God of War on PC delivers nearly everything we’d hoped for
Long-awaited PC port has us optimistic about Sony's Steam, EGS plans to come. Enlarge / "Boy." "Yes?" "You are ready... for the PC port." (This image was directly captured by Ars from the game's PC build—as were most of the other ima.....»»
Human eye beats machine in archaeological color identification test
A ruler and scale can tell archaeologists the size and weight of a fragment of pottery—but identifying its precise color can depend on individual perception. So, when a handheld color-matching gadget came on the market, scientists hoped it offered.....»»
How to download a video from Facebook
While this process isn't as straightforward as you may have hoped, it is still possible without much effort......»»
Good customer service can lead to higher profits, even for utilities without competition
In Lily Tomlin's classic SNL comedy sketch, her telephone operator "Ernestine" famously delivers the punchline, "We don't care. We don't have to. We're the Phone Company." But new research finds that satisfied customers mean increased profits even fo.....»»
Every crazy thing that happened in Apple and Facebook’s privacy feud today
Apple CEO Tim Cook claims Facebook’s model leads to polarization and violence. Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers a speech on privacy at a virtual conference. (credit: CPDP) Today, Apple announced plans to finally roll out its previously.....»»
New electronic chip delivers smarter, light-powered AI
New tech combines the core software needed to drive AI with image-capturing hardware - in one electronic chip. The light-driven prototype device imitates the way the human brain processes visual information. It's a significant advance towards the ult.....»»
Online wholesale retailer Boxed taps Aeon for Asia expansion
Boxed, the New York-based online retailer that sells and delivers bulk-sized groceries, makes its foray into Asia by partnering with Aeon, one of Asia’s largest brick-and-mortar retail operators. Unlike its consumer-focused business in the U.S......»»
Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide
The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors......»»
GM partners with Navistar to power fuel cell semitrucks
Navistar is launching a zero-emission long-haul system with General Motors and OneH2, which provides scalable hydrogen fuel systems and delivers hydrogen fuel for use in industrial vehicle and truck markets......»»
SpaceX delivers 60 more Starlink satellites in first launch of 2021, and sets new Falcon 9 rocket reusability record
SpaceX has launched its 17th batch of Starlink satellites during its first mission of 2021, using a Falcon 9 rocket that was flying for the eighth time, and that landed again, recording a record for its reusability program. This puts the total Starli.....»»
After a decade, NASA’s big rocket fails its first real test
"It's not everything we hoped it would be." At 4:27pm central time, the SLS rocket core stage ignited its four RS-25 engines at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The test was to last up to eight min.....»»
With Trump’s vaccine rollout in chaos, Biden unveils five-point plan
"We will manage the hell out of this operation," Biden vowed. Enlarge / US President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks on his plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Wilmington, Delaware on January 15, 2021. (credit: Getty | Angela Weiss) Pres.....»»
Drupal"s Business Survey Drops, WordPress Launches State of the Word & More News
In this month's open source newsbyte, Drupal's annual survey rolls out, WordPress delivers its State of the Word, TYPO 3 releases a podcast and more. Continue reading........»»
Best Buy slashes $230 off the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 package
Get $250 off this package that delivers a Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Pen, Surface Mobile Mouse, and Microsoft Office Personal......»»
UK on-demand supermarket Weezy raises $20M Series A led by NYC’s Left Lane Capital
Weezy — an on-demand supermarket that delivers groceries in fast times such as 15 minutes — has raised $20 million in a Series A funding led by New York-based venture capital fund Left Lane Capital. Also participating were UK-based fund DN Capita.....»»
Biden plans to release full vaccine supply, reversing Trump policy
"The president-elect believes we must accelerate distribution of the vaccine." Enlarge / President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks January 07, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. (credit: Getty | Chip Somodevilla) President-elect Joe Biden is repo.....»»
Let Customer Experience Drive Your Software Development
With the right mindset, your teams can develop software that delivers memorable customer experiences and creates long-term brand loyalty. Continue reading........»»
Plant-centered prepared food delivery startup Thistle raises $10.3 million
Eating less meat is the easiest way for anyone to lower their carbon footprint and the prepared food delivery startup, Thistle, has just raised $10.3 million to make that choice even easier for consumers. The company delivers plant-based full menu.....»»
VW"s Diess delivers wake-up call on capital markets dilemma
VW's CEO said additional cost reductions and a speedier overhaul of the German industrial giant are vital to withstand new rivals with superior financial firepower......»»
Tesla delivers 499,550 vehicles in 2020, just shy of target
The automaker delivered 180,570 electric vehicles in the last three months of the year, eclipsing its prior all-time high of 139,300 in the third quarter of 2020, while increasing its yearly total 36 percent from 367,500 in 2019......»»
Tesla delivers nearly 500,000 vehicles in 2020
Tesla delivered 499,550 vehicles in 2020, a 36% increase over the previous year and just a few dozen short of hitting an an historic and long-awaited milestone that CEO Elon Musk has been aiming for more than five years. Tesla reported Saturday that.....»»