Apple said that Antonio Garcia Martinez, its recent hire and former Facebook product manager, is no longer with the company. It comes after its employees petition him out for his sexist views. The newly hired engineer left Apple after an employee backlash, Apple Insider reports. Employees filed a petition questioning the hiring of Garcia Martinez. (Photo : Jack Taylor/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: The Apple logo sits on a sign outside company’s Covent Garden store on September 29, 2016 in London, England. Technology company Apple has announced that Battersea Power Station, a Grade II listed building and former coal-fired…
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It’s hard to get a PlayStation 5 console these days, even if you really wanted to. But Sony is doing everything they possibly can, and maybe this summer, things will be different. (Photo : YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)The Sony logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on April 28, 2021. A GameRant report may very well serve as a light at the end of the tunnel for next-gen console-starved gamers. According to Sony, they are ramping up the production of their PS5 consoles in time for the summer, which can mean that supply shortages are going to…
The cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, which forced it to go offline, has taken a toll on the gas supply in the Eastern United States. The company announced, on Wednesday, May 12, that it has resumed operations. Thus, fears of fuel shortages in the next few days will fade. According to Axios, at least 11 states have experienced supply problems in fuel as Colonial became a victim of ransomware on Friday night. The said shortage has affected cars, jets, and even airlines. (Photo : Sean Rayford/Getty Images)FAYETTEVILLE, NC – MAY 12: A man refuels at a gas station on May 12,…
Nintendo Switch fans have another reserved knowledge for what’s ahead of them. The latest rumors revealed the potential release of the new “Donkey Kong” game, as well as the “Mario Kart 9.” The two classic franchises belong to the line-up of the oldest games in Nintendo. It’s possible that 2021 could be the year of returning nostalgia, especially for true-blue fans. New ‘Donkey Kong’ is Arriving 3D? (Photo : Nintendo) According to a report by Nintendo Life, the huge rumors circling this game could be one of the biggest announcements this year. After the launch of the “Donkey Kong 64” and…
The future of power cells may soon come as researchers from Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have achieved the borderline of solid-state batteries using Lithium Metal. Instead of the traditional Lithium-Ion (Li-On), scientists have constructed a solid design for the power cell to make it more robust and lasting. Solid-states have the notion of being more tough and rugged, which was popularized by the “Solid-State drives” or SSDs which have been a marvel to technology for computer components. Not only do SSDs bring toughness into the game, but it also gives a better performance which brings…
Valve is trying to bring something new into the market, with the recent interview of Gabe Newell which announced the possibility of Steam Console plans to a high school Q&A in New Zealand. The CEO has been living overseas for over a year now and has divulged a truly crucial piece of information for Steam’s growth and its games to come to other platforms. (Photo : Sancta Maria College via Facebook)Gabe Newell talks about Valve and an upcoming Steam Console Plans for PC Games in Sancta Maria College. Most game developers and publishers already offer cross-compatibility for the different games…
(Photo : Pexels) Artificial intelligence in telecoms There’s huge potential for AI and data analytics in telecommunications, with service providers investing heavily in targeted and personalised marketing, chatbots for customer self-service, robotic process automation, and new machine learning approaches to network optimisation and predictive maintenance. But look with a critical eye and you’ll notice that these early applications all primarily benefit the telco. So what’s in it for you, the customer? Will you ever see AI used directly for your benefit? The answer is yes, through wifi optimization. Wifi quality becomes a telco responsibility We all need good quality wifi.…
When Mass Effect Legendary Edition was announced, a lot of people, especially avid fans, were excited. The remaster is supposed to have everything in it (all the weapons, special vehicles, and DLCs), though Bioware omitted one game mode: ME3’s multiplayer. But perhaps they may change their mind. (Photo : Steam ) According to a report by GameSpot, Bioware stated that the said multiplayer could return, as long as fans demand it enough, apparently. This claim came straight from project director Bioware mainstay Mac Walters, who was asked about the mode (which is surprisingly still active). Multiplayer was sacked from the…
Urian B., Tech Times 12 May 2021, 08:05 pm (Photo : Screenshot From Commons.Wikipedia.org) Tesla Stops Bitcoin Use | Mark Cuban’s Mavs Will Continue to Support Crypto Citing ‘Shrinking Big Bank’ as Beneficial With the whole cryptocurrency blowing up as more and more people become not just aware but now also involved in the cryptocurrency, one struggle is that it will gravely impact the environment. Elon Musk has just recently given quite a statement about cryptocurrency and Tesla. Elon Musk on Tesla’s Bitcoin Use According to Elon Musk’s tweet, Tesla has reportedly suspended vehicle purchasing through the use of Bitcoin…
Elon Musk has recently announced that Tesla will no longer accept or trade using the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ($BTC) because it is using coal as an energy resource to mine its coins which is not environmentally friendly. Musk explained that Tesla would not sell $BTC as well, and would look for alternatives to the coin until it uses a sustainable energy alternative. Tesla and Clean Energy (Photo : Mark Brake/Getty Images)ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 29: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the International Astronautical Congress on September 29, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. Musk detailed the long-term technical challenges that need to…