The European Parliament is discussing more digital regulation. Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet CEOs asked to attend EU hearing, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you want to prioritize environmental friendliness with the next car you buy, a handy website called Carboncounter has done the hard work for you. With its interactive charts and graphs, you can see how more than 600 cars stack up in two key areas: greenhouse gas emissions and expected monthly charges. Read more… Figure
Read MoreHumans have unfortunately not yet evolved the ability to photosynthesize or recharge from an electricity source, which is why astronauts well into the future of spaceflight will need to have access to food sources. Developing ways to grow food in space is the focus of the new Deep Space Food Challenge that was just launched
Read MoreThe maker of Sophia the robot plans to sell droids to people craving company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hanson Robotics aims to roll out four models — including Sophia — in the first half of 2021. “Sophia and Hanson robots are unique by being so human-like,” CEO David Hanson told Reuters. “That can be so useful during these times where
Read MoreDean Takahashi / VentureBeat: Investment firm Carlyle Group confirmed it acquired UK-based game publisher Jagex, which develops RuneScape, reportedly for at least $530M — Investment firm The Carlyle Group has acquired RuneScape publisher Jagex for at least $530 million. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Investment firm Carlyle Group confirmed it acquired UK-based game
Read MoreIssie Lapowsky / Protocol: Facebook says it will give researchers targeting data on 1.3M social issue, electoral, and political ads from August 3 through November 3 2020 — Facebook announced the news in a blog post Monday, following years of requests from academics. Until now, Facebook has only publicly shared data … Facebook says it
Read MoreMargit Wennmachers / Andreessen Horowitz: a16z plans to launch a “new and separate media property” later this year focused on “the future” and names ex-CNN editor Maggie Leung executive editor — We embraced speaking directly to our audience — from the builders of the future to the tech-curious — right as the firm was started
Read MoreThe public mission of four-year colleges and universities needs to adapt to encompass adult learners, according to a new report. That’s the population that may be most affected by the changes in education introduced during the pandemic — more so even than K-12 and college students, the report suggested. Report: It's Time for 4-Year Schools
Read MoreNBC News: Twitter debuts Birdwatch, in testing since last year, which lets select users flag and add notes about tweets they think are misleading or false — Twitter unveiled a feature Monday meant to bolster its efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation by tapping users in a fashion similar … Twitter debuts Birdwatch, in testing
Read MoreSelling consumer electronics is hard, forcing companies to resort to shady tactics to make money. Why Your TV Spies on You Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Aimee Dilger/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The market, like Soylent Green, is made of people. That’s never more clear than when there’s something bonkers happening — like what’s happened with video game retailer GameStop’s stock since last September. Back then, it was trading at around $6.68; by this morning, however, it was trading
Read MoreEvery nation has icons of national pride: a sports star, a space mission, or a piece of architecture. Usually they encapsulate a country’s spirit, so citizens can look up from their dreary lives and say “Now there‘s something I can take pride in!” Concorde, the supersonic airliner beloved by the late 20th century elite for
Read MoreThe company’s latest effort to curb misinformation will start with a small number of users. Twitter will test letting some users fact-check tweets. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCocktail people love to talk about the importance of clear ice, but not nearly as much is said about cracked ice, which is too bad, because cracked ice is the best ice for chilling your drink. Read more… Make Better Cocktails With Cracked Ice From a Vintage Tray Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSN9 is on deck to boldly follow in the footsteps of SN8, which bravely sacrificed itself in the name of iteration. SpaceX Starship SN9 could take flight as soon as today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe first uncrewed test flight didn’t work out so well, so Boeing is gearing up to try again in March. NASA, Boeing tweak launch date for Starliner do-over mission to the ISS – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077’s big new 1.1 patch has introduced a game-breaking bug. Eurogamer reports that the “Down on the Street” quest appears to be broken for some players. The quest includes a holocall that’s supposed to trigger progress through the main part of Cyberpunk 2077’s storyline. Unfortunately, some players are reporting that the call remains silent,
Read MoreDespite its name, YouTube’s “Stats for Nerds” feature isn’t just for nerds. The option is turned off by default in all YouTube videos, but when enabled, a small window appears over your video with information like current video quality, buffering information, and more. Read more… How to Use YouTube's 'Stats for Nerds' Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreCan you smell what Peacock is cooking? WWE heads to Peacock as NBCUniversal looks to build up its streaming service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRomain Dillet / TechCrunch: French startup Alma, which offers Klarna-like payment installment tools for retailers, raises €49M Series B — French startup Alma is raising a $59.4 million Series B funding round (€49 million). The company has been building a new payment option for expensive good. French startup Alma, which offers Klarna-like payment installment tools
Read MoreThe EU is falling further behind the US and China in the AI race, and will lose more ground after Brexit, according to a new report. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation assessed the trio’s AI capabilities by analyzing data across six categories: talent, research, commercial development, hardware, adoption, and data. The think tank found that while the US still holds a substantial
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Kurt DelBene is retiring from the company at the end of its current fiscal year and won’t be replaced. Microsoft's head of Corporate Strategy Kurt DelBene to leave Microsoft in June Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday, January 27 at noon Pacific for the ESP32-S2 and RP2040 Hack Chat with Adafruit! It’s always an event when we have Adafruit on the Hack Chat, and last time was no exception. Then, the ESP32-S2 was the new newness, and Adafruit was just diving into what’s possible with the chip. It’s
Read MoreThat’s a historic low on those Apple earbuds. Plus: Add Bluetooth to your Nintendo Switch for $13.50 and a wireless mouse and keyboard to your PC for $17. AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for 0 and 4 more great Monday deals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more… Monday's Best Deals: AirPods Pro, LEGO International Space Station, Ulta Beauty Sale, Aukey Electric Standing Desk, Nintendo Plush, Cuisinart Milk Frother, and More Source: Life Hacker
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