In September, SpaceX sent a letter to the Department of Defense, asking the Pentagon to take over paying for the expenses related to Ukraine’s use of its Starlink satellite internet. According to CNN, SpaceX told the department that continuing to provide the Ukranian government with access to Starlink would cost the company over $120 million… Continue reading Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine’s access to Starlink
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Razer’s cloud gaming handheld starts at $400 for the WiFi-only model
Razer, you may recall, recently teased a 5G handheld device that’s focused on cloud gaming. The company took the opportunity at RazerCon to formally announce the system, which it calls the Razer Edge — yep, Razer finally went there with its branding. The Edge has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz… Continue reading Razer’s cloud gaming handheld starts at $400 for the WiFi-only model
Apple Store workers in Oklahoma City vote to unionize
The Apple Store workers who’d been planning to unionize since at least early this year have come long way from using encrypted chats to organize in secret. In June, an Apple Store in Maryland became the first location to unionize in the US. Now, another retail location in Oklahoma City has voted in favor of… Continue reading Apple Store workers in Oklahoma City vote to unionize
Nikola founder Trevor Milton convicted on three charges of fraud
Trevor Milton, the founder and former executive chairman of Nikola, has been found guilty on three counts of fraud for misleading the electric vehicle company’s investors about its business and technology. In total, he was found guilty on one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud. He was acquitted on one charge… Continue reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton convicted on three charges of fraud
Meta is killing off its Instant Articles format for news stories
Meta will end support for Instant Articles by mid-April, the company confirmed to Engadget. It introduced the format to Facebook in 2015 to help news articles load quickly on mobile devices. However, the company is said to be restructuring and directing more resources into its core products — including video-focused features like Reels. “Currently less… Continue reading Meta is killing off its Instant Articles format for news stories
Even Tetris players don’t know what the future holds for competitive Tetris
When you think of esports, Tetris likely doesn’t come to mind. Let alone NES Tetris played on original hardware. Yet, this weekend at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo a new Classic Tetris World Champion (CTWC) will be crowned, and it’ll likely be the most hotly contested, highest-viewed tournament in the game’s almost 35-year history. Classic… Continue reading Even Tetris players don’t know what the future holds for competitive Tetris
NVIDIA cancels the 12GB GeForce RTX 4080
Were you confused when NVIDIA introduced two GeForce RTX 4080 models with significantly different capabilities? You’re not alone. NVIDIA is “unlaunching” the 12GB RTX 4080 over concerns they’re confusing. While the company still believes the 12GB version is a solid video card, it said the lower-spec model is “not named right.” The company didn’t say… Continue reading NVIDIA cancels the 12GB GeForce RTX 4080
Acer’s cloud gaming Chromebook is a solid laptop, even if you don’t game
Earlier this week, Google and hardware partners ASUS, Acer and Lenovo announced a somewhat surprising initiative to build Chromebooks expressly for cloud gaming. While many Chromebooks are a riff on the classic 13-inch laptop, the first round of these devices have large, high-resolution screens with fast refresh rates, anti-ghosting keyboards, powerful processors and a few… Continue reading Acer’s cloud gaming Chromebook is a solid laptop, even if you don’t game
Apple slapped with a $19 million fine in Brazil for not selling iPhones with a charger
Apple keeps on losing court battles in Brazil over its decision to stop shipping iPhones with a charger. The São Paulo state court has ruled against the tech giant and slapped it with a 100 million real ($19 million) fine in a lawsuit filed by the Brazilian Consumers’ Association, a group of borrowers, consumers and… Continue reading Apple slapped with a $19 million fine in Brazil for not selling iPhones with a charger
Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real world
Google’s elaborate video chat booths will soon exist as more than just a clever design exercise. Ars Technica reports the company will start installing Project Starline prototypes in some of its corporate partners’ offices for “regular” tests later this year. In other words, Google will see how its “magic windows” work beyond on-campus demos. Program… Continue reading Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real world