[ad_1] The files will be sent to the respective devices via their USB-C connections to the display, which runs at a 4K (3,840 x 1,200) resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate. It can display up to 99 percent of the sRGB color spectrum, and reaches a brightness of 350 nits. There’s also an anti-glare finish […]
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Chinese retailers abruptly stop selling Juul e-cigarettes
[ad_1] It’s safe to say, however, the setback comes at a time when Juul faces uncertain prospects in the US. Last week, the Trump administration announced it may ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes. Two states, New York and Michigan, have already enacted their own bans. At the same time, the company is the […]
Short-form streaming remake of ‘The Fugitive’ stars Kiefer Sutherland
[ad_1] The show is one of dozens of projects in production at Quibi, the short-form mobile video platform founded by former Walt Disney Studios chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg. Quibi, which is set to launch in April 2020, will feature the likes of a horror series by Steven Spielberg, a thriller series starring Sophie Turner and a […]
Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for free
[ad_1] Starting today, the mobile app will be free, and its premium features will still be available. The company says the change makes the software “more closely aligned with the open-access model of its public media ownership.” If you’ll recall, a group of public radio powerhouses teamed up to buy the app last year — […]
Snapchat may add a dedicated news tab
[ad_1] Snap has declined to comment. The company hasn’t been shy about wanting to revamp Discover. Even chief exec Evan Spiegel told investors in a recent earnings call that the current approach is like going into a “supermarket without the aisles labeled.” You may see serious news from outlets like the Washington Post sitting next […]
Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series will shoot in New Zealand
[ad_1] Amazon Studios’ Lord of the Ring series will be filmed in the lush green forests of none other than New Zealand. The streaming platform announced today that production on the series will begin in Auckland in the coming months. Few details have been revealed about the high-budget project, other than the events it depicts […]
Uber starts mapping Dallas roads to aid its self-driving efforts
[ad_1] The company was quick to caution that this might not be the immediate precursor to self-driving vehicles. Uber wants any data gathering to contribute “meaningfully” to autonomous driving work, the company’s Austin Geidt said. If it is confident enough to test real self-driving cars, it aims to “work closely” with both city- and state-level […]
Google WiFi successor could include Assistant-enabled beacons
[ad_1] Alongside the new beacons, Google will also have a redesigned main router. Moreover, both the router and beacons will be available in three new colours, and Google plans to rebrand the entire system to “Nest Wifi.” When it comes to speaker performance, the new beacons reportedly perform similarly to the second-generation Nest-branded Home Mini […]
Facebook’s new content oversight board can overrule Mark Zuckerberg
[ad_1] The board will be chosen from qualified and vetted candidates “outside of our normal channels,” including through a recommendation portal that will let anyone suggest candidates. There will also be an in-between trust that oversees pay and other day-to-day operations. You’ll see at least 11 members (Facebook wants 40) with each serving a maximum […]
Tinder’s first TV show will make you swipe to advance the story
[ad_1] It sounds a little too on the nose, but the talent behind the production raises some hope. The as-yet untitled show was reportedly directed by Karena Evans. She’s a relative newcomer, but has also directed Drake music videos like “In My Feelings” and “Nice For What.” This would also be more than just a […]