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November 1, 2019

Some employees say Google's new community standards smack of censorship after memes about hiring of an ex-DHS staffer are deleted from an internal message board (Ryan Gallagher/Bloomberg)

Ryan Gallagher / Bloomberg: Some employees say Google’s new community standards smack of censorship after memes about hiring of an ex-DHS staffer are deleted from an internal message board — – Critical memes deleted at company known for open debate — New hire tied to Trump immigration policies poses a test Some employees say Google's

Uber's lawsuit against New York City has been dismissed – CNET

Uber tried to prevent NYC from limiting the number of vehicles allowed. Uber's lawsuit against New York City has been dismissed – CNET Source: CNet

November 1, 2019

Watch these robot blocks cluster together with a hive mind

MIT researchers first showed off its self-assembling “M-Block” robot cubes in 2013 — and this week, they shared a video of what they’re calling M-Blocks 2.0 (via TechCrunch). Like the first version of the blocks, M-Blocks 2.0 move by generating momentum with an internal flywheel, and can climb on and around each other using magnets:

Ant-Man 3 to be directed by Peyton Reed, report says – CNET

Ant-Man’s veteran director might be ready for another journey into the Quantum Realm. Ant-Man 3 to be directed by Peyton Reed, report says – CNET Source: CNet

Amid BlizzCon protest, Team Hong Kong’s Overwatch World Cup stay is short but sweet

Hong Kong team manager Derek Kwok predicted that the team would “put up a good fight” against Germany. That statement summarized the match, watched by nearly 20,000 concurrent viewers on Twitch, well. Amid BlizzCon protest, Team Hong Kong’s Overwatch World Cup stay is short but sweet Source: Washington Post Tech

Overwatch 2 brings the gang back together again – CNET

Blizzcon announces the sequel to its popular team shooter onstage at its annual fan confab. Overwatch 2 brings the gang back together again – CNET Source: CNet

November 1, 2019

Apple AirPods Pro review: noise cancellation is surprisingly effective, better sound quality and fit than standard AirPods but no improvements to battery life (Chris Welch/The Verge)

Chris Welch / The Verge: Apple AirPods Pro review: noise cancellation is surprisingly effective, better sound quality and fit than standard AirPods but no improvements to battery life — The big obvious change is the new design, which switches to an in-ear construction with silicone tips. Apple AirPods Pro review: noise cancellation is surprisingly effective,

Best coolers of 2019: We tested Yeti, Igloo, RTIC, Coleman, Cabela's and more – CNET

If you enjoy a frosty beverage for your tailgating or game-day party, then you’ll need a dependable cooler. Here are the winners out of the 18 that we’ve tested. Best coolers of 2019: We tested Yeti, Igloo, RTIC, Coleman, Cabela's and more – CNET Source: CNet

Elon Musk questions good of Twitter, then says he's going offline – CNET

But Reddit is still cool to the Tesla and SpaceX founder apparently. Elon Musk questions good of Twitter, then says he's going offline – CNET Source: CNet

In The Morning Show on Apple TV Plus, Jennifer Aniston's done being friendly – CNET

Review: Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell round out the cast of this workplace drama that tackles the #MeToo era. In The Morning Show on Apple TV Plus, Jennifer Aniston's done being friendly – CNET Source: CNet

WoW Classic: Phase launches on Nov. 12 – CNET

Time to look for a group once again. WoW Classic: Phase launches on Nov. 12 – CNET Source: CNet

November 1, 2019

Google Fi is offering the Pixel 3A for just $299

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google’s Pixel 3A is a pretty good mid-range phone with a great camera. It normally starts at $399, but there are a couple deals right now to get the unlocked phone for up to 25 percent off — though you’ll have to activate the phone to get the

Josef Prusa Wants You to Change File Formats

We’ve all been there. You find that cool cat model on Thingiverse — we won’t judge. You download the STL, all ready to watch the magic of having it materialize on your print bed. But the slicer complains it isn’t manifold or watertight or something like that. What a let down. Part of this is

