| Podcast: Bill Nye discusses VR, science and climate change Posted: 09 Oct 2020 05:30 AM PDT  The legendary Bill Nye joins our hosts Cherlynn and Devindra on this week's episode to discuss his new VR Science Kit, as well as climate change, the postal service and the Trump administration's stance on science. "Uncle Bill," as we're allowed to c... |
| Hyundai is recalling its Kona EV over potential battery fire risks Posted: 09 Oct 2020 04:55 AM PDT  Hyundai has issued a recall for 25,564 Kona EVs in South Korea following reports of battery fires, according to Reuters. It's also in the process of filing a recall with the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), CNET reported, t... |
| The Morning After: AMD teased its Radeon 6000 Series GPU Posted: 09 Oct 2020 04:24 AM PDT  So, how many of you actually coughed up $30 to stream Mulan on Disney+? If you wanted to see the flick but didn't get excited about having a "premier access" VOD tied to your Disney+ subscription, it's available for a straight-up $30 purchase via the... |
| There's another game-breaking 'Call of Duty: Warzone' bug Posted: 09 Oct 2020 04:05 AM PDT  Infinity Ward, makers of Call of Duty: Warzone, is investigating a bug that makes the game nearly unplayable for most people. The glitch enables users to reuse normally limited tactical abilities, including stun grenades and stim heals, wildly unbala... |
| Here's your best look yet at the OnePlus 8T Posted: 09 Oct 2020 03:51 AM PDT  We already had a fairly good idea of what the OnePlus 8T was going to look like. But now, thanks to a fresh leak and OnePlus-made teaser video, we know with absolute certainty how the design will differ from the 8 and 8 Pro. Let's start with the offi... |
| Google unveils plans for its huge environmentally friendly San Jose campus Posted: 09 Oct 2020 03:35 AM PDT  Google has given us a glimpse of its San Jose campus, and based on the renders and details it has released, it won't look anything like a corporate facility once it's done. Unlike other campuses that are closed off, the one in San Jose was designed t... |
| You'll soon be able to pet dogs in 'Ghost of Tsushima' Posted: 09 Oct 2020 02:56 AM PDT  It's happening. Developer Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed that you'll soon be able to pet dogs in Ghost of Tsushima. The PlayStation 4 exclusive is already one of the best games released this year, combining a well-written samurai story with a... |
| T-Mobile expands LTE broadband to rural areas 'abandoned' by AT&T Posted: 09 Oct 2020 02:22 AM PDT  Parts of the US that lack good broadband infrastructure are being handed a lifeline by T-Mobile after being cast adrift by AT&T. T-Mobile is offering home LTE broadband to 450 areas that it says that AT&T is "deserting," and opening the servi... |
| Fitbit's Sense smartwatch begins receiving ECG app update Posted: 09 Oct 2020 12:17 AM PDT  One of the Fitbit Sense's most notable features is its ability to assess heart rhythms for atrial fibrillation through an ECG app. When the FDA cleared that app for use back in September, Fitbit said it would be available for users this month. Now, t... |
| Google Duo rolls out screen sharing for video calls Posted: 08 Oct 2020 10:54 PM PDT  Google has officially launched screen sharing for Duo video calls, so you don't have to fire up another app or opt for another service if you need to show the other person on the line what's on your phone. The tech giant has announced screen sharing... |
| Amazon released 'The Boys' season two finale a few hours early Posted: 08 Oct 2020 08:50 PM PDT  What's better for streaming — a full-season release that you can binge immediately, or a weekly episode drip feed that draws things out for a few months? Amazon and Netflix have been switching things up with their original content releases lately, an... |
| Microsoft's Phil Spencer reportedly said xCloud is coming to iOS Posted: 08 Oct 2020 08:15 PM PDT  The policies of Apple's iOS App Store are under more scrutiny than usual, now that they stand in the way of cloud gaming services and are also facing a legal battle with Epic Games. Microsoft tested a version of its xCloud game streaming on iOS but c... |
| Pixar's next movie 'Soul' is heading straight to Disney+ on Christmas Posted: 08 Oct 2020 03:45 PM PDT  With COVID-19 numbers rising in many areas, movie theaters are still not easy for families to visit. As a result, Disney is changing plans on another movie release, and will exclusively premiere Pixar's Soul on Disney+ December 25th. This move follow... |
