Day: February 20, 2020

Hey, Brits. Your Google data is leaving the EU before you are: Hoard to be shipped from Ireland to US next month

Relax, you won’t feel a thing Google’s UK users will see their data shifted to a US-based data controller from the end of next month with the ad giant blaming Brexit for the move.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Tesla Model Y returns a stellar range rating – Roadshow

The electric SUV is also the most efficient vehicle in its class with a 121-mpge rating. …read more Source:: CNet


Westworld leaves the old West behind in HBO’s season 3 trailer – CNET

Dolores is ready for a change of scenery. …read more Source:: CNet


Japan greenlights mission to bring back sample of Mars moon Phobos – CNET

This might end up being the first round-trip journey to the Martian system. …read more Source:: CNet


Sweden Starts Testing World’s First Central Bank Digital Currency

Sweden’s Riksbank said on Wednesday it had begun testing an e-krona, taking the country a step closer to the creation of the world’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC). From a report: If the e-krona eventually comes into circulation it will be used to simulate everyday banking activities, such as payments, deposits and withdrawals from…


London’s Metropolitan Police flip the switch: Smile, fellow citizens… you’re undergoing Live Facial Recognition

This is not a test The Metropolitan Police are using live facial recognition (LFR) in various locations in central London today after spending two years testing the technology.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Verizon says report it’s dumping Google Pixel phones ‘isn’t true’ – CNET

Verizon getting rid of Pixel? Not so fast. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft To Invest $1.1 Billion in Mexico Over Next 5 Years

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said the technology giant will invest $1.1 billion in Mexico over the next five years, according to a promotional video released by the Mexican government on Thursday. From a report: Nadella said the investment is “focused on expanding access to digital technology for people and organizations across the country.” Microsoft…


Next Volkswagen Golf GTI teased, and this one’s coming to America – Roadshow

Here’s our first look at one of the confirmed Golf models coming to the US. …read more Source:: CNet


LEGO Microtonal Guitar: Building Blocks of Music Theory

Is there anything LEGO can’t do, aside from turning to a soft gelatin when a human steps on one? The incredible range of piece sizes that make them such versatile building blocks extends their utility far beyond the playroom floor, as [Tolgahan Çoĝulu] demonstrates with his LEGO microtonal guitar. His LEGO what now? If you’re…