BMW ad hints in-car sex is part of our self-driving future – Roadshow
The racy ad implies anything will be possible with self-driving cars — even sex. BMW ad hints in-car sex is part of our self-driving future – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe racy ad implies anything will be possible with self-driving cars — even sex. BMW ad hints in-car sex is part of our self-driving future – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is staffing up a new Data Dignity team in its CTO’s office which could help users to control their own personal data, ultimately to the point of buying and selling it. Microsoft's new 'Data Dignity' team could help users control their personal data Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe companies say drivers don’t need to be employees to bargain The Technology 202: The Technology 202: Uber, Lyft drivers vow to continue fight for unions despite company pushback Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreUpcoming events include the Career Everywhere Indianapolis 2019 Conference, the 2019 C.C.U.M.C. Annual Conference, and Educause Annual Conference 2019. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of Sept. 23, 2019) Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreApple’s powerful, premium computer will still be manufactured in the US. After federal break, Apple will keep Mac Pro made in the USA – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s the first day of a new season—which means it’s a great time to start something new. Read more… There Are 99 Days Left in the Year. What's Your Resolution? Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Nilay Patel / The Verge Apple will make its new Mac Pros in Austin, Texas, continuing to build the computers at the same facilities that have been assembling the prior-generation Mac Pros since 2013. Apple says building the computer in the US is possible thanks to receiving a tariff exemption on “certain necessary
Read MorePhoto: Pixar Animation Studios Toy Story 4 debuted in a world that’s changed profoundly since the original Toy Story hit theaters nearly 25 years ago. Toy Story was the first-ever entirely computer-animated film; now CGI animation is common, and the hand-drawn cel animation it replaced is a shrinking rarity. Toy Story was considered a huge
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge Best Buy is hosting a new promotion that will give you a free Google Nest Hub if you purchase a Nest Hello video doorbell, or a free Amazon Echo Show 5 when you buy a Ring Video Doorbell 2. Neither video doorbell is discounted, so the Nest Hello
Read MoreOn Monday, UK-based tour company Thomas Cook abruptly collapsed, impacting 150,000 travelers’ plans and laying off “tens of thousands” of employees. At airports like the one in Menorca, Spain, hundreds of travelers have been left stranded at their gates. Read more… If You Booked Travel With Thomas Cook, Here's How to Get a Refund Source:
Read MoreThe cable network won more Emmys than anyone else on Sunday night, but competition is growing and its new leadership has little entertainment experience. As HBO Celebrates a Big Night, Questions About Its Future Loom Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / The Verge Today, Google is launching a new service called “Google Play Pass,” which for $4.99 per month gives Android users access to over 350 games and apps which will be served ad free and without any in-app purchases. Google will give users 10 days free and is also planning
Read MoreHello. It’s me, Claire. I’m the food editor here at Lifehacker, and as we’re taking a look at how the Lifehacker staff works, I thought I’d show you how I eat. In order to maintain the conversational flow of How I Eat, I had my boyfriend conduct the interview. Below you will find answers to
Read MoreYahoo isn’t exactly a popular company these days. But while it’s been down for a long time, it’s not out of the game yet, and today the company is here to remind everyone of that with a new logo that practically screams out (in a newly selected hue of purple): “We still exist and have
Read MoreThere’s a reason the New York Times calls them “The Minecraft Generation.” Today’s kids and teens have been raised on the game, cutting their teeth on survival mode and moving on to creating complex, multiplayer worlds within Minecraft. But Minecraft’s vast community (112 million people log on per month!) are doing… Read more… Use Minecraft
Read MoreAn Anker USB-C battery pack, ANC headphones, Philips OneBlade, and a Lucky Brand sale lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Monday's Best Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Weighted Blankets, Friends Blu-ray, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreHuman memory is as fascinating as it is fallible. You can lose years worth of Spanish lessons, but can still recite the opening scene of Goodfellas. You remember what you were wearing at your best friend’s wedding, but can’t recall what you wore last Wednesday. You are certain you got a 730 Verbal on your
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re someone who’s looking for a little discount on the new Nintendo Switch Lite that released last Friday, you may want to check out today’s sale event at Rakuten, which was tipped off by Slickdeals. All Switch Lite color variations are $30 off (grey, turquoise, yellow),
Read MoreDisney’s streaming service is getting ready for launch. Disney Plus is now available to preorder in US as Nov. 12 launch nears – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSamsung’s revamped foldable became available in places like the UK and South Korea earlier this month. Galaxy Fold goes on sale in the US on Sept 27 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple’s Netflix rival launches Nov. 1 for $5 a month with nine programs. Apple TV Plus: Launch date, price, shows and movies to expect – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter releasing it in South Korea and the UK, Samsung is finally ready to say when the Galaxy Fold will go back on sale in the US: September 27th. Samsung says it will be available both in an AT&T version and a standard unlocked version. It’s a smaller launch than the first time around, as
Read MorePhoto by Nick Statt / The Verge Los Angeles’ successful (and controversial) scooter tracking system has spread to dozens of other cities since it was first rolled out in 2018. And now a new startup called Lacuna has emerged from stealth with a pitch to help cities manage the sprawling and potentially game-changing data collection
Read MoreChanges include a requirement that users opt in for reviews of their voice recordings, as well as improvements on accidental triggerings of Assistant. Google Assistant updates seek to calm privacy concerns over human review – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDo you dream of making slides, writing reports, and calculating columns of numbers without cracking open your wallet? If so, have we got eight (possible) deals for you. 8 ways you can (maybe) get Microsoft Office 365 for free or cheap Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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