[ad_1] You should hear more about the “logistical details” of the arrangement in late 2020. The core cast members will both reprise their roles and serve as executive producers, including Matthew Mercer (McCree in Overwatch) and Laura Bailey (Nadine Ross in Uncharted). Vox Machina will revolve around a story from Critical Role’s campaign that sees […]
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Tesla and Walmart settle lawsuit over solar panel fires
[ad_1] Walmart declined to detail the terms of the settlement, although it did confirm to Engadget that the solar panels would remain. We’ve asked Tesla and will let you know if there’s a response. Given that Walmart had originally asked its energy partner to pay for removing panels from all 240 stores, this is arguably […]
Barsys Smart Coaster tells you how to pour the perfect cocktail
[ad_1] Barsys wants to make mixing a cocktail as easy as grabbing a beer or pouring a glass of wine. “Most people don’t realize how many great cocktails they can make from just a few simple ingredients. All they’re missing is the know how to put it together,” Barsys Founder and CEO Akshet Tewari said […]
In-brain electrodes are the latest weapon against opioid addiction
[ad_1] Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is a form of surgery that places electrodes inside the patient’s brain — in this case, in the self-control and pleasure centers. An external device sends electrical pulses to interrupt the patient’s typical brain behavior, such as an addict’s craving a drug or an obsessive compulsive disorder patient’s feeling […]
FCC formally approves the T-Mobile-Sprint merger
[ad_1] The FCC believes the deal will close the digital divide and advance 5G in the US. T-Mobile and Sprint have committed to deploying 5G service to cover 97 percent of Americans within three years. They’ve also pledged to provide 90 percent of Americans with access to mobile service with speeds of at least 100 […]
Segway’s first electric dirt bikes arrive in early 2020
[ad_1] The X160 is the smaller bike meant for places where agility matters more than power. It only has an estimated 40.4-mile range and a 31.1MPH top speed, but it might be better for maneuvering on twisty trails thanks to its 17-inch wheels and overall more compact frame. The X260 is considerably more powerful with […]
FTC fines AT&T $60 million for throttling unlimited data plans
[ad_1] As part of the settlement, AT&T customers who signed up for one of the company’s unlimited plans before 2011, the year the carrier first implemented its throttling policy, are entitled to a “partial refunds.” Additionally, moving forward AT&T must disclose whenever its plans include any sort of restrictions. “The disclosures need to be prominent, […]
More than 11,000 scientists declare a ‘climate emergency’
[ad_1] The paper is an attempt to “tell it like it is” and to provide easy-to-understand indicators to measure the human influence on climate change. It outlines six policy areas that must be addressed to curb global warming. The paper, “World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency,” was released one day after the Trump administration […]
NVIDIA’s AI will help USPS handle packages 10 times faster
[ad_1] For months, engineering teams from USPS and NVIDIA have been developing the AI models, which will help USPS read address labels more quickly and effectively. The system starts with high-performance servers powered by NVIDIA V100 Tensor Core GPUs and deep learning software, which train multiple algorithms. The trained models are then deployed to NVIDIA […]
Facebook is testing a facial recognition tool to verify your identity
[ad_1] There’s also mention of an updated process for submitting your ID photo for account verification. It’s decidedly less sophisticated and simply involves snapping a photo of your ID on a flat, well-lit surface and submitting the picture. We’ve asked Facebook for comment. Code like this isn’t necessarily a guarantee that a feature is coming […]