Boston Dynamics‘ robot, Spotmini, can already dance to songs and open doors. But the company isn’t done showing off cool tricks. In a newly released video, you can see 10 Spotpower bots – a beefed-up variant of Spotmini – teaming up to pull a truck across the road (with 1-degree inclination) with ease. These robots
Read MoreMicrosoft has just unveiled the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a new version of its gaming console that doesn’t include a disc drive. It’s cheaper by $50 than the standard Xbox One S at $249, and it’ll arrive in stores on May 7. The company’s ad for the new variant is all about how obvious
Read MoreThe new 3-row SUV hits the New York Auto Show with up to 34 mpg combined and improved luxury. 2020 Toyota Highlander debuts in NY with fresh looks, crazy-efficient hybrid model – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreNikkei: Sources: Apple was concerned about Intel as a sole supplier for its 5G iPhone planned for next year, prompting the settlement with Qualcomm — Intel pulls out of 5G smartphone chips as iPhone maker commits to rival — The Apple logo is seen outside an Apple store in Bordeaux, France. Sources: Apple was concerned
Read MoreDoes Toyota’s all-new three-row crossover SUV have what it takes to keep up with the best in the segment? 2020 Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Chevy Traverse, Kia Sorento – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLincoln’s new entry-level crossover is quiet and loaded with tech. 2020 Lincoln Corsair luxury crossover debuts at the New York Auto Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreGiancarlo Valdes / VentureBeat: Kickstarter says game projects on the site have brought $1B+ in donations to creators since 2009, with $236M going to video games and $21M to gaming hardware — Games represent one of the biggest categories on Kickstarter, and it looks like it’ll stay that way. Kickstarter says game projects on the
Read MoreCommentary: It’s still big and it’s still not that cheap. What’s the advantage for you? Microsoft's disc-free Xbox One S: What's the point? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEmily Dreyfuss / Wired: At TED 2019 interview, Jack Dorsey evaded pointed questions about the state of Twitter by providing vague answers, frustrating the interviewers and the audience — ON TUESDAY, JACK Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, came to TED 2019 to answer for the sins of his platform. At TED 2019 interview, Jack Dorsey
Read MoreAI for Earth aims to support the use of tech in the areas of climate change, agriculture, biodiversity, and water. Microsoft backs six Aussie environment-focused AI projects Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGuess we know why Apple and Qualcomm reached a settlement agreement in their licensing dispute. Intel says it will exit 5G phone modems just hours after Apple, Qualcomm settle – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStricter rules based in part on the #MeToo movement, the company tells the Journal. Sony curbing sexually explicit content in PlayStation games – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Google announces support for Signed Exchanges in Chrome, which will show the original, correct URL for a page in the address bar for AMP pages — It’s only supported on Chrome right now — When you click a link on your phone with a little lightning bolt next to it
Read MoreWith 148 million subscribers and a value of $157 billion, Netflix is the leader in streaming. But Hulu, now controlled by Disney, has something Netflix doesn’t: ads. And they are worth a lot. As Netflix Contends With More Rivals, Hulu Stands Out Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe company best known for retooling the old Fisker Karma design is trying to expand its horizons, but is it going far enough with its plans to be taken seriously? Karma's New Dawn is happening in Shanghai, but is it a big enough change? – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreKarma’s got a lot to prove before people take it seriously, but will the company’s “New Dawn” be enough to do that? Karma debuts its New Dawn, three new and updated models in Shanghai – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreSteve O’Hear / TechCrunch: Cytora, a UK-based startup using AI to learn patterns of risks over time to benefit commercial insurance underwriting, raises £25M Series B led by EQT Ventures — Cytora, a U.K. startup that had developed an AI-powered solution for commercial insurance underwriting, has raised £25 million in a Series B round. Cytora,
Read MoreJon Fingas / Engadget: Report: Sony says it made rules that limit sexual content in its games globally; sources: the effect of sexual material on Sony’s brand in the US worried execs — Many have suspected that Sony was implementing strict rules on sexual content in PS4 games, and those hunches have just been validated.
Read MoreIntel Newsroom: Intel says it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business — Intel Corporation today announced its intention to exit the 5G smartphone modem business and complete an assessment of the opportunities for 4G and 5G modems in PCs, internet of things devices and other data-centric devices. Intel says it is exiting the 5G
Read MoreNew flagship handset will have a 6.4-inch screen and a waterdrop notch front camera, OnLeaks reports. OnePlus 7 reportedly due to be unveiled May 14 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOxford philosopher and founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute Nick Bostrom‘s latest research paper seems to indicate our species could be on a collision course with a technology-fueled super villain. Will a deranged lunatic soon have the capabilities to take the entire world hostage? Can our nation’s leaders do anything to stop this
Read MoreOnce upon a time, Netflix never shared how many people watch its shows. Then it realized people want to watch what they know other people are watching. Netflix wants you to know Umbrella Academy, Triple Frontier, and Fyre are so hot right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs the first images of charred wreckage inside the Notre Dame cathedral appeared online Tuesday, engineers around the world said one observation was already clear: to return the ancient structure to i… Craftsmen built Notre Dame eight centuries ago. Now it may be up to robots to save it. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreBrady Dale / CoinDesk: Report: blockchain startup incubator ConsenSys’ pitch deck forecasts $100M burn rate for 2019, says it had $21M in revenue in 2018, projecting $52.3M in 2019 — ConsenSys believes it can become a valuable company, provided it can get through the next year. Report: blockchain startup incubator ConsenSys' pitch deck forecasts 0M
Read MoreThis tiny, electric concept is Genesis’ take on a premium city runabout. Genesis Mint Concept is a small EV that's perfect for New York – Roadshow Source: CNet
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