| Google Fi starts selling 5G phones from Samsung Posted: 08 Oct 2020 03:06 PM PDT  Google Fi customers have been able to use unlocked Samsung phones on the MVNO's network for years, but now those same customers can now buy a Samsung Galaxy device directly from the search giant. On the Fi website, the company has started selling the... |
| Roku brings its streaming channel to Amazon's Fire TV devices Posted: 08 Oct 2020 02:05 PM PDT  You've been able to download Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music onto Roku devices for a while, but the same has not been true of the Roku Channel and Fire TV devices. That's about to change. Starting today, if you live in the US and own a Fire TV st... |
| Google could launch a cheaper Nest Thermostat with gesture controls Posted: 08 Oct 2020 01:50 PM PDT  Google is reportedly working on a new version of its Nest Thermostat that will come with gesture controls. Bloomberg reports the company will show off the new device, which will cost just $129, "in the coming weeks."While the lower price point will b... |
| Google has added more natural-sounding voices to Assistant Posted: 08 Oct 2020 12:52 PM PDT  Google is adding two more English-speaking voices to Assistant. It used an updated prosody model to make them sound more natural than other Assistant voices. Developers can now start using them in their existing Actions. Here's a quick example of one... |
| Apple is giving away a few extra months of TV+ to some users Posted: 08 Oct 2020 12:43 PM PDT  Apple is giving some of its TV+ subscribers a few extra months of its streaming service free of charge. The company has been offering free one-year subscriptions to the service with the purchase of new devices since TV+ launched last November. But no... |
| Waymo offers public rides in driverless cars in Phoenix Posted: 08 Oct 2020 12:39 PM PDT  Three years after coming to Phoenix, Waymo plans to open its fully autonomous cars to the city's wider population. Starting today, current Waymo One members can book a trip through the company's app and invite their friends and family to join them fo... |
| Instagram makes Reels audio more like TikTok Posted: 08 Oct 2020 11:45 AM PDT  Instagram is upgrading the audio features in Reels, and making it little more like TikTok. The app added three new features that make it easier for users to share and save audio clips. The updates include: a new audio browser that highlights songs th... |
| Einride makes its autonomous delivery EVs more aerodynamic Posted: 08 Oct 2020 11:40 AM PDT  Electric truck maker Einride has updated the design of its autonomous Pod delivery vehicle to make it more aerodynamic. It also opened pre-orders for two models from the Autonomous Electric Transport (AET) range. AET 1 and AET 2 should start shipping... |
| Microsoft Edge adds an online shopping comparison tool Posted: 08 Oct 2020 11:00 AM PDT  As part of a major update coming later this month, Microsoft Edge is getting two handy new features (via The Verge). The first is a price comparison tool that will allow you to add a product to a Collection and then click a single button to see how m... |
| Become a pro game developer for just $100 Posted: 08 Oct 2020 10:55 AM PDT  Who doesn't love a great video game? Whether you play competitively in stadiums filled with screaming fans (yes, that's a real thing) or you simply enjoy unwinding with some Mario Kart at the end of a long day, video games inevitably make life much m... |
| Facebook shut down 10 fake-account networks over the last month Posted: 08 Oct 2020 10:55 AM PDT  Facebook shut down ten networks that violated its policies against coordinated inauthentic behavior between September 22nd and today, the company announced today. Six of the networks were previously disclosed and dismantled, while four were shuttered... |
| Twitter suspends 1,600 accounts linked to state disinformation networks Posted: 08 Oct 2020 10:46 AM PDT  Twitter has permanently suspended another 1,589 state-linked accounts that violated its platform manipulation policies. It says they're connected to state information operations carried out by Iran, Saudi Arabia, Cuba and Thailand. Twitter has added... |
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