[ad_1] The retailer expects to offer home solar panels in stores across all its markets in 2025. Ultimately, it plans to be climate-positive (reducing more emissions than it puts out) by 2030. IKEA’s timing isn’t a coincidence. Like Google, Amazon and other companies, it’s using both the Global Climate Strike and the UN’s Climate Action […]
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Disney+ public pre-orders are open, but without deep bundle discounts
[ad_1] If you didn’t already buy into the three-years-upfront D23 plan for Disney+ streaming, the doors are open for subscribers, at the promised rates of $69.99 annually, or $6.99 per month. The service started taking sign-ups tonight during the Emmys while other streamers (mostly Amazon) took home trophies, but with more than 25 original series […]
Facebook’s Libra currency will get half its backing from the US dollar
[ad_1] This isn’t surprising given Facebook’s home turf and the usual strength of the US dollar. The absence of certain currencies might work in Libra’s favor, too. The absence of China’s yuan could appease American politicians scrutinizing the currency by assuaging their fears of Chinese influence. US officials have long accused China of softening the […]
Amazon taps ‘Undone’ co-creator for show about an internet troll
[ad_1] Documentary Now‘s Rhys Thomas is poised to both direct and co-produce the series. The cast and release date aren’t available at this early stage. While there’s no guarantee of success, Lee Sung Jin’s history bodes well for the project. On top of Undone, he has also worked on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Netflix’s short-lived […]
AMD delays 16-core Ryzen 9 CPU to November
[ad_1] We hope you weren’t determined to build an all-out AMD gaming rig in September. AMD has delayed the release of its 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor by two months to sometime in November. The company wants to meet “strong demand” for the highly parallel CPU, the company said in a statement to AnandTech. In […]
Erica’s modular synth helps you make music with preset cards
[ad_1] The system is otherwise highly flexible with 31 inputs, 20 outputs and seven switches. It includes a 2-3-4 step sequencer, a pair of VCOs (with a controller and VCA module), several mixers, a modulator, two ASR envelope generators, a lowpass gate and a BBD delay. You can also snag it in both a desktop […]
TiVo gave its unannounced Edge DVR to a customer
[ad_1] The particular unit Coold8 received is a six-tuner version with 2TB of storage. Earlier leaks suggested TiVo would also have two Edge over-the-air models with different tuner counts and storage levels. It’s still not certain just when the Edge will be made official, although it likely won’t be too much longer if there are […]
Facebook will shut down Group Stories on September 26th
[ad_1] The company was oblique in explaining the decision. In a statement to CNET, Facebook said it wanted to ensure that group features let people “connect in fun and useful ways,” and that it was “always looking” for ways to improve community experiences. It’s not clear just how Group Stories was before word of the […]
The best Alexa-compatible smart-home devices for Amazon Echo
[ad_1] Best smart light bulbs for Alexa Photo: Michael Hession The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 smart bulb was the first smart product to join Alexa’s friends list, and it’s our pick as the best smart light bulb. All current Hue models work with Alexa, allowing you to power multiple lights on and […]
Being better than being best
[ad_1] Google is putting its sizeable pocketbook where its mouth is, announcing this week that it would invest a whopping $2 billion (.006 percent of its net worth) in renewable energy infrastructure throughout the US, South America and Europe. You know, the thing governments are supposed to be in charge of, at least when they’re […]