Google Pixel C hands-on: A well-built but clunky convertible Android tablet
SAN FRANCISCO—The newest Pixel is a just an Android tablet. The Pixel C doesn't run Chrome OS, it's a 10.2-inch Android tablet with a removable …
Volkswagen is gearing up for the biggest recall in company history
Volkswagen’s newly appointed CEO Matthias Müller says the car maker has a plan to refit customers‘ vehicles affected by the ongoing US emissions cheating scandal. Müller delivered the news to a group of company managers at Volkswagen HQ in Wolfsburg, Germany, following a long weekend with the project team tasked with helping dig the company out of its crisis, according to The Wall Street Journal. The plan awaits regulatory approval. Volkswagen’s market value has plummeted by $25 billion since news of the scandal broke less than two weeks ago and former chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigned.
„[This will be] the biggest service action in the company’s history,“ Volkswagen spokesman Christian Buhlmann tells The Wall Street Journal….
Here’s how to watch Tesla’s Model X launch event
After dealing with many production delays over the past couple of years, Tesla's finally ready to launch the Model X, its highly anticipated crossover. Later this evening, the company will hold an event at a factory in Fremont, California, where it…
XOR DDoS Botnet Uses Compromised Linux Machines to Launch 150+ Gbps Attacks
Attackers have used malware that specifically targets Linux machines to build an immense DDoS botnet capable of launching attacks of 150 Gbps and …
Comcast launches Watchable video service on cable, iOS, and the web
Comcast just announced the launch of its Watchable video streaming service we first learned about last month. The free, ad-supported app, now available on iOS, the web, and Comcast’s X1 set-top box, collects video programming from AwesomenessTV, BuzzFeed, Maker Studios, Machinima, NBCUniversal, Vice, The Onion, and others including Vox Media (The Verge’s parent company). „Over time, we’ll add additional network partners, make the experience more personalized, and include new options to share content with friends,“ Comcast said in a statement.
The beta release comes as telecom giants try to capture the eyeballs that’ve grown hooked on content from these video producers. Verizon recently rolled out Go90, its own take on a video…