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Waymo’s plan for a robot-taxi service has just taken another big step forward after the company became the first in California to receive approval for testing fully driverless cars on the state’s roads. It announced the news on Tuesday, October 30, after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) gave it the green light to test its self-driving cars without the need for a safety driver. Ina blog post, the autonomous-car unit of Google parent Alphabet said it will start off by testing its vehicles in the streets around Mountain View, California, close to its headquarters....

Summary Netflix’sUltraman: Risingfollows Ken Sato in his journey of honoring the Ultraman mantle while protecting a baby kaiju from the KDF. One of the longest-running franchises of all time, the Ultra series began in 1966 and continues to release new shows and films to this day. TheNetflix original movieis the latest entry in the saga and works as a standalone story, although it is full of references toUltramanhistory. Considering just how manyUltramanseries and films there have been since the franchise’s inception withUltra Q, it can be difficult to keep track of all the heroes and their stories....

Imagine yourself 20 years from now, and ask yourself the question: What was Apple’s biggest impact on the world? Since the return of the prodigal Steve Jobs in 1997, the California company has unveiled a series of innovations that have heavily impacted how we use technology today. Apple’s influence is vast, and its sheer market power means it’s a consultant to companies and governments worldwide. It has many products that have had a lasting impact on our lives, not the least of which is theiPhoneand how it changed the smartphone industry....

People always say thatyour first consoleis your most important one. I see why people say that, but I respectfully disagree. The first console I ever played was the NES, and I was about three or four years old. Like most children of that age, I was not particularly good at video games. The only thing I did was get killed by the same goomba over and over again inSuper Mario Bros....

In this installment of You Asked: Why do sports look so terrible on TVs now? Why don’t manufacturers just calibrate their TVs at the factory? What’s the best 55-inch TV under $600, and what’s the best small-screen premium TV? TV calibration Our first question comes from James, who writes:Why is picture calibration still required, particularly in high-end TVs? Given the manufacturers have the equipment and expertise to do the tests and create the picture presets, why/how is there scope for improvement?...

Google says it is bringing what it calls a “Personal AI” across its product portfolio, thanks to generative AI advancements and the development of models specifically for health care. Fitbit is a part of that vision and will rely on the experimental Fitbit Labs, where users will be able to access features later this year as part of a trial phase. At Google’s recent The Check Up event, the company said it wants users to understand better the wellness data collected by the sensors on their bodies, both smartwatches and smartphones....

A British effort to build a 1,000-mph car recently shut down due to lack of funds. TheBloodhound supersonic car(SSC) was put up for sale at an asking price of $319,000, according to theBBC.But the car and Bloodhound’s other assets have been purchased by a British businessman, meaning the project could still have a future. The Bloodhound team aimed to beat the existing world speed record for a car, which currently stands at 763 mph....

Summary Some of the most popular books and series published in recent years are from thefantasygenre, andJuly 2024 is bringing readers even more exciting releases in that category. In general, 2024 has been a great year for fantasy readers. There are numerous highly anticipated sequels hitting shelves, as well as new books from well-known authors and exciting debuts. Several of themost-anticipated fantasy books of 2024arrive in July, including the sequel to a viral romantasy hit and a new novel by the author ofThe Magicianstrilogy....

It’s been a long and cold winter, but spring is finally here. And if you’re looking for some excitement in the new season, thenParamount+has you covered. Thenew movies on Paramount+in April have some great options, especially if you love action movies. And we’ve got some picks for you to watch that are available on all tiers, and not just Paramount+ with Showtime. Our selections for the three action movies you need to watch on Paramount+ in April are all classics in the genre....

There’s no doubt that that Intel’s new Arc B580 is one of thebest graphics cardsyou can buy. Clocking in at just $250, it’s a powerhouse GPU that delivers performance we normally only see out of GPUs north of $300. As you can read in myIntel Arc B580 review, it’s a fantastic option at 1080p and it scales up surprisingly well to 1440p. There’s just one problem — the Arc B580 is sold out everywhere....

When 2024 arrives, how do you want to celebrate the new year? If you’re looking for movies, literally all of the options are at your fingertips on New Year’s Day. But comedies are the way to go for anyone looking to laugh their way into 2024. Towards that end, we’ve put together this list of three great comedies to watch on New Year’s Day. And it’s no coincidence that New Year’s Eve plays a major role in all three films....

Who could have possibly predicted that this would be the summer ofSuits? Despite being off the air for almost four years, viewers have rediscovered the USA Network’s legal dramedy, andSuitshas risen to become one of themost popular TV shows on Netflix. That’s because it is more than just the show where an estranged member of the British royal family, Meghan Markle, made her mark as an actress. Over the course of nine seasons,Suitsbuilt up a very impressive fan base....

Sony’s PlayStation VR headset is set to launch next month, and third-party hardware manufacturers have already started rolling out a series of accessories that will help you keep your console virtual reality setup safe and organized. Road to VRsummarizesthe PlayStation VR’s pre-release accessory lineup, noting that rival virtual reality platforms like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive give users far fewer options when it comes to hardware organization and transport....