry into the series on a flagship Nintendo console; all previous ones were exclusive to the company’s portable offerings. With the ability to play console-quality games both on a TV and in portable mode, the […]
Loon will bring balloon-powered internet to the Amazon rainforest
[ad_1] Working together with local infrastructure operator Internet Para Todos Perú (IpT), Loon will use its high-altitude balloons to provide internet access to parts of the Loreto Region of the Peruvian Amazon, where around 200,000 people live. According to the company, a quarter of people in this area lack 3G or better internet access, and […]
BMW spends billions to secure batteries and drivetrains for its EVs
[ad_1] You may not have heard of CATL, but the Chinese company is the world’s third-largest supplier of EV batteries and also supplies electronics producers such as Panasonic and e-bike manufacturers like BYD. BMW Group will increase its order from CATL from four billion euros ($4.43 billion) announced last year to 7.3 billion euros ($8.09 […]
Apple has a plan to ensure iOS 13’s buggy launch doesn’t happen again
[ad_1] The in-house switch-up isn’t surprising: iOS 13, the latest version of Apple’s smartphone operating system, was a bug-riddled mess at launch. Engadget’s Chris Velazco observed “a handful” of issues with the standard iOS 13 release across multiple iPhone handsets. These included a camera app that wouldn’t launch correctly and an operating system that couldn’t […]
Nintendo’s ‘Animal Crossing’ subscription plans cost as much as $8
[ad_1] The pricier subscription level, the Cookie and Depot Plan, costs $7.99 per month for five fortune cookies. Fortune cookies are essentially loot boxes, and opening one rewards the player with a random item such as furniture or clothing. Players can pick cookies which have since left the game, and they will get more space […]
Snapchat’s Time Machine lens lets you slide between young and old
[ad_1] Called Time Machine, the new Snap lens lets you change your appearance by dragging a slider across your screen. Slide to the left, and you’ll look younger. Slide to the right, and you’ll watch yourself age. Time Machine is available beginning today, and it works with both front and rear facing cameras, so you […]
PayPal buys money-saving service Honey for $4 billion
[ad_1] That’s because PayPal has snapped up Honey, the popular money-saving service, in a deal worth $4 billion. It’s PayPal’s biggest ever acquisition and will see both companies attempt to further “simplify and personalize shopping experiences for consumers,” while helping more than 30,000 retailers get those customers through their online checkouts. Over 17 million people […]