Category: Tech

Leaked screenshots show how Apple’s tracker tags might work

[ad_1] MacRumors “B389” apparently refers to Apple’s rumored tracking tag hardware that will work much like the Bluetooth tags from Tile. By tapping the “Add B389” bar, you’ll be able to tag and track your bicycle, briefcase, keys or any other objects you want to keep safe. The physical tags could be simple white disks […]

Tesla targets Nürburgring EV record next month

[ad_1] Data from our track tests indicates that Model S Plaid can achieve 7:20 at the Nürburgring. With some improvements, 7:05 may be possible when Model S returns next month. — Tesla (@Tesla) September 19, 2019 Unofficially, observers said it went around the track in a time of 7 minutes and 23 seconds, besting Porsche’s […]

Mark Zuckerberg visited Donald Trump at the White House

[ad_1] The social network has been under scrutiny for many, many things over the past years, including consumer privacy, election security and high-profile acquisitions. Just over a month ago, the FTC reportedly started looking into the company’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions as part of an antitrust investigation. That happened shortly after the agency reached a […]

TCL’s 2019 quantum dot-enhanced 4K TVs go on sale starting at $599

[ad_1] This year, both sets of 6-series 4K televisions include quantum dot LED technology — also used recently in Samsung and Vizio TVs — to improve their color performance even further, and the 55-inch version has a few more local dimming LED zones than before. They also are some of TCL’s first with “Auto Game […]

Google to invest record-breaking amount in renewable energy

[ad_1] “Sustainability has been one of Google’s core values from our earliest days. Over the years we’ve worked hard to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations, build products with people and planet in mind, and drive change at scale through our supply chains,” said CEO Sundar Pichai in a statement. The company plans to […]

You can finally hide replies to your tweets — at least for now

[ad_1] Twitter said the ability to hide tweets would give users “more control” over their conversations. Critics of the move argue that such a feature would allow users to silence dissenting voices. But the platform believes that visibility of the hidden replies — as well as the fact that anyone can view them — will […]

Airbnb plans to go public in 2020

[ad_1] The company yesterday published an optimistic update on its future. “As our community has grown, our business has thrived. In the second quarter of 2019, Airbnb recognized substantially more than $1 billion in revenue. The second quarter of 2019 marked the second quarter in our history in which Airbnb revenue exceeded $1 billion.” The […]

French court rules Steam games must be able to be resold

[ad_1] Valve’s lawyers attempted to argue Steam was a subscription service, according to French publication Numerama. The court, however, rejected Valve’s defense, saying Steam doesn’t sell games as part of a subscription package. The court went on to say Valve’s policy on game reselling is against European Union laws that govern the free-flow of digital […]

Resistance’ will pit you against Skynet this December

[ad_1] Terminator: Resistance, a single first-person shooter based on the film franchise, is set to be released later this year. Publisher Reef Entertainment and developer Teyon unveiled a trailer today for game, which will be launching on PS4, Xbox One and PC. It is set in a post-apocalyptic LA, 30 days after Judgement Day, with […]

‘Apex Legends’ Season 3 launches with a new hero on October 1st

[ad_1] It's official: Season 3 of Apex Legends will start on October 1st. Included in the update is Crypto, Apex's newest playable character; an all-new battle pass with more than 100 in-game items; the new charge rifle weapon; and a tweaked ranked mode. De… [ad_2] Source link