NASA is working with Tom Cruise to film the first movie shot in space, according to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine. The details of the project aren’t clear, but Bridenstine says the film will take place aboard the International Space Station. Bridenstine didn’t say how Cruise will be participating in the adventure, but a NASA spokesperson […]
The Verge reports that Apple and Google have revised their ambitious automatic contact-tracing proposal, just two weeks after the system was first announced. An Apple representative said the changes were the result of feedback both companies had received about the specifications and how they might be improved. The companies also released a “Frequently Asked Questions” […]
The Verge reports that Apple and Google have revised their ambitious automatic contact-tracing proposal, just two weeks after the system was first announced. An Apple representative said the changes were the result of feedback both companies had received about the specifications and how they might be improved. The companies also released a “Frequently Asked Questions” […]
Travis Scott’s first virtual performance wasn’t just spectacular — it also broke a record. Developer Epic Games revealed that the concert, which took place inside of Fortnite, saw 12.3 million concurrent players participate. The developer says this is “an all-time record” for the battle royale game. The previous record holder was last year’s Marshmello concert, […]
Facebook is rolling out a suite of new products to expand its capabilities in video chat. On Friday, it announced Messenger Rooms, a tool for starting virtual hangouts with up to 50 people and allowing friends to drop in on you whenever they like. It’s also doubling the capacity of video calls on WhatsApp from […]
Friday, Google and Apple joined together for an ambitious emergency project, laying out a new protocol for tracking the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. It’s an urgent, complex project, with huge implications for privacy and public health. Similar projects have been successful in Singapore and other countries, but it remains to be seen whether US public health […]
In the absence of, well, any available professional sports to air on its network, on Sunday ESPN turned to NBA 2K, Madden NFL 20, and Rocket League tournaments, 12 hours to be exact, to fill the void. “ESPN Esports Day” is a marathon of live events and taped esports coverage that aired on ESPN2 over […]
Life looks very different right now as the novel coronavirus has millions around the world stuck indoors. Festivals, clubs, and even house parties are banned in many cities, leaving musicians (and music lovers) housebound and searching for creative outlets. Over the past few weeks, several music companies have responded by offering freebies in order to, […]
Google has banned the Infowars Android app from the Google Play store, the company confirmed to Wired on Friday. The app was apparently removed because of a video posted by radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones that, according to Wired, “disputed the need for social distancing, shelter in place, and quarantine efforts meant to […]
COVID-19 has affected the clothing rental market. While Rent the Runway will still conduct business as usual online, the company sent an email out to its customers this weekend to announce the temporary closures of all of its brick-and-mortar locations. Rent the Runway’s retail stores closed at the end of business on March 15, […]