Month: June 2020
NASA delays launch of its next Mars rover as time runs out for takeoff
NASA is pushing back the launch of it next Mars rover, called Perseverance, by a week, due to a problem with the rocket that’s supposed to send the spacecraft to the Red Planet. The rover is now slated to launch no earlier than July 30th out of Cape Canaveral, Florida.…
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Cards Against Humanity workers are unionizing
Employees at Cards Against Humanity (CAH) are unionizing. In a statement posted today on Twitter, workers said that they have sent a letter to CAH’s owners to voluntarily recognize their union under CMRJB Workers United. “The time has come for us to follow in the footsteps of our comrades at…
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Apple is reportedly canceling some Arcade contracts to focus on ‘engagement’
Earlier this year, Apple reportedly canceled several contracts for games that were set to launch on Arcade, the company’s game subscription service known for its library of high-quality titles that don’t have ads or in-app purchases. It allegedly canceled each of them for the same reason: Apple wants new games…
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Google Sheets will soon suggest formulas as you type
Spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets can be powerful tools if you're a wizard with formulas, but learning all the ins-and-outs of those apps can be time-consuming. If you only use Sheets sparingly, Google is adding two features… Source
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Netgear now has a slightly less expensive Wi-Fi 6 Orbi mesh router
Netgear is launching a second model of its Orbi mesh router with support for Wi-Fi 6, following up on a high-end model released last fall. This new version, eloquently named the RBK752, is more of a midrange model, offering slightly decreased performance at a slightly decreased price. This is still…
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ESPN Plus increases to $5.99 in August, making it the same price as Hulu
ESPN Plus is getting a $1 price hike in August to $5.99 a month, making the baseline price for Disney’s sports streaming app the same as Hulu’s basic tier. The price hike is only being applied to ESPN Plus’ monthly fee, according to internal documents viewed by The Verge. The…
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