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Self-driving vehicle startup Drive.ai may be looking for a buyer
Engadget - 3 Mar 2019 13:51
Self-driving car companies are quickly coming to grips with some hard financial realities. Sources talking to The Information claim Drive.ai, one of the few companies operating autonomous shuttles, is looking for buyers....
Facebook Is Suing Four Chinese Companies for Allegedly Selling Fake Accounts
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 03:35
Facebook is suing four companies and three individuals based in China it alleges have been creating and "promoting the sale of fake accounts, likes and followers" on Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram, as well as othe...
Mini-review: 24 hours with Dell's fanciest Chromebook yet
Ars Technica - 3 Mar 2019 17:30
At $599 and 3.9 pounds, this Chrome OS convertible has clear pros and cons.
Study finds global fisheries shrinking due to climate change, overfishing
Slash Gear - 3 Mar 2019 13:37
The effects of climate change have been well proven in areas like weather patterns and animal habitats, but a new study highlights how the same problems are found in our oceans, with rising sea temperatures having a sign...
UK Health Service Chief Says 'Fake News' on Social Media Contributes to Increase in Measles Cases
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 04:05
NHS England chief Simon Stevens is among the many officials publicly addressing the wave of social media campaigns spreading dangerous misinformation about vaccinations amid ongoing preventable outbreaks.
If You Own a Microsoft Band and Were Still Using It Until March 1, You Might Be Owed a Refund
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 01:20
Microsoft's Band smartwatch and fitness tracker--production of which was mercifully discontinued in 2016--has finally reached the end of its lifespan. The Verge reported that Microsoft has announced its intention to seve...
Fatal Tesla Model 3 Crash in Florida Prompts Investigations by Federal Agencies
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 00:30
A man driving a Tesla Model 3 in Delray, Florida was killed in a collision with another vehicle early Friday that has prompted investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the National Highway Traffic S...
Days After Announcing Presidential Bid, Jay Inslee Stresses the 'Enormous Costs' of Climate Change
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 23:30
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee announced he's running for president mere days ago, and he's already going hard on the primary focus of his campaign: climate change.
Exploring life's digital boundaries with 'Fabric of the Living'
Engadget - 3 Mar 2019 22:30
Two new works from the Fabric of the Living exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris show how art, biology and digital technology are interacting and influencing each other more and more. Both pieces were developed in ...
The best portable induction cooktop
Engadget - 3 Mar 2019 21:00
By Sharon Franke, Michael Sullivan This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. R...
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsule Successfully Docks With ISS, Without Use of Robotic Arm
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 21:00
A day after its launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX's uncrewed Crew Dragon spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station, CNN reported on Sunday.
Catch Up On the Divine Battles of American Gods Season Two With This Featurette
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 20:30
Let's face it: there are a lot of gods. Old gods, new gods, sex gods, money gods; the divine pantheon in American Gods is crowded. And as season two of the series gears up to premiere this month, they're getting ready to...
Google Reportedly Won't Remove Saudi Government App That Allows Men to Track Women
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 19:30
Despite outcry from human rights groups and politicians, Google will reportedly keep a controversial Saudi government app in its Google Play store, Business Insider reported Saturday. Among other functions, the app allow...
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docks with ISS
Engadget - 3 Mar 2019 18:08
SpaceX's Crew Dragon has completed the last leg of its historic first journey. The capsule docked with the International Space Station through a "soft capture" at 5:51AM Eastern, with astronauts aboard the ISS opening th...
Amazon pulls anti-vaccine content after news report, letter from state rep
Slash Gear - 3 Mar 2019 17:48
Last week, a CNN report detailed the alarming amount of anti-vaccine content that’s available on Amazon, including documentaries on its Prime Video service. It appears Amazon got the message and is acting quickly to ad...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Musical Episode is Finally Getting the Vinyl Release it Deserves
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 17:45
Everyone loves classic musicals. Music Man. Singin' in the Rain. That one episode of Buffy.
Recommended Reading: Arrivo's unfulfilled promise to end traffic
Engadget - 3 Mar 2019 17:30
How Arrivo got Colorado to back a wild-eyed highway scheme Aaron Gordon, Wired Futuristic transportation company Arrivo, cofounded by Brogan BamBrogan and Andrew Liu, sold Colorado Department of Transportation on a plan ...
Our first shots with the new Nokia 9 PureView
Engadget - 3 Mar 2019 17:10
Mobile World Congress is finally, officially over, but there's no time to rest — not when we got the chance to test the Nokia 9 PureView around Barcelona, at least. We received the device just in time for its official ...
Sunday's Best Deals: Batmobile, SanDisk SSDs, Fire TVs, Kindle eBooks, and More
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 17:04
A bed sheet Gold Box, Dyson vacuum, and a discounted networking switch lead off Sunday's best deals from around the web.
Samsung's Switch-Friendly 128GB MicroSD Card Is Down to Just $21
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2019 16:39
Samsung's 128GB microSD card is one of our picks for the Nintendo Switch, and with U3 write speeds, it'd be ideal for 4K action cams too. If you could use the extra space, it's down to $21 on Amazon today.
Modern Warfare 2 Remastered coming this year early rating reveals
Slash Gear - 3 Mar 2019 16:34
As the spring season approaches, one of the many things we can expect is the announcement of this year’s Call of Duty title. It’s developer Infinity Ward's turn to release the latest game in the FPS series, and it lo...
HYPHEN Premium Wireless Earbuds
The Gadget Flow - 3 Mar 2019 16:01
Enjoy high-quality audio at a fraction of the price with the HYPHEN Premium Wireless Earbuds. Complete with Advanced Touch Control, these in-ear headphones enable you to control your music without taking out your device....