Tag: author_name|Kris Holt

MLB is turning to an electronic pitch-calling system to fight cheating

For well over a century, baseball catchers have signaled pitches with their fingers, but that could soon become a thing of the past in the big leagues. Major League Baseball has approved the use of a system that will allow catchers to send directions to their pitchers electronically. The PitchCom…

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Microsoft unveils system-wide video call upgrades for Windows 11

As part of its hybrid work event, Microsoft revealed some system-wide features designed to improve virtual meetings on Windows 11. Some are hardware-dependent, however, so if you have an under-powered machine, they might not necessarily be available on your PC. The features include automatic framing (which will refocus your camera…

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VanMoof refreshes its e-bike lineup with the $2,998 S5 and A5

VanMoof is updating its core e-bike lineup for the first time in two years. There are two new models designed for different use cases. The company created the S5 with longer rides in mind. It reworked the straight frame to increase the height of the riding position. It's for riders…

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VanMoof refreshes its e-bike lineup with the $3,000 S5 and A5

VanMoof is updating its core e-bike lineup for the first time in two years. There are two new models designed for different use cases. The company created the S5 with longer rides in mind. It reworked the straight frame to increase the height of the riding position. It's for riders…

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WhatsApp makes voice messaging less of a chore

WhatsApp is looking to make it easier for people to send and listen to voice messages with a swathe of new features, albeit fairly basic ones. Users will be able to pause and resume while recording a message and listen back to it before sending. You’ll soon have the option…

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FedEx will test autonomous cargo flights next year

FedEx plans to test a different method of moving goods between depots starting next year, which could speed up the delivery process. The company has teamed up with Elroy Air, which is developing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo drone, to transport packages between sorting centers via autonomous flights.…

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