Windows 11 beta users can start testing Android apps
You finally have a chance to try Android apps in Windows 11 — provided you're willing to live on the bleeding edge for a while. Microsoft has released an Insider Preview beta that enables the Amazon...
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DJI's Ronin 4D cinema camera has a built-in gimbal and LiDAR focus system
DJI has revealed the Ronin 4D, a cinema camera system with a built-in 4-axis gimbal, 8K resolution and LiDAR rangefinder that promises "sharper, faster and more reliable focusing." With a price...
View ArticleCommerce Department limits sale of hacking tools to Russia and China
The US Commerce Department has announced new rules related to the export and resale of cyber intrusion software. Once the limits come into effect in 90 days, companies that want to sell their hacking...
View ArticleEpic Games Publishing picks up indie studios Eyes Out and Spry Fox
Epic Games Publishing is throwing its full weight behind two more indie studios, and really, they couldn't be more different — which is precisely the point. Epic has signed Eyes Out, the...
View ArticlePayPal might buy Pinterest
PayPal is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire Pinterest. According to Reuters, the payments company made a $45 billion offer on Wednesday to buy the social network. News of the potential sale was...
View ArticleThe 12.9-inch iPad Pro is $200 off at Amazon right now
We saw the 11-inch iPad Pro go on sale last week, and now Amazon has an even bigger discount on the 12.9-inch model. The 256GB WiFi version is $200 off right now, bringing it down to an all-time low of...
View ArticleNASA contest asks K-12 students to create Moon-digging robots
NASA doesn't just want adults learning how to work with lunar soil. The space agency has launched a Lunabotics Junior contest that tasks K-12 students in the US with designing (but not manufacturing) a...
View ArticleSen. Blumenthal says Zuckerberg needs to testify about Instagram and kids
Senator Richard Blumenthal is again calling on Mark Zuckerberg to testify about Facebook’s research into Instagram and child safety. “It is urgent and necessary for you or Mr. Adam Mosseri to testify...
View ArticleEgyptian authorities 'detain' robotic artist for 10 days over espionage fears
The robotic artist known as Ai-Da was scheduled to display her artwork alongside the great pyramids of Egypt on Thursday, though the show was nearly called off after both the robot and her human...
View ArticleTesla posts a wildly profitable Q3 despite difficult car market
Despite a global pandemic and ongoing chip shortage, Tesla continues to make money hand over fist. The company reported on Wednesday that it had a net income of $1.62 billion — five times more than it...
View ArticleGoogle Calendar's 'focus time' can auto-block meeting requests
Excessive meetings were already a problem before the pandemic, and they're even more of a problem as remote work enters the mainstream. How do you set aside time for your own projects? As The...
View ArticleThe Boring Company gets approval for Las Vegas public transportation system
On Wednesday, Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve plans for The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop system. With the decision, the Elon Musk venture moves one step closer to the day when it...
View ArticleFacebook Messenger adds group AR effects and games to video calls
Facebook Messenger's augmented reality effects are no longer limited to individuals. The social media company has introduced a Group Effects feature that, as the name implies, enables AR effects for...
View ArticleApple's AirTags are 10 percent off at Woot today
Apple's tiny Bluetooth trackers are already fairly affordable, but Woot's latest one-day sale makes them even cheaper. You can get an AirTag from the online retailer for $26 today only, which is 10...
View ArticleTwitch tests a rewind button for live streams
Have you ever just missed a big moment during a live Twitch stream? You might not have to in the future. The Vergereports Twitch is launching a month-long test that includes a "Rewind the Stream"...
View ArticleOversight Board slams Facebook’s lack of transparency in VIP moderation
Facebook's Oversight Board has issued a rebuke to the company in a new quarterly report, claiming it was not "fully forthcoming" about its XCheck program for VIP users. The documents shows the limits...
View Article‘Uncharted’ movie trailer plays Nathan Drake's greatest hits
Sony is finally releasing an Uncharted movie after trying to make one for over a decade. If you need more evidence that the film actually exists beyond a snap of Tom Holland in Nathan Drake's classic...
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Sony's A7 IV camera arrives with a 33-megapixel sensor and 4K 60p video
Sony has finally revealed its mainstream $2,500 Alpha A7 IV full-frame mirrorless camera and it looks to have been worth the wait. Borrowing technology from the recent A1 and A7S III models, it offers...
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How to buy a monitor in 2021
With the COVID pandemic still upon us, a monitor is one of the most important computer buying decisions you can make. Luckily, there’s never been more choice, and we’ve seen vast improvements in color...
View ArticlePolestar gives owners two years of free fast charging from Electrify America
You won't have to pay for quick Polestar 2 charges — at least, not for a while. The automaker has struck a deal that will give Polestar 2 drivers two years of free fast charging at Electrify America...
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