Elon Musk now says the flight with the SN8 prototype will top out at 15km, or close to 50,000ft, instead of the 18km and 60,000ft he’d mentioned earlier. It’s not clear what prompted the lowered expectations, but Musk added that the rocket would get its nosecone and front flaps “next week.” He also showed current […]
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Windows XP source code leaked
Microsoft’s source code for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 has leaked online. Torrent files for both operating systems’ source code have been published on various file sharing sites this week. It’s the first time source code for Windows XP has leaked publicly, although the leaked files claim this code has been shared privately for […]
Justice Department opposes TikTok’s request for injunction in new filing
The Justice Department filed its opposition to TikTok’s request for an injunction against the Trump administration’s looming ban of the app, and the agency pulled no punches. The Department of Justice says blocking the the ban would “infringe on the President’s authority to block business-to-business economic transactions with a foreign entity in the midst of […]
Google is banning election ads after polls close on November 3rd
Google will not run any election-related ads after polls for the US presidential election close on November 3rd, reported to Axios. In an email obtained by the publication, the search giant warns advertisers they won’t be able to run ads “referencing candidates, the election or its outcome, given that an unprecedented amount of votes will […]
Microsoft is bringing Xbox remote play to iOS
Microsoft has hinted that you’ll soon be able to stream Xbox games to iPhone. The company has so far only officially announced the feature for Android smartphones, but it separately indicated that we can expect it for iPhones too. There’s an iOS version of the new Xbox app on the way, but it has so […]
Apple fixes default app settings bug in latest iOS update
iOS 14 feels like a bigger software update and visual refresh than most of Apple’s yearly iterations, thanks to the addition of improved, highly customizable widgets, an App Library, and refined UIs for various functions that have given Apple’s iPhones a much-needed facelift. It’s also given device owners a solid reason to upgrade, a quarter […]
Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service arrives next month
Amazon has revealed Luna, its cloud-gaming platform and the latest competitor to xCloud and Stadia. It goes live in early access this October, and sign-ups to receive an invite are available now. Luna will support Fire TV, PC, Mac and iOS devices at first in early access, with Android support coming soon. More than 100 […]
Amazon rolls out new ball-shaped Echo Dots
Amazon has revealed its newest iteration on the Echo Dot, once a puck-shaped companion to the larger Echo smart speaker line and now a spherical smart speaker. The announcement was made during Amazon’s annual Alexa-themed hardware event live-streamed on this afternoon. The new look matches that of the new fourth-generation standard Echo, also announced today. […]
The latest Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers support Wi-Fi 6
Amazon announced the Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6. Both models support WiFi 6, the latest and fastest WiFi standard. A single Eero 6 will set you back $129, while a standalone Eero Pro 6 will cost $229. Similar to the previous generation, the Pro 6 is a tri-band router that offers a single band […]
Ring announces a security camera and alarm for your car
Ring is launching a new Car Alarm which plugs into your vehicle’s OBD port, letting it push alerts to your phone should it detect intrusion. You can even hit a button on your phone to trigger a siren to deter any nefarious types from pinching your wheels. The new Car Cam, Car Alarm, and Car […]
Ring’s latest security camera is a drone that flies around inside your house
Ring latest home security camera is taking flight. The new Always Home Cam is an autonomous drone that can fly around inside your home to give you a perspective of any room you want when you’re not home. Once it’s done flying, the Always Home Cam returns to its dock to charge its battery. The […]
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 rotates to follow you
mazonAmazon has just announced the latest iteration of its flagship smart display, the new Echo Show 10. The new model has a number of new changes and updates from the prior generation, but the one that matters the most is this: it moves. The device will support Zoom calls, Skype and Amazon Chime, while Amazon […]
Amazon’s AZ1 Neural Edge processor will make Alexa voice commands even faster
Amazon has introduced the AZ1 Neural Edge machine learning processor that is baked into its latest products. The AZ1 is a custom processor built in collaboration with MediaTek, and Amazon is positioning it as a key differentiator in making Alexa faster. Amazon says the AZ1 is an “all-new silicon module that’s purpose-built for accelerating machine […]
Amazon unveils new Guard Plus subscription for $4.99 per month
Amazon has announced Guard Plus, a premium version of its Guard service that turns Echo speakers and smart displays into home security devices. Guard Plus is an upgrade to Alexa Guard, a free service that enables Alexa to listen for signs of danger while you’re out of the house and mimic your daily smart light […]
Google’s Nest Audio speaker revealed early by Walmart
Walmart has jumped the gun and put the unannounced Google Nest Audio speaker on the shop floor. Expected to be officially unveiled during the Launch Night In online event on 30 September, the smart speaker was already spied in store by Twitter user Marcos Frausto. While the Walmart display didn’t a put a price on […]