In the process of ordering an iPhone 12, I noticed what seemed like a strange alert that I needed to change my Verizon plan to be able to use 5G. That’s despite having what I thought was the carrier’s latest unlimited plan. Follow along for how to make sure you’ve got a 5G Verizon plan and what to look out for.
TL;DR: Even if you think you have a current unlimited plan with Verizon that…
Sony’s Xperia 1 II has so far been offered in black and purple, but soon there will be a rather intriguing third color version. The 1 II in Mirror Lake Green is apparently headed to Taiwan, due to be officially unveiled for that market on October 20.
The new hue is…
Tesla is pushing a new software update that is increasing the range of its existing Model Y vehicles after updating the range of new vehicles in its lineup.
As we reported earlier today, Tesla has improved the range of almost all of the new vehicles in its lineup thanks to…
Shipping is an enormous polluter — crucial decisions are coming
October 17, 2020
A group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) has released a statement ahead of next week’s talks at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) that claims the initial IMO GHG Strategy, the 2018 climate deal agreed to by over 100 countries, risks being undermined at negotiations next week by a small number of countries.
The seventh meeting of the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group…
WASHINGTON — Anduril Industries adapted existing technology developed for base and border protection over the course of 11 months so it could detect cruise missiles, which it did during the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System demonstration, according to…
Totallee launches MagSafe-compatible thin clear case for new iPhone 12/Mini and iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max
October 17, 2020
If you’ve pre-ordered or are planning on ordering one of the new iPhones you’re probably thinking about protecting it to keep it looking like new. At the same time you don’t want to cover up that shiny new phone with a bulky case. just released the perfect solution…
LucasArts adventure classics join Xbox Game Pass on October 29th
October 17, 2020
A biker, insurance salesman and tentacle walk into a bar. That&aposs not the start of a bad joke, but rather Microsoft’s latest pitch for why you should get Xbox Game Pass. Starting on October 29th, the remasters of classic LucasArts adventure games Full Throttle, Grim Fandango and Day of the Tentacle will make their way to the subscription gaming service. Provided you pay for Game Pass…
NASA taps Nokia to bring LTE to the Moon
October 17, 2020
When NASA returns to the Moon sometime in 2024, it wants to have an efficient and reliable way for its astronauts to communicate with one another, and it’s turning to mobile pioneer Nokia for help. This week, the space agency said it will provide Nokia with 14.1 million in…
AI Weekly: U.S. lawmakers decry the chilling effect of federal surveillance at protests
October 17, 2020
There’s a thread that runs through police violence against Black people and connects to overpolicing, onerous and problematic tactics like facial recognition, AI-powered predictive policing, and federal agencies’ surveillance of protestors. It’s almost a loop; at the…
Nikon has unveiled the winners of the 2020 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition: our annual opportunity to witness the most beautiful images that straddle the intersection of stunning photography and groundbreaking science.
Top prize this year went to Daniel Castranova, assisted by Bakary Samasa, who were working in Dr. Brant Weinstein’s lab at the National Institutes of Health.
