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 $.....»»
Ford ads stress unity following Capitol riot
The spots, called "Builders," debut Saturday during college basketball on Fox and are the latest in Ford's "Built for America" series of commercials that began in 2020......»»
Ford to run ads stressing unity following Capitol riot
The spots, called "Builders," will debut Saturday during college basketball on Fox. The spot is the latest in Ford's "Built for America" series of commercials that began running last year......»»
Poland proposes social media "free speech" law
The law would see social networks fined if they ban a Polish user who has not broken local laws......»»
Toyota, Stanford team up on safety research
Engineers for the joint project are working to combine the instincts of professional drivers and automated driving technology to reduce vehicle crash-related fatalities......»»
New York City proposes regulating algorithms used in hiring
Bill would require firms to disclose when they use software to assess candidates. Enlarge (credit: John Lamb | Getty Images) In 1964, the Civil Rights Act barred the humans who made hiring decisions from discriminating on the basis of sex or r.....»»
Energy sorghum may combine best of annual, perennial bioenergy crops
Large perennial grasses like miscanthus are a primary target for use as bioenergy crops because of their sustainability advantages, but they take several years to establish and aren't ideal for crop rotation. Maize and other annual crops are easier t.....»»
Farming Equipment is Beaming Back "Reams of Data" To its Manufacturers
Farming equipment like combine harvesters "beam back reams of data to its manufacturer," reports Forbes: GPS records the combine's precise path through the field as it moves. Sensors tally the number of crops gathered per acre and the spacing between.....»»
The best SUVs for families in 2021
These SUVs combine usability with family-friendly technology features, strong value, and good reliability......»»
Resolution Scaling: The Secret to Playable "4K Gaming"
Resolution scaling is a great option if you're looking to gain an additional 10-15% performance after tweaking settings. If you're playing at a high resolution like 4K, and you combine res scaling with image sharpening, the results are often very clo.....»»
IBM and Fujifilm"s new magnetic tape can store 580TB of data on a single cartridge
Combine the importance of preserving huge amounts of critical data with an exponential growth rate, and it becomes understandable why a storage technology as old as the magnetic tape is still seeing advancements today. The medium's latest breakthroug.....»»
Researchers set new bounds on the mass of leptoquarks
At the most fundamental level, matter is made up of two types of particles: leptons, such as the electron, and quarks, which combine to form protons, neutrons and other composite particles. Under the Standard Model of particle physics, both leptons a.....»»
The best cargo vans for small businesses in 2020
2020's best new cargo vans for small businesses combine serious cargo-hauling capability with smart tech......»»
Boring Company Proposes Massive Vegas Expansion Following Monorail Bankruptcy
Elon Musk's tunneling venture, The Boring Company, is planning a massive citywide expansion of the currently modest underground transportation system it's building in Las Vegas. The Verge reports: The startup now wants to build a 10-mile sub-surface.....»»
Smart faucets, tractors vie for CES 2021 Innovation Awards
Smartphones, 3D displays and even a smarter combine harvester will take home awards at CES 2021......»»
Alliance proposes national strategy to ensure U.S. leadership in autos
In the report, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation outlines eight policy approaches for ensuring U.S. competitiveness in forward-looking technologies such as electrification, connectivity and automation......»»
Virgin Galactic’s stock price drops following failed spaceflight attempt
“As we do with every test flight, we are evaluating all the data.” Enlarge / SpaceShipTwo Unity is seen shortly after landing in New Mexico on Saturday. (credit: Virgin Galactic) On Saturday, nearly two full years after its last powered fl.....»»
Virgin Galactic test flight fails to reach space after failsafe landing triggered
Virgin Galactic attempted a test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity spaceplane on Saturday, but the flight was cut short after the spacecraft detached from its carrier aircraft. A failsafe prevented Unity’s rocket engines from firing up, because.....»»
Virgin Galactic’s test flight of space tourism craft fails to reach space
Virgin Galactic's first crewed test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity craft from Spaceport America in New Mexico has failed to reach the boundary of space......»»