Sponsored Links Space Camp Space Camp and its home, the US Space and Rocket Center museum in Alabama, are in danger of shutting down permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic. To save both, center officials have launched a “Save Space Camp” campaign that’s seeking to raise $1.5 million. They’ve already collected $250,000 in donations in… Continue reading Space Camp needs to raise $1.5 million to survive the pandemic
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Big tech CEOs release opening statements before antitrust hearing
Sponsored Links Tom Williams via Getty Images The big tech antitrust hearing with the House Judiciary Committee is set to occur tomorrow, July 29th at 12PM ET. But all four CEOs — Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Sundar Pichai of Google, Tim Cook of Apple, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook — have released their opening statements early.… Continue reading Big tech CEOs release opening statements before antitrust hearing
Twitter will block links promoting hate speech and violence
Sponsored Links Mike Blake / Reuters Twitter is closing a loophole in its rules to make it harder for users to spread hate speech and violent content. The company is updating its policies to ban links to content that promotes violence and hateful conduct. Twitter already had rules in place barring hateful conduct and violence… Continue reading Twitter will block links promoting hate speech and violence
Universal’s deal with AMC shortens theatrical exclusivity to 17 days
Sponsored Links Noam Galai via Getty Images In a pact that is likely to change the film industry, Universal and AMC have agreed to allow the studio’s movies to make their way to premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms after only 17 days of play at theaters. The agreement is a significant change from the status quo. Traditionally, studios… Continue reading Universal’s deal with AMC shortens theatrical exclusivity to 17 days
Stadia users can now try the service over cellular
Sponsored Links Engadget Stadia now allows you to stream games over 4G and 5G connections, provided you’re willing to try the functionality out as part of Google’s latest experiment. You can enable the feature by launching the Stadia app on your phone, tapping on your avatar, and navigating to the Experiments section of the settings… Continue reading Stadia users can now try the service over cellular
YouTube will offer 100 kids movies and specials for free
Sponsored Links YouTube YouTube is throwing parents who can’t take watching Frozen over and over anymore a lifeline. Over the next month until August 31st, YouTube Kids will release over 100 movies and specials as part of the platform’s “After School” experience project. In an announcement, Don Anderson, YouTube’s Head of Family & Learning Partnerships,… Continue reading YouTube will offer 100 kids movies and specials for free
Trump administration petitions FCC to reinterpret Section 230 rules
Sponsored Links NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images Back in May, the President signed an executive order — after Twitter fact-checked him — proposing to limit the protections social media platforms enjoy under Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. Now, the administration has taken another step to make that happen. The Secretary of Commerce… Continue reading Trump administration petitions FCC to reinterpret Section 230 rules
What’s on TV: ‘Umbrella Academy,’ ‘Speed Cubers’ and sports
Sponsored Links Netflix While the MLB struggles to keep its season going, the NHL and NBA are ready to air real games later this week. In non-sports viewing options, Netflix is ready to release season two of The Umbrella Academy, as well as its Rubik’s Cube documentary The Speed Cubers. For gamers, Skater XL, Destroy… Continue reading What’s on TV: ‘Umbrella Academy,’ ‘Speed Cubers’ and sports
Intel puts Dr. Ann Kelleher in charge of its delayed 7nm CPU project
Sponsored Links picture alliance via Getty Images Last week Intel revealed that yields for CPUs manufactured on a 7nm process were running a year behind schedule, which will slow its transition to the technology that lets it build more efficient processors. Now the chipmaker has reshuffled executives in charge, with chief engineering officer Dr. Murthy… Continue reading Intel puts Dr. Ann Kelleher in charge of its delayed 7nm CPU project
Google’s latest local news effort is a dedicated sports hub
Sponsored Links The Matchup With its latest local news initiative, Google wants to give sports fans the chance to read coverage from all of the best reporters who cover professional and college teams at local news publications across the US and Canada. To that end, the search giant is helping the Local Media Consortium, a… Continue reading Google’s latest local news effort is a dedicated sports hub