(Bigstock photo) The COVID-19 crisis is not slowing it downNew T-Mobile. ” T-Mobile's $ 26.5 billion sprint blockbuster merger was officially completed on April 1. Mike Sievert, who had just replaced John Legere as CEO of the combined company, said on Wednesday that the merger of the country's third and …
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"These are not easy times": Bill and Melinda Gates encourage 2020 graduates to work towards a better world
Bill and Melinda Gates. (File photo via Facebook / Gates Foundation) Through their philanthropic efforts, Bill and Melinda Gates have worked for years to address some of the greatest challenges in health care, education, energy, poverty and more. Now they ask a generation that has grown up with a global …
Read More »Twitter promises to optimize 5G coronavirus labeling after marking unrelated tweets
According to Twitter, efforts are being made to improve the labeling of tweets with problematic 5G or corona virus content after users report that their tweets have been incorrectly labeled with a COVID-19 fact check. "You may have seen tweets with labels in the past few weeks that refer to …
Read More »A blessing for Boeing? Virgin Galactic strikes are dealing with NASA to work on supersonic missiles
(embed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzS6quajWnw (/ embed) Virgo Galactic says it is signed a space act agreement with NASA Working together to develop supersonic vehicles for civil applications – a technology of interest to Boeing, one of Virgin Galactic's youngest investors. The agreement also includes The spaceship society, a subsidiary of Virgin Galactic, …
Read More »New data show how consumption habits have changed since the onset of the coronavirus crisis
(Click to enlarge) Companies offering digital services or selling goods online are experiencing a huge increase in customer demand under widespread shutdown orders, while other companies are affected by the coronavirus crisis. New data from the start of tax automation Avalara shows that while total spending was relatively low, the …
Read More »Disney's deepfakes are approaching a movie debut
How close are deepfakes to use in big budget films and TV shows? Pretty close when a new Disney demo has something to offer. In one Video and paper presented at a Computer graphics conference This week, House of Mouse researchers are showing what they think is the first photo-realistic …
Read More »Pico Neo 2 and Tobii-based eye tracking variant now available worldwide
Pico Interactive makes its standalone Neo 2 headsets available worldwide. The base model costs $ 700, while a Tobii-operated eye tracking variant costs $ 900. We tried it both models at the CES in January While eye tracking wasn't perfect in the early demo, it worked without calibration and the …
Read More »8 great offers to keep you safe and healthy
This has been a strange year, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn many people's attention to the germs in their lives. If that sounds like you, don't worry. VB Deals is here to disinfect your home and personal space with eight fantastic online offerings. From everyday face …
Read More »Level lock check: smarts you can't see
Intelligent locks usually come in two general versions: those that replace your existing bolt and require obvious electronics or interfaces that are attached to the inside or outside of the door, or those that are only screwed over your existing bolt so that you Most of your latch can keep …
Read More »Amazon Ring unveils an updated video doorbell with improved security features and a new solar charger
(Ring photo) Six years after the launch of the original ring video doorbell, the Amazon-owned company announced the next generation of its signature product on Wednesday. The updated version of home security technology offers 1080p HD video, improved night vision and updated motion zones. It can be pre-ordered and still …
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