Apple recently released their first beta of iOS 13.4, we just saw a video of some of the new features and now we have details on another new feature, the ability to use your iPhone or Apple Watch as car keys. The new CarKey API was discovered in iOS 13.4 by 9 to 5 Mac and they have also … [Read more...] about iOS 13.4 could let you use your iPhone and Apple Watch as Car keys
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Instagram generated $20 Billion in sales last year, a quarter of Facebook’s revenue
Facebook bought Instagram for $715 million back in 2012, and it would appear that this was a great investment for the company. According to a recent report, Instagram generated a quarter of Facebook's revenue last year, some $20 billion in advertising revenue. The news comes in a report from … [Read more...] about Instagram generated $20 Billion in sales last year, a quarter of Facebook’s revenue
Samsung has won 61 iF Design Awards
Samsung has announced that it has won a total of 61 iF Design Awards, the company was given 34 awards for product design. On top of that it also won eight awards for professional concept design, 17 for communication design and two awards for packaging design. Samsung received the gold award for … [Read more...] about Samsung has won 61 iF Design Awards
CircuitPython 5.0.0 Beta 5 released
Adafruit is wasting no time rolling through the beta releases for the upcoming CircuitPython 5.0.0, today announcing the release of beta 5. 5.0.0 is the latest major revision of CircuitPython. It features many improvements and enhancements to displayio, including grayscale OLED and e-paper displays, … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 5.0.0 Beta 5 released
LG withdrawing from MWC due to coronavirus
Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off later this month, and LG has announced that it is withdrawing from the conference and that it will not be exhibiting this year. This decision comes in response to the recent coronavirus outbreak. LG has decided that it would be safer for its employees if they … [Read more...] about LG withdrawing from MWC due to coronavirus
GeForce NOW game streaming service launches for free
NVIDIA has today announced the launch of its GeForce NOW game streaming service making it available for free for one hour sessions or in the form of a Founders bundle for $4.99 a month offering priority access, extended session lengths, RTX ON as well as a free 90 day introductory period. “GeForce … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW game streaming service launches for free
Disney+ streaming service has more than 28 million subscribers
The new Disney+ streaming service launched in the US last year, and it is headed to the UK and some other countries in March. It looks like it has already become incredibly popular. Disney+ now boasts a total of 28.6 million subscribers. This impressive milestone was revealed by the company's CEO, … [Read more...] about Disney+ streaming service has more than 28 million subscribers
SCaLE 18X Linux Expo March 5-8th 2020
Next month SCaLE 18X the 18th annual Southern California Linux Expo will take place running from March 5-8th, 2020 at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 18X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run … [Read more...] about SCaLE 18X Linux Expo March 5-8th 2020
Rice University created new “flash graphene” process to transform waste into graphene
Scientists at Rice University have created a new process that can convert trash, waste food, plastic and other materials into graphene, hopefully facilitating a “massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials.” A new process introduced by the Rice University … [Read more...] about Rice University created new “flash graphene” process to transform waste into graphene
Samsung’s launches industry first 16GB third gen High Bandwidth Memory 2E
Samsung has announced that it is launching an industry first 16GB third generation High Bandwidth Memory 2E (HBM2E). The new 16GB High Bandwidth Memory 2E is twice the capacity of the previous generation memory and it is designed to be used for high performance computers and AI. “With the … [Read more...] about Samsung’s launches industry first 16GB third gen High Bandwidth Memory 2E
Free Apple Developer accounts rollout to more countries
Via its Developer website, Apple has today announced the rollout of its free Apple Developer accounts to more countries, expanding the lineup to 13 in total. Apple Developer Program membership is available at no cost for eligible organizations. Nonprofit organizations, accredited educational … [Read more...] about Free Apple Developer accounts rollout to more countries
The UK will ban Petrol and diesel new car sales from 2035
The UK government is accelerating its plans to ban the sales of new diesel and petrol cars, moving the deadline forward to 2035 from the previously scheduled 2040. This significant policy shift is part of a broader strategy to reduce the UK's carbon emissions and combat climate change more … [Read more...] about The UK will ban Petrol and diesel new car sales from 2035
