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The Best Bike Computers (2022): Garmin, Wahoo, Bontrager, Hammerhead

When it comes to cycling computers, bicyclists tend to love them or hate them. Those in the latter category crave the freedom of riding without technological interference. I used to be one of those people. I was disdainful of taking along a computer that could talk to GPS satellites, display where I was on a… Continue reading The Best Bike Computers (2022): Garmin, Wahoo, Bontrager, Hammerhead

‘The Witcher: Monster Slayer’ is shutting down

CD Projekt Red is shutting down The Witcher: Monster Slayer, its Pokémon Go-style mobile title released last year. The game will start winding down at the end of January before going offline for good at the end of June. Unfortunately, that will also mean layoffs. As detailed in a FAQ (spotted by IGN), some developers… Continue reading ‘The Witcher: Monster Slayer’ is shutting down

Amazon Luna lets Prime members play Ubisoft PC games they own for free

Since Amazon first announced its Luna cloud gaming service in 2020, Ubisoft has been one of the company’s closest partners. The publisher embraced the service early and came out of the gate with a dedicated channel. Now the two companies are deepening their partnership with an expansion of what you can do with Luna. Starting… Continue reading Amazon Luna lets Prime members play Ubisoft PC games they own for free

EU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads

Meta thrives on ad targeting, but it may have to tone down its use of the technology in Europe. The Wall Street Journal sources claim the EU’s European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has ruled that Meta can’t require users to accept personalized ads. You could opt out of targeted ads on Facebook or Instagram if… Continue reading EU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads

Snap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lenses

Snapchat is testing out a new way for its augmented reality lens creators to make money from their creations. The company is experimenting with a new feature that will allow creators to sell paid upgrades to lenses with Snapchat’s in-app currency . Creators have flexibility in terms of the “digital goods” they can build into… Continue reading Snap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lenses

Kodiak Robotics wins $50M to help US Army build AVs for recon, surveillance

Autonomous trucking technology company Kodiak Robotics won a $49.9 million contract from the the U.S. Department of Defense to help the Army automate future ground vehicles to conduct high-risk missions like reconnaissance and surveillance. The two year contract, which was awarded by the DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) on behalf of the Army’s Robotic Combat… Continue reading Kodiak Robotics wins $50M to help US Army build AVs for recon, surveillance

Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb

/ An all-time low price with a freebie thrown in? That’s a no-brainer. Plus, more deals on iPads, a Samsung monitor, and gaming accessories. The second-gen Nest Hub makes a handy bedside display.Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge We’re getting well beyond Black Friday, but the deals are still coming up strong. First off,… Continue reading Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb

Polestar 2 gets an over-the-air performance boost ‘without the hassle of a subscription’

/ The EV company is offering a 68 horsepower upgrade to customers for a one-time fee of $1,195. Other automakers are locking similar performance boosts behind an annual paywall. Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The Verge Polestar is offering an over-the-air (OTA) software update that boosts the electric Polestar 2’s performance by 68 horsepower. And… Continue reading Polestar 2 gets an over-the-air performance boost ‘without the hassle of a subscription’

Kodiak gets $50 million to develop self-driving reconnaissance vehicles for the US Army

/ The California-based startup will work with the army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle program over the next 24 months. Image: Kodiak Robotics Kodiak Robotics, the autonomous truck startup, will receive $49.9 million to help the US Army develop self-driving vehicles for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other “high-risk” missions. The Mountain View, California-based company, which primarily builds self-driving… Continue reading Kodiak gets $50 million to develop self-driving reconnaissance vehicles for the US Army