November 1, 2019

Google's Fitbit acquisition feels like a top-down decision of executives who found enough yes men to agree to the delusion that Fitbit can revive Wear OS (David Ruddock/Android Police)

David Ruddock / Android Police: Google’s Fitbit acquisition feels like a top-down decision of executives who found enough yes men to agree to the delusion that Fitbit can revive Wear OS — Google announced today that it would purchase Fitbit, the ailing manufacturer of fitness-focused wearables and smartwatches, for $2.1 billion. Google's Fitbit acquisition feels

November 1, 2019

Ant-Man 3 is in the works, with Peyton Reed back to direct

Ant-Man 3 is reportedly in development, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Peyton Reed, who also directed Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp, will return to helm the third movie. There aren’t any additional details at this time. Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang was a key player in defeating Thanos, and the Reporter suggests Rudd will likely

U.S. government investigating TikTok over national security concerns

The review of the Chinese-owned social-media company adds to its woes in Washington. U.S. government investigating TikTok over national security concerns Source: Washington Post Tech

November 1, 2019

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel arrives April 2022

Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse will arrive on April 8th, 2022. The company tweeted out the announcement attached with a cool, glitchy video featuring a warped Spider-Man logo. It can be seen below. April 8, 2022 #SpiderVerse pic.twitter.com/FC5nVIuciB — Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (@SpiderVerse) November 1, 2019 There’s never

Federal safety officials probe alleged Tesla battery defects

The probe applies to model year 2012 through 2019 Model S and X vehicles. Federal safety officials probe alleged Tesla battery defects Source: Washington Post Tech

November 1, 2019

China-based autonomous flying taxi startup Ehang files for a US IPO, says its revenues declined 15.6% YoY to $4.7M in H1 2019, as losses increased 42% to $5.5M (Jeremy Bogaisky/Forbes)

Jeremy Bogaisky / Forbes: China-based autonomous flying taxi startup Ehang files for a US IPO, says its revenues declined 15.6% YoY to $4.7M in H1 2019, as losses increased 42% to $5.5M — Deputy editor for Industry; eyes on the skies — EHang, a Chinese company that is preparing to launch what could be the

November 1, 2019

‘Busted e-scooter’ was the best Halloween costume of 2019

Courtesy of @emdubbbb Every year, people scramble to find that one Halloween costume that best captures the zeitgeist of the previous 12 months. This year, we got a lot of people who dressed like the cat in the “woman yelling at cat” meme and so many baby sharks. I don’t know if electric scooters qualify

November 1, 2019

How to make Google Assistant or Alexa find any missing item with a Tile tracker

Image: Tile Back in September, Tile — the company that helps you find your missing items by attaching Bluetooth-enabled tags — announced that you’d soon be able to ask Google Assistant to help you find your Tile-attached items without having to say “Hey Google, ask Tile” every time you make a request. That integration is

November 1, 2019

Electric skateboard startup Inboard is for sale and all employees have been laid off

Inboard Technology, an electric skateboard startup from Santa Cruz, California, is working with a liquidation firm to sell off its intellectual property and assets, The Verge has learned. All 24 employees, most of whom were located at the company’s headquarters in Santa Cruz, California, have been laid off. The startup was one of the highest-profile

Google to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion

The deal represents an aggressive attempt by Google to bolster its lineup of hardware products. Google to Buy Fitbit for .1 Billion Source: NY Times Tech

TikTok Said to Be Under National Security Review

The review comes after lawmakers raised concerns about TikTok’s growing influence in the United States. TikTok Said to Be Under National Security Review Source: NY Times Tech

BlizzCon Is Today. Here’s Why Gamers Are Protesting It for Hong Kong.

Blizzard, the video game company, sparked a backlash after punishing a player who supported demonstrators in Hong Kong. Now, the company’s convention in California is facing a protest of its own. BlizzCon Is Today. Here’s Why Gamers Are Protesting It for Hong Kong. Source: NY Times Tech

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