Microsoft Starts Beta Testing Windows 10 Patches with Actual Beta Testers
Microsoft releases “C” and “D” updates to people who click “Check for Updates” in Windows Update. Those people become unwitting beta testers. January 2019’s C update...
Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles will soon get a ‘Sentry Mode’
Tesla owners may soon have a way to see (and record) damage that happens to their vehicles when they’re unattended. Tesla will roll out “Tesla Sentry...
Viacom buys the free video streaming service Pluto.tv for $340 million
Viacom is bucking the trend of launching new premium subscription-based entertainment offerings with its bid to acquire Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. It’s a way to...
Let the sunshine in: opening the market for more renewable energy in Asia
Since 2010, we’ve signed on to more than 30 solar and wind projects across the Americas and Europe, making us the world’s largest corporate purchaser of...
Family Says Hacked Nest Cam Terrorized Them With Fake Ballistic Missile Alert
A California family said they got the scare of a lifetime this past weekend when their smart security cameras began falsely warning of three North Korean...
Rocket Lab snags DARPA launch contract for first 2019 mission
Launch startup Rocket Lab is following the success of its first couple commercial launches by adding a prestigious (and deep-pocketed) new client: DARPA. The New Zealand-based...
Police license plate readers are still exposed on the internet
Smile! You’re on camera. At least, your license plate is. You might have heard of automatic license plate recognition — known as ALPR (or ANPR in...
11 Inspirational Nike Slogans to Use as Your Next Sporty Instagram Caption
Whether you’re an avid athlete or someone who’s lucky if they can force themself to workout once a month, it’s good to have a little inspiration...
5 Movies That Accurately Depict the Painful Truth of a Breakup
Movies get a lot of things wrong. From the too-good-to-be-true portrayal of romantic relationships, to the often unhealthy behaviors of couples who are characterized as true...
Netflix joins the Motion Picture Association of America
Hollywood’s highest-profile lobbying group, the Motion Picture Association of America, has announced the addition of a new member: Netflix. The trade group’s membership includes the major Hollywood...
