SpaceX completes its fourth successful launch for satellite-based internet service 'Starlink'

In context: SpaceX might be best known for its rockets and ridiculous flamethrowers, but the company has other ambitions as well. It also wants to become an ISP through its "Starlink" internet service, which will use satellites to create a global, orbital network for all to take advantage of -- especially those in rural or otherwise underserved areas.

Despite some fears from astronomers surrounding the idea, Starlink's satellite deployment has mostly continued as scheduled. The first Starlink test satellites were launched in May of 201

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 5G is the world's first 5G-compatible slate

In brief: Samsung on Wednesday announced a new version of its flagship Galaxy Tab S6 which the company is calling the world’s first tablet to support 5G connectivity. Aside from the inclusion of a 5G modem, the new Galaxy Tab S6 appears to be identical to the original.

The original Galaxy Tab S6 launched last summer sporting a 10.5-inch OLED display powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. Buyers could configure it with either 6GB of RAM and 1

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Ford can now 3D print locknuts for your wheels using your unique voice pattern

In context: The implementation of GPS tracking in newer automobiles has made stealing a car more problematic for thieves. However, they can still take your wheels in the dead of night.To protect their expensive alloys, some owners use locknuts. One of these on each wheel prevents a thief from removing them with a standard lug wrench. However, locking nuts are not foolproof.

Ford engineers have come up with a novel solution to this problem. Using the owner's voice pattern, Ford can create uniquely contoured nuts and


Ford's 2020 Explorer features a 'calm' mode that eliminates visual distractions

In brief: Driving used to be a viable vestige to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Hitting a desolate back road with the windows down was a peaceful and relaxing experience but that’s getting harder and harder to come by.

Most new vehicles are loaded to the brim with all sorts of technology – complex infotainment systems, driver assist features and a plethora of safety features with more beeps, chimes and buzzes than you can shake a stick at. It’s all designed to accommodate our digital lifestyles but

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Beyond Meat is off the menu at Canada's largest coffee chain

The big picture: The move could be a bad omen for the artificial meat industry, perhaps signaling that consumers aren’t as willing to let go of their animal-based diets as originally anticipated. If that’s the case, it would indicate that we are looking at more of a fad or trend than a sustainable shift in consumer behavior.

Plant-based options from Beyond Meat are off the menu at Canada’s largest quick service restaurant chain after just a seven month run.

Bloomberg reports that Tim Hortons

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Google paid researchers $6.5 million in bug bounties last year

In brief: A lot of companies rely on their bug bounty programs to discover issues they missed. One of these is Google, which paid a massive $6.5 million to researchers who found vulnerabilities last year.

That $6.5 million figure is almost double the $3.4 million it handed out the previous year. The company writes that since their introduction in 2010, its Vulnerability Reward Programs (VRP) have paid out more than $21 million in total.

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Trade agreement between US and China means no price rise for next-gen consoles

Why it matters: The trade agreement signed by the US and China last month has seen both video game fans and the industry breathe a sigh of relief, as it will prevent an increase in price for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

The “ Phase One ” agreement put a hold on Donald Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariffs on $160 billion worth of goods made in

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will likely miss its rescheduled launch date of March 2021

What just happened? In its latest report, the US Government Accountability Office found that although NASA's JWST project has made significant progress since GAO's March 2019 report, new technical challenges emerging later in the year have resulted in schedule strain. This could increase the project costs even further, with NASA planning a reassessment of the current launch date in spring 2020.

For curious minds, the James Webb Space Telescope seems to take forever to make its way into space and report back data

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AMD reports record quarterly and yearly revenue, Navi refresh and next-gen RDNA coming in 2020

In a nutshell: AMD has announced its Q4 2019 and full year 2019 earnings results, and it’s mostly good news. The firm broke quarterly and yearly revenue records, but its stock fell around 4 percent on the back of a softer outlook for Q1 2020. CEO Dr. Lisa Su also revealed that the Navi Refresh and RDNA 2 would both arrive this year.

AMD brought in a record $2.13 billion of revenue in the fourth quarter

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Google adding call recording and transcribing features to its phone app

Something to look forward to: If you want an easy way to record phone calls, it looks as if Google is getting ready to add the feature to its Google Phone App. Additionally, the company appears to be including an option that allows users to view transcripts of the calls.

XDA Developers and 9to5Google did some APK breakdowns to take a closer look at the feature, which the former publication managed to fully activate in version 44 of the Google Phone app.

Once the feature rolls out, users

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