With the brand’s pricing structure and the output of the engine considered, you may as well just get the V6. Chevy's adding a turbo-4 engine to the Blazer, but why? – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Tesla starts rolling out Software Version 10.0, featuring Smart Summon, a karaoke library, Spotify, Netflix, YouTube integration, and more — Plus a lot of improvements to other car features — Tesla has announced that version 10 of its in-car software has begun rolling out to Model S, Model X, and
Read MoreImages: Bollinger Motors Michigan startup Bollinger Motors has unveiled a four-door version of both of its forthcoming electric trucks, the B1 and B2. Clad in all black, the new prototypes Bollinger revealed on Thursday show the startup has been thinking about expanding its offerings before it even gets into production, which has been pushed back
Read MoreEcho Speakers have excellent features that make them great for Alexa-powered smart home setups, but they’re not necessarily known for stellar audio quality, especially Amazon’s more affordable options. Read more… How Amazon's New Echo Studio Compares to Other Smart Speakers Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Facebook to run a limited test hiding public like, reaction, and video view counts, first in Australia, starting tomorrow — If their post has lots of Likes, you feel jealous. If your post doesn’t get enough Likes, you feel embarassed. And when you just chase Likes … Facebook to run a
Read MoreBloomberg: Peloton closes down 11% on its first day of trading, after raising $1.16B at a valuation of ~$8.1B — – Fitness startup opened at $27 after pricing shares at $29 — Disintegration of WeWork’s IPO plans has rattled investors — Peloton Interactive Inc. fell as much nearly 15% Thursday … Peloton closes down 11%
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: DoorDash confirms a data breach on May 4 affecting 4.9M customers, workers, and merchants, with last-four digits of payment cards, driver’s license info stolen — DoorDash has confirmed a data breach. — The food delivery company said in a blog post Thursday that 4.9 million customers … DoorDash confirms a data
Read MoreAmazon has introduced a new application programming interface that will give developers the ability to create Alexa skills that can be integrated into their education technology systems and platforms New Alexa Education Skill API Enables Voice Control of Ed Tech Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe Japanese technology company’s investments in WeWork, Uber, Sprint and other businesses have produced disappointing results, raising questions about how it picks companies. SoftBank Bet Big on Disruptive Companies. Many Have Not Paid Off. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s not Vantablack, but it’s close. Let 'the world's blackest chair' devour your derriere with darkness – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Tesla has announced that version 10 of its in-car software has begun rolling out to Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners. Those who paid for the Full Self-Driving option on their car are higher up on the priority list, with a wider release coming in “about
Read MoreDisinformation experts are preparing for fast-twitch media manipulation, droves of false and misleading claims and hyper-polarized audiences fiercely clinging to their side’s version of reality. Brace Yourself for the Internet Impeachment Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe 12- and 14-inch Chromebooks will launch late September for $359 and $379. HP unveils its new Chromebook x360 models – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s unclear why the apps were removed. Google pulls from Play Store 46 apps developed by Chinese company, says report – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Beyond Pricing, which takes 1% of bookings to help homeowners optimize how much they charge each day on platforms like Airbnb, raises $42.5M Series A — Most people just guess how to price their vacation rental based on minimal research, or take platforms like Airbnb’s suggestions that just want to maximize
Read MoreAs [sjm4306] says, “You can never have too many clocks based on obsolete display technologies.” We couldn’t agree more, and this single-tube VFD clock is one we haven’t seen before. The vacuum-fluorescent display that [sjm4306] chose to base this clock on is the IV-21, an eight-digit seven-segment display on the smallish side. The tube is
Read MoreOne of the best parts of macOS, introduced in Mojave, is the operating system’s Dark Mode. It’s a system-wide trigger that gives you a gloomier color theme across your core Mac apps and any third-party apps that support the feature—and I think it’s a lot easier on the eyes, but maybe that’s just me. Read
Read MoreCraig Silverman / BuzzFeed News: Google quietly removed at least 46 apps from the Play store belonging to iHandy, a major Chinese developer, but won’t comment on the reason for the removals — Last week, Google quietly removed at least 46 apps from the Play store belonging to iHandy, a major Chinese mobile developer …
Read MoreTake a guess as to which one features all the black accents. 2020 Chevy Silverado Midnight and Rally editions go dark and sporty – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Keep your fancy smart speakers. All I need is the $25 Echo Flex. Amazon's tiny Echo Flex is the only Alexa smart speaker that matters (to me) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOculus CTO John Carmack gave what he called a “eulogy” for the Samsung Gear VR during the Oculus Connect developer conference, calling the mobile headset a missed opportunity. It’s not the first time Carmack has discussed the Gear VR’s shortcomings, but with Samsung dropping Gear VR support from its Galaxy Note 10 this summer, it
Read More{$inline_image}The days of producing a product in one place are pretty much gone. If your product is even slightly complex, you’re probably sourcing supplies from a few different suppliers. And they may be sourcing from other suppliers still. These tiers of suppliers (tier one and tier two) are where most of your manufacturing issues and
Read MoreDuck fat and butter are my two favorite fats, so it’s mighty perplexing to me that—until today—I had never combined them into one magnificent spread. You may think I’m being hyperbolic when I call it “magnificent,” but I assure you, all other praise falls short. When you combine duck fat with butter and whip the
Read MoreEA showed off plenty of gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order back at E3, but today’s new trailer shows a different side of the game: a much-welcome glimpse at the story. We already knew that Jedi: Fallen Order would put players in the role of Cal Kestis, a fugitive Jedi on the run from
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Vergge The Verge guide to the iPhone is a comprehensive list of how-tos that will help you be the best iPhone user you can be. Want to upgrade to the latest iPhone? We explain the difference between the various models, tell you how to sell or trade in your
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