Google has announced that it plans to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome within the next two years. These cookies are used to track people around the Internet, often without their explicit consent, raising significant privacy concerns. The news was announced on their Chromium Blog, and it … [Read more...] about Google to phase out third party cookies in Chrome
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Google acquires Pointy to help local businesses
Google has today announced it has acquired Pointy to help local businesses showcase and quickly products online in the search giant’s catalogue. Pointy has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Google, With the transaction subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the … [Read more...] about Google acquires Pointy to help local businesses
Visa is buying Plaid for $5.3 billion
Visa has announced that it is buying Plaid in a deal which is worth $5.3 billion, the company is used by Venmo and other banking apps as well as other companies like Robinhood, Coinbase and more. Visa has said that at least one if four people who have a US bank account have used Plaid's … [Read more...] about Visa is buying Plaid for $5.3 billion
Samsung to accelerate US 5G network with latest acquisition
Samsung has announced that it plans to acceleratits 5G networks in the US with its latest acquisition, the company is buying TeleWorld Solutions (TWS). TeleWorld Solutions is a network service provide in Chantilly, VA and the company will continue to operate as a separate company. TWS, a privately … [Read more...] about Samsung to accelerate US 5G network with latest acquisition
GoPro Karma firmware update release to fix flight issues
GoPro Karma drone owners patiently waiting for a fix for its flight issues, will be pleased to know that the development team at GoPro has now released a new firmware update for the GoPro Karma drone fixing the issues that prevented the drone from taking flight. GoPro issued a statement on their … [Read more...] about GoPro Karma firmware update release to fix flight issues
OpenBook project receiving CircuitPython programming support
Via Twitter Joey Castillo has announced that his fantastic e-reader OpenBook project is currently in the process of receiving support for CircuitPython programming. “Today's second project: @CircuitPython support for the #OpenBook! It's not 100% there yet — I have yet to get the screen working as … [Read more...] about OpenBook project receiving CircuitPython programming support
Vodafone 5G expands to more cities
Vodafone has announced that it is expanding its 5G to more cities in the UK, this includes Belfast, Edinburgh, and Leeds. They are also expanding coverage in existing 5G areas which includes Greater Manchester, Cheadle, Rochdale, and Stockport. New Cities and Expanded Coverage The latest arrivals … [Read more...] about Vodafone 5G expands to more cities
Microsoft ends support for Windows 7 from tomorrow
Microsoft will end support for its Windows 7 operating system from tomorrow, the 14th of January 2020. This announcement was made some time ago, giving users ample notice to prepare for the transition. If you are still running Windows 7 on your device, now may be a good time to update your computer … [Read more...] about Microsoft ends support for Windows 7 from tomorrow
Tesla’s will soon be able to talk to pedestrians
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is adding a groundbreaking new feature to their cars: the ability for their vehicles to talk to people and pedestrians. This innovative feature was showcased in a short video that the Tesla CEO posted on Twitter. You can see the tweet below. Teslas will soon talk … [Read more...] about Tesla’s will soon be able to talk to pedestrians
Samsung updates earnings guidance for Q4 2019
Samsung has updated its earnings guidance for Q4 of 2019, the company is expecting operating profits to decline by around 30% for the quarter. This is on a year-on-year basis. When compared to quarter three of 2019, the company has seen sales down by 6.5 percent and profit down 9 percent. This … [Read more...] about Samsung updates earnings guidance for Q4 2019
NASA X-59 supersonic jet prepares for final assembly
NASA has this week confirmed that its first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly. The X-59 has been specifically designed and shaped to reduce the loudness of a sonic boom reaching the ground to that of a gentle thump, if it is heard at all says NASA. … [Read more...] about NASA X-59 supersonic jet prepares for final assembly
Plex media streaming receiving rentals, subscription channels and more
After previously launching its in-house and supported streaming service to more than 200 countries last month during December 2019. Plex has revealed a few more details of what you can expect to be added to the media streaming service in the coming months. The company has continued to develop and … [Read more...] about Plex media streaming receiving rentals, subscription channels and more
