White House downplays talk of executive order targeting internet bias
"Is President Trump looking at an executive order that would investigate internet companies over his accusations of political bias ? Not officially... although the government isn't strictly denying the claims, either. After Bloomberg reported the existence of …" https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/22/white-house-downplays-internet-bias-order/
" Authorities aren't wasting any time bringing Cody Wilson, the owner of 3D-printed gun maker Defense Distributed, back to the US. Taiwan officials deported Wilson to the US on September 22nd following his arrest a day earlier over his annulled legal s..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/22/3d-gun-distributor-cody-wilson-deported-to-us/
Comcast to acquire Sky for $39 billion following bidding war
" The fierce bidding battle over Sky has come to a close -- Comcast has successfully outbid 21st Century Fox to acquire the UK media giant for $39 billion. It clinched the deal following an unusual blind auction through the UK's Takeover Panel, which..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/22/comcast-to-acquire-sky/
Apple reportedly delays original shows over mature content
"Apple has skewed toward safer fare for its upcoming streaming video service (with occasional exceptions), and it now looks like that might be creating problems for a few shows. Wall Street Journal sources have claimed that Apple's push for more famil..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/22/apple-family-focus-delaying-shows/
NextVR brings virtual reality broadcasts to the Oculus Rift
" NextVR provides access to immersive sports and entertainment broadcasts for a number of virtual reality headsets, but it had a huge Oculus-shaped gap in its compatibility list. Now, the platform has finally rolled out support for the Oculus Rift and..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/22/nextvr-vr-broadcast-oculus-rift/
Google Drive 'Priority' AI monitors your team to surface the right files
" Google's 'G Suite' of apps and services has been applying machine learning everywhere over the last couple of years, and the latest update it's testing for Google Drive goes a bit further. Two years ago it launched the machine learning-enhanced Quick..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/22/google-drive-priority-ai/
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