Month: May 2020
Uber plans to require its drivers and passengers in the US to wear face coverings
Uber is planning to implement a new policy in the coming weeks requiring drivers and riders in the US and certain other countries to wear face masks or coverings, a company spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. As first reported by CNN Business, the ride-hailing company also is developing technology to detect…
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Intel is reportedly close to buying transit app creator Moovit
Intel’s autonomous driving ambitions may soon get a boost from a well-known app developer. Calcalist, The Marker and TechCrunch sources claim Intel is close to acquiring transit app developer Moovit in a deal that would be worth around $1 billion. Th… Source
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After Math: Keeping occupied in a time of quarantine
Six weeks on the inside can change a person. It empties out their soul and makes them question their perception of the world. They say seven weeks will drive you completely over the edge, giving in to the temptations of artisanal home haircuts and so… Source
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The murder hornet is the 2020 B-plot you probably didn’t see coming
As The Verge’s weekend editor, I endeavor to find a good mix of stories for our Saturday and Sunday site visitors, balancing news about tech and policy with the latest about the coronavirus and its impact, along with other news of the day. Some days the news is upbeat and…
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Roku Smart Soundbar Review: Great Sound, With a Roku Player Built In
This home theater upgrade comes with our favorite streaming player inside, and it makes movies and shows sound damn good. Source
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Intel to buy smart urban transit startup Moovit for $1B to boost its autonomous car division
Some big M&A is afoot in Israel in the world of smart transportation. According to multiple reports and sources that have contacted TechCrunch, chip giant Intel is in the final stages of a deal to acquire Moovit, a startup that applies AI and big data analytics to track traffic and…
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