AppLovin proposes to combine with Unity for about $17B
AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $17 billion. AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $.....»»
Right to food strategy could eliminate food waste on farms
A national strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University's Food Systems Lab. The study proposes implementing a "right to food" framework that would suppo.....»»
WordPress proposes blocking FLoC by default
It’s estimated that 40% of all sites use WordPress. If the proposal is implemented, that could be a devastating blow to Google’s ad-targeting capabilities. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
New research framework proposes equitable approach to preventing gun violence
The mass shootings in Atlanta and Colorado in March again put a spotlight on gun violence in America and sparked renewed discussion about prevention policy. Despite a global pandemic, 2020 recorded the highest-ever number of civilian lives lost to fi.....»»
Sen. Wyden proposes limits on exportation of American’s personal data
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has proposed a draft bill that would limit the types of information that could be bought and sold by tech companies abroad, and the countries it could be legally sold in. The legislation is imaginative and not highly specific.....»»
Mobile gaming company AppLovin raises $2 billion in IPO
Mobile apps and games platform AppLovin raised $2 billion in an initial public offering Thursday that valued the company at $28.6 billion......»»
Unity will gain native Nvidia DLSS support by the end of 2021
Since Unity is one of the most popular game engines in the world (especially among indie developers), this will be a major win for everyone: Nvidia, developers, and players alike. Of course, developers will still need to actively implement the techno.....»»
Apple Working on Combined TV Box, Speaker to Revive Home Efforts
Apple has been a laggard in the smart-home space, but a versatile new device in early development could change that. From a Bloomberg report: The company is working on a product that would combine an Apple TV set-top box with a HomePod speaker and in.....»»
Biden proposes gun control reforms to go after ‘ghost guns’ and close loopholes
President Biden has announced a new set of initiatives by which he hopes to curb the gun violence he described as “an epidemic” and “an international embarrassment.” Among other things, the ATF will be closing loopholes in unr.....»»
Dark Energy Survey physicists open new window into dark energy
The universe is expanding at an ever-increasing rate, and while no one is sure why, researchers with the Dark Energy Survey (DES) at least had a strategy for figuring it out: They would combine measurements of the distribution of matter, galaxies and.....»»
2D materials combine, becoming polarized and giving rise to photovoltaic effect
For the first time, researchers have discovered a way to obtain polarity and photovoltaic behavior from certain nonphotovoltaic, atomically flat (2D) materials. The key lies in the special way in which the materials are arranged. The resulting effect.....»»
CERN"s April Fools" Day Prank: Proposal For A "Space Elevator" Accelerator
New submitter catmar68 writes: CERN proposes "space elevator" accelerator to answer this fundamental question: "Do antimatter apples fall up?" From the press release: The true question, they say, is whether antimatter apples fall down differently. If.....»»
Biden infrastructure plan proposes spending $174B to boost America’s EV market
President Joe Biden has earmarked $174 billion from his ambitious infrastructure plan to build out domestic supply chains for electric vehicles, noting the imperative for United States automakers to “compete globally” to win a larger share of the.....»»
Innovation in Silicon Valley: Megaproject to combine dealership with housing
A $279 million proposal aims to make the most of Silicon Valley's ultraexpensive land by building 400-plus housing units over a new Toyota dealership in Walnut Creek, Calif......»»
Here are the best JBL true wireless headphones at just $150
JBL's best true wireless headphone combine great sound with top features for just $150.....»»
Global biodiversity awareness tracked with Wikipedia page views
Wikipedia page views could be used to monitor global awareness of biodiversity, proposes a research team from UCL, ZSL, and the RSPB......»»
The best cargo vans for small businesses in 2021
2021's best new cargo vans for small businesses combine serious cargo-hauling capability with smart tech......»»
Building knowledge of changes in uranium chemistry
"There are still a great many questions to be answered in uranium chemistry, particularly in the context of the nuclear fuel cycle; but when researchers combine their skills and expertise, pioneering and significant solutions can be found," said Dr......»»
Rogers Shaw Merger Could Shake Up Canadian Telecom
Rogers Shaw Merger Could Shake Up Canadian Telecom Canadian-based telecom providers Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications agreed to combine today in a $26 billion (including debt) merger that executives said will benefit the combined entity.....»»
Marvel proposes using shipping containers for Covid-safe outdoor theatre in New York
Architecture firm Marvel has designed a concept for open-air theatres within shipping containers to put on outdoor performances in New York during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more Architecture firm Marvel has designed a concept for ope.....»»
Engineers combine AI and wearable cameras in self-walking robotic exoskeletons
Robotics researchers are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and moving on their own using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology......»»