In context: Google has been trying to keep malicious apps out of the Play Store for years with limited success. via Technology and News Today https://www.techspot.com/news/91491-new-android-trojan-malware-has-infected-more-than.html
Three months after Scarlett Johansson sued Disney over its streaming release of Black Widow, arguing she stood to lose millions of dollars because her salary was based on the box office performance of the film, the suit has now been settled, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and The New via Technology and News Today… Read More Disney and Scarlett Johansson have settled their lawsuit
The faces of three men who lived in ancient Egypt more than 2,000 years ago have been brought back to life. Digital reconstructions depict the men at age 25, based on DNA data extracted from their mummified remains. via Technology and News Today https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egyptian-mummies-faces-reconstructed-dna
Google is updating its visual search tool Google Lens with new AI-powered language features. The update will let users further narrow searches using text. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/29/22698014/google-lens-update-text-search-desktop-chrome
Disney’s The Book of Boba Fett, a new show focused on the iconic Star Wars bounty hunter, will premiere on Disney Plus on December 29th, Disney announced Wednesday. Disney revealed that the show was in the works after a post-credits scene during the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/29/22700329/disney-plus-the-book-of-boba-fett-star-wars-release-date
Another major automaker has revealed plans to move entirely to electric vehicles within the next decade. Rolls-Royce is the latest one to make the pledge, following other luxury brands such as Jaguar, Lincoln and Bentley. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/rolls-royce-electric-vehicle-spectre-2030-145128453.html
YouTube has banned all videos that contain misinformation about vaccines that are currently administered and have been approved by local health authorities or the World Health Organization. The measure is an expansion of a policy covering COVID-19 vaccines. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/youtube-anti-vaccine-video-ban-channel-takedowns-134545387.html
Google Nest is bringing back seasonal ringtones for its video doorbells, which now include the Nest Doorbell (wired) — previously known as Nest Hello — and the new Nest Doorbell (battery). via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/28/22699288/google-nest-doorbell-spooky-halloween-holiday-ringtones
First announced last year, Amazon will begin selling its Ring Always Home Cam starting today, September 28th, alongside the new Ring Alarm Pro, Blink Video Doorbell, and several other products. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/28/22698424/amazon-ring-always-home-cam-drone-preorder-invite-sign-up-how-to
The rumors were true. Amazon is working on an Alexa-powered robot on wheels. At its fall hardware event, the company showed off Astro. Follow all of the news from Amazon’s fall hardware event right here! via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/amazon-astro-robot-165934602.html
Among the many advancements in the Sony α7R IV is the pixel shift feature. Pixel shift, which debuted in earlier models, offers both a resolution and a color fidelity increase. via Technology and News Today https://alphauniverse.com/stories/how-i-use-sony-pixel-shift/
The newest version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 15, has new privacy features for people who pay for iCloud storage. via Technology and News Today https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/27/ios-15-hide-my-mail-creates-temporary-email-addresses.html
Some 23 years after its original run, Babylon 5 is making its way back to TV. According to Variety, The CW has ordered a reboot of the seminal sci-fi series. What’s more, original creator J. Michael Straczynski is attached to the project. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/babylon-5-reboot-the-cw-193805568.html
David & David tell you about fifteen iOS 15 settings you should turn off now. There are several new iOS 15 settings you need to know about, and some older settings have a way of getting turned on again after an update. 1. Introduction [0:00] 2. Stop Allowing Apps To Request To Track You [0:18]… Read More iOS 15 Settings You Need To Turn Off Now
You’d think large galaxies in the early universe would have had plenty of ‘fuel’ left for new stars, but a recent discovery suggests that wasn’t always the case. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/hubble-dead-early-galaxies-210407505.html
Sonos stock (NASDAQ: SONO) has declined by about 3% over the last month and remains down by about 6% over the last two weeks (ten trading days). via Technology and News Today https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sonos-stock-is-down-despite-product-price-hikes-and-patent-win.-time-to-buy-2021-09-24
At its big Tudum event, Netflix confirmed that it will make a third season of The Witcher. No other details were shared, so we don’t know when we might expect it just yet. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/25/22692068/netflix-tudum-season-3-anime-film-kids-family-series
Netflix has released a new trailer for Arcane, its upcoming series based on the League of Legends universe, and also revealed when the show will premiere: November 6th. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/22688837/netflix-arcane-league-of-legends-trailer-show-riot-games-release-date
California will require all light-duty autonomous vehicles (AV) to emit zero emissions starting in 2030. On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill sponsored by environmental groups that would eventually prohibit gas- and hybrid-powered autonomous vehicles from operating in the state. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/24/22691410/california-autonomous-vehicles-zero-emission-2030-newsom
Today, Microsoft is unveiling the Surface Duo 2, a new Android-based smartphone with two screens and a raft of updates over the problematic original Surface Duo. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22686707/microsoft-surface-duo-2-phone-desig-specs-features-photos-hands-on
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