Google search results on Android get auto-playing video previews

The feature we first saw hints of weeks ago has started to go live on Android. The company is introducing video previews in its search results on mobile, causing videos to auto-play once they load. Though they’re just arriving on Android at the moment, Google plans to expand the feature to other platforms in the future, and to languages other … Continue reading

Charlottesville Car Attack Suspect Slapped With New Felony Charges

Police said they’re readying even more charges against the white supremacist, who’s jailed without bail.

The now-former Trump aide is making his intentions clear.

Bannon says he’s targeting Trump’s opponents, but some believe Breitbart could hit the White House, too.

Jake Tapper’s Grim Reminder: Steve Bannon Isn’t The Problem. Trump Is.

The president was racist long before Bannon joined up with him, the CNN host said.

Apple Pay support disabled for websites selling neo-nazi gear

Certain white supremacists websites can no longer accept payments using Apple Pay following Apple’s disabling of the support. Apple confirmed the news this week via a spokesperson, who pointed toward the Apple Pay guidelines that prohibit use for sites determined to be spreading intolerance, hate or advocating violence. This move follows multiple other companies that have revoked support for various … Continue reading

This 3D-printed robotic arm is built for sign language

 While we usually see robotics applied to industrial or research applications, there are plenty of ways they could help in everyday life as well: an autonomous guide for blind people, for instance, or a kitchen bot that helps disabled folks cook. Or — and this one is real — a robot arm that can perform rudimentary sign language. Read More

Bundesliga is the latest soccer league to use video referees

MLS began using video assistant referees (VAR) earlier this month, and when the top German league began its season today, it too employed the tech. Bundesliga announced back in January that it would use the video review tech during the 2017-18 season…

Charlottesville Car Attack Suspect Slapped With New Felony Charges

Police said they’re readying even more charges against the white supremacist, who’s jailed without bail.

TCL’s 50″ and 65″ P-Series 4K Roku TVs have been cancelled

Chinese company TCL introduced a bunch of TVs in May including the 4K-toting P-Series lineup. That product line was supposed to launch in the near future in 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, but the company has changed its plans. If you were hoping to get a relatively cheap 4K Roku smart TV, you still can, but only in one size … Continue reading

Galaxy Quest TV show project gets new writer at Amazon

Just under two years ago, we learned that Amazon would be making an original television show based on the popular 1999 sci-fi movie hit Galaxy Quest. The show, which was being shopped around by Paramount, was eventually picked up by Amazon Studios, but it derailed at some point in the past, slowing to a stall. That has changed, according to … Continue reading