AMC hikes prices for its MoviePass rival in 15 states
"It's not just upstarts like MoviePass hiking rates for their movie subscription services. AMC is raising prices for its Stubs A-List service in the 15 states where it's "most popular." As of January 9th, 2019, the service will jump from $20 per month to $22 p…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/amc-raises-stubs-a-list-subscription-prices/
Tencent games will verify IDs to limit playing time for children
" Chinese tech giant Tencent has imposed game time limits on younger players to curb addiction and promote healthy habits, but it's now taking some dramatic steps to enforce those restrictions. The company plans to verify the identities and ages of pl..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/tencent-games-to-verify-ids-for-children/
Volkswagen wants to use quantum computers to optimize traffic
" If you've ever had your bus show up later than scheduled, here's a welcome development for you. Volkswagen, with the help of D-Wave, has tapped the power of quantum computing to develop a traffic management system that can better process transport information…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/volkswagen-quantum-computer-traffic-management/
The EFF’s VR experience helps users spot surveillance devices
"With surveillance technology becoming ever more ubiquitous, it would be useful to know where to look for it. At least that's the thinking behind the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Spot the Surveillance VR experience. It puts users in a virtual neig..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/eff-vr-experience-help-spot-surveillance-devices/
Lime puts $3 million toward promoting e-scooter safety
" E-scooter companies have faced plenty of criticism for allegedly doing too little to foster safety (not to mention basic respect for the law) among riders, and Lime appears to be tackling this issue head-on. It's launching a $3 million "Respect the Ride" camp…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/lime-campaign-promotes-e-scooter-safety/
Amazon may split new headquarters between two cities
" Amazon may have an unexpected solution to its location for a second headquarters: split it in two. A Wall Street Journal source says Amazon has decided to divide HQ2 "evenly" between two locations, with 25,000 jobs each. It's mainly a matter of fin..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/amazon-may-split-hq2-between-two-cities/