Major tech companies like Twitter and Salesforce are giving their employees Election Day off in order to vote. Others, like Apple and Facebook, are encouraging employees to volunteer to be poll workers. Several tech firms have joined a movement called “Time To Vote,” which aims to give US workers more flexibility to cast their ballots… Continue reading Major US companies are joining a crusade to give workers time off to vote on Nov. 3. From Apple to Salesforce, here are all the tech companies that are onboard.
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@Groupe PSA: PR New Opel Crossland: Much More Than Just a Pretty Face000401
Early adopter: Crossland features unique face premiered by new Opel Mokka Sweeping change: Opel Vizor covers whole fascia, integrating grille and headlights For enthusiasts: Sporty GS Line+ trim with distinctive black and red colour scheme Outstanding versatility: Sliding rear seats and up to 1,255 litres of trunk volume Excellent comfort: Optionally with new ergonomic, AGR-certified,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR New Opel Crossland: Much More Than Just a Pretty Face000401
Sutton VIP Class LEVC is £120k luxury electric taxi
Sutton Bespoke, the aftermarket division of premium car dealer Clive Sutton, is hoping to attract high-end private hire operators with a luxury take on the LEVC TX. Called the Sutton VIP Class LEVC, the model is based on the Coventry-built range-extender electric taxi that has been plying city streets since 2017. However, its functional cabin has… Continue reading Sutton VIP Class LEVC is £120k luxury electric taxi
Congress Unveils Its Plan to Curb Big Tech’s Power
Anyone who’s paid even slight attention to a Congressional investigation of the power wielded by tech giants won’t be surprised by the report released Tuesday by the subcommittee’s Democrats. They say four companies—Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google—have monopoly power that threatens core economic and political liberties. The report, which ends a 16-month investigation and includes… Continue reading Congress Unveils Its Plan to Curb Big Tech’s Power
Apple’s T2 Security Chip Has an Unfixable Flaw
A recently released tool is letting anyone exploit an unusual Mac vulnerability to bypass Apple’s trusted T2 security chip and gain deep system access. The flaw is one researchers have also been using for more than a year to jailbreak older models of iPhones. But the fact that the T2 chip is vulnerable in the… Continue reading Apple’s T2 Security Chip Has an Unfixable Flaw
House Democrats push Congress to break up Big Tech monopolies
Sponsored Links Tom Williams via Getty Images Congress should consider forcing the breakup of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google into smaller companies that can’t enter into adjacent lines of business (via NBC News). That’s the main recommendation of a 449-page report (PDF) the Democrats on the House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust published on Tuesday following… Continue reading House Democrats push Congress to break up Big Tech monopolies
What’s on TV: ‘FIFA 21,’ ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ and ‘The Boys’ finale
Sponsored Links EIKE SCHROTER/NETFLIX This week spooky season is taking over with a slew of horror-themed TV shows and movies. FIFA 21 arrives for sports gamers, while Chasing the Crown: Dreamers to Streamers makes a reality TV show out of wannabe Twitch stars. If you’d like to feel as if you’re on yet another Zoom… Continue reading What’s on TV: ‘FIFA 21,’ ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ and ‘The Boys’ finale
@Hyundai: Auto Mapping Technology of Hyundai MNSOFT produces Special Maps Required for Autonomous Driving
Map Auto Creation (MAC) technology of Hyundai MNSOFT is used for autonomous driving, realizing high precision maps and future mapping technology. As Hyundai Motor Group strives to commercialize level 3 autonomous driving technology, Hyundai MNSOFT is working to create and supply high-definition maps necessary for autonomous driving, using its industry-leading map creation technology. Hyundai MNSOFT… Continue reading @Hyundai: Auto Mapping Technology of Hyundai MNSOFT produces Special Maps Required for Autonomous Driving
Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
Sponsored Links Justin Sullivan via Getty Images If you needed confirmation that Apple has big plans for personal audio, Bloomberg reports that its stores have stopped selling speakers and headphones from several competitors. Based on checks and what employees have been told, the outlet reports that Logitech, Sonos and Bose are no longer available in… Continue reading Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
To 3D and Beyond: Pixar’s USD Coming to an Industry Near You
It was the kind of career moment developers dream of but rarely experience. To whoops and cheers from the crowd at SIGGRAPH 2016, Dirk Van Gelder of Pixar Animation Studios launched Universal Scene Description. USD would become the open-source glue filmmakers used to bind their favorite tools together so they could collaborate with colleagues around… Continue reading To 3D and Beyond: Pixar’s USD Coming to an Industry Near You