It’s always risky to make broad assertions about history, but one of the few things that seems to hold true is that technological advances drive the course of civilization. Bronze and iron were so crucial to the spread of ancient societies that they have entire epochs named after them. With the rise of the American steel industry, railroad tracks spread… Continue reading "What Is Graphene? Here’s What You Should Know"
Just last week Netflix CEO Reed Hastings told Bloomberg that the company would soon be testing new subscription tiers, and now it looks like we’re already seeing the first one. Netflix has begun rolling out a mobile-only subscription in Malaysia, which costs around $4 per month. That’s half the price of the next tier up, which costs about $7.90 per… Continue reading "Netflix is Testing a Mobile Subscription Tier in Some Markets"
The introduction of cross-platform play this generation has allowed Xbox One and PC players to enjoy their favorite games together, but this doesn’t always lead to the fairest matches. Those on PC have a noticeable advantage in shooters because of their mouse and keyboard controls, but the latest Xbox One update has leveled the playing field by adding support for… Continue reading "Xbox One Gets Mouse and Keyboard Support"
Microsoft is introducing a new light theme in the upcoming version of Windows 10 and is currently beta testing the change with Windows Insiders. The clean-looking theme brings a much-needed facelift to Windows and was officially unveiled Wednesday, November 14, in a blog post. Currently, anyone can preview the new light theme by enrolling in the Windows Insider program and then… Continue reading "Microsoft Turns on the Lights with a New Theme in Windows 10 Update"
Star Wars is one of Hollywood’s biggest movie franchises, and now Jon Favreau’s upcoming live-action series The Mandalorian is looking to become a streaming hit. The series for the Disney+ streaming service has been filling out its cast, which now includes a former MMA fighter-turned-actress and a familiar face to fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones series. Here’s everything we know about The Mandalorian… Continue reading "The Mandalorian: What We Know About Jon Favreau’s Star Wars Series"
Ford has announced a new partnership with Walmart to study how consumers want to use robotic delivery services, according to The Detroit News. Automobile manufacturers including Ford face significant challenges as they respond to a shift from predominantly individual-owned vehicles to mobility as a service. In a similar tidal change, grocery and big-box stores such as Walmart, Kroger, Target, and Kohls… Continue reading "Ford and Walmart Join to Study Consumer Reactions to Robotic Delivery"
