Virgin Orbit plans to be the first private company to send cubesats to Mars. Today, it announced a partnership with the Polish satellite company SatRevolution and a dozen Polish universities to design a series of small-satellite missions to the Red P… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2AU8X6S via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Virgin Orbit plans to send cubesats to Mars as early as 2022 October 09, 2019 at 11:27PM"

When Rockstar Games announced last week that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC on November 5th, the studio said the new release would include a variety of enhancements. Now that game is available to pre-order, Rockstar has detailed those improvem… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2M20ZPF via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ on PC will support 4K and HDR October 09, 2019 at 10:46PM"

For years, European countries have been grappling with how to get big tech firms to pay more taxes. They've proposed interim taxes on revenues, suggested global minimum taxes and slapped companies with hefty fines. We may be getting closer to a solut… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/323uzJU via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "G20 leaders will discuss raising taxes for big tech firms next week October 09, 2019 at 10:30PM"

UNICEF, the United Nations' charity that helps underserved children around the world, now accepts donations in bitcoin and ether. As the first UN organization to embrace cryptocurrencies, UNICEF and the recipients of its funding will benefit from the… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LZO0Om via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "UNICEF now takes bitcoin and ether donations October 09, 2019 at 10:04PM"

As part of its big robot push for upcoming the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota says it will have 20 of its e-Palette electric vehicles on-site to transport athletes. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Mt4L3u via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Toyota’s e-Palette will transport athletes during the 2020 Olympics October 09, 2019 at 09:40PM"

Blizzard is considering its options as players around the globe react to its decision to ban Hearthstone esports player Ng Wai Chung, known professionally as Blitzchung, after he voiced support for the protests in Hong Kong during a live post-match i… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2p2MBxx via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Blizzard is ‚assessing the situation‘ after Hong Kong protest ban October 09, 2019 at 09:25PM"

Volvo's electric XC40 will represent an upgrade to in-cabin tech, not just the powerplant. The automaker has continued its teaser campaign for the EV by revealing that it will use an infotainment system based on Android Automotive, just like the car… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2nylSsf via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Volvo’s electric XC40 will use an Android infotainment system October 09, 2019 at 09:18PM"

Unfortunately, mass shooters are still livestreaming their attacks. Twitch has confirmed to CNBC that the shooter who attacked a synagogue in Halle, Germany was broadcasting the murders on its service. The company has pulled the 35-minute clip and… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Mtc1Mx via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Germany synagogue shooter livestreamed attack on Twitch October 09, 2019 at 09:05PM"

Rocket League's annual Halloween event is about to get underway and this year, it'll be a crossover with Stranger Things. The Farmstead Arena will take on a distinctly Upside Down vibe, and the Netflix mega-hit's terrifying Mind Flayer will cast an o… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/31293nJ via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "‚Stranger Things‘ is coming to ‚Rocket League‘ for Halloween October 09, 2019 at 08:51PM"