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- Watch the first trailer for the Star Wars: Visions anime anthology
- Some accused in Capitol riot reportedly tried to scrub info from their phones and social media
- Dutch court rejects Facebook’s bid to have privacy lawsuit in the Netherlands dismissed
- The Verge’s favorite summer gear for 2021
- Bird plans a pilot program for electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals in NYC this summer
- Enjoy these tech deals for your Fourth of July weekend
- Elon Musk’s Boring Company pitches underground transit loop to Fort Lauderdale
| Watch the first trailer for the Star Wars: Visions anime anthology Posted: 03 Jul 2021 03:40 PM PDT  At an Anime Expo Lite panel, LucasFilm revealed the very first look at Star Wars: Visions, an upcoming anthology of short anime films set in a galaxy far, far away. The sneak peek featured a huge range of visual styles and ideas, with shorts that featured, among many other things, a rock opera, a chibi Boba Fett, droids in straw hats, a twin Star Destroyer, and much more. "We really wanted to give these creators a wide creative birth to explore the Star Wars galaxy," LucasFilm executive producer James Waugh said during the panel. "We wanted this to be as authentic as possible to the studios and the creators. The idea was, this is their vision, riffing off all of the elements of the Star Wars galaxy that inspired them." The shorts...  |
| Some accused in Capitol riot reportedly tried to scrub info from their phones and social media Posted: 03 Jul 2021 10:05 AM PDT  Some 49 people accused of taking part in the January 6th riot at the US Capitol building have tried to erase images, videos, and texts from their phones and social media accounts, the Associated Press reported, citing a review of court records. Authorities told the AP that the people may have realized that the many photos and videos posted to social media by people participating in the riot could be used as evidence against them. The AP cited several cases where accused rioters' social media posts apparently contradicted what they told authorities about their involvement in the attack. Hundreds of supporters of former President Trump stormed the Capitol building on January 6th as members of Congress prepared to certify the results of...  |
| Dutch court rejects Facebook’s bid to have privacy lawsuit in the Netherlands dismissed Posted: 03 Jul 2021 09:01 AM PDT  A court in Amsterdam ruled that privacy litigation against Facebook in the Netherlands can proceed, rejecting the social network's bid to have the lawsuit from two non-profit groups thrown out. As TechCrunch reported, the Amsterdam-based Data Privacy Foundation and Dutch consumer advocacy organization Consumentenbond are suing Facebook on behalf of users over what they claim are violations of European Union privacy law. The lawsuit says Facebook has not provided enough details about the information it gathers from users, including what it does with the data, and therefore doesn't have a legal basis to process the information. Facebook tried to block the lawsuit claiming that the Amsterdam court doesn't have jurisdiction over its...  |
| The Verge’s favorite summer gear for 2021 Posted: 03 Jul 2021 07:00 AM PDT  After over a year of indoor living, people are finally able to go out and enjoy the outdoors: beaches, sports, hiking, camping, bird-watching, bicycling, picnics… you name it. We asked some of our colleagues from The Verge what they were planning to take with them in their outdoor escapes. Here are some of their recommendations, including outdoor tech, camera gear, rugged footwear, and gadgets that help you take it easy. Outdoor techZMI PowerPack 20000Twelve months predominantly spent indoors did wonders for my battery anxiety. Not only was I using my phone less, thanks to having constant easy access to a tablet and laptop, but even when my phone got close to running out, my trusty charger was never far out of reach. However, I know...  |
| Bird plans a pilot program for electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals in NYC this summer Posted: 03 Jul 2021 06:30 AM PDT  Scooter company Bird is partnering with mobility vehicle company Scootaround on a pilot program that will test accessible electric vehicle rentals in New York City this summer, the companies announced. A new button in Bird's main app will let people with mobility issues choose one of three different models to rent, including three- and four-wheel scooters and the Whill Model Ci2 power wheelchair. Once the rider chooses a vehicle, they pick a rental length between one and 14 days. Riders will get an in-person tutorial the day of their rental to ensure they're comfortable using, charging, and storing the vehicle. Bird has a toll-free number for questions about the process. "As micromobility options such as shared bikes and scooters...  |
| Enjoy these tech deals for your Fourth of July weekend Posted: 03 Jul 2021 06:00 AM PDT  If you're in the US, you might be prepping for some exciting Independence Day plans. Whatever you're getting up to — whether it be drinks with close friends and family or fireworks, if it's safe in your area — we've pulled together some tech deals we think are worth your while. Plenty of retailers and manufacturers are offering great discounts this weekend on a wide variety of tech, including phones, video games, handy travel accessories, and more. Preowned games are B2G1 free at GameStopWhether you have a Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, or another platform, you can load up on games this weekend with GameStop's latest promo. If you add three preowned games to your cart, you'll receive the least expensive one for free at checkout. ...  |
| Elon Musk’s Boring Company pitches underground transit loop to Fort Lauderdale Posted: 03 Jul 2021 05:30 AM PDT  The Boring Company, Elon Musk's tunneling venture, pitched an underground transit system to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the town's mayor said in a tweet. It's the latest city to become transfixed by Musk's quixotic "Tesla in a tunnel" concept. It's not a done deal, but Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis called it "an innovative and unprecedented approach to addressing traffic congestion and transit needs." Trantalis said the project, which would be called the "Las Ollas Loop," would connect Fort Lauderdale's downtown to the beach.
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